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2 AUGUST 15,2012 Smoke Signals Election Board office open until Sept. 6 The Tribal Election Hoard office is open for business through Thursday, Sept. 6. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m. The office's phone number is 503-879-2271 and fax number is 503-879-4538. The Election Hoard office is located in the Tribal Community Center. NOTICE Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings DATE TIME Wednesday, Aug. 22 5 p.m. Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed. Dear Smoke Signals: Regarding the per capita petitions: The per capita petitions were mailed separately to each member of Tribal Council on July 18, 2012. All but one Tribal Council person received the petitions on July 20, 2012. One Tribal Council member refused the pack age and returned it back to Leroy Good. There were 376 signatures on the per capita petitions. Three hundred and 76 signatures are about one-third of the Tribal members who actually vote and 376 signatures far exceeded our goal of 200 signatures; 376 votes have elected folks into Tribal Council. I have seen a few Tribal Elders speak against serving alcohol at Tribal events and Tribal Council listened to them; so if a few people speaking on a subject can move our Tribal Council to action, I can see that 376 people speaking on a subject would certainly move our Tribal Council to take the requested action on per capita also. Because there is no requirement in our Constitution or various ordi nances that says you need two-thirds of the members to create a petition asking your Tribal Council to bring forth an action; the Tribal Council has received our petitions containing 376 signatures about two weeks ago. It is up to Tribal Council now if they will take positive action after hearing the voices of the people. Thank you, Leroy Good, for your effort on this great project for the Grand Ronde people. Thank you, Tribal members, for your support of the fairest member benefit we receive - per capita. Best to all, Rosemary Jameson Roll 883 Dear Smoke Signals: I learned many things during my time at Adult Education. I enjoyed working there very much. I was nervous when I started because I wasn't sure if I would be able to do the jobs that were given to me. I found out that I was a little smarter than I thought! I was able to do everything pretty well and I didn't need to be too nervous. Here are a few things that I liked: Luhui Whitebear was very helpful in answering my questions and was kind to me when I didn't know what to do about a job. This made it easier for me to go ask her when things weren't going well. Brian Langley made many jokes, which made me laugh and he was nice to me. I didn't think he was going to be that nice. World Champion Elk Callers aren't usually that nice!! Josh Clift was great because we shared the same great name! He helped me increase my skill at wrapping boxes and blankets! John Harp scared me at first. No smile, just a stare! After a short time, I learned that John was very nice and caring. He also saved me from do ing scholarships! Trinity Minahan, Debbie Bachman, April Campbell and Marion Mercier were also very kind and helpful when I needed help in completing my tasks. I enjoyed working there very much. I learned so much about filing, computers, copying, shredding and, most importantly, wrapping. I learned a lot about Microsoft Excel and video editing. This job helped me to see that I can do things that make me a little ner vous and that I can do a good job. I liked everything about this job and I hope that there is a chance I could work here in the future. I hope if I work there again, maybe next year, that there won't be any scholarship stuff to do! I am seeing scholarship things in my sleep. Just kidding! Thank you for everything that you have done. I really liked and enjoyed my time there! Josh Biery Roll 4755 General Council Meeting Sunday, Sept. 9 11 a.m. Tribal Community Center gemotes PUBLICATIONS OFFICE 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 1-800-422-0232, FAX: 503-879-2173 Web site: www.grandronde.orgnews E-mail: newsgrandronde.org O Twitter: CTGRgov Facebook: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde SIOBHAN TAYLOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR 503-879-1920 slobhjn.taylorp'andronde.orf SCARLETT HOLTZ PUBLICATIONS SECRETARY 503-879-1453 Scarlett, hortzgrandronde.orf GEORGE VALDEZ GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST 503-879-1416 VALERIE COX CENTRAL PHONES 503-879-1447 Vdlef1e.CQx8randronde.org KRISTEN RAVIA PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECRETARY 503-879-1418 fa1stAraviav3infidTonde.org JUSTIN PHILLIPS PAGE DESIGNER 503-879-2190 Justin . phJnipsCgrandronde. org MICHELLE ALAIMO PHOTOJOURNALIST 503-879-1961 mkhellejtafniograndronde.org DEAN RHODES PUBLICATIONS COORDINATOR 503-879-1463 dean. rtKxtesgraridronde.org RON KARTEN STAFF WRITER 503-879-4663 ron.luiiefi4PgrafKlronde.org CAR LA MAY CENTRAL PHONES 503-879-1447 carta.roberBgrandronde.org DEADLINE DATE ISSUE PATE Monday, Aug. 20 Sept. 1 Wednesday, Sept. 5 Sept. 1 5 Thursday, Sept. 20 Oct 1 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-mail 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 tetters 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. Members of: Native American Journalists Association The Associated Press Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association 2012 Tribal Council 1-800-422-0232 councilgrandronde.org D Cheryle A. Kennedy Tribal Chairwoman ext. 2352 chery1e.kennedygrandronde.org D Reyn Leno Chris Mercier Tribal Vice Chair ext. 2305 eXk 2399 chris.merdergrandronde.org reyn.lenograndronde.org Djune Sherer a Jack Giffen Jr. ext. 1 444 Tribal Secretary iune.sherergrandronde.org ext. 2300 a Toby McClary iack.giffengrandronde.org ext 4555 Steve Bobb Sr. toby.mcclarygrandronde.org ext. 2353 Kathleen Tom steve.bobbgrandronde.org ext. 1 777 kathIeen.tomgrandronde.org See page 10 for more letters.
