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S moke S ignals
JULY 15, 2017
Name changes in Tribal Court
Tribal Court provides both minor and adult name changes to enrolled
members for a filing fee of only $30.
If you have any questions or would like to request a packet, contact
Tribal Court at 503-879-2303. 
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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
Photo by Michelle Alaimo
In a partnership between the Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department
and the Federal Correctional Institution in Sheridan, the police
department’s new conference room table was built in the prison’s
wood shop. Tribal Police Chief Jake McKnight and Tribal Lt. Tim
Hernandez consulted with Cory Baird, the prison’s Cabinet Shop
manager, on the design and type of wood that could be used to build
the table. McKnight and Hernandez picked the final design. Sapele,
the darker wood that is the main part of the table, and hickory, the
trim pieces, were used and inmates were part of the crew that built
it to the police department’s specifications. The table also includes a
laser cutout of the department’s badge inlayed in the middle of the
table. McKnight estimates the table would cost close to $5,000 if it
were bought online or if someone built it. It only cost the department
$1,500 for the materials. The labor was free as the prison helps with
community projects.
PROPOSED PROCUREMENT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
OPEN FOR COMMENT
The Tribal Council has proposed amendments to the Procurement
Ordinance. The first reading of the proposed amendments to the
Procurement Ordinance was presented at the June 28, 2017, Tribal
Council meeting.
The proposed amendments would require the Tribe to purchase
environmentally friendly products and services in an effort to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions, cut solid waste, conserve energy, improve
Tribal member health, and provide a model of good stewardship. The
proposed amendments also include minor technical (i.e., formatting,
typographical, housekeeping) modifications.
Tribal Council invites comment on the proposed amendments to
the Procurement Ordinance. For a copy of the proposed Ordinance,
please contact the Tribal Attorney’s Office at 503-879-4664.
Please send your comments to the Tribal Attorney’s Office, 9615
Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 or by e-mail to
legal@grandronde.org.
Comments must be received by Aug. 15, 2017. 
Registration Information
$50 for conference
$25 for plank house dinner
$25 for workshops
Free for Tribal Members
and Staff
Rooms are available
at Spirit Mountain Casino
for $69 per night if you
reference the History Summit
Join us for two days of interdisciplinary
lectures and discussions. Sessions will
include topics on anthropology, culture,
history, archaeology, and environment.
Each day there will be a light breakfast
and lunch provided. There will be
an evening event at the plank house
for the first 150 guests who register. The
event will include a dinner.
Confederated Tribes of
Grand Ronde Gymnasium
9615 Grand Ronde Rd.
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Further information at
www.grandronde.org/hcsummit
AMERICAN INDIAN TEACHER PROGRAM