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SEPTEMBER 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.
September
• Monday, Sept. 4 – Labor Day holiday. Tribal offices will be closed.
• Wednesday, Sept. 6 – Tribal Council meeting, 5 p.m., Tribal Council
Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301.
• Saturday, Sept. 9 – Tribal Election Day.
• Sunday, Sept 10 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., Tribal Community
Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301.
• Tuesday, Sept. 19 – College Night, 2-6 p.m., Portland Area Office, 4445
S.W. Barbur Blvd., Portland. 503-879-1881.
• Wednesday, Sept. 20 - Tribal Council meeting, 5 p.m., Tribal Council
Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301.
• Thursday, Sept. 21 – “Preserving Tomatoes & Salsa” class, 10 a.m.,
Grand Ronde Food Bank, 9675 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-3663.
• Thursday, Sept. 21 – Elders Fishing Trip, leave Elders Activity Center at
8 a.m., Hebo Lake. 503-879-2233.
• Friday, Sept. 22 – National Indian Day. Tribal offices will be closed.
• Friday, Sept. 29 – Coffee & Conversation, 8:30 a.m., Marriot Courtyard,
600 Airport Road, Medford. 503-879-1418. Tribal encampment at Lower
Table Rock trailhead on Wheeler Road from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
October
• Sunday, Oct. 1 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., Tribal Community
Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301.
• Wednesday, Oct. 4 – Tribal Council meeting, 5 p.m., Tribal Council
Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301.
• Friday, Oct. 6 – Health & Wellness Clinic 20th Anniversary, 3 to 5 p.m.,
Health & Wellness Clinic, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-1407.
• Saturday, Oct. 7 – Mek Mek Mania, 10 a.m., Tribal gym, 9615 Grand
Ronde Road. 503-879-3663.
• Monday, Oct. 9 – Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Tribal offices closed.
• Wednesday, Oct. 18 – Tribal Council meeting, 5 p.m., Tribal Council
Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301.
• Saturday, Oct. 21 – “Preserving Meat” class, 10 a.m., Grand Ronde Food
Bank, 9675 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-3663.
• Saturday, Oct. 28 – Drug Take-Back Day, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Grand Ronde
Police Station, 9655 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-1824.
November
• Wednesday & Thursday, Nov. 1-2 – Grand Ronde History & Culture
Summit, 9 a.m., Grand Ronde gym, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-
2226.
• Wednesday, Nov. 1 – Tribal Council meeting, 5 p.m., Tribal Council
Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301.
• Sunday, Nov. 5 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., Tribal Community
Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301.
• Friday, Nov. 10 – Tribal offices closed in honor of Veterans Day on Nov.
11.
• Wednesday, Nov. 15 – Tribal Council meeting, 5 p.m., Tribal Council
Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301.
• Wednesday, Nov. 22 – 34th anniversary of Tribal Restoration. Tribal
offices closed.
• Thursday, Nov. 23 – Thanksgiving. Tribal offices closed.
• Wednesday, Nov. 29 – Tribal Council meeting, 5 p.m., Tribal Council
Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301.
December
• Sunday, Dec. 3 – General Council meeting, 10 a.m., Tribal Community
Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301.
• Sunday, Dec. 3 – Tribal Council Christmas party, 11 a.m., Tribal gym,
9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2301.
• Monday, Dec. 25 – Christmas Day. Tribal offices closed.
• Sunday, Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve Sobriety Event, 3 p.m., Northern
Lights Theatre, 3893 Commercial St. S.E., Salem. 503-879-1489.
We Want To Hear From You!
That’s right, the Grand Ronde
Health & Wellness Center
Comment Box is located at the
entrance of the Health &
Wellness Center, next to
the drinking fountain.
Share your
experience, good
or bad with us!
We look forward to
hearing what you
have to say.
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 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, in Room 204 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.