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S moke S ignals APRIL 1, 2017 Groups form Helping Hands, schedule April 12 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. Wednesday, April 12, at iskam mfkhmfk haws, 9675 Grand Ronde Road. If you provide any type of services to families in the community, consider attending. The group is looking for meal site calendars, food box sites, clothes closets, showers and laundry services. There also will be a collection day at iskam mfkhmfk haws from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15. Donations of Easter items, men’s clothing, 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@marionpolkfoodshare.org. n 21 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. Ad created by George Valdez CTGR Youth Education Elementary ~ Kindergarten/5th Grade 2017 Summer Program 2017 Summer Youth Employment Applications are available on Monday March 27th This summer programming for Native American elementary-aged youth will be offered from Monday June 5th - Friday August 11th in Grand Ronde. There will be 30 spots available for K-2nd grade youth, and 30 spots available for 3rd-5th grade youth. On many days the youth are subdivided for age-appropriate educational, cultural, recreational and other enrichment activities. 5 p.m. on May 12 th , 2017 Sign Up Week will take place at the CTGR Youth Education Building JOB TITLE SYE-Tribal Police Explorer SYE-Clerical SYE-Housing Maintenance 1 st Half SYE-Housing Maintenance 2 nd Half SYE-Higher Ed Aide SYE-K5 Assistant SYE-Youth Ed Assistant, 6-12 SYE- Maintenance/Housekeeping SYE-Chinuk Preschool Aide SYE-Clerical SYE-Preschool Aide (part-time) SYE-Clerical SYE-Cashier/Fueler SYE-Cultural Collections Assistant SYE-Youth Prevention SYE SYE- Clinic SYE-- SYE- SYE- Aide (part-time) SYE- SYE- Crew SYE-Clerical SYE- SYE- DEPARTMENT Tribal Police Housing Housing # OF POSITIONS 1 1 2 SUPERVISOR Tim Hernandez Joan Dugger Joan Dugger MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENTS 16 14 16 Housing 2 Joan Dugger 16 Education Education Education Facilities 1 2 1 1 Bryan Langley Matt Bucknell Tim Barry Tyson Mercier 14 14 14 16 Education Public Affairs Education 1 1 4 Ali Holsclaw Chelsea Clark Angela Blackwell 14 14 14 Tribal Court Grand Ronde Station Culture 1 2 3 Angela Fasana Lisa Nelson David Harrelson 14 16 14 Youth Prevention Spirit Mountain Casino-Legends Health and Wellness Planning Member Services Library (June/July) Lands Youth Crew Community Health GIS TERO 1 2 Dana Ainman Tim Phillips 1 1 1 1 1 6 1 1 1 Dawn/Kelly Rick George Penny Deloe Marion Mercier Jan Reibach Jerry Bailey Christa Hosley Volker Mell John Mercier 14 16 Gaming License All Native American youth are welcome to apply for this unique opportunity. This includes CTGR Tribal and CTGR direct-descendant youth, as well as youth from other federally-recognized tribes. Completed applications will be time/date stamped on a “first come, first served basis”, with CTGR Tribal members receiving preference in filling open spots (see explanation below). Dates: Time: Location: Monday May 1st through Friday May 5th 8 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-5 p.m. (YED is closed from 12-1 p.m.) CTGR Youth Education Building Applications must be submitted to a YED staff member at the YED front desk. Once Sign Up Week finishes on May 5th, any remaining spots will be awarded to direct-descendant and other Native youth. Please Note that CTGR Tribal member youth will be offered program spots first. At the closing of business at 5 p.m. on Friday May 5 direct-descendant and other Native youth will either fill the remaining spots, or be placed on a wait list according to when their completed applications were received. Any Tribal Member youth signing up after the pro- gram enrollment is at capacity, will be placed at the top of the wait list according to when their completed applications were received. A Tribal Member applying after the Sign Up Week will move to the top of the waiting list according to when their completed applications were received, but will not displace any direct-descendant or other Native youth that turned in their completed applications during the Sign Up Week and were awarded a spot. Eligibility Criteria/Intake Policy: All students enrolled in the program must meet the eligibility guidelines listed below, as well as provide required documentation: Student must be enrolled in Kindergarten through Fifth grade during the 2016-17 school year Must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde; a member of another feder- ally recognized tribe; or a direct-descendant (ID Card or official documentation required) Student must reside in one of 6 counties (Polk, Marion, Multnomah, Tillamook, Washington, Yamhill). Families requesting reduced fees must provide required employment/financial documentation Applications will not be accepted before the above posted open enrollment dates or during non-office hours 14 16 14 To request an application, or if you have questions regarding the application or enrollment process contact the Youth Education Programs at 503-879-2101 or 503-879-2224 This year’s ten week K/5th Summer Program will run from Monday June 5 through Friday Aug. 11.
