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S moke S ignals MARCH 1, 2017 Groups form Helping Hands, set March 13 meeting iskam mfkhmfk haws, The Clothes Closet, Empowerment Outreach Ministries, Lighthouse Church and A Cause For Paws have joined forces in an effort to support local families. The group, named Grand Ronde Helping Hands, seeks to bring together those who are supporting families in Grand Ronde to share services and resources, and create a resource guide. Helping Hands’ next meeting will be 9 a.m. Monday, March 13, at The Clothes Closet at the end of Blacktail Drive near the Elders Activity Center. If you provide any type of services to families in the community, consider attending. The group is looking for meal site cal- endars, food box sites, clothes closets, showers and laundry services. There also will be a collection day at iskam mfkhmfk haws, 9675 Grand Ronde Road, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11. Dona- tions of men’s clothing, small kitchen appliances, school supplies and pet items are being sought, as well as tents, sleeping bags, pillows, warm blankets, rain gear and heavy jackets to restock the shelves. Helping Hands continues to seek a volunteer with graphic arts skills to create a logo that represents all of the organizations. The logo would be used on business cards, a banner and possibly a website, and the artist possibly would receive a small honorarium. For more information, contact Food Bank Coordinator Francene Ambrose at 503-879-3663 or by e-mail at fambrose@marionpolkfood- share.org. Community Health Program Medical Transport Services Medical transportation services are available to Tribal members within the six-county service area when an alternate means of transportation is not available. Advance notice required. Please call 503-879-2078 to schedule a reservation. CTGR Recreation Department Gymnasium- Fitness Center All non-business hour access *Security must be notified before accessing Tribal Facilities *You must show ID upon request. If you cannot provide an ID, you may be asked to leave the Facility Hours of Operation: 6am – 9pm Monday – Sunday *Hours of Operation are subject to change without notice due to scheduled events. Fitness Center Access: Tribal/Community 6am – 8am & 5pm - 9pm (Monday-Friday) Contact Security 8am – 5pm (Monday-Friday) Contact Recreation Staff 6am – 9pm (Saturday/Sunday) Contact Security 7 Council approves Cultural Resource Reserve Fund By Bethany Bea Smoke Signals Intern The Grand Ronde Tribe now has a Cultural Resource Reserve Fund to ensure the Tribe’s ability to pre- serve, manage and protect cultural resources into the future. Tribal Council unanimously ap- proved creation of the fund on Wednesday, Feb. 22. The initial contribution to the fund is $3.28 million from the Tribal Govern- ment Operations Trust Fund, which required a unanimous vote from council to pass. During the Tuesday, Feb. 21, Leg- islative Action Committee meeting, Tribal Council Chairman Reyn Leno said the money for the fund has been set aside for about a year in anticipation of the fund’s approval. Finance Officer Chris Leno clar- ified that the original amount set aside was $3 million and the ad- ditional $284,150 represents the interest that has accrued in less than a year. “We hope that this will grow fast along with the rest of our endow- ments,” Chris Leno said. Tribal Council will assess the Tribal budget every June 30 to de- termine if any supplement from the fund is needed to support cultural resources protection and manage- ment programs. In addition, the Finance Officer will review the fund’s policy at least once a year and suggest changes that align with the intent of the fund. In other action, Tribal Council: • Adopted a resolution opposing Gov. Kate Brown’s 2017-19 pro- posed budget plan, which would reduce Oregon’s general fund allo- cation to veterans by $10 million. Ballot Measure 96, which more than 80 percent of Oregon voters favored during the November gen- eral election, allocated a percent- age of Oregon Lottery proceeds to fund programs for veterans. The Tribe is opposing the proposed budget because it undermines the purpose of Measure 96 in giving Oregon veterans more funding; • Approved an amendment to the Trust for the Benefit of Minors Pursuant to 1999 Gaming Rev- enue Allocation Plan. The plan establishes a trust to safeguard distributions and assets for Trib- al minors who qualify for Social Security benefits. Staff Attorney Deneen Aubertin Keller said that the amendment will fix a language discrepancy in the plan to help some disabled minors be- come eligible for Social Security benefits. She said the amendment will not affect those already re- ceiving benefits under the plan; • Approved an investment of $10 million with Baird Capital Global Fund I-DE LP, a Delaware-based partnership established to make venture capital investments. The investment opportunity was orig- inally structured with an offshore account in the Cayman Islands, but Tribal Council had concerns about Tribal sovereignty issues regarding an account overseas; • Approved a per capita payment date of March 10. As of the Tribal Council meeting, the distribution amount was not known; • Approved applications for three grants: One to the Department of Justice for $300,000, which would go toward Tribal officers’ salaries as well as a new police vehicle and body camera software; the second to the Department of Justice for $622,083 that would go toward the Indian Alcohol Substance Abuse Program, which would continue to support the women’s transition house while adding support for the men’s transition house; and the third to the De- partment of Health and Human Services for $540,684 that would go toward a five-year plan to improve health and wellness in children from birth to age 8. In- cluded in the grant application are funds to hire a pediatrician; • And approved the enrollment of six infants because the children meet the enrollment require- ments outlined in the Tribal Constitution and Enrollment Ordinance. Also included in the Feb. 22 Tribal Council packet was an authorization to proceed that authorized General Manager David Fullerton to move forward with research and develop- ment of cannabis industry opportu- nities. As part of the authorization, Fullerton will form a project team that will report back to Tribal Coun- cil 45 days from approval. Lands Department Manager Jan Looking Wolf Reibach performed the cultural drumming and singing to open the meeting. To view the meeting in its en- tirety, visit www.grandronde.org and click the News tab and then Video. *Access is granted to Tribal/Community Members only during the hours above. Everyone who enters fitness center must sign-in. CTGR Employees Access by Employee Badge *In the event your employee badge does not grant access to the gym, contact Security. Show your employee badge, and the officer on duty will let you in. Age Access Policy: (For Fitness/Weight room ) MUST Be 18 years or older to be in the Fitness/Weight room Center Youth 13-17 may use the Fitness Center with adult supervision (over 18) Youth 8-12 may access the Fitness Center with adult supervision, but may not use equipment. Youth ages 7 and under are not permitted in the Fitness Weight Room Age Access for Gymnasium: Youth under the age of 18 must be supervised by an adult Please note: Youth Access policies are in accordance with existing safety ordinances adopted by Tribal Council Contact information: Recreation Staff Recreation Specialist Facilities Administrative Assistant Security Facilities Manager Police/ Police Emergency (Harris Reibach) (Holly T.) (Tyson M.) 503-879-1369 503-879-2195 971-901-1031 503-879-2418 503-879-2123/911 Student Union slates powwow EUGENE – The Native American Student Union at the University of Oregon will be holding its 49th annual Mother’s Day Powwow on Friday and Satur- day, May 12-13, on the EMU Lawn. A community salmon bake also will be held on Sunday, May 14, at the Many Nations Longhouse, 1630 Colombia St. In addition, the Student Union will be hosting Native activist and rapper Frank Waln on Thursday, May 11, at a location to be determined. All events are free and open to the public. The powwow will have more than $7,000 in prize money to be awarded in 14 dance categories. For more information about the powwow or to donate funds to sponsor the event, contact Fundraising Chair Jordan Connell at 541-720-4012 or via e-mail at asuonasu@uoregon.edu. The Mother’s Day Powwow honors cultural heritage and celebrates the mothers in the University of Oregon community.