Tribal members don’t forget, Christmas Dinner will be served from 11:30 to 1:00 in the tribal gym. This is one of those great times where we get together to visit and enjoy each other's company during a fun time. Nisa’s got a great menu planned, so be sure to stop in, even if it’s just to say hi to everyone. I can’t wait to see you there!
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
If you’re still looking for that perfect Christmas tree, tribal member Linda Williams can help. Linda is selling organic Christmas trees on Marine Drive next to Off-Road Espresso. Merry Christmas!
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
This Monday, December 21st we’re holding a dedication event to commemorate the completion of 32 new units at Mission Highlands, our partnership with investor Raymond James and KeyBank, and all the hard work that made these homes possible. I hope you’ll join us to celebrate this exciting accomplishment.
Our dedication will be held December 21st at 2:00pm at Mission Highlands, 1729 83rd St. NW, Tulalip, WA. If you have any questions about the event, contact Anita Taylor, 360-716-4449, ataylor@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov. Hope to see you there!
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
Good Afternoon Everyone,
We have had our first snow; so I wanted to remind everyone of our weather information.
You need to call the main number 716-4000 to find out hours for the day – I try to have the recording changed by 6:00 am – if that is too late, please let me know and I will try to find a way to make it earlier.
We no longer follow the Marysville School District schedule; so you will need to call in to see if we have an altered schedule. Departments could make a phone tree, so that one person is calling in and then calling the other people in the department.
Let’s hope that the snow waits for Christmas.
Shelly
Our Communications Department will be covering all of the Hawks games this season, both home and away. So, if you miss the actually game, you can still catch it on KANU TV. To view a complete season schedule for both the boys & girls games click this link: http://kanutv.com/HeritageBB.html
We had a great Community Meeting on October 22nd. Chief Jay Goss and Deputy Chief Carlos Echevarria gave a presentation on a new program they’d like to get started, a Community Patrol, or Community Policing Program. The program is still in the planning stages, but tribal police really need your input to make sure the program is a “Tulalip” program and that it reflects who we are as a people. Watch the See-Yaht-Sub for more information about the program, or call the Tulalip Police Department 360-716-4608.
The Community Meetings have become a great way to not only give our members information, but to get feedback from you as well. During every Community Meeting we have about 30 minutes to an hour where the Tulalip community can ask questions, air concerns or give us ideas about what they’d like to see in our programs.
The meeting with tribal police was the last meeting for 2009. The fourth Thursday in November and December are both during holidays, so we’re going to take a little break, but we’ll be back. Starting on January 28th, 2010, our Community Meetings will resume. The year will start with a presentation from our Enrollment Department.
We’ve got some thoughts about which departments or programs we’d like to present next year, but we want your ideas too! What programs do you want to know about? What programs do you have concerns about? How do we make the Community Meetings more user friendly? Let us know what’s on your mind.
You can leave comments on the blog, or you can call our concern line, 360-716-4006. Thank you!
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
Jade Parks, our Shelter Plus Case Manager, is coordinating a Christmas program for foster children. There are around 150 tribal children in foster care and we want to make sure they enjoy the holidays, that they have a fun Christmas and that they know that even though they’re not at home with their families, their bigger family, the tribe is still here loving them and taking care of them.
So far, Jade has sponsors for 30 children. That leaves 120 who still need your help. If you can, please sponsor a foster child this Christmas. Jade has wish lists for all of the children and if you don’t have time for the extra shopping, donations of money will pay for the items on the kids’ wish lists. For more information please call Jade 360-716-4059.
And to our families who provide foster care, I want you to know that what you’re doing is very important. It’s not always easy, but you’re making a difference for our children. You’re giving them love and care at a time when they can’t, for whatever reason, be with their families. Thank you for all you do for our children!
If you’re interested in becoming a foster parent contact beda?chelh, 360-716-3284, for more information.
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
I love this time of year. We get to see everyone all dressed up, having fun and just getting together for the good times. This morning our Montessori children came trick or treating at the new administration building. It was so good to see everyone having a good time. I want to thank all our staff who turned out this morning to hand out candy. Things like this are so important to our kids.
Thanks again and have a happy and safe Halloween. Be sure to wear reflective clothing and know the route your children and their chaperones will be travelling if you’re not going with them. And for your older kids be sure you know where they’re going to be and what time they’re expected home. And it may seem basic, but remind your kids that it’s not okay to go inside the house or get into a car of someone they don’t know. 
And don’t forget, the tribe is holding a Halloween Party tomorrow, Saturday, October 31st, from 3:00pm to 6:00 pm in the tribal gym. Hope to see you there and Happy Halloween!
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
Hi everyone,
Please see the below message from Rochelle James in Emergency Management about where and when to get your H1N1 Vaccination. Please be sure you make time to get vaccinated, and remember to get your regular flu vaccine as well. And thank you to Rochelle and all our staff a the health clinic for the work you are doing to keep our people healthy!
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
By now we all know that one of the best ways to protect ourselves and our families from H1N1 is to get vaccinated. The Tulalip Tribes Pharmacy is hosting the second vaccination clinic this Saturday October 31st, 2009 at the Pharmacy from 9a-3p. At this time the vaccination clinic is open to all Center for Disease Control priority one groups and those include:
-Pregnant women
-Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
-Healthcare and emergency medical services personnel
-All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
-Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza (chronic pulmonary, cardiovascular, hepatic, hematological, neurologic, neuromuscular, or metabolic disorders or immunosuppression).
-Teachers and Professional childcare workers
Another clinic with the same priority groups will be held on November 2nd from 9am-3pm at the Tulalip Tribal Center. This will be open to all tribal members, tribal employees and their families and anyone else in the community who would like to get vaccinated!
The H1N1 vaccine has been given to hundreds of thousands of people across the country SAFELY. As of today there have been no reports of death or harm from this vaccine, making it just as safe as the seasonal flu shot.
Please fill out the consent form in advance to save time! Dress appropriately so we can access your arm. If you attend the vaccination clinic at the pharmacy dress warm as the line may extend outside.
Respectfully,
Rochelle James
360.716.5945
We’re having a blessing and ground braking ceremony at the Tribal Gym on Friday, October 9th. Although it’s not a new building, we’re celebrating the new purpose of the gym as our Youth Center. We’re really excited to finally have a facility dedicated to our youth. I want to thank the Tulalip Construction crew for all the work their going to do, and all the departments who are coming together to make sure our youth services truly meet the needs of our children and teens.
The Blessing will start at 10:00am and the groundbreaking will begin at 11:00am, and lunch will follow. I hope you’ll join us to commemorate this new gathering place for our kids. And to our young people, I hope you’ll continue to give us your input about programs. We really need you to tell us what your needs are, what services will help you be successful and where we are missing the mark.
I look forward to seeing you Friday!
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
We are taking a series of measures to limit the spread of H1N1 influenza as we do in fact have a confirmed case of the virus. The person diagnosed with H1N1 is doing well and is at home getting better, which is what each of us should do, stay home if we are sick.
This is a good time to remind everyone to take the following precautions to keep the spread of germs to a minimum.
Be sure to take infection-control measures below:
Individuals should be aware that the symptoms of H1N1 or Influenza like Illness are as follows:
Fever
Cough
Sore throat
Muscle Aches
Joint Pain
Weakness
Employees who knowingly report to work with symptoms, will have their temperature taken. If a fever is present, the employee will be sent home.
There will not be any special leave granted. Employees will be allowed to use their own sick leave. In addition, a variance will be submitted to the Board for consideration for absences that occur related to the H1N1 virus.
We will keep you posted with dates, times and places for flu vaccines and any additional information as we get it.
cisanla;
Shelly Lacy
Now that we’ve moved into our new Administration Building I want to revisit the Tulalip Tribes mission, vision and values. Our vision is: “We gathered at Tulalip are one people. We govern ourselves. We will arrive at a time when each and every person has become most capable.”
What does that mean? We gathered at Tulalip are one people. We are definitely not just a business, or a government organization. We’re a family. We’re a family in the sense that we’re related to each other, but we’re also a family because we love each other and are working together to provide the best possible present and future for our people.
“We are one people,” doesn’t just apply to tribal members. It also means our community. It’s the people who have married into our tribe. It’s our friends and supporters. It’s the people that work for the tribe. All of these people are working to make our reservation a better place, and to make our tribe stronger.
“We govern ourselves,” seems pretty self explanatory as well. But what does it mean to govern ourselves? It means we do pass laws and ordinances. We have jurisdiction over our reservation and we have a law and justice system to enforce law on the reservation. But to me, it also means we remain a sovereign people, a nation within a nation. Our tribe has always had the intrinsic right to exist as a people and to decide our future, and who we are. It means that we protect our culture, language and the natural resources we need to continue into the future.
“We will arrive at a time when each and every person has become most capable.” This is the tribes’ sincerest goal. We don’t just want people to leave here with a pay check or a per-capita. We don’t want them to be forced to depend on a welfare system or to come to work at a job that they hate. We want each person to find that passion, that thing that speaks to their heart. And then we want to give them that hand up. Once they’re ready, we’ll give them that little push to leave the nest and fly.
That’s not just for people who don’t have jobs or who are going through difficult times. It’s the person who is stuck in a dead end. The person who is just going through life putting one foot in front of the other and not looking for the next opportunity. I know a lot of people have heard the word re-organization or restructure, and I know that sometimes it has negative feelings attached. But all these growing pains we’re feeling, they’re leading us to that, “time when each and every person has become most capable.”
Thanks for taking to the time to read, and remember, I have an open door policy. I’m always here for my people and if you have questions or concerns you need to discuss, you can always leave me a message here on the blog, or on my concern line, 360-716-4006.
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
It’s been a busy, busy week. But we are officially moved. As I was finishing up my work on Friday, I thought it was just fitting to be the last person out of the building. While we were moving, it was a really happy week for me, but it was really sad too. It seems like Tulalip is growing so quickly. I’m amazed by the changes I’ve seen in my short time as General Manager, and I can’t wait to see what the next few years bring. But I’m also sad to see some of the great achievements our leaders have made forgotten or eclipsed by the “new”.
I want to take some time and just remember some of the leaders who made a difference in my life. Not just the really visible leaders, but people like my Auntie Uppy, Caroline Thornberry, who took care of her community. She didn’t do it by running for the Board, or by being a General Manager, but just by being herself and passing on those teachings that she had. She made sure that our family knew who we are and where we come from. She made sure that we knew how to take care of our people.
Debbie Brown taught me that our employees come first; we need to support them in their work. That mistakes are learning opportunities; but we just ask that they let us know up front about the mistake and learn from it and do not make the same mistake twice. Linda Jones taught me that we need to look out for the needs of Tribal members, but ensure that we are giving them a hand out, not a hand up. That we provide programs that will allow them to improve their lives.
Of course, my first mentors were my parents; they taught us our work ethic, but more importantly they told us that we could be and do anything that we wanted with our lives and then they supported me in the decisions that I made. There are numerous other elders, leaders and community members who have touched my life, supporting me and teaching me to help me be the person that I am today. I thank and love each of them.
And that’s what this new building means to me. It’s not just the walls and the technology that have changed, it’s that we’re focusing more on the way we help our people and work with our teammates. I know that a lot of people are having a tough time with the change. I understand that change is hard; I’m struggling with it too. But I know that once we get used to it, we’ll find that these new offices help make our work more efficient and more meaningful.
I had a really touching experience during our move. One of the workers who helped build these offices was really touched. He said that every project he works on is special, but this one is even more special because it’s for us. For the Tulalip Tribes and all our people. I can’t say enough how proud I am of my staff and everyone who made all of this possible. And I can’t wait to see tribal members’ faces as they see it all for the first time.
If you haven’t had a chance to stop by the Administration Building we’re having our Grand Opening and Open House on October 3rd starting at 12:00. I look forward to seeing you there!
cisanla;
Shelly Lacy
Officer Mike Johnsen from the Tulalip Police department is back to work. Mike left the Police Department in July 2008 when he was deployed to Iraq. He served in the Washington Army National Guard as part of the 81st Heavy Brigade Combat Team. The Tulalip Police Department welcomed Mike back on September 2nd. They presented him with a plaque commemorating his service and the keys to his brand new patrol car.
It takes a very special person to serve in the armed force, to sacrifice that time with the family and be away from home while they fight for our nation. I can’t say enough how glad I am to have people like this serving on our police force. There are 12 veteran’s serving in our police force, Mike and Detective Sherman Priutt are the only active duty personnel. I just want to say thank you Mike for your service to both our country and the Tulalip community.
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
Our new traffic light at 64th and Marine Drive is working! Please be careful as you travel along Marine Drive, it will be a little dangerous as people get used to the new signal. But I have to say I’m excited, it’s just another sign of progress as we get closer to our move into the new Administration Building. The traffic signal includes a pedestrian crosswalk and the new road will feature sidewalks all the way up to the new Administration Building.
The Construction and Leasing Department is still working with Reece Excavating to repave roads in the Hermosa Beach area. Hermosa residents, I want to let you know that the Utilities Department is shutting off water to the area at 10:00am on Tuesday, September 8th. The water will be off for a minimum of four ours due to the construction. I know it’s been frustrating for a lot of the residents and I want to apologize. Because of water pipe breaks during the construction process, a lot of people have unexpected lost water pressure or completely lost water service. Again I know it is very inconvenient to do without water, and I want to thank you all for your patience. I can’t wait to see the new roads when they’re finished.
It seems like every year our reservation looks different. The rapid pace of construction is one of the reasons why documents like the Comprehensive Plan and Vision Plan are so important. We recently had a Community Meeting about the vision plan, unfortunately there was a very small turnout. If you missed the meeting, you can watch it again on KANU TV, Tulalip 99 the week of September 14th. Just as a quick reminder, the Community Meetings are held the fourth Thursday of every month. Our next meeting will be with our beda?chelh staff. Hope to see you there!
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
Yesterday, Chief Jay Goss officially began working again for the Tulalip Tribes. Chief Goss served the tribe for seven years before resigning in the summer of 2007. He is currently employed under a three year Today is only his second day and he’s already working hard. He’s taking a look at the structure of the department and making sure that our police department is meeting the needs of our community.
I want to thank Jay Goss for accepting a position as our Chief of Police. Jay is a great guy who has already done a lot for our community. He knows Indian Country and I know our police department will do nothing but improve under his leadership. Welcome back Jay!
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
Wow, time flies. We have seven working days left before the move to our new Administration Building. Our departments are currently packing their offices. I want to apologize in advance, some services might be unavailable while we move. We’ll do our best and the main reception desk will still be open, but many of the offices that are moving will be closed the 10th and 11th.
I can’t wait to see you all in the new building! Again, I know there will be hiccups and we’ll have some growing pains, but this building will really change the way we deliver services. It will bring our departments together, improve communication and make it easier for tribal members to fill out applications, learn about programs and get the help they need.
We live in exciting times. I can’t believe how much tribal government has changed in the short time I’ve worked here. And I can’t wait to see what the next few years bring. Once again, thanks for your patience while we move, and see you September 14th at the Administration Building!
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Troy, Kathy and the Queen family who lost their home this morning in a fire. Everyone made it out of the home although one person had to be taken to the hospital for singes and smoke inhalation. The family has already been placed in temporary housing and the Red Cross is making sure they get some of the help they need.
I really commend the family members for looking after each other and making sure that everyone was as safe as possible. I know the family will have a lot to deal with in the near future. The family has already received offers of assistance from our community and I know that all of our friends and neighbors will be there to help the Queen family through this difficult time.
The Tulalip Police Department and Snohomish County Fire Marshals are still investigating the cause of the fire. I really want to thank all of the emergency personnel who responded to the incident. Tulalip Bay, Getchell, Marysville and several other fire departments all responded this morning. These men and women risk their lives doing this work and I just want to commend and honor them for the work that they do.
To the family, keep you heads up. I know we’ll help in any way we can. And for our community, keep an eye on the blog and the See-Yaht-Sub for more information about how you can help the Queen Family.
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
Just a reminder, the Community Meeting on the Vision Plan is tonight. This is to get final community comment, before it is brought to the Board for approval. I am hoping that you will join us to comment on this very important document for our future and our children’s future. The Vision Plan is the document that plans for development in the future, it shows how the reservation will grow and change as our population increases and how we’ll put our limited land base to the best use.
Special Projects Manager Patti Gobin will introduce the plan, then, Rich Franko from Mithun will give a PowerPoint presentation of the plan. After the presentation, tribal members will have a chance to make comments and bring up their concerns about the plan. Once again, this is the last chance for comment before we present this plan to the Board of Directors. I hope you’ll join us tonight to learn and to help shape the future of the reservation!
Dinner will be served at 5:00pm and the meeting begins at 5:30pm. For more information contact my office 360-716-4369.
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
What an exciting day! The Deputy Attorney General, Associate Attorney General, staff from the US Department Justice and tribal justice experts from around the nation visited Tulalip. They took a quick tour of our reservation and learned how Tulalip administers law and justice our way. They met our tribal court staff and our elders’ panel. They learned about our alternative sentencing program, juvenile diversion panel and domestic violence program. Then they toured our police department and beda?chelh facilities before heading to the board room.
The Department of Justice has committed to partner with tribes to improve law and justice delivery to Native American communities. Today they announced that the Department of Justice is awarding more than $5 million in grants from Recovery Act funds to Washington State Tribes. What does that mean for Tulalip? It means that the tribe is receiving $899,999 for the creation of a safe house for victims of domestic violence. Those funds include five full-time jobs, to operate and oversee the program. Tulalip will also receive $423,170 from the 2009 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant. That money will fund two additional tribal police officers for three years.
Currently, Tulalip funds 97% of tribal court operating and staffing costs. These grants mean that we’ll be able to free up some of those funds to strengthen other services that we provide to our tribal members. But, it’s not only the funds that are important. During this tour we really showed the Department of Justice that tribes know what we’re doing. That we are capable and that we are already making a difference for our people.
It made me really proud to see all of our staff and some of the groundbreaking programs that we provide. Sometimes when you work with the programs on a daily basis, you forget just how effective and innovative our team members are. Then to have the Department of Justice see the programs and understand that we are making the right choices for our people, that was really exciting. Showing them that in Indian country we are doing the right thing, we’re finding ways to protect our vulnerable populations and we’re rehabilitating community members that have made some poor choices in their lives.
I just can’t say enough how proud I am of the staff and the leadership (past and present) that got us to where we are today. And I also want to commend our Board of Directors. I know when you live a small community, it’s really easy for our leadership to micromanage. Our Board has been very careful to stay out of court and police proceedings. They really work hard to keep politics out of our law and justice system.
But mostly, it’s our tribal members. Our community works very hard to stay true to our teachings. To uphold our people, instead of tearing them down. Today, I really remembered why I’m proud to be a Tulalip tribal member.
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
There are several jobs currently open. If you want to work with kids the Tulalip Boys and Girls Club is looking for a Digital Arts Manager and a Learning Center Manager. The Digital Arts Manager will develop a Digital Arts program for the Tulalip Boys and Girls Club. They will use modern technology like digital photography, web design and movie making to help our youth express their creativity. The Learning Center Manager will help our kids learn and grow by using the Accelerated Reader, Math Facts in a Flash and other programs in the computer lab. If you’re interested fax or mail or resume and cover letter by September 4th to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Snohomish County. 4322 Rucker Ave, Everett, WA 98203. Email hr@bgsc.org for more information.
Quil Ceda Village is advertising three open positions, a Clinical Pharmacist, Software Developer in Test and a Web Design Specialist. And the Casino Resort has 16 regular positions and three on-call positions open. For more information about these positions, or to see the full job description check out our employment website http://employment.tulaliptribes-nsn.gov/.
Employment can help
The Employment Department will be doing a “skill placement evaluation” on September 10th, 2009. At this time Employment staff will help tribal members complete their applications and administer skills tests. Pre-employment Specialist Lynne Bansemer is always available to help prospective employees with applications and interview skills. You can reach Lynne at 360-716-4746, or by e-mail lbansemer@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov. For tribal members who want to work on-call, Dispatch Specialist Melissa Paul can help you find a temporary position that matches your skills. You can reach Melissa at 360-716-4290.
Need training?
The Tulalip College Center has several classes to improve job skills scheduled for this Fall quarter. Construction Industry Trades is a 28 day program designed to prepare trainees for entry-level construction, remodeling or pre-apprenticeship jobs. For more information about the program contact Mark Newland, 360-653-1242 or Wendy Thompson, 360-716-4759. Tribal Enterprise Management Classes are also being offered. These are the classes that help prepare you for jobs at the hotel and casino and tribal government. They include basic classes like Accounting, Computer Literacy and Intro to Business, but they also include more specialized classes like Introduction to Hotel Management, Intro to Hospitality and Coaching and Mentoring.
Tulalip College Center classes are funded through the NACTEP program. The program provides tuition, books and fees for Native Americans, and spouses or parents of Tulalip Tribal Members. The Tulalip College Center is holding a One-Stop Registration for classes on Wednesday, August 26th, from 10am to 2pm, and on Thursday, August 27th, from 1pm to 5pm.
Keep at it!
I want to encourage everyone who is applying for jobs, taking classes, or working to improve your employability. I know it’s really tough, whether you’re just getting started, looking for a new career or have had a break and are trying to get back into the workforce. You’ll have some disappointments and some frustrations, but keep at it. Our staff works really hard to get our tribal members into the right jobs, they’ll help you work on whatever skills you need to get the type of job that you want. I can’t wait to work with you, our future employees!
For those of you who don’t know, I and Marysville School District Indian Education Manager Chrissy Dulik-Dalos are co-chairing the 2010 Tulalip Boys and Girls Club Auction. Our theme for this auction is Denim and Diamonds. We’re working really hard to make the auction a little more down to earth and fun again, but we need your help! The money for the Tulalip Boys and Girls Club auction directly benefits the Tulalip community and we need our community members to step up to the plate and help make it a success. We’re looking for live and silent auction items, Native American art is always a favorite at the auction (hint, hint J ) If you have any ideas, would like to help prepare the auction, or if you can donate an auction item, please contact my office, 360-716-4369.
The auction will be held in May at the Tulalip Casino Resort. Keep an eye on the blog for more information as we get closer and thanks for supporting our kids!
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
It’s the end of the week and I want to thank all my team members for a job well done. Our tribal government employees are working hard to improve services to you, our tribal members. This week our Indian Education Parent Committee met for the first time about the 2009/10 school year. They talked about falling test scores and how to better meet our children’s needs.
Our Health Clinic staff did a fantastic job, as usual, on the 26th Annual Tulalip Health Fair. Cardiovascular health was the focus for this year’s health fair. There were 32 education booths to educate and inform tribal members about preventative medicine, healthy hearts, diabetes and other preventable diseases. Don “Penoke” Hatch spearheaded the blood drive and recruited community members to donate blood to the Puget Sound Blood Center. In all, the center collected 68 pints of blood. Each pint can potentially save 3 people. So, kudos Tulalip, we may have saved 204 lives!
Thanks again to our Lushootseed Department, our community members and our kids for all your work in making the Lushootseed Language Camp a success. For two weeks in a row our teachers, youth workers, volunteers, and students worked hard learning the language and making gifts for their giveaway. The play was wonderful. It makes my heart happy and I’m just so proud when I see our children speaking the language of our ancestors.
We’ve set dates for administration move-in. I know, you’ve heard that before. Believe me, I’ve gotten a little frustrated about all the setbacks, but this is it. Our traffic signals are in place and the construction crew is putting the finishing touches on our dXdiGidteGelalftX, or Administration Building. The new building will be open for business on September 14th. Some tribal government departments may be closed on September 10th and 11th while we move our things to the new building, so I apologize in advance for the inconvenience. The first visitors meeting in the new Board Room will be held on October 3rd from 9-12:00, and we’ll have our Grand Opening and open house the same day, starting at 12:00.
We’ve got some exciting events planned for next week, like our sGaaGateGel Community Meeting. We’ll be hearing from Patti Gobin in Special Projects and Mithun Architects about the Tulalip Tribes Vision Plan. I really hope you can make it to the meeting to give us your input about how the reservation will look in the future. The meeting will be held next Thursday, August 27th, in the tribal gym. Dinner is served at 5:00pm and the meeting starts at 5:30pm.
Be sure to watch the blog for updates next week. Hoyt!
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
The first day of school for Marysville School District is Tuesday, September 8th and district kindergarteners begin on Thursday, September 10th. As a reminder, the Back to School Education Fair will be held August 25th from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Back packs and basic school supplies will be handed out during the fair. Students, be sure to bring your Tribal ID to receive your backpack. For more information contact Valda Gobin at 360-716-4905. Tribal government team members, with supervisor approval, may have up to 2 hours to attend the Education Fair.
cisanla;
Shelly Lacy
cisanla;
Shelly L. Lacy
The Canoes are arriving today (July 31st) around 3:00; with supervisor permission, employees are allowed to come and greet the canoes. Departments must remain open, so supervisors and managers will need to make the decision who stays in the office.
We had some issues with the county permit, they want us to move one of the light poles at 64th over four feet, which means that we have to redo all of the plans and get new permits, which is changing the move in date. We are now planning to move in to the new Administration building on Tuesday, September 8th.
Employee Appreciation and family day is on Friday, August 14th. We will start the day with a meeting in the Tribal gym and then move outside for fun and games. If you wish to be on a softball team, please call Carolyn Sheldon.
Tulalip Days is going to be Labor Day week-end, September 5, 6 and 7th. The parade will be on Saturday, September 5th. More details will be coming out soon.
Hope you all have a great day and weekend.
We made the decision to move Per-capita distribution to Saturdays hoping that it will provide better customer service for tribal members. We know that a lot of people have a hard time getting here during the middle of the week because of their jobs. We also have a lot of youth who are in school and sometimes they don’t make the right choice: they skip school to pick up their per-capita checks. We decided that we would move Per-capita to Saturday to provide that extra time so no one has to take time off from work or school. The bank is still open on Saturday, so checks can still be cashed.
If you have any questions about the change, contact Enrollment, 360-716-4300.
Ralph “Breezer” Jones, Jr., passed away on July 5th, 2009. Ralph did many things during his life. He was a Korean War Veteran, a Board of Director, a fisherman, a longtime tribal employee and an active community member. Ralph will be dearly missed. Please keep his family in your prayers.
An interfaith service will be held for Ralph on Thursday, July 9th at 5:00 pm in the tribal gym. The funeral services will be held at 9:00 am on Friday, July 10th at the tribal gym.
We have received several inquiries about obtaining copies of the Plan. TDS has posted a link to the Plan on the Tulalip Tribes website (“land use plan”). Here is the link to the notice where you will find the link to the Plan:
Dust off your dancing shoes, it's sock hop time at Tulalip elementary. There will be fun activities for the whole family this Friday, May 29th from 6-8pm at Tulalip elementary. The price of admission is $5, which includes a hot dog, chips, drink as well as entertainment from the D.J. and other fun contests. For safety, students must sign-in upon arrival and the students will need a parent, guardian, or adult with them in order to leave the dance. Volunteer chaperones are welcome! For more information, contact Tribal Youth Family Support Coordinator Jenns Losik-Gonzales at (425) 879-2566.
This Thursday's Community Meeting has been cancelled. The meeting to discuss tourism at Tulalip has been cancelled due to a death in the community. Please check back here at the blog for updates as more information comes in.
On Thursday, May 28th the tribe is holding a community meeting to discuss Tulalip tourism. Dinner will be at 5pm, elders served first and the meeting begins at 5:30pm. This is a time to learn about what other tribes are doing, what the county is doing, and what the state is doing to promote tourism. A chance to see if that's a direction that the tribe would like to go. Really hope to see you at the meeting, and help us decide what tourism will look like at Tulalip.
If you have any questions about the new HRO 84 policy, do not miss the chance to get your questions answered. Human Resources representatives will be on hand Friday at the South Lot to answer questions from 9am until noon. Tribal employees must have supervisor permission to attend the Q&A session.
On Thursday, May 14, 2009 there will be the 2nd annual Dunkin' Doughnut basketball game between the Tulalip Police department and the Heritage boys and girls basketball teams. The fun starts at 7pm and takes place at the gym at the Heritage high school campus. Admission is nearly free of charge, just bring one canned food item for the local food bank and you are in the door. Be sure to come on out of the woodwork and bring your friends and family to this fun filled event.
High School Graduates mark your calendars. On May 12th slide show pictures are due, each student is allowed a maximum of 4 photos. And May 22nd is the deadline for boy and girl student of the year applications. If you are graduating from high school and would like more information contact the Youth Services Education staff at (360) 716-4908.
Born May 5, 1916, Charles "Red" Sheldon celebrates his 93rd birthday today at the Senior center. Friends and family were on hand to party with Tulalip's eldest male. Way to go Red, Happy 93rd Birthday!
