Smoke Signals 15
APRIL 15, 2012
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Dear Tribal members:
This is a follow-up to two letters presented in the April 1, 2012, issue
of Smoke Signals. One letter was written by Rosemary Jameson and the
other letter was written by Deborah Good. Both letters refer to what I term
a "Per Capita Payment" Petition that bears my name and address and is
being signed and circulated by several Tribal members.
The petition basically requests our Tribal Council set the per capita per
centage amount each year at a minimum of 25 percent of our total gaming
revenue dividend, regardless of the amount that is received by the Tribal
government from Spirit Mountain Casino (SMGI). That is how it was
basically budgeted for from December of 1999 to the approval of the 2010
Adopted Budget. So in reality the Tribal members who are signing and
circulating the "Per Capita Payment" Petition are not asking for anything
new. Instead, they just want the per capita distribution each year to be
restored to at least 25 percent of the total gaming revenue dividend as it
was basically budgeted for from 1999 to 2010.
It is a well-known fact that per capita is the only Tribal benefit that all
enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal members share in equally no matter who
they are or where they live. In fact, the only benefit some Tribal members
receive is per capita because they do not participate in the Tribe's health
plan, education program, social services program, housing program, Elder's
pension, disability program, etc. That is one of the reasons why I am will
ing to work on this "Per Capita Payment" Petition drive.
If you or your adult family members who are enrolled in our Tribe would
like to sign this petition, a copy of the "Per Capita Payment" Petition can
be e-mailed to you upon request by either myself (cenl5752centurytel.
net), or by Rosemary Jameson (rmarybayciaol.com), or by Deborah Good
(dmgoodcharter.net).
If you do not have access to a computer you can write me and a "Per
Capita Payment" Petition can be mailed to you.
If you would prefer to take a shortcut, you may simply take a sheet of
paper and write the words of the "Per Capita Payment" Petition at the
top of your paper, sign it as indicated and send it to me right away at the
address given at the bottom of the "Per Capita Payment" Petition wording
shown in the P.S. section below.
In closing, I want to tell you that I am very thankful each and every day
that I can proudly say, "I am a Grand Ronde Tribal member" and "I appreciate
everything that the Grand Ronde Tribe has done for me and all of the Grand
Ronde Tribal membership since Restoration on November 22, 1983."
Thank you for your consideration".
Leroy Good
Roll 892
P. S. The "Per Capita Payment" 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 the 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 place 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
Dear Smoke Signals:
My goal is to collect 1 million tabs of soda cans to help a friend on dialysis.
If you can help, please let me know via Facebook (Veronica E. Gaston) or
e-mail me at ladygodiva03111969yahoo.com.
I want to see how many I can collect by Dec. 31, 2012.
Veronica Gaston
Roll 2332
Californian wins $568,668
jackpot at Spirit Mountain
Gilbert Melby of Palm Springs, Calif., won $568,668 on an International
Game Technology progressive slot on April 5 at Spirit Mountain Casino.
Melby, 67, was only playing a short time before hitting the jackpot on
one of Spirit Mountain's newest slots, the popular one-cent denomination
"The Dark Knight" machine, which features movie snippets from the
"Batman" sequel and colorful, action chase scenes in Gotham City on a
103-inch-wide monitor.
He was in Oregon visiting his 90-year-old mother who resides in a retire
ment community in Dallas.
It was Spirit Mountain's largest payout since a 60-year-old man from
Oregon won $610,430 in October 2010. B
Grand Ronde Health and
Wellness Center institutes
Broken Appointment Policy
In an effort to make medical services more efficient, the Grand Ronde
Health and Wellness Center (H&WC) has approved and instituted a
broken appointment policy for medically-related appointments at the
H&WC. To qualify as a broken appointment a patient must either not
show up for their appointment, show up more than 10 minutes late
or give less than 24 hours notice of cancellation. When any of these
events occur, the patient is notified in writing. After the third broken
appointment in a six-month time frame, the patient will not be allowed
to schedule routine appointments. However, they will be offered a "sit
and wait appointment" the chance to sit and wait for an opening
with a provider. This probationary period will last for six (6) months.
The H&WC has a process for reminding patients of appointments and
strives to notify patients of appointments the day before.
The broken appointment policy is very important as broken or
missed appointments create unused time in a provider's schedule,
which is inefficient financially and leads to barriers to accessing care.
Ultimately, a broken appointment policy exists to improve access to
care for all patients and is critical to providing responsive, cost-effective
health services. H
Tribal vendors sought
for showcase
The Tribe is seeking Grand Ronde vendors for a Grand Ronde
Showcase to be held during the EPA District 10 Tribal Leaders
Summit between Monday, April 30, and Friday, May 4, at Spirit
Mountain Casino.
Tables will be $25 each and must be paid in advance on a limited
first-come, first-served basis.
All items for sale must be Native Northwest made and must be
Tribally themed arts and craft items.
Logo wear is not permitted.
Tables must be staffed from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, April 30;
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 1; 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday,
May 2; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, May 3; and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Friday, May 4.
To obtain a vendor application, contact the Tribal switchboard at
503-879-5211, stop by the front desk to pick one up or e-mail Public
Affairs Director Siobhan Taylor at Siobhan.taylorgrandronde.org.
Application deadline is Monday, April 23. H
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