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Smoke Signals 3 MAY 1,2013 Tribe creates Enrollment Audit hotline The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde has created an Enrollment Audit hotline with which to collect frequently asked questions from the Tribal membership. The goal of the hotline is to develop a list of commonly asked questions regarding the audit information that was distributed in the April Tilixam VVawa. The answers to those questions will be published in an upcoming Tilixam Wawa, as well as be distributed to the membership in an infor mation packet. Please ask general questions only; please do not leave personal inquiries regarding yourself or family. The toll-free phone number is 877-6-15-2641. H Annual fish distribution Attention Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal members CTGR Annual Fish Distribution Powwow Weekend Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013, 1-5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013, 9 a.m.-noon Tribal members in the Portland Area - Portland Satellite office Tuesday, Aug. 20 Look for detailed information in future articles. Help needed identifying plots The Facilities Department is asking for your help identifying veteran's plots. If your family member's or friend's plot is a veteran and we do not have a veteran's flag present on holidays, please inform us. We will do our best to mark all plots of veterans. Contact Adam Leno at 503-879-5525 or adam.lenograndronde.org. 201 3 Tribal Marketplace dates D May 3-4, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; May 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. B June 7-8, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; June 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. O July 12-13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; July 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. D July 19-20, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (Elder Honor Day) Dates subject to change due to conflicting Tribal or SMC events. Located across from Cedar Plank Buffet. 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 the Land & Cultural Department conference room. Acting Chair Betty Bly, 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. Chair: Sharon Hanson. 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. 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 San chez. 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 Tues day of the month in the Elders' Activity Center. Chair: Gene LaBonte. TTTT VJ -ft f; 1 Smoke Signals file photo Tribal Council Chairman Rcyn Leno shakes hands with Gov. John Kitzhaber, right, as Tribal Council members Cheryle A. Kennedy, left, Steve Bobb Sr., third from right, and Chris Mercier, second from right, look on during Tribal Government Day at the State Capitol in Salem in May 2012. ToilbaD GovetriroinrDeirDft Day sett ffor fiVSay 9 Cultural exhibits, displays will highlight annual event By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor SALEM The annual Tribal Government Day at the State Capi tol will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 9. The event is sponsored by the Legislative Commission on Indian Services and endeavors to teach state employees and regular Orego nians about Oregon's nine federally recognized Tribes. Tribal Council member Cheryle A. Kennedy is the Grand Ronde Tribe's representa tive on the commission. A morning reception featuring a continental breakfast will kick off the day starting at 8:30 a.m. The meal will be sponsored by the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe. Tribes will show cultural exhibits and displays this year instead of informational tables. An opening reception will begin at 9 a.m., featuring flags, drums, an invocation and welcome cer emony. The Siletz Tribe's feather dancers are tentatively scheduled to perform. At 10:45 a.m., Gov. John Kit zhaber is scheduled to sign the annual American Indian Week proclamation. American Indian Week in Oregon will be observed from Sunday, May 12, through Saturday, May 18. Grand Ronde Canoe Family members are scheduled to perform between 11:15 and noon. A noon luncheon will be spon sored by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and served by Spirit Mountain Casino staff. Events are open to the public. ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS COMMITTEE AND SPECIAL EVENT BOARD VACANCIES The following Committees and Special Event Boards have vacant positions. Health Committee 2 Vacancies Enrollment Committee 1 Vacancy Rodeo SEB 2 Vacancies Powwow SEB 1 Vacancy Please send completed applications to Stacia Martin, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. Transportation for Tribal members The Portland Office has transportation day to Grand Ronde once a month for medical, dental appointments or enrollment cards. We need a minimum of 3 people to sign up. Please call Lisab Please call in advance for the scheduled monthly date fe9 IiV J! MS .1 luii ii 'iiiiuiiiiiiioiiih iii.i i n in nm i ' . ,i I , -nn iinnniniiir- " I Ad created by George Valdez
