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6 NOVEMBER 15, 2022 Smoke Signals General Council briefed on 2023 draft budget By Danielle Harrison Smoke Signals assistant editor/staff writer Finance Officer Chris Leno briefed Tribal members on the draft budget for calendar year 2023 during the Sunday, Nov. 6, hybrid General Council meeting held via the Zoom video conferencing application and in-person at the Governance Center. The draft budget portion of the meeting was held in executive session, which limits how much Smoke Signals can report on the details. Leno’s draft budget presentation ran approximately 45 minutes and he fielded nine questions and com- ments regarding next year’s Tribal spending plan. Tribal members interested in ob- taining the slides of Leno’s presen- tation should contact Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez at stacia.martin@grandronde.org or call 503-879-2304. The November Tilixam Wawa also features a detailed look at the 2023 draft budget and adult Tribal members have until 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, to submit written comments. The final 2023 budget will be adopted on or before Dec. 31. In other action, Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy announced that the next General Council meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, with a report from the Grand Ronde Food Bank (iskam mfkhmfk haws). The meeting will again be in a hybrid format on Zoom and in-person at the Governance Center. Kennedy also thanked all of the veterans in the audience because Friday, Nov. 11, was Veterans Day. “I want to express my appreci- ation for the service of those who are our veterans, both at home and in other countries defending our rights and others,” she said. “Thank you for your service.” Tribal Council member Jon A. George told audience members that even though registration is closed for the upcoming Restoration celebration on Tuesday, Nov. 22, at Spirit Mountain Casino, all are welcome to attend the Restoration Powwow, which begins at the ca- sino at 5:30 p.m. and will feature several dance specials. Desiree Allen, Lorena Rivera, Raymond Petite, Bill Stephens and David Leno won the $50 door priz- es. Petite donated his winnings to the Veterans Special Event Board. Anthony Quenelle, Reyn Leno and Toby Ambrose won the $100 door prizes. Leno donated his win- nings to Fish & Wildlife Committee. Shawn Haggerty and Denise Delagarza won two beaded necklac- es made by Jon A. George. The non-executive session portion of the meeting can be viewed by visiting the Tribal government’s website at www.grandronde.org and clicking on the Government tab and then Videos. Are you frustrated with your diabetes control? Do you have questions about diabetes? Do you need help managing your diabetes? If so… Call the Medical Clinic today at 503-879-2002 To schedule an individual diabetes education appointment WATCH SMOKE SIGNALS 132 VIDEOS THE TRIBE IS OFFERING A NEW KIND OF OUTING FOR TRIBAL MEMBERS. By Kamiah Koch Social media/digital journalist The annual TERO Appreciation Dinner was held Friday, Nov. 4, at Spirit Mountain Casino with Tribal Employment Rights Office Director Harris Reibach performing the role of master of ceremonies throughout the night, introducing speakers, presenting awards and announcing raffle winners. Grand Ronde Tribal Council Chairwoman Cheryle A. Kennedy gave an invocation and Tribal Council member Brenda Tuomi spoke on behalf of Tribal Council. A dinner was served to the approximately 100 attendees followed by more speeches of appreciation and presentations. TERO Commission Chair Russell Wilkinson spoke on behalf of the TERO Commission and Angela Crain of the Office of Civil Rights at the Oregon Department of Transportation complimented the ongoing partnership between TERO and ODOT. “The night was awesome,” Reibach said after the event. “It was a wonderful opportunity to show appreciation to our workers and Indigenous-owned businesses.” Toward the end of the event, the TERO Worker of the Year Award was presented. Grand Ronde Tribal member Matt Lux received the 2021 Worker of the Year Award and Klamath Tribal member Jerry Yanez received the 2022 Worker of the Year honors. Free Playgroup in Grand Ronde! * Why: Come to play, have a snack and have fun! The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is partnering with DevNW to offer a Financial Foundations workshop. Financial Foundations explores the following topics: f l z s N o s i g n k • or kamiah.koch@grandronde.org Visit youtube.com and search CTGRsmokesignals Ad by Samuel Briggs III When: First Thursday of each month 10:00 am-11:30 am Where: CTGR – Community Service Center 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Who: Parents and caregivers of children under 5 years. To promote the new shellfish agreement signed this year be- tween the Tribe and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Tribal members and Natural Resources Department staff spent Thursday, Oct. 27, crabbing in Netarts Bay. You can watch the Smoke Signals video to see the day’s adventures and learn more about the Tribal shellfish permit. For more information contact Kamiah Koch at (503) 879-1461 TERO holds annual appreciation dinner Budget & Cash Flow Planning Money Goal Setting Tackling Debt Channeling Savings for big goals Financial Planning for retirement Protecting Your Assets Strengthening Credit Scan QR code to register online or visit https://www.devnw.org/go/ctgr/ In person @ CTGR Community Center – Four 2hr sessions Wednesday’s 5:30-7:30pm (Nov. 9 th , 16 th , 30 th & Dec. 7 th ) Zoom – One 8hr session - Saturday, November 12 th