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Online degree programs
Grand Ronde Tribal
Housing Authority
Turn your college credits or associate degree into a more powerful
four-year degree from Portland State University.
Undergraduate degrees offered: BA/BS in Social Science, BA/BS
in Arts & Letters and BA/BS in Liberal Studies. For more informa-
tion about online degree programs, contact the PSU Salem Center
at 503-315-4281 or e-mail psusalem@pdx.edu. n
Home repair grants for Tribal homes
The Tribe, through the Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority,
offers Home Repair Grants to Tribally owned private homes for
needed repairs, upgrades and maintenance. If you own a home in
Oregon and it needs a little help with things like a worn-out roof
or a tired heating system, get in touch with your Tribal Housing
Authority and see if you and your home qualify. 503-879-2401.
Housing Board of Commissioners
seeking members, Tribal or non-Tribal
The Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority Board has multiple
Board of Commissioners seats expiring in March 2014. The posi-
tions have terms expiring in March 2017.
Interested persons should have demonstrated interest in housing
and experience in the housing fi eld in some capacity, including:
• Affordable housing development;
• Property management;
• Residential building construction;
• Housing fi nance;
• Housing planning;
• Other housing related areas.
The board oversees all housing development, housing manage-
ment, housing programs and housing operations for the Tribe and
is responsible for policy decisions.
The board currently meets at 4 p.m. on the third Thursday of
each month at the Housing Authority offi ce in Grand Ronde and
holds work sessions as needed.
Interested persons should send a letter or e-mail outlining their
interest and qualifi cations, including supporting documentation
to:
Brian Demarco, Acting Executive Director
Grand Ronde Tribal Housing Authority
28450 Tyee Road
Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
Or via e-mail: brian.demarco@grandronde.org
Help wanted
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde’s 477 Employment and
Training Program and Land and Culture Department have resourc-
es that can be utilized along with community members who have a
passion for gardening or want to learn the art of agriculture.
If you are a Grand Ronde Tribal or community member and want
to be a part of the planning, preparation and cultivation of the Tribal
garden and orchard site for this year’s planting season, contact Bar-
bara Gibbons at 800-242-8196, ext. 2135, or e-mail barbara.gibbons@
grandronde.org. n
JOIN US FOR THREE DAYS OF FUN, GAMES, AND MAYHEM AT OUR ANNUAL
SPRING BREAK CAMPOUT!
THIS YEARS TRIP IS OPEN TO ALL NATIVE MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
AND WILL BE HELD MARCH 24-26 AT THE NESCHESNEY VILLAGE SITE AT
CAMP WESTWIND, NEAR LINCOLN CITY, OR.
PERMISSION SLIPS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON FEBRUARY 10.
SPACE WILL BE LIMITED SO BE SURE TO TURN IN YOUR PERMISSION SLIPS
ASAP!
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT YOUTH EDUCATION AT
503-879-2101
All letters need to be received by 5 p.m. Friday, March 14, to be
considered. The Housing Board candidates will be interviewed
by a panel of Housing Board members. The board will then make
recommendations to the Tribe and final appointments will be
made by CTGR Tribal Council. For more information, contact the
Housing Authority at 503-879-2401 or toll-free at 1-800-422-0232,
ext. 2401.
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