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Smoke Signals April 1989 Page 8 1989 PAGEANT GUIDELINES SET POTENTIAL PAGEANT CONTESTANTS Are you interested in running for Miss or Jr. Miss Grand Ronde for 1989? Would you like to learn more about your Tribal traditions and values? I have attended various Pow-Wows and numerous activities throughout the year. It has been a great learning experience that I've enjoyed it very much and feel t'aat this would be rewarding for all young woman and girls who have the ambition to learn their Native American culture. The deadline to enter is April 28th and the ages are: Jr. Miss -(ages 8-13) and Sr. Miss - (ages 14-19.) If you have any questions concerning the pageant, or would like an application to enter, please call Michael at 879-5211, Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 to 5:00 p.m.. ' Sincerely, Michael Childers Miss Grand Ronde 1988 POWWOW MAINTENANCE TO BE CONTRACTED OUT The pow-wow committee is contracting the maintenance and clean-up duties, during our two day event. On Saturday August 19th the hours will be noon 1:00 a.m. and on Sunday the hours will be from 10:00 a.m. until the clean-up is done (the pow-wow will end at approxi mately 6:00 p.m.). The duties to be performed will be: Keep the bathrooms and shower-rooms cleaned and stocked (in the school as well as the port-a-potty's) -Grounds kept cleaned -All garbage cans emptied -Sweep parking lot -Sweep and mop gym -Put tables and chairs away -Vacuum cafeteria -Other duties as assigned These duties to be performed at the end of each day!! Contracters will be paid $300.00 for both days. The group which is accepted will be required to attend one evening meeting before the pow-wow to go over the duties. If you have a group which is interested, please submit a written proposal. Send to : Pow-Wow Committee; P.O. Box 38; Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Guidelines: LITTLE MISS GRAND RONDE 1) Must be at least 8 years old and not over 13 years old by August 18, 1989. 2) Must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. 3) Must be able to attend all activities, parades, fund raisers and scheduled appearances. 4) Must be able to attend all organizational meetings, unless excused in advance. 5) You must be drug and alcohol free. Any misconduct will result in disqualification from the court 6) You must be willing, by your behavior, to represent your Tribe in the best possible manner. 7) You are expected to show good judgement and not participate in activities that would bring adverse public ity to the Tribe, while you are a member of the court. 8) If at any time during the year you become pregnant, you will be disqualified and will lose an title won. 9) You are advised to acquire a sponsor grandmother, mother, aunt, or friend that can help you with the pageant activities. This is not a requirement, but may be of help to you. 10) You must have a ribbon dress, moccasins and leggings. 11) You must have a willingness to dance, (assistance will be offered if needed). 12) You must have a willingness to speak in front of a large group. 13) You are allowed to miss only three out of 15 20 events during the scheduled time. 14) You will be required to make at least one item of your regalia, and be able to explain why you chose that article and what it means to you. 15) You must be fully dedicated to the activities of the pageant. DEADLINE FOR ENTERING IS APRIL 28, 1989. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO Tins RULE. Guidelines: MISS GRAND RONDE 1) Must be at least 14 years old and not over 19 years old by August 18, 1989. 2) Must be an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. 3) Must be single with no dependents' 4) Must be able to attend all activities, parades, fund raisers and scheduled appearances. 5) Must be able to attend the organizational meetings, unless excused IN ADVANCE. 6) Drug and alcohol free. Any misconduct will result in disqualification from the court. 7) Willing, by your behavior, to represent your Tribe in the best possible manner. 8) Expected to show good judgement and not partici pate in activities that would bring adverse publicity to the Tribe, while you are a member of the court. 9) You will be disqualified from the court and will forfeit any title won, if at any time during the year you become pregnant. 10) You are required to have a ribbon dress, moccasins and leggings for-scheduled events. 11) It is recommended that you have a sponsor to help you with all activities. 12) You must have a willingness to speak in front of a large group of people. 13) You must have a willingness to dance, (assistance with dance instruction will be offered if needed). 14) You will be required to make at least one item of your regalia, and be able to explain why you chose what, you made and what is means to you. 15) You will be disqualified if you miss three scheduled events, out of about 15-20. 16) You must be fully dedicated to the activities of the pageant. DEADLINE FOR ENTERING IS APRIL 28, 1989. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS TO TinS RULE. If you are interested in participating in the 1989 Royalty Court, please call Michael at 879-5211, Wednesday through Friday from 8:00 - 5:00. AA MEETINGS FRIDAYS - 8:00 P.M. TRIBAL OFFICE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC -t t rrp - t
