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TRIBAL PROGRAM NEWS Application for Miss Siletz, Jr. Miss Siletz and Little Miss Siletz Full Name___________________ _________________ Please send applications to the Pow-Wow coordinator for the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians no later than March 20, 2009, to Mona Fisher. P.O Box 549 Siletz OR 97380-0549. Or you can drop them off at the Siletz Tribal administration office located at 201 SE Swan Ave. in Siletz. Mailing Address__________________ ___________________ ZIP c lly -------------------------------------------- State Phone Number Message Phone Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians Guidelines of Royalty Place of Birth Date of Birth Tribal Affiliations/Bands__________ _____________________________ Candidates must be enrolled Siletz Tribal members. Candidates must be single with NO dependents. Roll #_____________ School Attending Candidates for Miss Siletz must be age 18 to 24. Candidates for Jr. Miss Siletz must be age 13 to 17. Candidates for Little Miss Siletz must be age 7 to 12. Grade Mother’s Full Name These age requirements must be met by Sept. 1, 2009. Father's Full Name _______________________________ 1. You must have a responsible adult sponsor who will be able to help you attend desig nated organizational meetings, activities, parades, fund-raisers and scheduled appear ances, unless a written request is submitted to the Royalty coordinator and the absence is excused in advance. These events are listed in the Royalty Travel Schedule. 2. You will be disqualified if you miss three scheduled events without cause and the first runner-up will then perform your duties. 3. You must be drug-, alcohol- and tobacco-free; any misconduct will result in dis qualification from the court. 4. If at any time you become pregnant, you will be disqualified from the court. 5. You are required to have complete regalia (Traditional, Fancy or Jingle). 6. You must have the willingness to dance at all pow-wows and scheduled events. (Assistance with dance instruction will be available, if needed.) 7. You must be willing to speak in public. 8. You must be willing, by your behavior, to represent the Tribe in the best possible manner. 9. You are expected to show good judgment and not participate in activities that would bring adverse publicity to yourself or the Tribe while you are a member of the court. Grandmother’s Full Name_______ __________________________ Grandfather’s Full Name_______ Sponsor’s Full Name__________________________________________ Sponsor’s Mailing Address City------------------------------------- State ZIP Sponsor's Phone Number Have you ever been Message Phone Miss Siletz Jr. Miss Siletz Little Miss Siletz? If yes, what year(s) Court Applying For:Miss Siletz Jr. Miss Siletz Little Miss Siletz Why would you like to represent the Tribe as Miss Siletz, Jr. Miss Siletz or Little Miss Siletz? Please list your talents, hobbies, clubs, school and church activities, honors received, etc.: 10. When attending a scheduled function, all royalty will be in appropriate attire/ regalia. Traditional or Modern. The following is not considered appropriate attire: mini-skirts, bare midriffs, low-cut shirts and heavy makeup. If you have body piercing (other than ears), it should be removed while attending functions. If you have tattoos, they should be covered during functions. 11. Consequences for misconduct will include but not be limited to verbal warnings, written warnings, reduction or suspension of mileage reimbursement for three events, reduction or suspension of out-of-state travel paid for, parent or Royalty Court member giving verbal or written apology and in severe cases removal of title and crown permanently. The Royalty advisors and Pow-Wow Committee reserve the right to discuss and administer discipline, depending on severity. 12. The above guidelines apply to each candidate. If not honored, you will be disquali fied from the court and forfeit any title won. 13. There may be other requirements not mentioned in these guidelines. If other re quirements are imposed on the court, you will be notified in advance and will be required to follow them. By my signature, I verify that I have received and read a copy of the Guidelines of Royalty and Royalty Travel Schedule and accept the responsibility set forth by these guidelines. Applicant Signature________________ Candidate Signature Sponsor Signature________ ________________________________ (If other than parent) pate Sponsor Signature__________ __________________________ p>ate (If other than parent) Parent Signature__ _______________________ Parent/Guardian Signature 4 Siletz News • February 2009 Date
