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Smoke Signals 3 MAY 15, 2013 Tribe creates Enrollment Audit hotline The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde has created an Enroll ment 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 Wawa. The answers to those questions will be published in an upcoming Tilixam Wawa, as well as be distributed to the membership in an information packet. Please ask general questions only; please do not leave personal inquiries regarding yourself or family. The toll-free phone number is 877-645-2641. 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. U 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. D 201 3 Tribal MarGteftpDace dates O 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 at 4 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 & Culture 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 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 3 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the Tribal Community Center. Chair: Gene LaBonte. Council OKs agreement with Polk County Sheriff's Office By Dean Rhodes Smoke Signals editor Tribal Council approved an annu al agreement with the Polk County Sheriffs Office for enhanced law enforcement service in the Grand Ronde area at its May 8 meeting. Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno said it is the Tribe's annual agreement funded through Spirit Mountain Community Fund. The $405,000 public safety grant was awarded three months ago, said Spirit Mountain Community Fund Director Kathleen George. In other action, Tribal Council: Approved applying for a $52,000 Oregon Youth Development Council Youth Gang Preven tion & Intervention Grant that would require the Tribe to pro vide $13,000 in matching funds and pay $3,102 in indirect cost. Approved applying for a $35,000 Cultural Development Grant from the Oregon Cultural Trust and authorizing $35,000 in matching Tribal funds. Approved applying to the Oregon Health Authority for an Outreach & Enrollment grant. Approved issuing a Tribal credit card to Tribal Council Executive Coordinator Stacia Martin for use in the performance of her duties. Adopted a resolution for the Behavioral Health Department to participate in the Northwest Portland Indian Health Board "Response Circles" sexual assault prevention project. Also included in the May 8 Tribal Council packet was an authoriza tion to proceed that allows staff to access $4,070 from contingency to pay for a tent to be used during the Veterans Summit and Marcellus Norwest Memorial Veterans Pow wow at Uyxat Powwow Grounds in early July. IS File photo 2008 - The fourth major expan sion of Spirit Mountain Casino opened. The expansion included the new Cedar Plank Buffet and a 1,800-seat Events Center. Entertainment during the grand opening weekend included blues great Curtis Salgado, comedian Dana Carvey and rock band Blues Traveler. 2003 The Hall of Legends, which connects Spirit Mountain Ca sino to Spirit Mountain Lodge, was scheduled to be remodeled. The hall will be changed to a walk-through display area showcasing the history and culture of the Grand Ronde Tribes. 1998 - Tribal Executive Officer Francis Somday and Finance Of ficer Pat Mercier announced that they would be leaving the Tribe to pursue other interests and career opportunities. 1993 - Honorary Court participants included Erica Empey, Maria Godinez, Valerie Haller, Brittany Grout, Allison Empey, Emma Leno and Kristy DeLoe. 1988 Oregon Attorney General Dave Frohnmayer declined to draft a ballot title for a proposed initiative petition dealing with the Grand Ronde Tribes. Written by Sheridan resident William Jolley, the proposed petition stated, "Shall the Confederated (Indian) Tribes of Grand Ronde, Oregon (all U.S. citizens) be awarded a new tax free reservation, special hunting, fishing and trapping rights and sovereign immunity in the state of Oregon without a vote of the people?" Frohnmayer said the proposal was not a valid exercise of initiative power because it only asked an advisory question and did not propose legislation. Yesteryears is a look back at Tribal history in five-year in crements through the pages of Smoke Signals. 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.