DECEMBER 1, 2019
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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
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