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Smoke Signals 13 MARCH 15, 201 3 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. D TRIBAL COUNCIL ORDINANCE OPEN FOR COMMENT The Tribal Council, in consultation with the Tribal Attorney's Of fice, is considering amendments to the Tribal Council Ordinance. The proposed amendments were given a First Reading at the February 13, 2013, Tribal Council meeting. The primary purposes of the proposed amendments are as follows: (1) Authorize issuance of GSA cards for appropriate travel ex penses; (2) Require Council meet to discuss any allegation that a Council member is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs while conduct ing or travelling on Tribal business; (3) Require Council members report when they are taking prescrip tion medication that may impair their judgment; and (4) Provide reference to the existence of the Tribal Council Operat ing Procedures. The Tribal Council invites comment on the proposed amendments to the Tribal Council Ordinance. For a copy of the proposed amendment please contact the Tribal Attorney's Office at 503-879-4664. Please send your comments to the Tribal Attorney's Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347, or by e-mail to legalgrandronde. org. Comments must be received by March 31, 2013. COAfEDCRATTD TRICE'S Of QAD ROADE Spring Brca20i3 ' " let tlie wild: rumpus tem!? Vv - ' MARCH 2?-27 .; I 'MSi COME JOIN US fORTHKEE DAYS BRAEKCAMPOUT! THB YEARS TRIP 6 OPEN TO ALL NATIVE MIDDLEHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND WILL BE , HELD MARCH 25-28 AT THE NESCHESNEY VILLAGE SITE AT ' CAMP WESTWIND, NEAR LINCOLN CITY, OR. , - . .. ..... . . ...y. " , ''--v.'".'.::. -'It . ., s - .. SPACE WILL BE LOOTED SO BE SURE TO TURN IN YOUR PERMISSION SUPS AS API ' FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT YOUTH EDUCATION ATS03-879-210t , ATTENTION YOUTH HUNTERS OR PARENTS OF A YOUTH HUNTER HUNTERS EDUCATION OFFERED IN YAMHILL COUNTY IF YOU ARE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12-17 YOU MUST HAVE A VALID CTGR HUNTING LICENSE TO PICK UP A HUNTING TAG. YOU MAY OBTAIN A VALID HUNTING LICENSE AT THE NATURAL RESOURCES DEPARTMENT (NRD) AFTER YOU HAVE FULLY COMPLETED THE HUNTER'S EDUCATION COURSE AND SUBMITTED THE CERTIFICATE TO NRD. r ? YOUTH TAGS MAY INCLUDE: YOUTH CONTROL DAMAGE DEER YOUTH TRASK ANTLERLESS ELK COASTAL BUCK (NON DRAWING TAG) BOW ELK & DEER MUZZLELOADER DEER CONTROL DAMAGE DOE 1st OR 2nd SEASON ELK CONTROL DAMAGE HUNTS YOU MAY VISIT WW - K I Is TO REGISTER FOR THE ONLINE CLASS AND FIELD DAY. SPACE IS LIMITED. CLASSES ARE SCHEDULED APRIL -MAY. CONTACT THE YOUTH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT AT 503 879-2101 FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE YOUTH SPONSORSHIPS PROGRAM OR THE NRD AT 503-879-2424. TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS ORDINANCE OPEN FOR COMMENT The Tribal Council is considering adoption of a Tribal Employ ment Rights Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance was given a First Reading at the February 13, 2013, Tribal Council meeting. The purpose of this Ordinance is to provide preference in all aspects of employment to qualified Tribal members and to provide preference in contracting to qualified Tribal member owned and Indian owned businesses. The Tribal Council invites comment on the Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance. For a copy of the proposed Ordinance please con tact the Tribal Attorney's Office at 503-879-4664. Please send your comments to the Tribal Attorney's Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347, or by e-mail to legalgrandronde.org. Comments must be received by March 31, 2013. Adult Members' Trust and Minors' Custodial & Rabbi Trust Funds Effective Aug. 20, 2012, investments in the Adult Members' Trust Fund and the Minors' Custodial and Rabbi Trust Funds are updated each business day. If you are a trust participant andor if you are the parentguardian of a minor member, you can access and review your balance and your minor child's balance by visiting www.401Save. com. To log-in, the initial User ID is your (or your child's) Social Security number, and the initial Password is "00" followed by your (or your child's) membership number. Once logged in, you can customize your User ID and password for security purposes. If you have any trouble logging in to or using the system, contact the 401Save Call Center at 1-888-700-0808 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday. B PREVENTION CORNER 111 .J . S5CV 3 Suicide In 2011, there were about 5.2 million Native Americans living in the United States. Of that number. 2.1 million were 24 years of age and younger. highest rate of suicide. They are at least 3.5 times more like to commit suicide than the national average. This information came from the Center for Native American Youth at the Aspen Institute: Voices of Native Youth Report, November 2011. The following are warning signs of someone who may be at risk of suicide: Feelings of despair, worthlessness, hopelessness, helplessness, lonely; Physical characteristics may change, such as lack of interest in ap pearance, disturbed sleep, change or loss of appetiteweight, physi cal health complaints; you may notice that they are not themselves or acting out of their norms, reckless behavior; some may even give away their important possessions; They may begin to use alcohol or drugs; you may notice cuts from self-harmingmutilation; they may be impulsive or begin to with draw from friends and family. Suicide can affect any person no matter age, gender, raceethnicity. In this you will find the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Also, here are a couple links: 1) The Oregon Youth Prevention Suicide page http:public.health. oregon.govPreventionWellnessSafeLivingSuicidePreventionPages index.aspx, and 2) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration www.samhsa.govpreventionsuicide.aspx. Please Contact the Youth Prevention Program for more resources or questions you may have. Lisa Leno, 503-879-1471; Amber Mer rier, 503-879-2162; Shannon Stanton, 503-879-1489; Cristina Lara, 503-879-2040.
