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8 S moke S ignals APRIL 1, 2018 GRAND RONDE GAMING COMMISSION POSITION Center court donations The Grand Ronde Gaming Commission is seeking applications to fill one commission position starting June 2018 and expiring June 2021. The Tribal Gaming Ordinance requires this position to be filled by a Tribal member. The Grand Ronde Gaming Commission regulates all gaming-related activities associated with Spirit Mountain Casino. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. Commissioners may not hold elective or managerial Tribal positions, and may not be employed in or own any interest in or gamble in a gaming operation authorized by the Tribal Gaming Ordinance. Commissioners are independent contractors and expend approximately 30-40 hours per month to fulfill their responsibilities. The Gaming Commission generally meets on the second and third Fridays of each month. Appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Applications may be obtained by calling Kathy Doane at 503-879-2393 or by e-mail at Kathy.doane@grandronde.org. Closing date is 5 p.m. April 30, 2018. For more information about the Gaming Commission, please visit our webpage at www.grandrondegaming.org. n Courtesy photo by Krina Lee THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER – BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ADDITION Through this Request for Proposals, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde (CTGR) is seeking competitive proposals from qualified and experienced individuals or firms for the provision of design-build services for CTGR’s Behavioral Health Addition project. The purpose of this solicitation is to secure proposals from Design-Build Teams who have prior experience in planning, designing, engineering, and the construction of facilities of similar scope and scale. CTGR will accept proposals until 3 p.m. April 25, 2018, at CTGR’s Engineering & Public Works Department, located at 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347, Tribal Governance Building. Proposals should be clearly marked with the Proposer’s name and address, as well as the RFP title. The CTGR Health and Wellness Center was constructed in 1997. However, the Behavioral Health Department has since outgrown its allocated space within the Health and Wellness Center. The building expansion needed includes the addition of approximately 2,100 square feet to the current 33,000-square-foot facility. Improvements will consist of the addition of a meeting room, reception area and lobby, an office, consultation room, and renovations to the existing men’s and women’s restrooms. Electronic copies of the RFP and all required forms and attachments may be obtained by e-mailing Daphney Colton at Daphney.Colton@ grandronde.org. For all other questions regarding the RFP, contact Jesse White, Engineering & Public Works Manager, The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, 503-879-2404, Jesse.White@grandronde.org. n Spirit Mountain Community Fund Executive Director Mychal Cherry, second from right, presents the Greater Than, formerly the I Have a Dream Foundation, with a $40,000 check and the Salem-Keizer Career Technical Education Center with a $50,000 check during a Portland Trail Blazers game at the Moda Center in Portland on Friday, March 23. Accepting the check for Greater Than is Jessica Arzate, left, senior director of programs, and Melissa Buxton, second from left, Greater Than chief operating officer, and for the Salem-Keizer Career Technical Education Center is Chuck Lee, president of the Mountain West Career Technical Institute. Mountain West Career Technical Institute and Salem-Keizer School District have a partnership to develop and operate the CTEC. Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Social Security Disability Insurance Benefit Advocate Request for Proposal The Request for Proposals (RFP) is being conducted by the Social Service Department for the purpose of obtaining a contractor who has 5-plus years experience in SSI/SSD advocacy/benefit determination and the qualifications to advocate for Tribal members who are seek- ing assistance in the application process. Qualified applicants shall possess the ability to: • Provide general information to Tribal members and make referrals regarding SSI/SSD. • Screen Tribal members who claim their disability does not allow them to work. • Refer members to appropriate physical and/or mental health eval- uations. • Determine the severity of the physical/mental health condition from reports received. Make recommendations and assist Tribal members to develop an action plan. • Assist Tribal members in applying for SSI/SSD. • Assist Tribal members with completing paperwork to file for appeals for denial of SSI/SSD. • Refer Tribal Members to Tribal Member Benefits to apply for Tribal SSI/SSD program. • Serve as a resource to employees when working with clients that may benefit from SSI/SSD. Preference will be given to members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and/or an Indian-owned business registered with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde TERO office. Successful candidates must provide the following Insurance: Commercial General Liability Insurance limits not less than: • $500,000 General Aggregate Limit • $500,000 Personal Injury • $500,000 Each Occurrence Limit Please submit your proposal to Tammy Garrison by 5 p.m. Friday, April 20, 2018. Tammy Garrison, Social Services Department 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Tammy.garrison@grandronde.org 503-879-2077 MARRIAGES IN TRIBAL COURT Tribal Court is now issuing marriage licenses and is able to perform marriage ceremonies for a filing fee of $40. For questions regarding scheduling, please contact the Tribal Court at 503-879-2303. n Ad created by George Valdez