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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
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