S moke S ignals
MAY 15, 2015
Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. Board
of Director’s position opening
Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. (SMGI) is seeking a dynamic busi-
ness oriented Tribal member to fill a vacant position on the SMGI
Board of Directors. The SMGI Board of Directors is responsible to
the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Council and over-
sees fiscal accountability, budgets, policies, procedures and business
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.
Qualifications: We are seeking individuals with general business
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, June 22, 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
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Fish & Wildlife Committee
has new e-mail address
In an effort to better serve the membership, the Tribe’s Fish & Wildlife
Committee created an e-mail address for those who hunt, fish and gather
on the Reservation.
The e-mail address is designed so that Tribal members can make the
committee aware of any concerns or questions, and to make positive com-
ments. The committee will do its best to provide answers and feedback so
that everyone who wishes to utilize the Reservation lands may do so legally.
Submit your comments, questions and concerns to FW.Committee@
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Elders’ phone numbers wanted
The Tribal Elders Committee is compiling a volunteer phone list of Elders.
If you would like to submit your phone number and address to be available to
other Elders, send it to elders.committee@grandronde.org or leave a message
at 503-879-2231. n
Registration starts for convention
The National Indian Education Association started registration for
its 46th annual Convention and Trade Show on April 1. The four-day
convention is being held Oct. 14-17 at the Oregon Convention Center
in Portland and will be the first time in more than 30 years that the
association has held its convention in the Rose City.
“Portland is central to the Tribes living throughout the Northwest,
ensuring equity for all of our students and NIEA members in the area,”
said board President Melvin Monette. “The city is well-known for its
longstanding and positive working relationship with Tribal entities.”
This year’s theme is “Building Education Nations Through Traditional
Foundations” and will emphasize innovation, creativity and culture
throughout the convention.
Teachers, school administrators, Tribal leaders and education fac-
ulty will be able to choose from more than 100 workshops focusing on
advanced educational programs for Native students. Workshops will
be coupled with a tradeshow where vendors will showcase Native art,
career opportunities and educational technologies.
For more information or to inquire about attending the convention
as a member, sponsor or tradeshow exhibitor, visit www.niea.org on
the Internet. n
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