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Smoke Signals NOTICE Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings DATE TIME Wednesday, April 4 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 18 5 p.m. Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed. I IkJIEDS I General Council meeting Sunday, April 1 11 a.m. Monarch Hotel & Convention Center 12566 S.E. 93rd Ave., Clackamas 2 APRIL 1,2012 Dear Tribal Council: First let me thank you for all that you do. There are many of us who appreciate all the time and effort you put in to accomplishing the endless tasks assigned to you. If it weren't for the dedication of fine folks like you, our Tribe would not be in the fine shape it is today. I follow the meetings and events of our Tribe through my home computer and Smoke Signals. Having streaming live videos is a wonderful way to "participate" in real time with the Tribal Council and Tribal members. Back in the 1980s being on the Council was not nearly as involved and stressful as it is today. There certainly were not as many concerns as there are now. I so enjoyed my brief time in the mid-1980s working with Eula Petite, Mark Mercier, Kathryn Harrison, Candy Robertson, Merle and Russ Leno and Dorothy Green. At that time we were working on acquiring reservation lands, fishing and hunting rights and getting our Tribal government in order. We did a lot of traveling and attended a lot of meetings, some friendly and some hostile. County commissioners and a lot of the West Valley citizens did not like the idea of our Tribe getting our reservation back. A lot has happened since our humble beginnings and the meetings in the old Railroad Depot. At that time we envisioned timber land and gaming wasn't even an option until the fine folks in Oregon voted in gambling. Over the years our Tribal government has acted wisely and effectively in bringing the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde to the great level cur rently achieved. Thank you for what you have done. I pray that with the guidance of you, the Tribal Council, and our Great Creator our Tribe will continue to grow and prosper. And let me add that as far as I'm concerned it is not about the money. Sometimes it sickens my heart to watch the meetings and see all the members who only come before you to complain about not getting enough money. When our Tribe came back together we only hoped for a time when we might get enough revenue from our timber lands to help with medical and educational needs. We also envisioned Reservation housing and putting our homelands together again. As a Tribe we have achieved great things and I say again, with prudent and careful guidance from you, we will continue to grow and prosper. Your friend and fellow Tribal member. Bradley M. Rowing Roll 1816 Dear Tribal members: Tribal members are signing a petition to the Tribal Council concerning per capita. We would like per capita to be restored to at least 25 percent of total gaming revenue dividend as it was basically budgeted for from 1999 to 2010. If you or your adult family members who are enrolled in our Tribe would like to sign this petition, I will send you a copy if you e-mail me at rmarybayciaol.com. If you don't have access to a computer to receive the petition by e-mail, you may simply take a sheet of paper and write the words of the petition at the top of your paper; sign it as indicated and send it to the address given at the bottom of the petition. The petition wording is as follows: 'TO: CTGR Tribal Council "REGARDING: Per capita - the only Tribal benefit that is distributed equally to every Tribal member regardless of location. "We, the undersigned, members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, do hereby petition our Tribal Council to set the per capita percentage amount each year at a minimum of 25 percent of our total gaming revenue dividend. This practice had been in play since per capita began in December of 1999, and continued through December 2010, regardless of the gaming revenue dividend amount that was received by the Tribal government from Spirit Mountain Casino (SMGI). "FULL LEGAL NAME (Print) "FULL LEGAL SIGNATURE: 'TRIBAL ROLL : "DATE:" Send to: Leroy R. Good, 2809 Mills Road, Prescott MI 48756 by Wednes day, April 11, 2012, or as soon as possible before the end of April. Thank you for your help and consideration. Rosemary Jameson Roll 883 See page 10 for more letters. Elders' garage sale seeking donations Tribal Elders are regularly seeking donations for fundraising garage sales. To donate an item or items, contact Tribal Elders Linda Brandon at 971-267-0918 or Duane Wheeler at 541-992-3254. B PUBLICATIONS OFFICE 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 1-80O-422-O232, FAX: 503-879-2173 Web site: www.grandronde.orgnews E-mail: newsgrandronde.org O Twitter: CTGRgov Facebook: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde SIOBHAN TAYLOR KRISTEN RAVIA DEAN RHODES PUBLIC AFFAIRS PUBLIC AFFAIRS PUBLICATIONS DIRECTOR SECRETARY COORDINATOR 503-879-1920 503-879-1418 503-879-1463 slobtun.uylortrindrondt.org krhten.rjvljfrjnoyonde.ors dejn.rhodesgrandrorKie.orj SCARLETT HOLTZ JUSTIN PHILLIPS RON KARTEN PUBLICATIONS PAGE DESIGNER STAFF WRITER SECRETARY 503-879-2190 503-879-4663 503-879-1453 rumn.phinipsgrjndronde.org ron.kjrcengrjndronde.org Xjnett.holQgrjndronde.org GEORGE VALDEZ MICHELLE ALAIMO CARLA MAY GRAPHIC DESIGN PHOTOJOURNALIST CENTRAL PHONES SPECIALIST 503-879-1961 503-879-1447 503-879-1416 mfchelle.jjlmogrjndronde.org cjrlj.robertsgrjndronde.org george.vjldezgrjndronde.org VALERIE COX DEADLINE DATE ISSUE DATE 503-879-1 447 Thunday' April 5 : April 1 5 valerle.coxgrjndronde.org Friday, April 20 May 1 Friday, May 4 May 15 SMOKE SIGNALS, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Com munity of Oregon, is published twice a month. No portion of this publication may be reprinted without permission. Our editorial policy is intended to encourage input from Tribal members and readers about stories printed in the Tribal newspaper. However, all letters received must be signed by the author, an address must be given and a phone number or e-mall address must be Included for verification purposes. Full addresses and phone numbers will not be published unless requested. SMOKE SIGNALS reserves the right to edit letters and to refuse letters that are determined to contain libelous statements or personal attacks on individuals, staff, Tribal administration or Tribal Council. Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Letters to the editor are the opinions and views of the writer. Published letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SMOKE SIGNALS, Tribal staff, Tribal administration or Tribal Council. f ' ""T3&. Members of: Native American Journalists Association L. ST. -J The Associated Press Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association 2012 Tribal Council 1 -800-422:0232 councilgrandronde.org D Cheryle A. Kennedy Chris Mercier Tribal Chairwoman ext. 2305 ext 2352 chris.merdergrandronde.org cheryle.kennedygrandronde.org g june 5nerer D Reyn Leno ext. 1 444 Tribal Vice Chair june.sherergrandronde.org - ext. 2399 D Toby McClary reyn.lenograndronde.org ext 4555 D Jack Giffen Jr. toby.mcclarygrandronde.org Tribal Secretary Kathleen Tom -ext. 2300 ext. 1777 jack.giffengrandronde.org kathleen.tomgrandronde.org D Steve Bobb Sr. a Valorie Sheker - ext. 2353 ext. 2355 steve.bobbgrandronde.org val.shekergrandronde.org
