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16 OCTOBER 1, 2016 S moke S ignals Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. Board of Director’s Position Opening Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. invites dynamic business oriented individuals to apply to the Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. Board of Directors. There is an available board position open for a qualified applicant who possesses the appropriate business knowledge and experience; preference will be applied to Tribal members. The SMGI Board of Directors is responsible to the Confeder- ated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Council and oversees fiscal accountability, budgets, policies, procedures and business op- erations of Spirit Mountain Casino. The SMGI Board meets once a month on the average but more if necessary. Each board member receives a stipend each month for their participation. Travel reimbursement is limited to the six (6) county service area for the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde: Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Tillamook, Multnomah and/or Washington. Qualifications should include general business knowledge, experience in hospitality/customer service driven environment, 10 years of experience in a responsible business position and strong financial experience. 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. Ability to pass a thorough background check and obtain a gaming license is necessary. Deadline to apply is Oct. 31, 2016. Applicants may submit a letter of interest, resume and 3 references to: Stacia Martin Chief of Staff Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Council 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 503-879-2304 or stacia.martin@grandronde.org Danita Trombla Sr. Executive Administrative Assistant Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. PO Box 39 Grand Ronde, OR 97347 503-879-3944 or danita.trombla@spiritmtn.com Courtesy photo Tribal Elder Connie Lopez, right, helps hold the runner-up trophy she and her chair volleyball teammates won in August during a tournament held in Laughlin, Nev. Elder’s chair volleyball team takes second LAUGHLIN, Nev. – Tribal Elder Connie Lopez’s chair volleyball team Hummingbirds I traveled to the Avi Resort in Laughlin, Nev., from the Pascua Yaqui Reservation in Tucson, Ariz., on Aug. 16-17 to participate in a chair volleyball tournament hosted by the Fort Mohave Tribe. Thirty-three Indian Elder chair volleyball teams participated from Ar- izona and southern California in the two-day event. On Aug. 16, teams played five matches and then the teams were placed in three brackets: gold, silver and bronze. Each bracket provided teams a chance to play for championship and consolation trophies. Hummingbirds I were placed in the silver bracket. After they won two matches on Aug. 17, they played the Ak-Chin Lizards in the silver bracket finals and took home the runner-up trophy and medals. “I felt great joy in bringing the silver runner-up trophy back to the Senior Center where I have been active since I retired in 2005 from teaching,” Lopez said. “Our chair volleyball team intends to keep trying to do their best in future chair volleyball tournaments.” Lopez is the daughter of Darrell and the late Ruth Mercier. Ad created by George Valdez
