Announcement of Special Election: (2023)

Announcement of Special Election:

Chairperson

Please read the following notice carefully for information

related to the election of the next PGST Chairperson

The Chairperson position is a paid, full-time contract

employee position. The Tribe provides fringe benefits,

vacation and sick leave, and severance pay. The rate of

hourly pay for the Chairperson starts with a base wage

and increases depending on many factors. More information about the pay scale can be found in the Tribal

Council Policy Manual.

The Chairperson is expected to serve 40 hours a week

and not be employed otherwise. The only historical

exception to this requirement has been to allow geoduck diving.

While governmental experience can be helpful to

bring to the role, it is not necessary. The ChairperThere will be a Special Election for a new

son is surrounded by experienced staff, including the

Tribal Chairperson on Tuesday, October 24. Executive Team. They are available to help the Chairperson understand the intricacies of policy, procedure,

This has been a difficult time for us all. We have asked ourand the law.

selves how we can move on after losing such an important

leader, mentor, and friend. While our grief will continue, so

The Chairperson is a unique, all-encompassing posimust the business of our Tribal Government. We have met

tion. They are expected to serve in the interests of the

with Jeromy’s family and have their understanding to move

membership, provide leadership to staff, and lead the

forward with this Special Election.

work of Tribal Council. The Chairperson sets the tone

of Tribal government on behalf of the membership

Elections for the Chairperson position will be held on Ocand must lead the Tribe in all areas, including those

tober 24, 2023. Intents to run are due September 22, 2023,

that they personally may not have an interest in or

at 4:30 p.m. Intent to Run forms are available at the Front

passion for.

Desk, on the Tribe’s website, and on page 5. Candidates are

~Special Election

invited to submit an Intent to Run statement, which will apPlease continue to Page 4 for more information

pear alongside election information in the October Syecem.

on Chairperson’s responsibilities and the Intent

These are also due no later than Friday, September 22.

to Run form

PGST Vision Statement

Our vision is to achieve the full potential of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal sovereign nation to be selfsufficient, proud, strong, healthy, educated and respected.

PGST Mission Statement

The mission of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe is to exercise sovereignty and ensure self-determination and

self-sufficiency through visionary leadership. We will ensure the health, welfare and economic success of a

vibrant community through education, economic development, preservation and protection of the rich culture,

traditions, language, homelands, and natural resources of our Tribe.

Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe

31912 Little Boston Road NE

Kingston, WA 98346

Telephone: 360-297-2646

Fax: 360-297-7097

Website: www.pgst.nsn.us

Email: info@pgst.nsn.us

Tribal Council

Jeromy Sullivan (deceased), Chairman

Matt Ives, Councilman

Chris Tom, Vice Chairman

Amber Caldera, Councilman

Renee Veregge, Councilman

Donovan Ashworth, Councilman

Entity Directors

• Kelly Sullivan, Executive Director

• Greg Trueb, CFO

• Tamara Gage, Administrative Director

of Tribal Government

• Destiny Oliver, Administrative Director

of Tribal Services

• Troy Clay, Chief Executive Officer,

Noo-Kayet

• Sam Cocharo, General Manager,

The Point Casino

• Nic'cola Armstrong, Executive

Director, Tribal Gaming Agency

• Andrea Dolan-Potter, PGS Foundation

Executive Director

• Kara Horton-Wright, Port Gamble

S'Klallam Housing Authority

Executive Director

This newsletter is a product of the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe.

For advertising inquiries or to submit items for publication,

please contact Ginger Vaughan at ginger@quinnbrein.com.

Housing Department Clarifies Applicant Income

Limits for Warrior Ridge

SPECIAL ELECTION

Continued from Cover

Now, we look to the future and for a new leader who will

help us continue our growth and success.

In addition, some of the Chairperson’s responsibilities inIntents to Run are available at the Front Desk, via downclude:

• Attend and oversee regularly scheduled, twice month- load on the Tribe’s website.

ly Tribal Council meetings, as well related activities

Please return your Intent to Run to Jordan

such as the annual budget retreat. The Chairperson

helps to set the agenda for these meetings, facilitate DeCoteau at PGST, 31912 Little Boston Road,

discussions, and votes only when the vote would af- NE, Kingston, WA 98346 by Friday, September

fect the results or if the vote is on a ballot.

22 at 4:30 pm.

•

Provide reports to Tribal Council and General Council on their activities and the State of the Tribe.

•

Hold regular, posted, open door office hours for

membership and staff.

•

Provide leadership to the Executive Team, directors,

and staff based on the direction of Tribal Council and

the membership.

•

Grow and strengthen relationships between PGST

and tribal, local, state, and federal representatives and

entities.

•

Represent the Tribe and its interests in public. This

includes in front of non-tribal community groups, in

the media, and on boards and committees not directly

affiliated with PGST.

•

Represent the Tribe and membership’s interests on

boards and committees connected to PGST entities,

including the S’Klallam Foundation and Noo-Kayet

Investments.

Traditionally, those elected to Chairperson serve for several terms. Jeromy held the position since 2010. Before

that, Ron Charles was our Chairman for close to 20 years.

History tells us that being Chairperson becomes a way of

life for those chosen to serve.

Our Tribe has made tremendous strides over the last several decades. This momentum can, in large part, be attributed to the leadership of our Chairperson. We have

been lucky enough to have people in this position that

are fair, open-minded, and good at communicating the

often-complex issues facing our Tribe.

RESOURCES

Download

Intent to Run:

https://pgst.nsn.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IntentToRun-form.pdf

OR

See Opposite Page for Form

Review Tribal Council

Policy Manual:

https://pgst.nsn.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IntentToRun-form.pdf

Review

Tribal Constitution:

https://pgst.nsn.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/IntentToRun-form.pdf

Notice of Special Election

Election for the Chair position are scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at the Main

Tribal Center Administration offices.

Notices of Intent to Run for Council positions are due by Friday September 22, 2023.

See the form below or you can get a copy at the Front Desk. Please fill it out completely

and return it to the Enrollment Clerk or the Front Desk personnel by 4:30 pm on

September 22, 2023.

Letters of intent are advised, but not required. You can submit them at the Front Desk

or by email to enrollment@pgst.nsn.us. They will be printed in the weekly memo and put

on the PGST website AND Facebook. If submitted before September 22, 2023, they may

also go in the Syecem newspaper.

If you would like information about an Absentee Ballot, you can contact the Enrollment

Clerk at (360) 297-6217. The deadline to request an Absentee Ballot is October

17, 2023.

Position up for elections are:

Chairperson: currently vacant

INTENT TO RUN

Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Council

Position of:

____________________________________________

Chairperson

Signature: ________________________________ Date:________________

Print Name: _______________________________Enrollment #:__________

Phone Number: ____________________________

RETURN TO THE ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT OR FRONT DESK

Due date: September 22, 2023 by 4:30

Tribal Council Approves Enrollment Change

to Move to Membership Vote

On Monday, July 24, Tribal Council voted to move forward with one of the three options presented by the Enrollment Eligibility Committee to change eligibility requirements for enrollment.

The option Council is forwarding to the General Council is to “expand the geographic area in which automatic

eligibility for enrollment applies at birth from the Tribe’s

reservation to the counties in which the Tribe’s u & a areas are located.”

Before this change can go into effect, the Tribe’s Constitution must be amended, which requires many steps as

follows:

1. Tribal Council will present proposed edits to the

Constitution to General Council at the October

2023 General Council. At this meeting, membership

will have an opportunity to ask questions and share

their thoughts, but no vote will take place.

2. During the Spring 2024 General Council meeting,

the amendment will be taken up again; if there is a

quorum, the General Council will be asked to vote by

paper ballot. A ‘yes’ vote would move the proposed

amendment to a full vote of the membership. A ‘no’

vote defeats the amendment, and the process stops.

3. If the proposed amendment is passed during the

Spring 2024 General Council, it is forwarded to the

Election Committee, which will administer a vote of

the full membership during an election.

4. If the membership chooses to adopt the amendment

by majority ‘yes’ vote, it will take effect and be added to the Constitution. If the amendment does not

receive a majority ‘yes’ vote, it is defeated, and the

process stops.

5. The change also requires an amendment to Title 25,

which staff will present alongside the process of the

Constitution amendments.

The Enrollment Eligibility Committee was formed in

2018 at the direction of Tribal Council for the purpose

of analyzing available data to determine how enrollment

will impact future PGST membership. The Committee

includes members from the Enrollment Committee, the

Law-and-Order Committee, and Tribal members-atlarge, as well as a contracted attorney and other related

consultants.

A flow chart showing the process of adopting an amendment

into the PGST Constitution

Understanding the impact its work could have on the future of

the Tribe and its membership, the Committee has been fully

transparent about its findings, creating several opportunities for

Tribal membership to learn about and comment on the various

options being proposed.

The members of the Enrollment Eligibility Committee thank

Tribal Council for their guidance and support throughout this

process. They also extend their gratitude to all the PGST members who participated in and shared their thoughts during community meetings and surveys. This feedback played a significant

role in the process and the Council’s final decision.

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Tribal Council Honors Heroes Who Saved

Stranded Kayaker

Above: Paul Hebert Jr. (left) and Officer Kirkpatrick

To the left: Tribal Council honors Hebert and Kirkpatrick

Tribal Council recently recognized the bravery of

PGST Officer David Kirkpatrick and Paul Joseph Hebert, Jr.

On the afternoon of July 25, 2023, emergency responders were called to Port Gamble Bay to rescue

a 60-year-old woman who was exhausted and straded on a kayak. The nearest rescue vehicle was over an

hour away.

Officer Kirkpatrick was one of the first to the scene

and made the decision to reach out to Paul, who

dropped what he was doing and launched his person

vessel to rescue the stranded kayaker.

If not for the quick thinking and selfless response by

these two individuals, tragedy was avoided and the

woman was saved!

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PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS

Around The Rez

Opportunities and announcements for the S'Klallam Community

Coming Soon: Fall Plant

Sale & Haunted

Heronswood

Just because summer is fading away that

doesn’t mean there isn’t more fun to be

had at Heronswood Garden!

On Saturday, September 23 from 10 am

to 2 pm, check out Heronswood’s Fall

Plant Sale featuring nurseries from across

the Pacific Northwest. Every purchase

includes a donation to Heronswood.

Tribal food and craft vendors will also be

on site. Tribal and garden members get

free entry into the garden.

On October 21 & 22, come out to Heronswood for the annual festival of fright

with creepy characters wandering the

grounds, spooky spectres in the woodland, and a chilling display of lights. The

garden is a safe place for kids to trickor-treat along the illuminated pumpkin

trail. A Trail of Terror is available for teens

and adults. Tribal and garden members

get in free.

For more information, please visit www.

heronswoodgarden.org.

CFS Seeking

Public Comment

The 2024 Port Gamble S’Klallam LIHEAP Plan public comment period is

now open.

A copy of the plan is available for review

at the Children & Family Services office.

Please see Sandra Horton for a copy of

the plan.

Career & Education

Seeking Tribal Artists

The Career & Education department is

seeking art from Tribal artists for a variety

of uses, including:

•

•

•

Hanging in schools and PGST

buildings to increase cultural awareness

For use in training materials, as needed and appropriate

For Honorarium and Special gifts

If you’re interested, please contact Tito at

rcox@pgst.nsn.us.

Save the Date:

S’Klallam Days

This year’s S’Klallam Days has been

announced! Mark your calendars for a

day of food and fun on September 22 &

23. More information to come. Watch

the Tribe’s website and Facebook page for

more information.

For immediate questions or to learn more

about being a vendor, contact Jodi Fulton

at 360-689-8531 or via email at

jodif@pgst.nsn.us.

Fall Cleanup:

Sept. 8-24

The 2024 Fall Cleanup will run through

September 8-24 with items accepted

from 9 am to 5 pm daily.

Accepted items include metal debris,

appliances, tires, electronics, and general

refuse. The Fall Cleanup dumpsters will

NOT accept automotive parts, paints,

herbicides/pesticides/fertilizers, household cleaning products, gasoline, florescent bulbs, and whole boats.

Trash bags are available at the Front Desk

and at Housing. Elders living in Elder’s

Housing who need help with dump runs

during the Cleanup should call 360-2972646.

Suicide Prevention Walk:

September 15

Join the Suicide Prevention Walk on

September 15 at 3:30 pm. The Walk will

begin at the Youth Center and go around

the Campus. Please wear purple and/

teal to show your support. A BBQ will

follow.

In addition, to help promote the 988

Crisis Lifeline, PGST is holding a Suicide

& Crisis Prevention Logo Contest. The

goal is to capture a logo that is uniquely

S’Klallam.

To enter the contest, create a logo design

that incorporates “Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe” and “Dial 988”. One design

will be chosen as the winner with each

entry eligible for various prizes.

Turn in designs on 8.5 x 11 paper by

September 15 to the drop box in the

Health Center (near the Front Desk)

with your name and contact info.

Please email earnesen@pgst.nsn.us with

any questions.

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H A P P Y BIRTHDAY

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PORT GAMBLE S’KLALLAM TRIBAL NEWS

...to everyone celebrating in SEPTEMBER!

September 1

Raven Harvey

Dakota Ives

Melissa Ann McMillan

September 2

Leon Black

Savannah Fulton

Renee Veregge

September 3

Taylor Buckman

Joseph Laducer

September 4

Patience Fulton

Cynthia Jackson

Brandon Phillips

Melvin Sullivan

September 5

Sonya Buchanan

Marion Ives

Peter Jackson

Nizhoni Price

Tasheena Stultz

September 6

Bryce Sheehy

John Townsend Jr.

September 7

Elijah DeCoteau

Joseph Gamble

Bradley Guenthner

Charles Jacobs

Issac Purser

Ronald Whisler

September 8

Mary Lawrence

Daniel Swift

Cecillia Tom

Jennifer Tom

Harmony Tyson

September 9

Mose Ives

Kevin Jones

Dawnita Lund

Cathrine Meyer

Donald Meyer

Ronald Murphy

George Sparks

Bernard Tom

September 10

Thomas Charles

Daniel DeCoteau Jr.

Donna Fulton

Naylahni Purser

Chad Reynolds

September 11

Issaquah DeCoteau

Juanita Holtyn

Joseph Laroche

Irene Purser

Malissa Purser

Andy Sullivan

September 12

Erica Hankin

Gary Wellman II

September 13

Austin Ashworth

Natalie Hall

Kara Horton

Aaron Morrison

Jerry Murphy

Stanton Purser Jr.

Caroline Redbird

Chelsey Stewart

September 14

Gabrielle Bowling

Jacob Toney

September 15

Rachelle Beals

Sasheen DeCoteau

Darcie Efferson

Dawn Halsey

Jade-Cree Ives

Robert Jones III

September 16

Vicente Alarcon

Stacey Hommel

Jered Murphy Jr.

Genovese Russell

Shelaina Webster

Hailey Woodruff

September 17

Duane Aikman Sr.

Wayne DeCoteau

Adriana Fulton

Charlene Ives

Ronald Miguel III

September 18

Carolyn Charles

Drea Fulton

Milliana Purser

Tyler Romero

Angela Wan

September 19

Velena Bryant

Victor Tom III

September 20

Donovan Ashworth

Edwina Bonds

Chelsea Christensen

Leilani Donaldson

Martha Hernandex

Kasey Jacobsen

Kamaili Price-Sullivan

Roger Dale

September 21

Victoria Bowling

Noah Naclerio

Teagan Sullivan

Christopher Tom

September 22

Angel Hayes

Laura James

Samantha McBride

Brenda Smith

Ryan Sullivan

Harley Trevathan

September 24

Cody Melton

Corey Sullivan

Brandy Woodruff

September 25

Serenity Goodall

Sandraya Hardman

Christian Tom

September 26

Amber Caldera

Rebecca George

Tanya Ives

September 27

Joseph Carlos Jr.

Damon Melton

Santana Nilluka

Izaiah Reynolds

September 28

Michael Armantrout

Braylon Cole

Carmen George

Vincent Nabors

Kenneth Stark

September 29

Rachel Black

Daniel Kryscio

September 30

Steven Black

Kelly Hirschman

Casey Jones

Cali Laducer

Rocklyn Wellman Jr.

Teri Zent

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COMMUNITY NEWS— We are now open 10 am to 6

pm Monday-Thursday, Fridays 10 am to 5 pm and

Saturdays 10 am to 2pm.

Call 360-860-5080 to place a hold, make a curbside

appointment, or speak to staff person.

Join Us

• September 1 @ 11:00 a.m. -- Little Explorers

• September 6 @ 10:30 a.m. -- Virtual and InPerson Little Boston Book Group

• September 6, 13, 20, 27 @ 1:00 p.m. -Crafternoon

• September 7, 14, 21, 28 @ 11:30 a.m. -- Family

Storytime

• September 13, 20 @ 3:30 p.m. -- Read to a Dog

• September 18-22 @ 10:00 a.m. -- Take & Make:

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Reading Recommendations

• Red Paint: The Ancestral Autobiography

of a Coast Salish Punk by Sasha taqwšeblu

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by her passion for the thriving Northwest punk

scene, and a desire to live up to the responsibility

of being the namesake of her beloved greatgrandmother Vi Hilbert (the celebrated linguist

who helped preserve the Lushootseed

language), LaPointe throws herself into the

world, determined to build a better future for

herself and her people. This is ultimately a story

of how we learn to find our true selves while

fighting for our right to claim a place of our own.

Winner of the 2023 PNW Book Award and an

NPR Best Book of the Year. (Memoir • Book •

2022)

•

Warrior Girl Unearthed by Angeline Boulley

(Sault St. Marie of Chippewa): Set in the

same community as Boulley’s debut novel

Firekeeper’s Daughter, and featuring many

of the same characters, this is the story of

Perry Firekeeper-Birch, an Ojibwe teen who

discovers a plot to profit from stolen Indigenous

artifacts and ancestral remains. With the help

of her friends, Perry learns all she can about

NAGPRA (Native American Graves Protection

& Repatriation Act) and takes matters into her

own hands. She stares down a multitude of

challenges to protect her community and bring

her ancestors home where they belong. (Fiction

• Book • 2022)

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characterized by extensive recipe testing and

detailed instructions. For the Cooking Enthusiast:

foolproof recipes, taste tests, and equipment

reviews!

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Country Living is an American lifestyle and home

magazine.Focuses on food, home renovation,

home decor, DIY, and lifestyle.

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