Smoke Signals
May 1993
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New Editorial Policy
Letters From Our Readers
Smoke Signals is a publication of the Confederated Tribes of
the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. We have recently adopted
an Editorial Policy that encourages input from readers about stories
printed in Smoke Signals as well as other tribal issues. However, all
letters from readers must be received at the Newsletter Office no later
than the 20th of each month, with the author's signature, address, and
phone number in order to be considered for publication.
Letters must be printed or typed, and cannot exceed 300
words. Smoke Signals reserves the right to edit any letter for clarity
and length, and to refuse publication of any letter or any part of a letter
that may contain libelous statements or personal attacks. Not all
letters are guaranteed publication upon submission. Published
letters do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Smoke Signals, tribal
employees, or Tribal Council. Mail letters to : SMOKE SIGNALS, 9615
Grand Ronde Rd., Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 ATTN: Tracy Olson
Mail in Your Pow-wow Vendor Forms
To ll tribal members and Vendors:
If you are interested in having a vendor or food booth at the 1993 Grand Ronde
Pow-wow, return the registration form below with your check or money order by June 1,
1 993. You will receive a copy of the form and a receipt by return mail. Send the form
and payment to:
ATTN: Dakota Whitecloud
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
9615 Grand Ronde Rd.
Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
The Pow-wow Committee reserves the right to limit the number and type of
vendors. No "phone in" or "at the gate" registrations will be accepted. All registrations
must be made in advance. For more information, contact Dakota Whitecloud, 1-800-422-0232.
POW WOW REGISTRATION FORM
AUGUST 20, 21, 22, 1993
NAME:
ADDRESS:
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ZIP
PHONE:
VENDOR TYPE
FOOD
CRAFT
OTHER
8I2B OF OMIT (feet):
REGISTRATION $50 PER DAY PER SPACE (Make checks
or money orders payable to "Pow Wow Committee11
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
BOTH DAYS
OFFICE USE ONLY
TOTAL REGISTRATION
FEE ENCLOSED:
ABSOLUTELY NO TOYS ONE (1) LIGHT CORD PER UNIT ONLY
-- NO WATER HOOK-UPS AVAILABLE -- No Pets
Bingo Hall, Continued
Tiny Tots Royalty Category
To be eligible for Tiny Tots Royalty, girls must be an enrolled member of the
Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon.
Age Category: 5 years and under
Must have regalia
Must be able to attend Royalty Pageant, Grand Ronde Pow-wow, and Parade in August
Judging based on raffle ticket sales only the girl who sells the most raffle tickets will
receive a sash and small crown during the Royalty Pageant on Friday, August 20, 1993. All
participants will receive a sash.
There is no deadline to enter, all tickets and money must be turned in to Royalty
Committee no later than 5:00 P.M. August 20, 1993. Please send a current photograph of
your child for the newsletter. All proceeds from the raffle ticket sales will be used for the
Grand Ronde Royalty functions. Any donations or raffle prizes are welcome! Fill out the
entry form below or call Debby Childers or Cindy Butler at 879-521 1 or 1-800-422-0232.
Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
9615 Grand Ronde Rd.
Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347
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Royalty Events
The deadline for participation in the 1993-94 Grand Ronde Royalty court has come
arid gone and we are now getting ready for another year of fun-filled events. The first event
that this year's Royalty will be required to attend will be the May 20th Pow-wow Meeting in
the Grand Ronde Community Center at 6:30 P.M.
The Royalty Court will be participating in local pow-wows and parades throughout
the Summer and in August will compete for the JrVSr. Miss Grand Ronde titles. We can all
be proud of each of the young ladies who participate on Royalty Court as they do an excellent
job representing the Tribe in many different functions all year long.
You can show support for the Royalty Court and the annual Pow-wow whenyou buy
raffle tickets which these girls will be selling by the end of May. So be watching for them!
the Tribe to offer limited service programs to tribal members.
The Grand Ronde Tribe manages programs in the areas of health, education, and
housing, among other things, with thirty percent of the reservation revenue placed in an
economic development fund. This fund supports projects which diversify the community's
economy, and is intended to ease away from total dependence on timber production.
According the Chairman Mercier, "The members of the Grand Ronde Tribe have
increasing concerns about the reliance upon timber for program funding. At the same time,
Social Service needs are on the rise. After much deliberation, we believe this facility will
provide an immediate economic (shot in the arm), stable employment, and an economic
development and social servicesbuildingblockfor our community. This solution, if executed
correctly, has the potential of benefiting not only the Grand Ronde community, but the
western parts of Polk and Yamhill counties as well."
The Grand Ronde Tribe serves 3,080 members of the Umpqua, Molalla, Rogue
River, Kalapuya, and Chasta Tribes nationwide. . ,r(! .
1992 Royalty Court made a special appearance on Portland's morning
shmv, "A.M. Northwest" to announce the 1992 Grand Ronde Pow-wow
This was during the height of the Presidential campaigning. Erica and
Allison Empey, (right) were asked to choose the best of two cookies:
Bush 's Batch or Clinton 's Chips. They chose Clinton 's Chips.