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september 1, 2014
Willamette convocation
Firewood Permits
Attention fi rewood permit holders! According to the National Inter-
agency Fire Center, Oregon is expected to have an “above normal fi re
potential.” With this forecast and an abundance of fuel wood available,
we are encouraging valid permit holders to fi ll the issued permits as
soon as reasonably possible to avoid a closure due to fi re season. For
questions or to obtain a fi rewood permit, contact Natural Resources
at 503-879-2424 or visit www.grandronde.org/departments/natural-
resources/. As a reminder, fi rewood permits are issued to all Grand
Ronde Tribal members for personal use and may not exceed fi ve cords
in a calendar year. n
Clockwise from left, Brain Krehbiel, Tribal Cultural Outreach specialist,
Jordan Mercier, Tribal Cultural Protection coodinator, Tribal Council
member Jon A. George and David Harrelson, Tribal Cultural Protection
Program manager, sing and drum during the procession of Willamette
University’s opening convocation in Salem on Friday, Aug. 22.
We’re Here To Help
Shasta
Administrative
Services is pleased
to announce the
launch of our new
website which
enables participant
engagement,
provider
collaboration and
improves efficiencies
through tracking and
reporting. Access
to your benefit
information is
available 24/7.
www.ShAStAtpA.coM
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Photos by Michelle Alaimo
Tribal Council member Jon A. George welcomes and tells a little
about the Grand Ronde Tribe’s history in the Salem area to Willamette
University’s freshman class during the university’s opening
convocation in Salem on Friday, Aug. 22.
Welcome To Your
New Shasta Website
All participants will need to register after
August 1, 2014 to have access to the new website.
Register at www.shastatpa.com.
Self-service features will allow participants to . . .
v Access and print your ID Cards
v View and print EOBs (Explanation of Benefits)
v View benefit Information
v View claims
v View in-network provider listings
v Download claim forms
v Download forms and resources applicable to your plan
Free online learning source
The information includes:
Everyday life
Math and money
Computer training
Online classes
Work and career information
Check it out at www.gcfl earnfree.org
Access your personal account
page by registering here.
v Submit questions through a secured messaging center/customer service
online support
v View customized FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about your Plan
Member Registration
Instructions
1. Go to www.shastatpa.
com and click on
Member Login.
2. Accept license
agreement.
3. Input your Participant ID
number (located on your
Member ID Card)
OPEN HOUSE
TRIBAL 121 VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014 - 3-7 p.m.
The Confederated Tribes of Grand
Ronde Tribal Vocational Rehabilitation
(TVR) program is hosting an open house.
The purpose of this open house is to
connect with community professionals
and Tribal families to inform them of
TVR services with a focus on youth
transition. Everyone is encouraged to
attend. TVR is a program that works
with tribal members who have physical
or mental disabilities to prepare for, gain
or retain employment. TVR is committed
to helping people with disabilities find
meaningful careers. TVR School to
Work Transition involves a number of
activities that help students with
disabilities prepare and plan for
employment success after high school.
OPEN HOUSE WILL BE HELD AT THE GRAND RONDE
ADULT EDUCATION BLDG “L” ROOM 126
TO CONTACT OUR OFFICES
PLEASE CALL
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
DINNER WILL BE SERVED FREE OF CHARGE
INCLUDING GIFTS AND RAFFLE PRIZES
Ad created by George Valdez
Ph 503.879.2034 Fx 503.879.5077
9615 Grand Ronde Rd.
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
www.grandronde.org
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