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:

The Hands of Harvest Voucher Program 2025 is available at the Coos Bay Farmer’s Market on Wednesdays from 9:00AM to 2:00PM from May 16th – October 20th, 2025. The program is to give tribal households opportunities to buy healthy foods like organic beef and poultry, local seafood, vegetables and fruits, vegetable plant starts, mushroom kits, and other eligible items through the Spring to Fall 2025 Season with locally grown and produced items. These vouchers are valid ONLY at the Coos Bay Farmer’s Market between May 16th – October 20th, 2025

***Application Now Closed for the Season 9/16/25, thank you***

Tribal Tobacco Prevention Program

Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians

WHERE: 

Coos Bay Farmer’s Market

320 Central Ave.

Coos Bay, OR 97420 

WHEN:

Wednesdays

9:00AM- 2:00PM

May 16th – October 20th, 2025

**(NO CASH VALUE) **

Program Eligibility: FUNDING IS LIMITED- FIRST COME/FIRST SERVE

*Enrolled tribal member household or parental guardian of enrolled tribal member within household, may request vouchers.

*TRIBAL ENROLLMENT NUMBER *NO INCOME REQUIREMENT

*CURRENT ADDRESS ON FILE WITH ENROLLMENT DEPARTMENT

*ONE (1) PER ENROLLED TRIBAL MEMBER HOUSEHOLD

*Single Persons/Family Households eligible

*Enrolled tribal members may submit a request for one (1) alternate to pick-up their voucher. As an alternate they may only be assigned to one (1) enrolled tribal member household per season.

* Vouchers may be picked up OR sent as certified mail only. If request is to be mailed the enrolled tribal member or parental guardian of an enrolled tribal member’s CURRENT ADDRESS will be required to be on file with the Enrollment Department or the request may be denied.

* CTCLUSI holds no responsibility for lost or stolen vouchers and vouchers will not be redistributed or replaced.

*Pick-up for REQUESTED vouchers will be at the Coos Bay Administration building reception desk (Monday-Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM, excluding closed dates) and will require a signature from the enrolled tribal member/parental guardian of an enrolled tribal member or requested alternate.

PICK- UP:

Coos Bay Administration Building (Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00PM)

1245 Fulton Ave. Coos Bay, OR 97420

June 9th, July 25th, and September 12th are the three (3) distribution dates for requested and approved vouchers for the 2025 Season. Requests are subject to the deadline dates listed below with no exceptions. Each distribution date REQUIRES a newly submitted Laserfiche form and participation in the online prevention materials.

*Elders can receive help from the Elder’s Coordinators and Community Health Aids to submit requests.

	Laserfiche FormOpen-Close Deadline for Submission	PICK UP date:
1st Distribution:	May 27th – June 9th	June 10th
2nd Distribution:	June 27th – July 11th	July 25th
3rd Distribution:	August 15th – August 29th	September 12th

Hands of Harvest Voucher:

Vouchers are exchanged in total amounts ONLY and NO CHANGE will be given back by the vendor. Please try to maximize the vouchers by getting close to $5 and/or $10 increments.

Vouchers are valid through May 16th – October 20th, 2025

Eligible Products:

ONLY: Any variety of fresh, dried, frozen, whole, or juiced- fruits and vegetables, and juice (without added sugar, fats, oil, or salt). Includes fresh and dried herbs, dried beans, mushroom kits, edible plants starts/seeds, nuts, grains, meat, fish, poultry, eggs, cheese, honey, bread, pickles, fermented foods, salsa, jam, jellies, cider, and dried tea.

* Disclaimer: If vendors or staff at the Coos Bay Farmer’s Market report incidents of disrespectful behavior or negative interactions from voucher users’, continued participation in the program may be suspended due to this reason. Each Voucher is assigned to the recipient receiving the booklets.

Please always be respectful and act appropriate as a representative of the Hands of Harvest Voucher Program by Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians. This is an amazing opportunity for tribal households and the future of the program will be determined by vendor and market feedback.

*CTCLUSI holds no responsibility for lost or stolen vouchers and vouchers will not be redistributed or replaced.

Contact for questions or concerns:

Nicole Romine

Tribal Tobacco Prevention Program Specialist II

541-294-9341

nromine@ctclusi.org