Smoke Signals 3
OCTOBER 1,2012
Council picks Leno as Tribal chair
Giffen Jr., McClary elected as vice chair, secretary
Generational competition
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Photos by Michelle Alaimo
Braden Ebensteiner, 17, looks to throw a horseshoe in a gam of
horseshoes during the Elder-Youth tournaments held at the Elders'
Activity Center on Monday, Sept. 1 7. Youth in grades 6-1 2 and Elders
played horseshoes, ladder golf and bingo in the event planned
by the Tribe's Youth Education Department. Ebensteiner and his
partner, JC Rogers, 11, played this round against Elder Bill Simmons,
background, and his partner Dakota Ross, 11.
Dakota Ross, 11, gives a bingo dabber to Elder Val Grout as he passes
them out in preparation for bingo to be played during the Elder
Youth tournaments at the Elders' Activity Center on Monday, Sept.
1 7. Gift cards were given to the winners of the bingo games and first,
second and third place for the horseshoe and ladder golf games.
Committee seeks Elders' phone numbers
The Tribal Elders Committee is working on a volunteer phone list of
Elders. If you would like to submit your phone number and address to be
available to other Elders, send it to elders.committeegrandronde.org or
leave a message at 503-879-2231. a
Committee & Special Event
Board meeting days and times
Below is the most current information on the meeting days and times for
Tribal Committees and Special Event Boards:
Ceremonial Hunt Board meets as needed. Chair: Shonn Leno.
Cultural Trust Board meets at4 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month
in Modular No. 2. Chair: Perri McDaniel.
Culture Committee meets at 1 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month
in Modular No. 3. Chair: CeCe Kneeland.
Education Committee meets at 5:15 p.m. on the first Monday of the
month in the Adult Education Building. Chair: Tammy Cook.
Elders' Committee meets at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month
in the Elders' Activity Center. Chair: Gladys Hobbs.
Enrollment Committee meets quarterly in Room 204 of the Governance
Building. Acting Chair: Robert Schmid.
Fish & Wildlife Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of
the month at the Natural Resources Building. Chair: Harold Lyon.
Health Committee meets at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of the
month in the Tribal Wellness Center. Acting Chair: Patti Tom-Martin.
Powwow Special Event Board meets at 5 p.m. the first Thursday of
the month at the Tribal Community Center. Chair: Dana Ainam.
Rodeo Special Event Board meets at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of the
month at the Tribal Rodeo Office. Chair: Harold Lyon.
Social Services Committee meets at 4 p.m. the second Monday of the
month in the Social Services Conference Room. Chair: Jenny Sanchez.
Timber Committee meets at 5 p.m. the second Thursday of the month
at the Natural Resources Building. Chair: Bob Mercier.
Veterans Special Event Board meets at 4 p.m. the first and third
Tuesday of the month in the Tribal Community Center. Chair: Gene
LaBonte.
By Dean Rhodes
Smoke Signals editor
After 16 consecutive years of
serving on Tribal Council, Reyn
Leno is now Tribal chairman.
Leno, who has served many years
as vice chair, was elected 5-4 as
Tribal chair during the Sept. 12
Tribal Council meeting.
Leno voted for himself and was
supported by Toby McClary, Jack
Giffen Jr., Steve Bobb Sr. and June
Sherer to become the official leader
of the Tribe.
Longtime Tribal Chairwoman
Cheryle A. Kennedy, who served 10
years as Tribal chair, received four
votes. She voted for herself and was
supported by Kathleen Tom, Chris
Mercier and newly-elected Jon A.
George.
"I want to thank the council for
electing me," Leno said after the
vote. "I want to acknowledge Cher
yle Kennedy's years as chair. I will
do the best job I can do."
Kennedy and Giffen were then
nominated for vice chair. Giffen
won the vote 5-4.
George and McClary were nomi
nated for secretary with McClary
winning the post in a 6-3 vote. D
Restoration Celebration set for Nov. 18
The Tribe will celebrate its 29th anniversary of Restoration on
Sunday, Nov. 18, in the Tribal plankhouse and gym.
Members interested in volunteering to help plan the event should
call Public Affairs at 503-879-1418.
The day will begin with a gathering in the plankhouse, followed by
a meal served in the Tribal gym and then a powwow.
The Tribe was officially restored on Nov. 22, 1983, by President
Ronald Reagan after 29 years of Termination. The celebration is being
held on Nov. 18 because Thanksgiving falls on the 22nd this year.
Special General Council meeting set
A special General Council meeting will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct.
14, at the Valley River Inn, 1000 Valley River Way, Eugene, to brief area
Tribal members on the private gaming initiative.
Lunch will be served at noon. Contact Tribal Council Senior Administra
tive Assistant Lauri Smith at 503-879-1305 for more information. B
Education Open House set for Oct. 3
The Tribe's Education staff will hold a barbecue while teaching more
about educational services offered at an Education Division Open House
at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, in the Youth Education covered area.
There also will be a raffle drawing and book giveaway in the Tribal
Library.
Festival includes encampment
The Grand Ronde Tribe will hold a Tribal Encampment from 2
to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, as part of the three-day Willamette
Falls Festival, which will commemorate the grand re-opening of
the historic Oregon City-West Linn Arch Bridge.
The encampment, to be held at Clackamette Park, will feature
Native American drumming, dancing and craft demonstrations.
The Willamette Falls Festival will be held from Friday, Oct. 12,
through Sunday, Oct. 14.
For more information, visit www.willamettefallsfestival.com.
Elders7 Halloween Costume
Party slated for Oct. 27
The Elders' Halloween Costume Party will be held from 1 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 27, in the Elders' Activity Center.
Elders and their guests should call the center at 503-879-2233 to sign
up for the event. For more information, contact Elder Cherie Butler at
503-879-6371 or 503-560-8877.
ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS
COMMITTEE AND SPECIAL EVENT BOARD VACANCIES
The following Committees and Special Event Boards have vacant
positions.
Veterans Special Event Board 1 Vacancy
Please send completed applications to the Lauri Smith, 961 5
Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347.