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S moke S ignals AUGUST 1, 2017 3 Radio station seeking ‘Indian Time’ host Public radio station KRVM-FM in Eugene is seeking a host for its “Indian Time” program that airs 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays. Enthusiasm for and familiarity with Native American music and culture are required. Previous broadcasting experience and a passion for radio are desirable. People interested in applying for the volunteer position should send an e-mail to Program Director Stu Allen at stu@krvm.org. August • 8 – “Plan, Shop, Save, Cook!” class, 10 a.m., Grand Ronde Food Bank, 9675 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-3663. • 9 – Tribal Council meeting, 5 p.m., Tribal Council Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301. • 17 – “Canning Vegetables” class, 10 a.m., Grand Ronde Food Bank, 9675 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-3663. • 17 – Royalty Queen’s Brunch, 10 a.m., Elder Activity Center, 48940 Blacktail Drive. 503-879-1418. • 17 – Royalty Pageant, 2 p.m., Tribal Governance Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-1418. • 17-19 – Fish Distribution, 9 a.m., Natural Resources Fish Lab, 47010 Hebo Road. 503-879-2424. • 18 – Contest Powwow grand entry, 7 p.m., Uyxat Powwow Grounds, 9600 Highway 22 (Hebo Road). 503-879-2037. • 19 – Contest Powwow grand entry, 1 & 7 p.m., Uyxat Powwow Grounds, 9600 Highway 22 (Hebo Road). 503-879-2037. • 20 – Contest Powwow grand entry, noon, Uyxat Powwow Grounds, 9600 Highway 22 (Hebo Road). 503-879-2037. • 21 – Total solar eclipse over Grand Ronde. Tribal offices will be closed. • 23 – Tribal Council meeting, 5 p.m., Tribal Council Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301. • 24 – Fish Distribution & Resources Day, 10 a.m., Portland Area Office, 4445 S.W. Barbur Blvd., Portland. 503-879-1881. September • 4 – Labor Day holiday. Tribal offices will be closed. • 6 – Tribal Council meeting, 5 p.m., Tribal Council Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301. • 9 – Tribal Election Day. • 10 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., Tribal Community Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301. • 20 - Tribal Council meeting, 5 p.m., Tribal Council Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301. • 21 – “Preserving Tomatoes & Salsa” class, 10 a.m., Grand Ronde Food Bank, 9675 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-3663. October • 1 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., Tribal Community Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301. • 6 – Health & Wellness Clinic 20th Anniversary, 3 to 5 p.m., Health & Wellness Clinic, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-1407. • 21 – “Preserving Meat” class, 10 a.m., Grand Ronde Food Bank, 9675 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-3663. November • 1-2 – Grand Ronde History & Culture Summit, 9 a.m., Grand Ronde gym, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2226. • 5 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., Tribal Community Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301. December • 3 – General Council meeting, 10 a.m., Tribal Community Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301. • 3 – Tribal Council Christmas party, 11 a.m., Tribal gym, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301. COMMUNITY EVENT IDEAS - SUBMISSION REQUEST We Want To Hear From YOU: The Grand Ronde Health and Wellness Center is dedicated to “Community Building!”- We will begin offering regular community activities and events that provide healthy exercise for the mind and body and that are fun for the entire family! After-all, laughter really is good medicine! Please think of a creative, fun filled idea and if your submission is chosen for our 2017 activity calendar you will WIN a PRIZE. To submit your idea by phone, Please call: Activities/Wellness Promotion Coordinator at 503- 879-2078 ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS COMMITTEE AND SPECIAL EVENT BOARD VACANCIES The following Committees and Special Event Boards have vacant positions. Election Board 1 alternate vacancy Please send completed applications to Stacia Hernandez, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. Official Tribal Facebook pages • Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde: www.facebook.com/CTGRgov • Grand Ronde Tribal Council: www.facebook.com/TheConfederatedTribesOfGrandRondeTribalCouncil • Grand Ronde Higher Education: www.facebook.com/grand.r.ed • Grand Ronde Youth Education: www.facebook.com/CTGRYouthEducation • Spirit Mountain Community Fund: www.facebook.com/SpiritMountainCommunityFund • Grand Ronde Station: www.facebook.com/GrandRondeStation • Grand Ronde Royalty: www.facebook.com/CTGRRoyalty • Veterans Special Event Board: www.facebook.com/pages/Veterans-Board-of-the-Confederated-Tribes-of- the-Grand-Ronde-Community • Community Garden: www.facebook.com/GrandRondeCommunityGarden • Grand Ronde Food Bank: www.facebook.com/GrandRondeFoodBank • Grand Ronde Youth Council: www.facebook.com/CTGRYouthCouncil • Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department: www.facebook.com/grandrondepolice/ • Children & Family Services: www.facebook.com/CTGRCFS/ • Social Services Department: www.facebook.com/CTGRSocialservices/ Committee & Special Event Board meeting days and times Below is the most current information on the meeting days and times for Tribal Committees and Special Event Boards: • Ceremonial Hunting Board meets as needed. Chair: Marline Groshong. • Culture Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Grand Ronde Food Bank/iskam mfkhmfk haws, 9675 Grand Ronde Road. Chair: Francene Ambrose. • Editorial Board meets at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the second floor conference room near Publications in the Tribal Governance Center. Chair: Siobhan Taylor. • Education Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month in the Adult Education building. Chair: Tammy Cook. • Elders Committee meets at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of the month in the Elders Activity Center. Chair: Gladys Hobbs. • Enrollment Board meets quarterly in Room 204 of the Governance Center. Chair: Michael Mercier. • Fish & Wildlife Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the Natural Resources building off Hebo Road. Chair: Tyson Mercier. • Health Committee meets at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of the month in the Health & Wellness Center. Chair: Patti Tom-Martin. • Housing Board meets at 3 p.m. the third Thursday of the month in the Housing Department conference room. Chair: Matt Thomas. • Powwow Special Event Board meets monthly at noon at the Community Center. Dates vary. Contact Dana Ainam at 503-879-2037. Chair: Dana Ainam. • Timber Committee meets at 5 p.m. the second Thursday of the month at the Natural Resources building off Hebo Road. Chair: Bob Mercier. • Veterans Special Event Board meets at 5:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the old Elders Craft House. Chair: Steve Bobb Sr. To update information on this list, contact Publications Coordinator Dean Rhodes at 503-879-1463 or dean.rhodes@grandronde.org.
