S moke S ignals
APRIL 1, 2019
Hudson to receive Quilt
of Valor on Friday, April 19
By Dean Rhodes
Smoke Signals editor
Tribal Elder and World War II
veteran Herman Hudson will re-
ceive a Quilt of Valor at 11:30 a.m.
Friday, April 19, in the Governance
Center Atrium.
Hudson, 94, was nominated to
receive the honorary quilt by Tribal
Council member Steve Bobb Sr.,
a Vietnam War-era Marine Corps
veteran who previously received one
and then was asked to nominate a
worthy veteran to receive one.
Quilts of Valor are individually
made and World War II veterans
are currently being prioritized to
receive them because of their ad-
vancing age.
Hudson went to high school in
Keizer and Salem until his junior
year at Salem’s North High School,
when he joined the Navy in 1942. He
served in the
South Pacific
aboard a ship
that escorted
fleet oilers. He
served through-
out the war, be-
ing discharged
in 1945.
The Quilts
Herman Hudson
of Valor Foun-
dation was founded in 2003 by
Catherine Roberts, whose son was
serving in Iraq. The first quilt was
awarded in November of that year
at Walter Reed Army Medical Cen-
ter to a soldier from Minnesota who
lost his leg in Iraq.
Since then, the foundation has
awarded almost 213,000 quilts to
military personnel and veterans,
according to its website, www.qovf.
org.
Smile Day
PROPOSED GENERAL COMMITTEE AND
SPECIAL EVENT BOARD ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT OPEN FOR COMMENT
The Tribal Council, in consultation with the Tribal Attorney’s
Office, has proposed amendments to the General Committee and
Special Event Board Ordinance. The proposed amendments were
given a First Reading at the March 6, 2019, Tribal Council meeting.
The proposed amendments:
• Reduce the number of seats on a Committee or SEB from a maxi-
mum of 7 to a maximum of 5 seats;
• Provides that regular meetings shall be held quarterly and provides
guidelines for calling special meetings;
• Establishes timelines for which notice of meetings must be provided
to Tribal Council staff;
• Provides for the opportunity for Committees/SEB members to
attend professional training; and
• Establishes a code of conduct for Committees and SEBs.
For a copy of the proposed General Committee and Special Event
Board Ordinance amendments, please contact the Tribal Attorney’s
Office at 503-879-4664. The Tribal Council invites comment on the
proposed amendments. Please send your comments to the Tribal
Attorney’s Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon
97347 or by e-mail to legal@grandronde.org.
Comments must be received by April 15, 2019.
GRAND RONDE GAMING
COMMISSION POSITIONS
The Grand Ronde Gaming Commission is seeking applications
for two positions. The positions are for three-year terms beginning
June 2019. The terms will expire June 2022. The Grand Ronde
Gaming Commission regulates all gaming-related activities associ-
ated with Spirit Mountain Casino. The Tribal Gaming Ordinance
requires both positions to be filled by Tribal members. Applicants
must be at least 21 years of age. Commissioners may not hold elec-
tive 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 Commission generally meets on
the second and third Fridays of each month. Appointment is con-
tingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.
Applications may be obtained by calling Kathy Doane at 503-879-
2393 or e-mail at kathy.doane@grandronde.org. Closing date is 5
p.m. April 30, 2019.
Photos by Timothy J. Gonzalez
Tribal Dentist Dr. Erin Lange checks the teeth of fourth-grader Ekias
Sabin during the sixth annual Give Kids A Smile Day held at Willamina
Elementary School on Thursday, March 14. The Tribe’s Dental
Department participates in The Give Kids A Smile program, which is
sponsored by the American Dental Association to provide underserved
children free oral health care services.
T RIBAL E MPLOYMENT R IGHTS O FFICE (TERO) C OMMISSION
Accepting Applications for TERO Commission
At-Large Commissioner
DEADLINE EXTENDED
CLOSES: Tuesday, April 30, 2019
The Tribal Employment Rights Commission is a regulatory body charged with enforcement of the Tribal
Employment Rights Ordinance. One (1) Commissioner will be appointed by Tribal Council to serve a three
(3) year term.
The Commission will work with the TERO Director and take all appropriate actions to implement and
enforce the TERO Ordinance and make recommendations to Tribal Council on amendments to the
Ordinance. Commissioners will be required to attend regularly scheduled monthly meetings and will be
paid a stipend.
From left, Dr. Eric Webster, Dental Hygienist Sheila Blacketer and Dr.
Erin Lange work with students during the sixth annual Give Kids A
Smile Day held at Willamina Elementary School on Thursday, March 14.
The Tribe’s Dental Department participates in The Give Kids A Smile
program, which is sponsored by the American Dental Association to
provide underserved children free oral health care services.
Need something notarized?
Tribal Court staff is available at no charge for notaries 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday though Friday with the exception of noon to 1 p.m. Please be sure
to bring a photo ID with you. If you have any questions, contact the court
at 503-879-2303.
Other Responsibilities:
Issue notices to appear and order relief or sanctions that are necessary and appropriate to
enforce the TERO Ordinance.
Certify firms as Indian-Owned Businesses or Grand Ronde-Owned Businesses.
Hold public hearings on matters covered in the TERO Ordinance.
Consult with the Tribal Attorney’s Office as necessary on legal matters.
Review program procedures, forms and policies necessary to carry out the purposes of the
Ordinance.
Qualifications
Must possess a high school diploma or GED certificate; At-large Commission Members with education or
experience in one or more of the following areas: human resources, Tribal employment rights,
construction management, regulatory enforcement, auditing or investigations will be given preference.
Ability to participate in TERO Commission regular or special sessions; experience with due process and
regulatory hearing processes; must be able to read and interpret Tribal ordinances rules and
regulations.; must be capable of conducting productive, collaborative, and orderly public meetings.
Individuals employed by Spirit Mountain Casino or the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde are not
eligible for appointment.
For a complete job description, please visit the Tribe’s website at www.grandronde.org/employment.
Applications are available by contacting Grand Ronde Human Resources, 9615 Grand Ronde Road,
Grand Ronde, OR 97347. For more information, contact Human Resources at 503-879-2357 .
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