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AUGUST 1, 2017
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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.