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TERO Worker of the Month
March 2023
Name: Rob Roy
Employer: Suulutaaq
Position: Top hand laborer/pipe layer
Rob Roy signed up with the TERO pro-
gram in 2017, but had not utilized the
program until October 202l when he at-
tended a TERO recruitment event in Grand
Ronde. Shortly after, he was referred out to
one of TERO9s largest projects to date, the
Interstate 205 Abernathy project.
Rob has been with the Suulutaaq exca-
vating team for only seven months as a la-
borer, but has learned many new skills. He
Rob Roy
has progressed to running heavy equip-
ment and leading the pipe laying crew in
a short time. His willingness to learn new skills and be a leader is
why TERO selected him as the March Worker of the Month.
We asked Rob to provide insight into his experience with the
TERO program. He said that the Confederated Tribes of Grand
Ronde, the TERO staff and Compliance Ofocer Duke Kimsey run
an excellent program. He said that this experience has helped him
achieve a new career and be successful with the help of the TERO
program9s excellent leadership. <Choose a job you love and you will
never have to work a day in your life,= he said.
Great work, Rob, and thanks for representing the Grand Ronde
TERO program in a good way!
For more information on the TERO Skills Bank and
any other TERO opportunities, contact the
TERO ofoce or the TERO director.
TERO Ofoce: 503-879-1488 or tero@grandronde.org
Legislature adds Native
voices to Public Records Law
SALEM 3 The Oregon Legislature passed the Adding Native Voices
to Public Records Law on Monday, April 24.
The bill will add <Tribal culture value= to the list of considerations
when appraising public records for retention once it is signed into law
by Gov. Tina Kotek. Doing so will ensure in-depth consideration of the
nine federally recognized Tribes when establishing retention periods
for government records.
<HB 2112 will add 8Tribal culture value9 to the list of considerations
that determine how long public records are kept by state agencies or the
Oregon State Archives,= said Secretary of State Shemia Fagan. <State
agencies hold many documents that are of ongoing cultural value to
Oregon9s nine federally recognized Tribes. It is our responsibility to
include the Tribes9 perspective in decisions about those records. The
State Archives already works with agency Tribal liaisons on public re-
cord retention schedules. Codifying this practice into law will increase
visibility for this effort and ensure that it is a standard practice across
all state government.=
Fagan oversees the State Archives, which are part of the Secretary
of State9s Ofoce. þ
SSI recipients eligible
for Internet service aid
Any household with an individual receiving Supplemental Security
Income is eligible to receive discounted Internet service through the
Affordable Connectivity Program recently launched by the Federal Com-
munications Commission. Social Security does not count Affordable Con-
nectivity Program assistance as income or a resource for SSI purposes.
The program provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward Inter-
net service for eligible households and $75 per month for households on
qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households also can receive a one-time
discount of up to $100 toward purchasing a laptop, desktop computer
or tablet from participating providers.
To enroll in the Connectivity Program, go to www.fcc.gov/asp. þ
Grand Ronde Head Start Preschool
Apply star}ng : April 03, 2023
Applica}ons due by :
June 2, 2023
Head Start nurtures the growth of you and your child.
Join our suppor}ve community and give your child a
strong head start.
For Kids:
For Parents:
÷
Safe, quality early educa}on
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Connec}on to housing resources
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Qualioed teachers
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Employment assistance
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Healthy meals
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Parent training & support
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Cultural opportuni}es
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Transporta}on may be available
Enrollment opportuni}es for pregnant
women
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Resources for children with disabili}es
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Enrollment opportuni}es for all incomes
WAYS TO APPLY:
ONLINE at :
htps://www.grandronde.org/services/educa}on/early-childhood-educa}on/
Email dawn.doar@grandronde.org for an applica}on
Or Scan QR Code:
Enrolling ages birth to 4
To Learn More: dawn.doar @grandronde.org
503-879-1434
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