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SEPTEMBER 15, 2017
NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings
DATE
TIME
Wednesday, Sept. 27...........................................................................5 p.m.
General
meeting
General Council meeting
Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if needed.
11
Oct. 5 1
11 a.m.
a.m. Sunday,
Sunday, Feb.
Elder’s Fishing Trip set for Sept. 21
The second Elder’s Fishing Trip of the year will be held on Thursday,
Sept. 21, with a journey to Hebo Lake.
This free event is sponsored by the Natural Resource Department’s
Parks and Recreation Program and hosted by the Tribal Fish and Wildlife
Committee.
It will be held rain or shine with transportation, fishing gear and a meal
provided.
The trip is limited to the first 25 Tribal Elders and spouses who sign up
at the Elders Activity Center, 48940 Blacktail Drive, or by calling 503-
879-2233. Vans will leave the Elders Activity Center at 8 a.m.
If you need to obtain a Tribal fishing license, contact Natural Resources
at 503-879-2424.
Tribe receives Homeland Security grant
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde received a $347,162 grant
from the Federal Homeland Management Agency, which is part of the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Planning and Grants Manager Kim Rogers said the funds will cover 40
percent of the Tribe’s Emergency Operations Coordinator position and
30 percent of the Emergency Management Assistant job for three years,
as well as provide funds for exercises, trainings, minor equipment and
supplies. Some of the minor equipment and supplies are for the Tribe’s
mobile medical/diabetes van.
Tribal
gymnasium
Tribal
Community
Center
Smoke Signals
PUBLICATIONS OFFICE
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
1-800-422-0232, FAX: 503-879-2173
Website: www.grandronde.org/news
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DEAN RHODES
CHELSEA CLARK
MICHELLE ALAIMO
PUBLICATIONS
COORDINATOR
PUBLIC AFFAIRS/
PUBLICATIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
PHOTOJOURNALIST
503-879-1463
dean.rhodes@grandronde.org
503-879-1961
michelle.alaimo@grandronde.org
503-879-1418
chelsea.clark@grandronde.org
GEORGE VALDEZ
JUSTIN PHILLIPS
SCARLETT HOLTZ
GRAPHIC DESIGN
SPECIALIST
PAGE DESIGNER
CENTRAL PHONES
503-879-2190
503-879-1447
503-879-1416
justin.phillips@grandronde.org
scarlett.holtz@grandronde.org
george.valdez@grandronde.org
Tribal Office Closures
SHANNON HAM
Tribal offices will be closed on Friday, Sept. 22, in observance of
National Indian Day.
CENTRAL PHONES
503-879-1446
shannont.ham@grandronde.org
DEADLINE DATE
ISSUE DATE
Wednesday, Sept. 20 .....................Oct. 1
COMMUNITY EVENT IDEAS - SUBMISSION REQUEST
Friday, Oct. 6 .............................Oct. 15
Friday, Oct. 20 ............................ Nov. 1
Editorial Policy
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
SMOKE SIGNALS, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Com-
munity of Oregon, is published twice a month. No portion of this publication may be reprinted
without permission.
Our editorial policy is intended to encourage input from Tribal members and readers
about stories printed in the Tribal newspaper. However, all letters received must be
signed by the author, an address must be given and a phone number or e-mail address
must be included for verification purposes. Full addresses and phone numbers will not
be published unless requested.
SMOKE SIGNALS reserves the right to edit letters and to refuse letters that are determined
to contain libelous statements or personal attacks on individuals, staff, Tribal administration
or Tribal Council. Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Letters to the
editor are the opinions and views of the writer. Published letters do not necessarily reflect the
opinions of SMOKE SIGNALS, Tribal staff, Tribal administration or Tribal Council.
Members of: Native American Journalists Association
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2017-18 Tribal Council
1-800-422-0232 — tribalcouncil@grandronde.org
Cheryle A. Kennedy
Tribal Chair
— ext. 2352
cheryle.kennedy@grandronde.org
Chris Mercier
Tribal Vice Chair
— ext. 1444
chris.mercier@grandronde.org
Jon A. George
Tribal Secretary
— ext. 2355
jon.george@grandronde.org
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Denise Harvey
— ext. 2353
denise.harvey@grandronde.org
Lisa Leno
— ext. 1770
lisa.leno@grandronde.org
Brenda Tuomi
— ext. 4555
brenda.tuomi@grandronde.org
Michael Langley
— ext. 1777
michael.langley@grandronde.org
Kathleen George
— ext. 2305
Jack Giffen Jr.
— ext. 2300
kathleen.george@grandronde.org
jack.giffen@grandronde.org