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JANUARY 15, 2019
Food Bank provides
boxes, seeks help
The Grand Ronde Food Bank – iskam mfkhmfk haws – is operated
by Marion-Polk Food Share, which has been leading the fight to end
hunger since 1987 because no one should be hungry.
Recipients of SNAP, TANF, SSI or LIHEAP assistance automatically
qualify for assistance at the Grand Ronde Food Bank, 9675 Grand
Ronde Road. No one will be turned away in need of a food box.
“We believe that everyone deserves to have enough to eat,” Food
Bank Coordinator Francene Ambrose says. “You are welcome to get
a food box at each of our regular weekly distributions. No one will be
turned away in need of a food box.”
Upcoming food box distribution dates will be:
• 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18;
• And 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23.
People must check in 15 minutes before closing to receive a food box.
If you need immediate assistance, call 211 or visit 211info.org.
Those who are unable to pick up a food box can fill out an authorized
representative form and that person can pick up a food box on your
behalf. The authorization is good for one year.
In addition, the Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center’s Community
Health Team will be setting up the mobile clinic at the pantry on the
first Friday of every month.
The Food Bank continues to seek volunteers to help with repacking
food, putting food on the shelves, handing out food boxes, end-of-month
inventory and picking up food donations at area stores.
Call to ensure someone is available to assist. People also can sign up
for a monthly e-mail for the Food Bank calendar and events, as well
as follow the Food Bank on Facebook.
The Food Bank is an equal opportunity provider.
Call Ambrose at 503-879-3663 or contact her at fambrose@marion-
polkfoodshare.org for more information or to volunteer.
Jerger retires
Photos by Jennifer Clark
Tribal Assistant Controller Jody Jerger received two blankets
during her retirement party held Thursday, Dec. 27, in the Finance
Department conference room. Above, Tribal Council member Michael
Langley gifted her a Pendleton blanket and she also received another
blanket from her colleagues in Finance. Jerger, who started working
for the Tribe in January 1997, retired after her last work day of Friday,
Dec. 28. She also received several heartfelt hugs, including one from
Controller Linda Hanna, and the customary cake and refreshments
were provided.
Massage at Health & Wellness Center
Mind, Body & Soul Therapeutic Massage started at the Health & Wellness
Clinic last year.
Remember: Appointments for massage are not managed by the Health
& Wellness Center staff. To schedule an appointment, call 971-237-2561.
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 Gro-
shong.
• 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 monthly at the Chachalu Museum & Cultural
Center’s conference room, 8720 Grand Ronde Road. Next meeting is
scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23. The public is welcome to
attend. Chair: Siobhan Taylor. Contact: Editorial.Board@grandronde.org.
• Education Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. on the first 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: Penny DeLoe.
• Enrollment Board meets the third Wednesday of the month in Room
204 of the Governance Center. Chair: Ann Lewis.
• 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 Tuesday of the month
in the Molalla Room of the Health & Wellness Center. Chair: Bernadine
Shriver.
• Housing Board meets at 3 p.m. the third Thursday of the month in the
Housing Department conference room. Chair: Kristy Criss-Lawson.
• Powwow Special Event Board meets monthly at noon at the Commu-
nity 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. Interim Chair: Jon R.
George.
• Veterans Special Event Board meets at 5:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of
the month in the old Elders Craft House. Chair: Raymond Petite.
To update information on this list, contact Publications Coordinator Dean
Rhodes at 503-879-1463 or dean.rhodes@grandronde.org.
FEBRUARY
BIRDS & BEES & KIDS
01
WHEN & HOW TO HAVE THE TALKS!
Discover:
WHY
• Why you need to start the conversation way
earlier than you think
• Who has the most influence over your kids’
decision making
WHEN
• The number one way to keep your kids healthy &
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• The best way to start the conversations
HOW
• Why knowing your values is key to talking to your
kids
• Tips for making the talks easy, fun and actually
happen!
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to have
The “Talk”
February 1, 2019
10:00AM-12:00PM
Lunch Provided
Children Welcome (Ages 0-3)
LOCATION
Employment Service Center (Building C)
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde OR 97347
For more information, please contact:
Valeria Atanacio
503-879-2162
valeria.atanacio@grandronde.org