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AUGUST 15, 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.
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.
• 21 – Elders Fishing Trip, leave Elders Activity Center at 8 a.m., Hebo
Lake. 503-879-2233.
• 22 – National Indian Day. Tribal offices will be closed.
October
• 1 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., Tribal Community Center, 9615
Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301.
• 4 – Tribal Council meeting, 5 p.m., Tribal Council Chambers, 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.
• 7 – Mek Mek Mania, 10 a.m., Tribal gym, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-
879-3663.
• 9 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Tribal offices closed.
• 18 – Tribal Council meeting, 5 p.m., Tribal Council Chambers, 9615 Grand
Ronde Road. 503-879-2301.
• 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.
• 1 – Tribal Council meeting, 5 p.m., Tribal Council Chambers, 9615 Grand
Ronde Road. 503-879-2301.
• 5 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., Tribal Community Center, 9615
Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301.
• 10 – Tribal offices closed in honor of Veterans Day on Nov. 11.
• 15 – Tribal Council meeting, 5 p.m., Tribal Council Chambers, 9615 Grand
Ronde Road. 503-879-2301.
• 23 – Thanksgiving. Tribal offices closed.
• 29 – Tribal Council meeting, 5 p.m., Tribal Council Chambers, 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.
• 25 – Christmas Day. Tribal offices closed.
Grand Ronde Police slate
extra patrols during weekend
The Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department will be participating in a
high-visibility enforcement grant sponsored by Oregon Impact, the Oregon
Department of Transportation and the National Highway Transportation
Safety Administration.
Tribal police will be working during the Grand Ronde Contest Powwow
weekend of Aug. 18-20 and the Aug. 21 eclipse and will have extra patrols
specifically geared toward stopping impaired drivers, as well as careless,
reckless and other aggressive driving habits.
Tribal police want to remind everyone that driving under the influence
of intoxicants, whether it is alcohol, controlled substances or prescription
medications, is enforceable on premises open to the public, which includes
Uyxat Powwow Grounds as well as highways, roadways or streets, Sgt.
Rod McAllister said.
“The Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department encourages everyone to
enjoy these events, but to do so responsibly,” McAllister said.
Fee assistance
Enrolled Tribal members can request assistance with test fees (i.e.
GRE, SAT, LSAT, ACT) and admissions application fees. Contact Higher
Education for more information at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2275.
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.