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14 S MOKE S IGNALS APRIL 15, 2015 Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. Board of Director’s position opening Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. (SMGI) is seeking a dynamic busi- QHVVRULHQWHG7ULEDOPHPEHUWRÀOODYDFDQWSRVLWLRQRQWKH60*, Board of Directors. The SMGI Board of Directors is responsible to the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Council and over- VHHVÀVFDODFFRXQWDELOLW\EXGJHWVSROLFLHVSURFHGXUHVDQGEXVLQHVV operations of Spirit Mountain Casino. The SMGI Board meets once a month and board members receive a stipend each month for their participation in board meetings. 4XDOLÀFDWLRQV:HDUHVHHNLQJLQGLYLGXDOVZLWKJHQHUDOEXVLQHVV knowledge, experience in hospitality/customer service-driven envi- ronment, and in one or more of the following areas: • Finance; • Internal Audit; • Marketing; • Gaming; • Surveillance/Security. Knowledge of Native American owned and operated organizations preferred but not mandatory. There should also be a demonstrated ability to be responsive to the goals of the business and its increasing dynamic character with appropriate analytical and communication skills. Must be able to pass a thorough background check and obtain a PMO gaming license. Deadline to apply is Monday, April 20, 2015. Applicants may submit a letter of interest, resume and three ref- erences to: Stacia Martin Chief of Staff Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Council 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 stacia.martin@grandronde.org Danita Trombla Sr. Executive Administrative Assistant Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. PO Box 39 Grand Ronde, OR 97347 danita.trombla@spiritmtn.com Oregon State slates salmon bake, powwow The 17th annual salmon bake will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the Native American longhouse Eena Haws at Oregon State University in Corvallis. On Saturday, May 16, the powwow will be held with grand entries at 1 and 7 p.m. For more information, contact the longhouse at 541-737-2738 or via e-mail at nativeamericanlonghouse@ oregonstate.edu. Q Online degree programs 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 information about online degree programs, contact the PSU Salem Center at 503-315-4281 or e-mail psusalem@pdx.edu. Q Veterans Royalty Veterans Royalty work with the Veterans Special Event Board (Veterans SEB). They attend powwows, parades, fundraisers, meetings and other events with the Veterans SEB and the Honor Guard. They interact with and represent all veterans. They also work with the Grand Ronde Royalty during events and activities such as Restoration, parades and fundraisers. The Veterans Royalty should know what a veteran is and the different military branches. When Veterans Royalty attend events, they are expected to stay for the duration of the event. This includes helping to set up events, meetings and parades and GDQFLQJGXULQJ*UDQG(QWU\,QWHU7ULEDOVDQGVWD\LQJXQWLOWKHÁDJVDUHUHWLUHG Veterans Royalty should have their own regalia and be willing and able to dance. GRAND RONDE VETERANS ROYALTY Participating in Veterans Royalty is an excellent opportunity for Tribal girls and young women to learn our traditions, powwow protocol and work with veterans. Participants represent the Veterans and the Tribe by attending powwows and various community events. We encourage all young woman ages 8-18 to join. Junior Veterans Queen — 8-13 years of age Senior Veterans Queen — 14-18 years of age General Requirements: 1. Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal member 2. Must be alcohol and drug free 3. Never married, no children 5. Attend school regularly and be in good standing 6. Sign and comply with Veteran Royalty Guidelines and Agreement ~ OFFICIAL APPLICATION ~ Applicant’s Name: ________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Phone (Day): ________________________(Evening): ___________________ Date of Birth: ___________________________________ Age: ___________ )DWKHU¶V1DPHBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB Mother’s Name: __________________________________________________ Sponsor’s Name, Address and Phone (if different than a parent): _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Why do you want to participate in Veterans Royalty? ____________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Applicant’s Signature______________________________________________ Parent’s Signature________________________________________________ Sponsor’s Signature (if different than a parent)_________________________ Return this application to: Annette Ingram, Veterans SEB, 1728 N.E. Hogan Drive, Gresham, OR 97030 Deadline: 5 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 2015 Questions? Contact Annette Ingram at 503-757-7965 or e-mail aingram21@comcast.net Ad created by George Valdez