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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Oct. 15, 2019)
OCTOBER 15, 2019 smok signflz 5 2033 planning meeting slated for Oct. 17 When Tribal members gather in 2033 for the Tribe’s 50th Restoration celebration, what will the community look like? This is a question the Tribe is exploring with Tribal members from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17. The Shawash-ili?i 2033 planning team will be hosting a community listening session at the Tribal Community Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. The session will focus on health care, social services, education and employment needs in the Grand Ronde community and will help planners understand the needs of Tribal members. A salmon dinner will be served. The Tribe launched the 16-month community development planning process in May to help guide the decision making and priority setting and build on the progress the Tribe has made since 1983’s Restoration. For more information on the meeting or the community development planning process, visit the Tribal government’s website at www.gran- dronde.org, send an e-mail to grandronde2033@grandronde.org or call Planning Director Rick George at 503-879-2112. Sewing class participants wanted The sewing classes that have been held at the Elders Activity Center have been canceled due to lack of participation. Classes could resume if at least six people commit to attending. To commit or find out more information, contact Elders Activity Assistant Virginia Kimsey-Roof at 503-879-2233. GOVERNMENTAL CORPORATIONS ORDINANCE OPEN FOR COMMENT The Tribal Council has proposed an amendment to the Governmental Corporations Ordinance. The proposed amendment was given a First Reading at the Aug. 29, 2019, Tribal Council meeting. The proposed amendment would require Tribal corporations to include in their compensation packages a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (“COLA”) that is equal to any COLA paid to Tribal government em- ployees. Tribal Council invites comment on the proposed amendment to the Governmental Corporations Ordinance. For a copy of the proposed amendment, contact the Tribal Attorney’s Office at 503-879-4664 or legal@grandronde.org. Please send your comments to the Tribal Attorney’s Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 or by e-mail to legal@grandronde.org. Comments must be received by Oct. 15, 2019. COMMITTEE AND SPECIAL EVENT BOARD VACANCIES The following Committees and Special Event Boards have vacant positions. Housing Grievance Board – 1 vacancy TERO Comission – 1 vacancy Please send completed applications to Stacia Hernandez, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. Tribe receives three- year, $546,505 grant The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde received a three-year, $546,505 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice. The Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation grant will enhance the operations of the Tribe’s Drug Recovery and Re-entry programs including project-related staff time at the men’s and women’s transitional living centers, supplies, training and funds for treatment as well. The grant will also help the Tribe start drug and veterans wellness courts. The grant will run from Oct. 1, 2019, through Sept. 30, 2022. ENROLLMENT ORDINANCE OPEN FOR COMMENT The Tribal Council is considering amendments to the Enrollment Ordinance. The proposed amendments were given a First Reading at the Sept. 11, 2019, Tribal Council meeting. The proposed amendments change the notice requirements for Restoration Roll applicants and affected members. The proposed amendments do not modify or impact enrollment requirements. Tribal Council invites comments on the proposed amendments to the Enrollment Ordinance. For a copy of the proposed amendments, contact the Tribal Attorney’s Office at 503-879-4664. Please send your comments to the Tribal Attorney’s Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 or by e-mail to legal@grandronde.org. Comments must be received by Oct. 31, 2019. TRIBAL COUNCIL ORDINANCE OPEN FOR COMMENT The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Royalty is seeking bids for our 2020 - 21 crowns and medallions. Submit full design that includes: ♦ The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde logo (including feathers) ♦ Court Year: 2020 - 21 Bid deadline: ♦ Titles: Dec. 2, 2019 • Little Miss Grand Ronde (deadline is firm and no bids • Junior Miss Grand Ronde will be accepted after 5 p.m.) • Senior Miss Grand Ronde ♦ Crowns and medallions must be completed and delivered by May 14, 2020. The Tribal Council is considering amendments to the Tribal Council Ordinance. The proposed amendments were given a First Reading at the Sept. 25, 2019, Tribal Council meeting. The proposed changes include (1) amending Subsection (h)(1) to provide that regular Tribal Council meetings will generally be held at 4 p.m. throughout the year; (2) amending Subsection (m)(6)(B) to remove set times to take roll call; and (3) amending Subsection (s)(2) to provide that Tribal credit cards may be used to cover conference registration fees. Amendments may also include minor technical (i.e., formatting and typographical) modifications. Tribal Council invites comment on the proposed amendments to the Tribal Council Ordinance. For a copy of the proposed amendments, please contact the Tribal Attorney’s Office at 503-879-4664. Please send your comments to the Tribal Attorney’s Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 or by e-mail to legal@grandronde.org. Comments must be received by Oct. 31, 2019. Must submit photos of progress when requested Mail bids and designs to: CTGR Royalty c/o Public Affairs 9615 Grand Ronde Rd Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Questions: Call Chelsea at 503-879-1418 or email chelsea.clark@grandronde.org *bids and designs can be sent to the above email address Tribal Court is now open during the lunch hour As of Monday, Aug. 5, the Tribal Court office will be open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., including the lunch hour. Tribal Court also provides notary services. However, to obtain notary services please arrive before 4:30 p.m. For more information about Tribal Court and the services available, contact the court at court@grandronde.org or 503-879-2303.
