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.

Information presented on behalf of Joanne Kittel, honorary tribal member and one of the organizers of the annual New Year’s Day Peace Hike in Yachats.

As one of the Tribes whose history and ancestors are honored through this commemoration, your voices and artistry hold a very special place in this gathering.

For the past 15 years, Yachats has hosted the tribally led annual New Year’s Day Peace Hike—a commemoration of the tragic history of the Alsea Subagency and the Amanda story. This meaningful event honors the legacy of Indigenous peoples who endured immense suffering under government-sponsored genocidal policies of the 19th century. The gathering serves as both a solemn remembrance of those who were lost and a recognition of the strength and resilience of their descendants. (Attached you will find a brochure with more details.)

Each year, a different artist contributes an original artwork to the Peace Hike. That artwork is then graphically adapted into the annual Peace Hike button, which is distributed to all volunteers, Tribal guests, and participants. (Attached are examples of past buttons.)

The selected artist is recognized in our press release and at the Peace Hike itself, which we hope they and their family can attend. In addition, the artist is welcome to host a table at the Yachats Commons (our community center and starting point for the Hike) to display or sell their art. Last year’s Peace Hike welcomed well over 250 participants of all ages.

For the 2026 Peace Hike button, we are inviting submissions from CTCLUSI artists, and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians will also be submitting artwork. Because of printing deadlines, submissions must be received by November 13, 2025. If multiple submissions are received, we may select artists not only for 2026 but also for future Peace Hikes (2027, 2028, etc.).

If you are interested, please email your artwork submission (created specifically for the Peace Hike) to both:

1. Joanne Kittel, Peace Hike planning organizer: joannekittel@viewthefuture.org

2. Alycia Cossey, CTCLUSI Cultural Stewardship Associate: acossey@ctclusi.org

For any questions or more information, please don’t hesitate to contact me at (541) 961-8374.

With gratitude,
Joanne Kittel
Peace Hike Organizer
joannekittel@viewthefuture.org
www.viewthefuture.org

Greetings from the Education Department. We are excited to announce that we will be able to fund students for the Dress for Success Scholarship. This program offers $250 per enrolled CTCLUSI K – 12 student in a tribal household. The Dress for Success program provides financial support to tribal students K-12 to help them prepare for academic success through a $250 payment per student. The tribe’s education department offers this program to ensure tribal students have the necessary resources for their education.

Dress for Success Scholarship Criteria:

Students K-12th Grade that are enrolled CTCLUSI Tribal Members.
Kindergarten age students must have turned 5 by September 1st, 2024 to qualify

All forms must be submitted by October 31st 11:59pm. Late submissions will not be accepted.

If you have any questions, please reach out to the education staff at education@ctclusi.org or 541-888-1318

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

September 14, 2025

TITLE: 7 Enrollment, Committees, Elections and Referendums  

Chapter 7-15 Cultural Coalition Committee

The Tribal Council has approved the establishment of Chapter 7-15 Cultural Coalition Committee Code for First Reading; and          

CLUSITC Chapter 7-15 Cultural Coalition Committee Code shall be established to create and update a Five-Year Plan to identify cultural priorities and educational opportunities that include projects, activities and events for the General Membership and surrounding Communities.

This Committee Code will allow from terms, and positions to its members and a clearly defined process for future appointments.

Tribal Council hereby approves the amendment of Chapter 7-15 Cultural Coalition Committee Code and hereby approves for first reading draft be posting for a twenty-eight (28) day comment period. Draft language 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:

November 9, 2025

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 or Lorin Krossman, CTCLUSI, 1245 Fulton Avenue, Coos Bay OR 97420 or email:  jmiller@ctclusi.org or lkrossman@ctclusi.org.

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

Date: September 14th, 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 click the link below: