General Council briefed on Spirit Mountain Casino

By Danielle Harrison

Smoke Signals editor

Spirit Mountain Casino Chief Executive Officer Camille Mercier gave a presentation to the membership on the casino’s history,  current status and future plans during the General Council meeting on Sunday, March 1.

Mercier gave the 40-minute presentation in executive session and then fielded 11 questions and comments from Tribal members in attendance.

Since it was held in executive session, Smoke Signals cannot publish specific details.

The next General Council meeting will be held at 11 a.m. Sunday, April 12, at the Lane Community College Longhouse in Eugene and feature a report on the Health & Wellness Department. It is being held the second Sunday of the month instead of the first, as Easter Sunday falls on Sunday, April 5.

Kayla Leno, Sam Hendricks and Emma Leno each won the $100 door prizes. Reyn Leno, Mike Wilson, Josephine Ingraham, Eric Bernando, Lee Ann Huffman and Eric Sabin won the $50 door prizes. Reyn Leno donated his winnings to Nikia Mooney.

The non-executive session portion of the meeting can be viewed by visiting the Tribe’s website at www.grandronde.org and clicking on the Videos tab.

Tribal members wanting to see the executive session portion should contact Tribal Council Chief of Staff Stacia Hernandez at stacia.martin@grandronde.org or call 503-879-2304.

After the meeting concluded, a form was made available for community input regarding future advisory votes. Tribal members have until Monday, April 13 to provide feedback.