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SMOKE SIGNALS
JUNE 1, 2024
Tribal Council nominations
11 a.m. Sunday, June 30
sNok signflz
Tribal Council Chambers
Tribal members can participate remotely via Zoom and in-person
attendance. Call 503-879-2304 for more information.
PUBLICATIONS OFFICE
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
1-800-422-0232, FAX: 503-879-2173
NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings
DATE
TIME
Wednesday, June 12............................................................................4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 26............................................................................4 p.m.
Website: www.smokesignals.org
Email: news@grandronde.org
Email: Editorial.Board@grandronde.org
RABBI TRUST FUND AND MINORS’
CUSTODIAL TRUST FUND
This announcement is to inform you of the upcoming election op-
portunity to recommend an investment option that best suits your
tolerance for investment risk. The election deadline is Friday, June
21, 2024, and the investment period will be effective from Monday,
July 1, 2024, until modifi ed.
Recognizing that each Tribal member’s tolerance for investment
risk may be different, parents of minor members age 17 or younger
having balances in the Rabbi Trust Fund and Minors’ Custodial Trust
Fund, or members age 18 or older can recommend that these funds be
invested in one out of fi ve possible investment options.
Please email deanne.norton@grandronde.org or call 503-879-2215
to receive your Investment Risk Assessment Recommendation Form.
This is optional and open only to those who participate in the Rabbi
and Minors’ Custodial Trust Funds. n
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KAMIAH
KOCH
DANIELLE
HARRISON
MICHELLE
ALAIMO
EDITOR
503-879-4663
PHOTOJOURNALIST/
ASSISTANT EDITOR
503-879-1961
danielle.harrison@grandronde.org
SOCIAL MEDIA/
DIGITAL JOURNALIST
503-879-1461
michelle.alaimo@grandronde.org
KATHERINE
WARREN
SAMUEL F.
BRIGGS III
JUSTIN
PHILLIPS
GRAPHIC DESIGN
SPECIALIST
503-879-1416
PRODUCTION
SPECIALIST
503-879-2190
samuel.briggs@grandronde.org
PUBLICATIONS SECRETARY/
ADVERTISING
503-879-1466
justin.phillips@grandronde.org
DEADLINE DATE
kamiah.koch@grandronde.org
katherine.warren-steffensmier@
grandronde.org
ISSUE DATE
Friday, June 7 .................................June 15
Gas discount
Grand Ronde Tribal members, as well as Tribal and Spirit Mountain
Casino employees, can receive a 30-cent per gallon discount on gasoline
at the Tribally owned Grand Ronde Station convenience store.
There are, however, a few rules. Tribal members and employees must
go inside and show either their enrollment card or employee identifi cation
card to receive the discount. n
TRIBAL COMMITTEE /
BOARD & COMMISSION
Now accepting new applications
Wednesday, June 24 ....................... July 1
Monday, July 8 ............................... July 15
Wednesday, 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 email address
must be included for verifi cation purposes. Full addresses and phone numbers will not
be published unless requested. Letters must be 400 words or less.
smok signflz reserves the right to edit letters and to refuse letters that are determined
to contain libelous statements or personal attacks on individuals, staff , 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 refl ect
the opinions of smok signflz .
Members of:
n indigenous Journalists Association
n Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association
n 2022 IJA General excellence
• Do you want to be more involved with the Tribe?
• Do you have a desire to be a part of a group to plan and
be involved in Tribal activities and events?
• Are you intersted in making positive changes for
future generations?
2024
Tribal Council
tribalcouncil@grandronde.org
• Visit https://qrco.de/bf49Bl or scan the QR code for a
complete list of committees/boards and apply today.
n Cheryle A. Kennedy
Tribal Council Chairwoman
— ext. 2352
Current vacancies:
cheryle.kennedy@grandronde.org
• Ceremonial Hunting Board (2) • Culture Committee (1)
• Enrollment Committee (1) • Fish & Wildlife Committee (2)
n Chris Mercier
• Housing Grievance Board (2)• Powwow Special Event Board (1)
Tribal Council Vice Chair
— ext. 1444
• Election Board alternates (2)
chris.mercier@grandronde.org
n Michael Cherry
For questions email:
shannon.ham-texeira@grandronde.org
Tribal Council Secretary
Applications available online at:
www.grandronde.org/government/tribal-council/committees/
Applications also available in the Tribal Governance building:
Located at the Tribal Council office near the security desk.
— ext. 4555
michael.cherry@grandronde.org
n Kathleen George
— ext. 2305
kathleen.george@grandronde.org
Ad by Samuel Briggs III
n Brenda tuomi
— ext. 2300
brenda.tuomi@grandronde.org
n Matthew haller
— ext. 1777
matthew.haller@grandronde.org
n Jon A. George
— ext. 2355
jon.george@grandronde.org
n Lisa Leno
— ext. 1770
lisaleno@grandronde.org
n Denise Harvey
— ext. 2353
denise.harvey@grandronde.org