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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 16, 1997)
JPIRJT MOUNTAIN CAJINO To inquire about Job Opportunities please call 879-3730 or 1-800-760-7977. MONDA YS from 9to1 1:30 a.m. Jan. 20 or 27: Beginning Windows TUESDA YS from 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. Jan. 21 or 28: Beginning Word Processing WEDNESDA YS from 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. Jan. 22 or 29: Advanced GroupWise THURSDA YS from 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. Jan. 23: Beginning Spread Sheets Jan. 30: Print Shop FRIDA YS from 9 to 1 1:30 a.m. Jan. 24 or 31: Internet and E-Mail Sub-committees positions The Culture and Heritage Board has targeted a number of special projects designed to help revitalize tribal culture and traditions. Each project will be the responsibility of the sub-committee under the direction of the Board mem ber. The following is a list of various projects. If you are interested in serving on any of these sub-committee projects, please send a letter of interest the Board member chairing that particular project. For additional information, contact Pam Warren, Kwelth Tahlkie Chairperson at 1-800-422-0232, extension 2028. You may also call June Olson at extension 2249, Mail all letters of interest to Culture and Heritage Board, 96 1 5 Gra nd Ronde Road, Grand Rondc, Oregon 97347. 0 Traditional Language project: Kathryn Harrison O Oral History project: Pam Warren O Traditional Ceremonies project: Claudctte Paraoo O Old Photograph project: Peachie Ham O Traditional Plants (Foods and Medicine) project: Dave Brumitt O Traditional Crafts project: Marie Schmidt O Search for the "Seers" and Sacred Places project: June Olson COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION MANAGER POSITION : 97-04 DIVISION: Community Services CLOSING DATE: WED., JANUARY 29, 1997 Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Human Services. Preferred level of academic preparation would be a Master's Degree in or professional school equivalent in clinical social work or counseling field. Minimum of 7 to 10 years of experience as a family and children's service, or 5 to 7 years of experience as a family and children's service program administrator. INDIAN CHILD WELFARE INVESTIGATOR POSITION : 97-05 DIVISION: Community Services CLOSING DATE: WED., JANUARY 29, 1997 Must possess a Bachelor's degree or professional school equivalent in clinical social work or counseling field or human services. Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience as a family and children's service program case worker. Grand Ronde Royalty Court If you or someone you know is interested in participating in' Royalty Court for the upcoming year, now is the time to start thinking about it. The following is a list of rules and guide lines for the young women and girls interested. If this is some thing you would like to do, please fill out the application form provided and send it to the new Royalty Court Advisor, Donna Casey, at the address provided below. Royalty Court is an excellent chance for young members to represent their Tribe with pride and dignity. It is an obligation which requires a lot of time and commitment, but it's also a tremendous honor. . Look for information regarding the first Royalty Court meet ing, which is mandatory for all who wish to participate. The sooner you send in your application, the faster it can be pro cessed. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Casey or Norma Billings at (503) 876-4663. - GUIDELINES FOR ROYALTY COURT Participants must be an enrolled member of the Grand Ronde Tribe, enrolled in public or provide school (unless graduated or a Tiny Tot) and in one of the following age categories: Tiny . Tot 0-5 years; Honorary Court 6-10 years; Jr. Miss Grand Ronde 11-14 years; Sr. Miss Grand Ronde 15 19 years. Participants must have their own regalia that is appropriate for all events. It is not the responsibility of the Pow-wow Com mittee, Royalty Committee, Tribal Council, or any other tribal program to provide these things for participants. There will be a list of scheduled events to attend. Part of the judging re quirements will be to attend each event. Members of Royalty Court are not paid positions. The two chosen Queens will receive a preset amount of travel money for attending required events. Fund-raisers are the responsi bility of the Court and their parentssponsors to coordinate. The monies raised will help the participants with travel expenses. Royalty Court participants are expected by their conduct, to represent the Grand Ronde Tribe, their family, and themselves with integrity and gracious spirit at all times. This means that participants must show good judgement by not participating in any activities that could bring adverse publicity to them selves or the Tribe while a member of Royalty Court. Full dedication and preparation to represent the Tribe in a positive way is expected. Participants must be single, childless, and never married. All young women and girls participating must be drug and alcohol free. Royalty Court participants and their parentsponsor must attend all required events (pow-wows, parades, fund-raisers, organizational meetings and others). Absences can be prear ranged with the Royalty Committee Advisor. Three unexcused absences will result in disqualification from Royalty Court. Please note that all participants receive 1 point for every event. Royalty Court participants are expected to stay for the dura tion of the events. This includes helping setup for events such as meetings and parades, as well as dancing during Grand Entry and staying until the flags are retired unless pre-approved with the Royalty Advisor. Participants are expected to speak in front of large groups of people. Royalty Court participants must be willing and able to dance. Remember: You are all pari of a team and are expected to treat yourselves, running mates, and others with respect at all limes. Royalty Court participants will be judged at the Royalty Court Pageant during the Annual Pow-wow in August, 1 997. Participants will be judged on speech, attendance at required events, interview questions, and raffle ticket sales. Partici pants are required to make at least one article of their regalia. Participants must have a parentsponsor who will accom pany them to required events and help coordinate fund-raisers and related events. Any misconduct will result in disqualifi cation from the Royalty Court. Royalty Court Advisor: Donna Casey P.O. Box 901, Willamina, Oregon 97396 I 1 Ut FILIAL APPLICATION FOR ENTRY Full Name: Mailing Address: Phone Number: Roll Number: Place of Birth: Date of Birth: Agc: . Father's Full Name: Mother's Full Name: ParentSponsor: ParentSponsor's Phone Number: Sponsor's Mailing Address: Elementary School Attended: High School Attended: College Attended: Please answer the following questions on separate sheet of paper: 1. Have you held any titles in the past? 2. List any special accomplishments. 3. Why are you entering the Miss Grand Ronde com petition or honorary court? ParentSponsor's Signature
