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April 1992
Code of Conduct for
Miss Siletz, Little Miss Siletz
& Honorary Princess Courts
As a contestant for the title of Miss or Jr. Hiss Siletz &
Honorary Princess, you represent yourself, your family, and
your tribe. You are in the public eye and it would not be in
your best interest to subject yourself to any kind of
behavior or conduct which would have an adverse affect on
yourself, your family, or the Siletz Tribe, if you should be
selected as Hiss or Jr. Hiss Siletz.
It is very important
for you, as an individual, to maintain certain moral
standards for yourself, now and in the future. Therefore, it
is mandatory that your behavior/conduct, at all times, be
above reproach. This means that you will refrain from the
use of alcohol or drugs, using profanity, smoking in public,
and fraternizing with a boyfriend by kissing or intimate
affection in public. This kind of behavior/conduct will not
be tolerated. Any infringement of the above moral standards
will result in disqualification as Hiss, Jr. Hiss Siletz &
Honorary Princess Courts.
It is understood that each contestant must be single, no
dependents.
Siletz royalty will be required to display respect,
friendliness, and cooperation at all times to everyone, in
addition to having a good attitude about herself.
Siletz royalty is expected to attend and be on time for all
scheduled activities and be prepared to participate fully
upon arrival.
The Siletz Pow Wow Committee and the Siletz Tribe is not
responsible for contestant's personal belongings, loss of
articles or injury.
Remember, you are the Hiss Siletz, Jr. Hiss Siletz and
Honorary Princess Court. Stay together, dance together, and
be available for official duties at all times. Hiss Siletz
and Jr. Hiss Siletz will wear their crowns at every function
that they are representing the tribe in their respective
positions.
(With the exception of competition dancing.)
Honorary Princesses will wear their sashes at every function
as well.
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The Hiss Siletz and Jr. Hiss Siletz court will be required to
wear their traditional outfits as well as dance traditional,
(inter-tribal) The courts are expected to be dressed in their
full regalia from grand entry to the end of the pow wow. The
Honorary Princesses can dance either traditional or fancy.
Each member of all courts will remove their crowns and sashes
during all competition that they participate in.
To be eligible as a contestant you must meet the following
criteria by September 1st:
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Candidates must be enrolled tribal members.
Candidates must be single, no dependents.
Candidates for Hiss Siletz must be age 18-24.
Candidates for Jr. Hiss Siletz must be age 13-17.
Honorary Princesses must be age 8-12.
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The Hiss Siletz and Jr. Hiss Siletz courts will compete for
these titles during the pageant. The Honorary Princess court
will be non-competitive and will participate in all events
and training that the Jr. and Hiss Siletz courts will be
attending. All (Honorary Princesses) will be of equal
standing. Crowns will be given to the chosen Hiss Siletz and
Jr.. Hiss Siletz. Honorary Princesses will all receive
sashes.
C ertificatio n
I agree to abide by the decision of the judges in the final
selection of Hiss/Jr. Hiss Siletz & Honorary Princesses
pageant. Pow Wow officials and the Confederated Tribes of
Siletz are in no way responsible for the selection of the
Hiss/Jr. Hiss Siletz. The decision of the judges is final.
I hereby certify that I have read, understand and will abide
by the contents of the Code of Conduct for Hiss Siletz/Jr.
Hiss Siletz & Honorary Princess Courts and that I am not in
violation of the above standards.
signature OF CONTESTANTS
DATE
NOTE: PLEASE RETURN THIS FORK TO THE SILETZ POW WOW
COHHITTEE.
Application Form For
Miss Siletz, Jr. Miss Siletz
& Honorary Princess
HIS8 SILETZ, JR. HIS8 SILETZ & HONORARY PRINCE88 APPLICATION
Full Name:
___________________
Roll No.:_______________
Home Address:_________________________ Zip:__________________
_________________________________ Telephone:________________
Tribal Affiliation:/Bands:___________________________________
School Attending:____________________________ Grade:__________
Date of Birth:____________.
Place of Birth:______ __________
Parent' s Name:______________________________ ■
______________
Grandparents's Name:__________________________________________
Brothers:_______________________ Sisters:____________________
Please list your talents, hobbies, clubs, school & church
activities, honors received, etc.:
Why would you like to represent the tribe as Hiss Siletz, Jr.
Hiss Siletz or as a Honorary Princess?:
Deadline to apply is Hay 15, 1992.
Please send applications to Confederated Tribes of Siletz,
P.0. Box 549, Siletz, OR 97380 Attn.: Selene Lynch
***A ttention
G irls***
Looking for some fun and adventure? Like to go to Pow Wows?
Interested in learning more about your Tribe? Then sign up for the
Miss Siletz, Junior Miss Siletz and Honorary Little Miss Siletz pageant
and join the fun! For more information contact Selene Lynch or Karen
Bell at 444-2532 or 1-800-922-1399, or fill out the application in
this Newsletter and send it in today!
Pow Wow News
Due to steadily increasing costs, the Pow Wow Committee has
been forced to charge for the Salmon dinner on Pow Wow Sunday. Last
year donations did not even cover the cost of the salmon which the
Committee must purchase for the dinner. The prices will be $5.00 for
adults and $3.00 for dinner.
Vendor prices have also been increased. Non-tribal member
vendors will pay $150.00 for each fifteen feet of frontage and Tribal
members will pay $100.00 for each fifteen feet of frontage.
Logo Contest
The Pow Wow Committee is looking for a new logo for the 1992
Nesika lllahee Pow Wow. The theme this year is "Circle of Friendship -
Honoring Our Elders". A $50.00 prize will be awarded the winner.
Please submit your entries to: Pow Wow Committee, P.O. Box 549,
Siletz, OR 97380.