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MAY 15, 2023
Smoke Signals
Tribal Council nominations
11 a.m. Sunday, June 25
Tribal Council Chambers
Tribal members can participate remotely
through the Zoom application and in-person attendance.
Call 503-879-2304 for more information.
NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings
DATE
TIME
Wednesday, May 17.............................................................................4 p.m.
Wednesday, May 31.............................................................................4 p.m.
Please note that these times and dates are subject to change if
needed. In-person attendance in Tribal Council Chambers
and via the Zoom application. 503-879-2304.
We want to hear from you!
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the entrance of the Health & Wellness Center, next to the drinking fountain.
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factual accuracy. Only two letters per writer are allowed during a three-
month period. Letters written in response to other letter writers should
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name, should refer to the date of the letter published. Discourse should
be civil and people should be referred to in a respectful manner.
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Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR, 97347.
Tribal Office Closures
Tribal ofoces will be closing at noon Friday, May 26, and closed on
Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day.
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DANIELLE
HARRISON
SAMUEL F.
BRIGGS III
ASSISTANT EDITOR/
STAFF WRITER
503-879-4663
GRAPHIC DESIGN
SPECIALIST
503-879-1416
DEAN RHODES
EDITOR/
PUBLICATIONS
COORDINATOR
503-879-1463
dean.rhodes@grandronde.org
danielle.frost@grandronde.org
KAMIAH
KOCH
JUSTIN
PHILLIPS
MICHELLE
ALAIMO
SOCIAL MEDIA/
DIGITAL JOURNALIST
503-879-1461
PAGE DESIGNER
503-879-2190
PHOTOJOURNALIST
503-879-1961
DEADLINE DATE
KATHERINE WARREN-
STEFFENSMIER
PUBLICATIONS SECRETARY
503-879-1466
kathrine.warren-steffensmier@
grandronde.org
ISSUE DATE
monday, May 22 .............................. June 1
Friday, June 9 ................................June 15
Friday, June 23 ................................. July 1
Friday, July 7 ................................... July 15
monday, July 24 .............................. Aug. 1
Editorial Policy
smok signflz , a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Communi-
ty of Oregon, is published twice a month. No portion of this publication may be reprinted
without permission.
Our editorial policy is intended to encourage input from Tribal members and readers
about stories printed in the Tribal newspaper. However, all letters received must be
signed by the author, an address must be given and a phone number or e-mail address
must be included for veriocation purposes. Full addresses and phone numbers will not
be published unless requested. Letters must be 400 words or less.
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to contain libelous statements or personal attacks on individuals, staf, Tribal administration
or Tribal Council. Not all letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Letters to the
editor are the opinions and views of the writer. Published letters do not necessarily renect
the opinions of smok signflz .
ATTENTION GRAND RONDE TRIBAL MEMBERS
Deadline Dates for June 2023 Per Capita
• Change of Address: Friday, May 26, 2023 BY NOON
• Change of Direct Deposit: Friday, May 26, 2023 BY NOON
michelle.alaimo@grandronde.org
justin.phillips@grandronde.org
kamiah.koch@grandronde.org
Members of:
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE
JUNE 2023 PER CAPITA DISTRIBUTION
samuel.briggs@grandronde.org
þ Native American Journalists Association
þ Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association
þ 2021 best digital newspaper (NAJA)
2023
Tribal Council
tribalcouncil@grandronde.org
PER CAPITA DIRECT DEPOSIT
Forms can be found:
• Online at: www.grandronde.org
• Or by contacting Kalene Contreras at 503-879-2204 or
Kalene.contreras@grandronde.org
þ Cheryle A. Kennedy
Tribal Council Chairwoman
4 ext. 2352
cheryle.kennedy@grandronde.org
þ Chris Mercier
ADDRESS CHANGES
Tribal Council Vice Chair
Changes can be made by:
• Calling the Member Services Department at 503-879-2116
• If you get voicemail your address will still
be changed if you clearly state your:
• Name
• Roll #
• Date of Birth
• Last 4 digits of SS#
• New Address
4 ext. 1444
chris.mercier@grandronde.org
þ Michael Langley
Tribal Council Secretary
4 ext. 1777
michael.langley@grandronde.org
þ Kathleen George
4 ext. 2305
kathleen.george@grandronde.org
Ad by Samuel Briggs III
þ Brenda tuomi
4 ext. 2300
brenda.tuomi@grandronde.org
þ Denise Harvey
4 ext. 2353
denise.harvey@grandronde.org
þ Jon A. George
4 ext. 2355
jon.george@grandronde.org
þ Lisa Leno
4 ext. 1770
lisaleno@grandronde.org
þ Michael Cherry
4 ext. 4555
michael.cherry@grandronde.org