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JUNE 15, 2017
Editorial Board votes to allow
candidate ads in Smoke Signals
The newly created Editorial Board voted unanimously on Friday, June 2,
to allow Tribal Council candidate ads in Smoke Signals.
However, there will be limitations.
Only nominated Tribal Council candidates can advertise in Smoke Sig-
nals for the editions that they can meet the newspaper’s already delineated
deadlines.
Tribal Council candidates will pay the non-Tribal advertising rate of $8
per column inch and not receive any discounts for the size of their ad.
Tribal Council candidates will be limited to one full page of advertising
total in Smoke Signals with a limit of a half-page ad being the largest ad
that can run in any issue. Tribal Council candidates can only buy four quar-
ter-page ads, two half-page ads or two quarter-page ads and a half-page ad
in the four editions that are published after Tribal Council nominations and
before Tribal Election Day.
Candidate ads are subject to the same editorial policy as other submissions
to Smoke Signals. Candidates should tell voters why they should be elected,
not why voters should not vote for another candidate.
All campaign ads must be pre-paid and submitted ready to run. Ad place-
ment requests will not be allowed. Editorial Board members said that since
Tribal Council candidates currently must pay an outside agency for a full
mailing to the membership, it would be better that they use that money to
help support an independent Tribal press.
In addition, by making candidates pay the non-Tribal advertising rate, it
ensures the Tribe is not subsidizing a candidate’s run for office.
Other Tribal newspapers, such as the Confederated Umatilla Journal in
Pendleton, regularly run paid candidates ads as a way to help fund their
program and allow candidates to reach the general membership.
The Editorial Board also hired Dean Rhodes as editor of Smoke Signals
and elected officers with Siobhan Taylor as chairwoman, Monty Herron as
vice chair and David Harrelson as secretary. Mia Prickett and Andy Jenness
round out the board’s membership.
The board’s next meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 14, in Room
204 of the Governance Center. It is open to the public.
S moke S ignals
Annual Court visit
Photo by Michelle Alaimo
Little Miss Grand Ronde Kaleigha Simi, left, and Little Miss Princess
Sophie Grout lead the 2017 Rose Festival Court in a frog dance during
the court’s visit to achaf-hammi, the Tribal plankhouse, on Tuesday, May
30. Tribal Cultural Education Coordinator Jordan Mercier, Tribal Cultural
Education Specialist Brian Krehbiel and Tribal Cultural Adviser Bobby
Mercier gave the princesses a briefing on Grand Ronde Tribal history
and drummed and sang, and Grand Ronde Royalty Coordinator Chelsea
Clark shared how Grand Ronde’s Royalty program works. The Rose
Festival Court makes an annual visit to the Grand Ronde Tribe as part of
their schedule.
MARRIAGES IN TRIBAL COURT
The Tribal Court is now issuing marriage licenses and is able to per-
form marriage ceremonies for a filing fee of $40. For questions regarding
scheduling, please contact the Tribal Court at 503-879-2303.
Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc.
Board of Director’s position opening
Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. invites dynamic business-orientated
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 Confederated
Tribes of Grand Ronde Tribal Council and oversees fiscal account-
ability, budgets, policies, procedures and business operations 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 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 also should 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.
Applicants may submit a letter of interest,
resume and 3 references to:
Stacia Hernandez
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.
P.O. Box 39
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
503.879.3944 or danita.trombla@spiritmtn.com
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