The following proposed Code amendment draft was passed for First Reading by Tribal Council on November 9, 2025

TITLE: 7 ENROLLMENT, COMMITTEES, ELECTIONS AND REFERENDUMS

Chapter 7-3 Elections

The Tribal Council has approved amendments with recommendations from the Election Board to further clarify and establish additional areas of the Election process.  

Tribal Council hereby approves the amendments Chapter 7-3 Elections for First Reading and posting for a twenty-eight (28) day period.

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DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSED CODE IS EXPECTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FINAL PASSAGE:

January 11, 2026

Please visit www.ctclusi.org for complete draft to all Codes above.  

The notice of the proposed amendment/creation of Code/Ordinance shall be published in the Tribal Newsletter and the text will be posted for public comment for twenty-eight (28) days in the Administration Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino (Office of the Gaming Commission).  Written comments should be sent to the Tribal Council in care of Jeannie Miller, CTCLUSI, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420 or email:  jmiller@ctclusi.org.

View Proposed Code Posting Chapter 7-3 Elections here: https://ctclusi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Code-Draft-Ch-7-3-Elections-for-Comment-Period-11-14-25.pdf

The following proposed Code establishment draft was passed for First Reading by Tribal Council on November 9, 2025

TITLE: 7 ENROLLMENT, COMMITTEES, ELECTIONS AND REFERENDUMS

Chapter 7-16 Visions Committee    

The Tribal Council has determined the need to establish a new committee to assist in the Council in future planning for the Tribe. This new committee will work under the Planning Department.

Tribal Council hereby approves the amendments to the three Codes for First Reading and posting for a twenty-eight (28) day period.

DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSED CODE IS EXPECTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FINAL PASSAGE:

January 11, 2026

Please visit www.ctclusi.org for complete draft to all Codes above.  

The notice of the proposed amendment/creation of Code/Ordinance shall be published in the Tribal Newsletter and the text will be posted for public comment for twenty-eight (28) days in the Administration Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino (Office of the Gaming Commission).  Written comments should be sent to the Tribal Council in care of Jeannie Miller, CTCLUSI, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420 or email:  jmiller@ctclusi.org.

View Proposed Code Posting Chapter 7-16 Visions Committee here: https://ctclusi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Code-Draft-Ch-7-16-Visions-Committee-12-3-2025.pdf

The following proposed Code was passed for First Reading by Tribal Council on:

November 9, 2025

TITLE: 7 ENROLLMENT< COMMITTEES, ELECTIONS AND REFERENDUMS

Chapter 7-8 Gaming Facilities Operational Review Board (GFORB)  

The Tribal Council has approved amendments for Chapter 7-8 Gaming Facilities Operational Review Board for First Reading; and         

CLUSITC Chapter 7-8 amendments have been recommended by the Board have been reviewed and approved by the Tribal Council.

Tribal Council approves the amendment of Chapter 7-8 and hereby approves for first reading draft be posting for a twenty-eight (28) day period. Amendments as set out in the attached Exhibit A (deleted text is red and stricken and new text is blue and underlined).

DATE OF THE TRIBAL COUNCIL MEETING AT WHICH THE PROPOSED CODE IS EXPECTED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR FINAL PASSAGE:

January 11, 2026

The notice of the proposed amendment/creation of Code/Ordinance shall be published in the Tribal Newsletter and the text will be posted for public comment for twenty-eight (28) days in the Administration Building, Tribal Hall, Outreach Offices, on the Tribes’ website and at Three Rivers Casino (Office of the Gaming Commission).  Written comments should be sent to the Tribal Council in care of Jeannie Miller, CTCLUSI, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420 or email:  jmiller@ctclusi.org.

View Proposed Code Posting Chapter 7-8 Gaming Facilities Operation Review Board (GFORB) here: https://ctclusi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/GFORB-Draft-Code-.pdf

Yachats Commons – 441 Highway 101 N, Yachats, Oregon

New Year’s Day 2026, Yachats, Oregon, will host the 16th Annual Peace Hike, a meaningful event that honors the legacy of the indigenous peoples who endured immense suffering under government-sponsored genocidal policies during the 19th century.

The Peace Hike commemorates the tragic history of the Alsea Subagency (1860–1875), highlighting the story of Amanda, a blind Native American (Coos) woman who was forcibly separated from her daughter and marched barefoot with other captives over 80 miles of rugged terrain to the Alsea Subagency prison camp in Yachats in 1864. This annual gathering serves as a solemn remembrance of those who lost their lives and a celebration of the resilience of their descendants, many of whom participate in the event each year.

A Time for Reflection and Education
The Peace Hike invites participants to reflect on the atrocities faced by the Coos, Lower Umpqua, Siuslaw, and Alsea Peoples and to deepen their understanding of this painful history. To support learning and reflection, participants are encouraged to:

• Watch the video “The Genocide of the Alsea Subagency”, narrated by Patricia Whereat Phillips, Miluk Coos, and the late Chief Donald Slyter of the Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians: www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6D-wkqXGy0.
• Explore the detailed Amanda’s Trail Curriculum, created by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians: https://ctsi.nsn.us/sb-13-curriculum/#7th-grade . Schedule of Events January 1, 2026
  The day will be filled with ceremonies, reflections, and guided trail walks designed to honor the past and bring the community together:

8:30 – 9 AM – Doors Open at the Commons– Welcome – Yellow Bear (Yachats /community Drum) story.

9:00 AM – Mayor’s welcome Greeting -Origin of Hike – Physical Safety  – Emotional Support Instructions.

9:30 AM – Opening Prayer – Story Telling -Amanda Story.

10:30 AM – Ceremonial cedar distributed – a fire will be lit at the Commons Park – the longer 2.2-mile Amanda Trail hike commences.

10:45 AM – Shorter trail walk commences, followed by the offering of cedar to the fire.

12:00 PM – Fire closing at the Commons Park.

12:00 PM – Amanda Gathering Area ceremony begins with a second fire, and cedar offering, prayers, songs, and stories from Tribal members.

Water, energy bars, and cookies generously prepared by the Yachats Ladies Club will be available at both the Commons and the Amanda Gathering Area.

DURING THE ENTIRE CEREMONIES, PLEASE ADHERE TO NO PHOTOS, AUDIO NOR VIDEO.

• All participants will receive a beautifully crafted Peace Hike button designed by Terri Theisen, Hanis Coos, Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians.

Join the Community in Honoring the Past
The Peace Hike is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a call to remember and learn from the past. Everyone is welcome to join this meaningful event in Yachats, a community dedicated to honoring its history while fostering healing and unity for the future.

The Purchased and Referred Care department is now accepting applications for the Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) program for 2026. You must submit a new application each year for each PRC-eligible Tribal member in your household. This year, the deadline for applications is Friday, January 30, 2026. Failure to apply for the program will result in denial of eligibility for the PRC program. If an application is received after January 30, 2026, PRC will only pay claims 90 days prior to the date the application was submitted for that calendar year. You can apply online at www.ctclusi.org. You will see a link at the bottom of the home page that will take you to the online form (or look under Member Services, Purchased and Referred Care). Please be sure to upload the front and back of your insurance card(s) to ensure we have the most current information. You must complete a separate form for each PRC-eligible family member. Please call PRC at (541) 888-4873 or (800) 227-0392 to have a hard-copy application mailed to you or with any questions.

New Limited Benefit

PRC is pleased to announce that both Massage Therapy and Acupuncture have been added to your annual Limited Benefits.  Starting January 1^st, 2026, you will be able to seek Massage Therapy and Acupuncture with a licensed provider. The facility you chose must bill all insurances and be willing to work with the PRC billing requirements. Each benefit will be limited to one visit per month for a total of 12 visits in a calendar year.

All remaining Limited Benefits remain the same.

FLORENCE, Ore. — Three Rivers Casino Resort is holding its annual Food and Toy Drive from Nov. 3 to Dec. 14. The drive benefits local families in need as it strengthens partnerships between the casino, the Florence Police Department, and community organizations.

Guests can bring in a new, unwrapped toy or three nonperishable food items to Player Services. They will receive $5 in free play once a week. Donors who bring both a toy and food can receive up to $10 total each week.

“We really appreciate working with Three Rivers for the toy and food drive program that we have here in Florence,” said Florence Police Department School Resource Officer Hailey Coons. “They’re a big part of the service we’re able to offer our community during the holiday season. Community organizations nominate families who’ve been struggling or just having a rough year, and it’s such a rewarding experience to make sure every child has a happy holiday.”

“I think it’s fabulous when businesses give back to the community they serve,” said Food Drive recipient Beth Bolles. “My wife and I live on Social Security, and it was becoming increasingly difficult to decide what bills to pay. Discovering we were eligible for the food share helped us immensely. Foodshare has given me so much more than food; it’s a wonderful community of caring humans.”

Coons said Legos, sports equipment, and books are among the most popular gifted items. When it comes to food donations, coffee, cereal, peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables, and macaroni and cheese are especially needed for families.

Over the last five years, Three Rivers Casino Resort has helped to give out more than 2,500 toys and cans of food. “We’d love for everyone to help donate so we can make every family have a fantastic holiday season,” added Coons.

For more information, visit www.threeriverscasino.com

Valued Tribal Members

Today,  October 31, 2025 Tribal Council passed Resolution to approve an Emergency General Welfare Assistance Program for FY2025 to every eligible adult CTCLUSI Enrolled member.

This financial assistance is designed to provide relief and to defray any costs associated with the Government Shutdown, or hardships due to the over all increase of U.S. Cost of Living that may have negative financial impacts on our Tribal membership.  

All members will being sent information via USPS today, however you may apply online NOW.

Please login to the Citizen Portal for more details and to fill out your application online.

Deadline to submit application: December 31, 2025 by 5:00 p.m. pst (pacific standard time).

Important Information about the CTCLUSI General Welfare Assistance Application  Process (posted 11/6/25):

– Applications will be processed in the order they are received.  Please allow 7-10 days from submission date,  to be funded.

– If you have submitted an application online you DO NOT need to send in a paper copy.

– Only ONE application per CTCLUSI Tribal Adult will be processed.

– Due to the high volume of calls regarding the application process we ask that you please send questions by email to enrollment@ctclusi.org so that we can address your concerns in a timely manner.

Thank you for your patience.                                                                                                                                                              CTCLUSI Enrollment Department

In preparation for the 2026 Tribal Government Budget for Tribal Membership and Staff.

• Review Summarized FY26 First Draft Comments from Budget Committee and Tribal Membership
• Summary of Revisions from the First Draft
• Upcoming Budget Process
• Comments, questions, or concerns from the Public
• Auto-dialer and text reminder are scheduled to go out on Friday, November 7th, 2025

Date: November 9th, 2025 Time: 9:00 am
Location: Community Center – 338 Wallace Avenue, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
Or you may attend via Zoom Meeting link. To join zoom meeting, please login to the Citizen Portal here https://ctclusi.org/citizen-portal/

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians in partnership with the Florence
City Chamber of Commerce present the 2026 Logo Contest Rules. This year’s theme highlights the
language of the first peoples of flants (Florence) in their traditional language of sha’yuushtɬ’a uɬ
quuiich. The theme is təmuu hiisəch hai (a gathering with a good heart).

Please send logo entries to mgaines@ctclusi.org with the subject line “2026 Logo Contest”.

Submit your design by November 30, 2025 for consideration!

Please keep in mind the following rules and regulations before submitting:

DESIGN GUIDELINES

• Logos must incorporate the Rhododendron flower, an element representative of Florence
  (example: Heceta Head Lighthouse, Siuslaw Bridge, etc.,), and the text “təmuu hiisəch hai
  (a gathering with a good heart)”, and “Rhododendron Festival”
• Designs may incorporate unlimited colors.
• Artists may submit multiple designs, but they must be submitted as separate entries.
• Selected artist must be able and willing to make changes to the design, as directed by the
  Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians in conjunction with the
  Florence Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
  

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

• Submissions should be original work. If any digital or AI images are used, you must read
  the commercial use terms for the software you are using, Assuring that those terms give
  you, the logo creator commercial use rights. By submitting a design, you are guaranteeing
  that you hold rights to every image layer in your logo design. That no layers or elements of
  submitted logo, in part or in entirety, contain any copyrighted material. Be clear and
  identifiable at small sizes (e.g. 1.5” custom buttons)
• Provide a clear silhouette that can be rendered in multiple colors, black and white, and gray
  tones.
• Submissions must be submitted in pdf, jpg, or gif format only; however please be prepared
  to provide high resolution/vector graphic versions of your work.
• Submissions may not exceed 5 MB. We will ask the selected artist for a high resolution
  original file.

SUBMISSION AGREEMENT

• The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians and the Florence Area
  Chamber of Commerce reserves the right to make any adjustments deemed necessary to
  the winning design.
• Florence Area Chamber of Commerce will have all rights to the winning design.
• By submitting an entry, you agree that if your design wins, it can be used by Florence Area
  Chamber of Commerce on all Rhododendron Festival promotional materials, including but
  not limited to the event apparel, commemorative pins and posters. You also agree that your
  design can be published in an edition of The Voice of CLUSI tribal paper along with your
  name.
• All submissions must be emailed with the following information to be considered
  eligible: Full Name, Address, E-mail, Phone Number and Date of Birth.
• The grand prize winner will receive a cash prize of $250 and two tickets to the carnival. They
  will also earn mention in community wide publicity, online posts at florencechamber.com,
  and press releases related to the festival. Winner will also receive a gift basket, Ocean
  Dunes Golf Links and Three Rivers Casino Resort gift certificates from the Confederated
  Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians.
• By submitting and entering the contest, you are agreeing to all contest rule and are attesting
  to the originality of your design.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Any submitted idea, documentation, photograph or design entered in this contest will remain the
exclusive property of Florence Area Chamber of Commerce and Entrant agrees that Florence Area
Chamber of Commerce shall have the perpetual, worldwide, irrevocable right to edit, publish and
use these materials in any way and in any and all media now or hereafter known for trade,
advertising, promotional and/or other purposes as Florence Area Chamber of Commerce may
determine in its sole discretion without further consideration to Entrant or winner.
The Entrant agrees to assign all rights, title and interest into the submission, including copyright, to
the Florence Area Chamber of Commerce and waives his/her legal rights in the submission.

AUTHORIZATION TO USE WINNER’S NAME

By submitting a design and accepting the contest prize, the winning Entrant permits the Florence
Area Chamber of Commerce to make public and otherwise use the winner’s name, biographical
information, city of residence, and submitted work without further compensation in any media now
known or hereafter developed for promotional and/or publicity purposes, unless prohibited by law.

SELECTION

A panel of judges will determine the concept, which will be announced the first part of February.
E-mail a valid file version of your design to mgaines@ctclusi.org
Include the subject line: “Logo Concept”.

DEADLINE!

Submit your design by November 30, 2025 for consideration!

Click here for 2026 Rhododendron Festival Logo Rules (as stated above)

FLORENCE, Ore. – Three Rivers Casino Resort was honored with a national Theo Award at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, recognizing excellence and creativity in casino marketing. The resort earned the award for Best Promotion/Giveaway for Medium Casinos for its Mad Hatter’s Tea Party campaign.

“Creativity is part of who we are. We love finding playful ways to bring our guests together. Whether it’s a
whimsical Mad Hatter Tea Party or a themed event dreamed up by our team, we’re all about creating moments that let people laugh, connect, and escape the everyday. Our staff and our guests feel like one big family, and that energy is what makes this place so special,” said Rich Colton, director of marketing at Three Rivers Casino Resort.

Presented by the Casino Direct Marketing Association, the inaugural Theo Awards spotlight the year’s most effective, innovative, and results-driven marketing across the gaming industry. Winners were announced Oct. 8 at G2E’s Networking Lounge, celebrating strategic and imaginative campaigns that elevate brand engagement and customer loyalty.

The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party promotion delighted guests with a fantasy-inspired event featuring costumed characters, interactive games, and custom prizes that brought the casino floor to life.

“I had such a great time at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party, and I took a trip with the money I won!” said Eva W., a Three Rivers Casino guest.

“The Mad Hatter event was absolutely fabulous! It was an event you could dress up for and I did! The hosts and event staff were incredibly accommodating. I had so much fun. I’ve travelled all around to different casinos, Three Rivers Casino has the best events and staff,” added Karen Fruetel, a Three Rivers Casino guest.

To watch the promotion, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wwU3PV5idw

Media Contact:
Rich Colton, Director of Marketing
rcolton@threeriverscasino.com

About Three Rivers Casino Resort
Owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians, Three Rivers Casino Resort has strong ties to the surrounding community along the Central Oregon Coast. As one of the largest employers in the area, Three Rivers provides resources and opportunities for both tribal and non-tribal members of the region. In addition to providing local jobs, Three Rivers sponsors local arts programs for professional and children’s theater and donates to dozens of local and regional nonprofit organizations. It has become a pillar of community support; the philanthropic spirit of Three Rivers Casino is felt deeply on the Central Oregon Coast and statewide.
For more information on Three Rivers Casino Resort and upcoming promotions, visit www.threeriverscasino.com.