Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current, November 15, 2021, Page 3, Image 3

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NOVEMBER 15, 2021
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Updated addresses wanted
It is that time of the year where we in Finance are starting to prepare 
for tax season. In an effort to have current information for W2s and 
1099s, we are asking everyone who has moved in the last
calendar year to please update their address.
How do you update?
taLlam-pi-ixt-mun (November)
• Wednesday, Nov. 17 – Tribal Council meeting, 4 p.m., Tribal Council
Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304.
•  Monday, Nov. 22 – Tribal offices closed in observance of the Grand Ronde 
Tribe’s 38th anniversary of Restoration.
• Monday, Nov. 22 – Online 38th Restoration Celebration, noon, visit the
Tribal government’s Facebook page to RSVP. 503-879-2304.
•  Thursday-Friday, Nov. 25-26 – Tribal offices closed in observance of the 
Thanksgiving holiday.
taLlam-pi-makwst-mun (December)
• Wednesday, Dec. 1 – Tribal Council meeting, 4 p.m., Tribal Council
Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304.
•  Sunday, Dec. 5 – General Council meeting, 11 a.m., Zoom teleconference 
application. 503-879-2304.
• Wednesday, Dec. 15 – Tribal Council meeting, 4 p.m., Tribal Council
Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304.
•  Friday, Dec. 24 – Tribal offices closed in observance of the Christmas 
holiday.
• Wednesday, Dec. 29 – Tribal Council meeting, 4 p.m., Tribal Council
Chambers, 9615 Grand Ronde Road. 503-879-2304.
•  Friday, Dec. 31 – Tribal offices closed in observance of the New Year’s 
Day holiday.
•  If you are a Tribal member, please contact Member Services at mem-
berservices@grandronde.org or Janel Lara at 503-879-2116.
•  If you are an employee, please contact HR at compensation_HRIS@
grandronde.org or call 503-879-2109 and the HR reception desk will 
direct your call to the appropriate person. Alternatively, an employee
can make any updates in the Timesheet Module as well.
If you have recently updated your address at the clinic/pharmacy, 
you will still need to update your information with either Member 
Services or HR since the pharmacy does not share your 
private information due to HIPAA regulations.
Please remember that even if you have direct deposit, 
you will need to update your address.
The Finance Department thanks you in advance for your assistance 
in making this year’s tax season go as smoothly as possible. 
ATTENTION TRIBAL MEMBERS ON THE
TRIBAL SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME
(SSI)/DISABILITY (SSD) & MEDICARE PART B
REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAMS
It’s time to send us a copy of your 2022 
Social Security award letter.
*If you haven’t received your 2022 Social Security award letter 
yet, please contact the Social Security Administration
(SSA) at 1-800-772-1213
or online at www.ssa.gov
*Your 2022 SSA award letter must reach our
office by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2022, to
avoid future delays in your benefits.
(Editor’s note: All events are tentative depending on the status of
the Tribe’s COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic response.)
MARRIAGES IN TRIBAL COURT
Tribal Court is now once again issuing marriage licenses and is able
to perform marriage ceremonies for a filing fee of $40.
For questions regarding scheduling, contact the Tribal Court at 503-
879-2303. 
Please send a copy of your 2022 SSA letter to:
CTGR Member Services
Attn: Shannon Simi
9615 Grand Ronde Road
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
E-mail: Shannon.simi@grandronde.org – Fax: 503-879-2480 – 
Phone: 503-879-1358 or 1-800-242-0232, ext. 1358.
OFFICIAL TRIBAL FACEBOOK PAGES
Smoke Signals:
facebook.com/SmokeSignalsCTGR
The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde:
facebook.com/CTGRgov
Grand Ronde Health & Wellness:
facebook.com/GRHWC
Grand Ronde Children & Family Services:
facebook.com/CTGRCFS
Grand Ronde Royalty:
facebook.com/CTGRRoyalty
find your path
Grand Ronde Education Programs:
facebook.com/CTGREducation
Grand Ronde Youth Council:
ELIG IB ILITY
facebook.com/CTGRYouthCouncil

Grand Ronde Station:
facebook.com/GrandRondeStation
Grand Ronde Social Services Department:
AGE REQUIREMENT
Candidates must be at least
18 years in age .
 TRIBAL PREFERENCE
Tribal Preference applies.  
However, nonTribal
candidates can be
considered based on
business need, certifications 
and skills required.
facebook.com/CTGRSocialservices
Grand Ronde Food Bank:
facebook.com/GrandRondeFoodBank
Spirit Mountain Community Fund:
facebook.com/SpiritMountainCommunityFund
Grand Ronde Cultural Education:
facebook.com/Grand-Ronde-Cultural-Education
Grand Ronde Community Garden:
facebook.com/GrandRondeCommunityGarden
Grand Ronde Tribal Police Department:
facebook.com/Grand-Ronde-Tribal-Police-Department
 AVAILABILITY
Most positions work Monday
through Friday 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. Part-time and full-time
work is available. Specific 
schedules will be
communicated upon job
placement. Candidates will
be expected to adhere to
work and schedule
requirements.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY 
TO EXPLORE MULTIPLE  CAREER PATHS?
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A WAY TO DEVELOP
YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES IN THE 
WORKPLACE?  
APPLY TO THE  CTGR TEMP POOL AND
START YOUR JOURNEY TODAY!
The CTGR Temp Pool was designed to fill the immediate staffing
needs of CTGR Programs, and provides opportunities for participants
to explore Part-Time and Full-Time job placement opportunities
throughout the campus.
We often have opportunities in the Health & Wellness Clinic, Social
Services, Facilities, Human Resources, TERO, Housing, the MAT
Clinic in Salem, Adult Foster Care, and many more.
Apply online to begin your journey!
Grand Ronde Employment Services
Facebook.com/EmploymentServices
APPLY ONINE: https://www.grandronde.org/employment/
Ad by Samuel Briggs III