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14 SEPTEMBER 1,2011 Smoke Signals !X3D Dear Smoke Signals: I would like to thank the following Tribal members on behalf of the Tribal inmates at the Oregon State Penitentiary and myself for their donation of salmon: Duke Kimsey, Marcus Gibbons, Mike Larsen, Jeff Larsen, Daniel Freeman, Amanda Freeman, Sean Freeman, Sydney West, Winston Mercier, Bill Lafferty, Phoenix Walker, Ferrell DeGarmo, Royal Freeman, Shawna Freeman, Anthony Sabin, Robert Mercier, Lewis S. Younger, Christopher Freeman, Kenneth E. Lafferty, Leslie Freeman and T.J. Grefsrud. These members generously donated their distribution salmon to supply the annual OSP powwow with a wonderful meal. The powwow was a great success and had a large turnout. Also, I would like to thank the Natural Resources staff for donating 10 pounds of elk meat and also their efforts in organizing the pick-up of the salmon. Andrew Freeman Roll 2285 Elders' garage sale seeking donations Tribal Elders are regularly seeking donations for their fundraising garage sales. To donate an item or items, call Tribal Elder Linda Brandon at 971-267-0918. D Zumba held Monday, Wednesday in gym Zumba, an easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired and calorie-burning dance fitness party, is held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday in the Tribal gymnasium. The first class is free and $6 thereafter for drop-ins, or $5 if par ticipants purchase a punch card. For more information, contact Tribal Recreation Coordinator Alton Butler at 503-879-1 369. D Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program Wawa pus tenas "Speaking for ChildrenYouth" Each year, approximately 780,000 children in the U.S. are caught in the court and child welfare maze because they are unable to live safely at home. Approximately 13,965 children in the state of Oregon have been in foster care at least once during the past year. Currently, there are approximately 87 Grand Ronde children in foster care. Half of those children are wards of the Tribal Court right here in the Grand Ronde Community. The Grand Ronde Tribal Court is looking for committed, caring volun teers who want to help these children by advocating for the child. The Tribal Court CASA Program will train all volunteer advocates. Give these children a voice during this difficult time, help these children to receive the services they need, stay connected to their culture and find safe permanent homes. If you would like mora Information on how to volunteer and better serve our Tribal Children, please detach and complete this form and return It to: Tribal Court Programs Specialist, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347. For additional Information, call 503-879-4623 or e-mail: a pleas send me a CASA Advocate Application please send me more Information about the Tribal Court CASA Program Address: INTERNAL OPENINGS I Assistant Teacher, Chlnuk Wawa (Preschool) Cultural Resources Grade: 8 Hosing data: Sept. 9 I Youth Mental HealthChemical Dependency Counselor Behavioral Health Grade: 12 Closing date: Sept 9 I Sit Monitor Cultural Resources Grade: S Closing date: Sept 9 I Executive Coordinator for Tribal Council Tribal Council Grade: 15 Closing date: Sept. 12 Administrative Assistant Tribal Council Grade: 8 Closing date: Sept. 12 INTERNALEXTERNAL I Rental Housing Assistant Grand Ronde Housing Authority Grade: 7 Closing date: Sept. 9 EXTERNAL OPENINGS H Physician Medical Clinic Grade: 23 Open until filled B Caregiver (on-call) Adult Foster Care Grade: 5 Open until filled For a detailed job descrip tion, please contact the Tribe's job line at 503-879-2257 or1-877TRIBEGR. Internal applicants are 1. Current Regular Employee, past their six-month Intro ductory period, receiving at least a "meets expectations" on most recent performance evaluation and not under disciplinary action or perfor mance improvement within the previous six months, 2. Grand Ronde Tribal mem bers 3. Spouse of a Grand Ronde Tribal member or 4. Parent or legal guardian of Grand Ronde Tribal member children Internal recruitment For those individuals meet ing minimum qualifications an interview will be given in the following ranking order: 1. Grand Ronde Tribal mem bers a) Qualified Grand RondeTrib al members who show they meet the minimum qualifica tions of the position during the course of the interview process will be given first consideration for hire and the recruitment process will end 2. Tribal member spouses, par ents andor legal guardians of Grand Ronde Tribal member children 3. Current regular employees Drug-Free Workplace Policy Effective January 1, 2004, all employees are subject to random drug andor alcohol testing. All pre-employment offers. When there is reasonable suspicion. Post accident. Interested in Aprovecho? The Culture Committee is working with a non-profit organization called Aprovecho located in Cottage Grove, Oregon. Aprovecho has operated a sustainable living community and school for the past 30 years; for more information about them visit their Web site at www.aprovecho.net Some of the courses Aprovecho offers are: Permaculture Design Certifica tion, sustainable living skills, plant propagation, forest gardening, natural building materials and water harvesting. The Culture Committee is planning to put together training in partner ship with Aprovecho. If you are interested in attending a hands-on class in Green House Technology and aqua-culture right here in Grand Ronde, please fill out the form below and return it to The Grand Ronde Culture Committee, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347, or to the front desk of the Governance Center Building in the Culture Committee mail box. r " First Name: Last Name: Mailing Address: Phone: email: What day(s) of the week would be best for you to attend a series of classes? What time of day would be best for you to attend these classes? What other classes regarding sustainable living might you be interested in? . Would you be interested in participating In this coursework for college credits? . What is the best way and time to contact you? .
