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2 SMOKE SIGNALS JULY 1, 2024 NOTICE — Monthly Tribal Council Wednesday Meetings DATE TIME Wednesday, July 10.............................................................................4 p.m. Wednesday, July 24.............................................................................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 Zoom. Letter s sNok signflz PUBLICATIONS OFFICE 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 1-800-422-0232 • FAX: 503-879-2173 Dear Smoke Signals, The George family would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of these friends for their contribution to help us in a time of need. They stepped up and volunteered their time and expense to help provide food for our mother’s funeral and meal. Our hearts are forever grateful to Tim and Debbie George, Tynan George, JW, Cheryle A. Kennedy, Lisa Archuleta and family (Charity/Ely, Sedona, Lexi, Denali, Dallas), Ber- nadine and Doug Shriver, Stacia Hernandez, Lisa Leno, Crystal Smith, Tracie Meyer, Shayla Myrick-Meyer, Dave Fullerton, Greg Archuleta, Jade Unger, Tammy Cook, Leonette Galligher, Auntie Claudia Leno, Serena Layman, Kim Contreras, Matthew Haller, Virginia Kimsey-Roof, Kristy Lawson, Francene and Jerald Ambrose-Pops, Brian Krehbiel, Chad and Molly Leno, Stacey Johnson, Reyn Leno and family, Grand Ronde drum- mers and singers, and Flicka Lucero. A special thank-you goes to Debi Anderson and Colleen Payne, for mak- ing jam for gifts. Hayu, hayu masi, The George family Gas discount in Grand Ronde 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 Office Closures Tribal offi ces will be closing noon Wednesday, July 3, and closed on Thursday-Friday, July 4-5, in observance of Independence Day. TRIBAL COMMITTEE / BOARD & COMMISSION Now accepting new applications Website: www.smokesignals.org Email: news@grandronde.org Email: Editorial.Board@grandronde.org X (Formerly Twitter): CTGRsmoksignelz www.facebook.com/SmokeSignalsCTGR/ www.youtube.com/c/SmokeSignalsChannel DANIELLE HARRISON MICHELLE ALAIMO PUBLICATIONS MANAGER / EDITOR 503-879-4663 danielle.harrison@grandronde.org PHOTOJOURNALIST / ASSISTANT EDITOR 503-879-1961 michelle.alaimo@grandronde.org JUSTIN PHILLIPS SAMUEL F. BRIGGS III PRODUCTION SPECIALIST 503-879-2190 justin.phillips@grandronde.org GRAPHIC DESIGN SPECIALIST 503-879-1416 samuel.briggs@grandronde.org KAMIAH KOCH NICOLE MONTESANO SOCIAL MEDIA / DIGITAL JOURNALIST 503-879-1461 kamiah.koch@grandronde.org STAFF WRITER 503-879-1463 nicole.montesano@grandronde.org KATHERINE WARREN SECRETARY / ADVERTISING 503-879-1466 • katherine.warren-steffensmier@grandronde.org DEADLINE DATE ISSUE DATE MEMBERS OF: Monday, July 8.................................July 15 Indigenous Journalists Association Wednesday, July 24.........................Aug. 1 Oregon Newspaper Publishers Assoc. Friday, Aug. 9...................................Aug. 15 2022 IJA General excellence Friday, Aug. 23..................................Sept. 1 2023 IJA General excellence EDITORIAL POLICY Smoke Signals, a publication of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community 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 verification purposes. Full addresses and phone numbers will not be published unless requested. Letters must be 400 words or less. Smoke Signals 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 reflect the opinions of Smoke Signals. • 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? • Visit https://qrco.de/bf49Bl or scan the QR code for a complete list of committees/boards and apply today. 2024 Tribal Council tribalcouncil@grandronde.org Cheryle A. Kennedy Tribal Council Chairwoman Brenda tuomi — ext. 2300 — ext. 2352 brenda.tuomi@grandronde.org cheryle.kennedy@grandronde.org Current vacancies: • Ceremonial Hunting Board (2) • Culture Committee (1) • Enrollment Committee (1) • Fish & Wildlife Committee (2) • Housing Grievance Board (2)• Powwow Special Event Board (1) • Election Board alternates (2) Chris Mercier Tribal Council Vice Chair — ext. 1444 chris.mercier@grandronde.org 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. Ad by Samuel Briggs III Matthew haller — ext. 1777 matthew.haller@grandronde.org Jon A. George — ext. 2355 jon.george@grandronde.org — ext. 4555 Lisa Leno — ext. 1770 michael.cherry@grandronde.org lisaleno@grandronde.org Kathleen George — ext. 2305 Denise Harvey — ext. 2353 kathleen.george@grandronde.org denise.harvey@grandronde.org
