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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 1, 2019)
DECEMBER 1, 2019 smok signflz Notice to all Tribal members on the Tribal Supplemental Security & Disability Income & Medicare Part “B” Reimbursement Programs: December • Wednesday, Dec. 4 – Tribal Council meeting, 4 p.m., Governance Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. • Wednesday, Dec. 18 – Tribal Council meeting, 4 p.m., Gover- nance Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. • Wednesday, Dec. 25 – Christmas Day. Tribal offices closed. • Tuesday, Dec. 31 – Tribal Council meeting, 10 a.m., Governance Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. January • Wednesday, Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day. Tribal offices closed. • Sunday, Jan. 5 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., Tribal Com- munity Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. • Wednesday, Jan. 15 – Tribal Council meeting, 4 p.m., Gover- nance Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. • Monday, Jan. 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Tribal offices closed. • Wednesday, Jan. 29 – Tribal Council meeting, 4 p.m., Gover- nance Center, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304. It’s getting to be that time of year again. Time to submit a copy of your 2020 benefit award letter from the Social Security Administra- tion (SSA) so that we can update your file and confirm your eligibility status in our programs. If you haven’t received your 2020 benefit award status letter from the SSA, you can request a copy be calling the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 or go online at www.ssa.gov. Your current award benefit statement must be received in our office by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15., to avoid any future delays in your benefits. Note: It is the responsibility of the Tribal member to notify the Tribe of any changes in your benefits from the Social Security Administration SSI/SSD program. Failure to notify the Tribe may result in an obli- gation to repay ineligible benefits received and/or interrupt or delay your Tribal Supplemental Security Income and Disability payments or Medicare Part “B” reimbursements. Please mail copies of your benefit award statement to: CTGR Member Services ATTN: Shannon A. Simi 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 You also may fax your copy to 503-879-2480 or e-mail them to Shannon.simi@grandronde.org If you have any questions and/or concerns, contact Shannon A. Simi at 503-879-1358 or 1-800-422-0232, ext. 1358. New Treatment Program at GRHWC Full-service MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) for Opioid Dependen- cy is now available at the Health & Wellness Center. We utilize Suboxone/ Subutex for patients with a dependency on opioids. Our goal is to support our patients in their work to become free of addiction and to reduce the risk of overdose and potential death. The program is currently available for Grand Ronde Tribal members. Our program offers a holistic approach to recovery, including services that focus on our patients’ physical, emotional and spiritual needs. The treatment team includes your physician, support from a specially trained nurse and our Behavioral Health Department. All services take place in a confidential environment. For more information, contact Linda Gehrke, Medication Assisted Treatment Coordinator, at 503-879-2094. Tribal Court is now open during the lunch hour The Tribal Court office is 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. Official Tribal Facebook pages •Smoke Signals: www.facebook.com/SmokeSignalsCTGR/ •The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde: www.facebook.com/CT- GRgov •Spirit Mountain Community Fund: www.facebook.com/SpiritMoun- tainCommunityFund •Grand Ronde Health & Wellness: www.facebook.com/ GRHWC •Grand Ronde Station: www.facebook.com/Gran- dRondeStation •Grand Ronde Royalty: www.facebook.com/CTGRRoyalty •Grand Ronde Education Programs: www.facebook. com/CTGREducation/ •Grand Ronde Community Garden: www.facebook.com/GrandRonde- CommunityGarden •Grand Ronde Food Bank: www.facebook.com/GrandRondeFoodBank •Grand Ronde Youth Council: www.facebook.com/CTGRYouthCouncil •Grand Ronde Social Services Department: www.facebook.com/CT- GRSocialservices/ •Grand Ronde Children & Family Services: www.facebook.com/CT- GRCFS/ •Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department: www.facebook.com/ Grand-Ronde-Tribal-Police-Department •Grand Ronde Cultural Education: www.facebook.com/ Grand-Ronde-Cultural-Education COMMITTEE AND SPECIAL EVENT BOARD VACANCIES The following Committees and Special Event Boards have vacant positions. Housing Grievance Board – 1 vacancy TERO Commission – 1 vacancy Please send completed applications to Stacia Hernandez, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 3
