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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (March 15, 1997)
March 15, 1997 SMOKE SIGNALS 5 Attention voters Deadline for Grand Ronde Royalty is April 1 5 The TRIBAL ELECTION BOARD will have three va cancies in May. If you are interested in participating in the electoral process of the Tribe and learning more about Tribal Council as the governing body of the Tribe, please obtain a committee application from Jackie Whisler and return to her by April 1,1997. To ensure complete fairness in the Tribal Council elec toral process, the Election Board is asking that all tribal members whose signature or handwriting may have changed due to illness or handicap to please fill out a new Voter Registration Card. Over time, our signatures may change, and the Election Board needs to be certain that the signa ture on your ballot matches the one we have on file. Other wise, we may assume someone else filled out your ballot and voted for you. If you think you may need to update your Registration Card, please contact Tracy Dugan at the tribal offices. She will be able to supply you with the proper forms. Don't forget, Tribal Council nominations will be held at the May General Council meeting. Committee updates The VETERANS' COMMITTEE is also seeking new members who are tribal members and have served in the Armed Forces. If you are interested, please contact Buddy Haskins at (503) 879-2410. Buddy is the Veterans' Com mittee Chairman, and he can provide you with information concerning that duties and functions the committee performs within the Tribe, at pow-wows, etc. Last month Smoke Signals reported that the Tribal Coun cil had appointed new members to the reorganizxd POW WOW COMMITTEE. They recently had their first meet ing, and elected Mark Cook to be Chairman; He can be contacted regarding vendor information and other questions about this year's pow-wow, which will be held August 15 17. Contact Mark at (503) 879-5017. Spirit Mountain seeks Board applicants The Board of Directors for both Spirit Mountain Devel opment Corporation and Spirit Mountain Gaming, Inc. are compiling a list of tribal member applications who are in terested in serving positions on any future Board vacan cies. It is the duty of the Board members to serve as the eco nomic development arm of the Tribe. The Board discusses issues, and provides recommendations to Tribal Council, who in turn makes the ultimate decisions regarding the Tribe's economic growth. Some characteristics, helpful, although not required, of those wishing to serve on the Board are: Some type of business experience. Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to work well with others "people skills." Ability to be a team player. Awareness of tribal goals and business interests. Understanding of the tribal climate. If you would like to be considered to be a future Board member, please send your name, address, phone number, and qualifications to: Michael J. Larsen Spirit Mountain Development Corporation P.O. Box 39 Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 Michael can be reached to answer any questions by call ing 1-800-422-0232, extension 2407 or (503) 879-2407. If you or someone you know is interested in participat ing in Royalty Court for the upcoming year, now is the time to start thinking about it. 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. If this is something you would like to do, please fill out the application form provided and send it to the Royalty Court Advisor, Donna Casey, P.O. Box 901, Willamina, Or egon 97396. B 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 1 1-14 years; Sr. Miss Grand Ronde 15-19 years. B Participants must have their own regalia that is appro priate for all events. It is not the responsibility of the Pow wow Committee, Royalty Committee, Tribal Council, or any other tribal program to provide these things for partici pants. There will be a list of scheduled events to attend. Part of the judging requirements will be to attend each event. lMembers 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 responsibility of the Court and their parentssponsors to co ordinate. The monies raised will help the participants with travel expenses. B Royalty Court participants are expected by their con duct, 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 ad verse publicity to themselves or the Tribe while a member of Royalty Court. Full dedication and preparation to repre sent 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. B Royalty Court participants and their parentsponsor must attend all required events (pow-wows, parades, fund-raisers, organizational meetings and others). Absences can be prearranged with the Royalty Committee Advisor. Three unexcused absences will result in disqualification from Roy alty Court. Please note that all participants receive 1 point for every event. Royalty Court participants are expected to stay for the duration 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. Par ticipants 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 part of a learn and are expected to treat yourselves, running mates, and others with respect at all times. B Royalty Court participants will be judged at the Royalty Court Pageant during the Annual Pow-wow in August, 1997. Participants will be judged on speech, attendance at required events, interview questions, and raffle ticket sales. Participants are required to make at least one article of their regalia. B Participants must have a parentsponsor who will ac company them to required events and help coordinate fund raisers and related events. Any misconduct will result in disqualification from the Royalty Court. Look for information regarding the first Royalty Court meeting, which is mandatory for all who wish to participate. If you have any questions, please contact Donna Casey or Norma Billings at (503) 876-4663. OFFICIAL APPLICATION FOR ENTRY- Full Name: Mailing Address: Phone Number: Roll Number: Place of Birth: . Date of Birth: .Age: j Father's Full Name: Mother's Full Name: I ParentSponsor: ParentSponsor's Phone Number: Sponsor's Mailing Address: I Elementary School Attended: High School Attended: I I 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 arc you entering the Miss Grand Ronde com petition or honorary court? ParentSponsor's Signature I Return to Royalty Court Advisor, Donna Casey, P.O. Box 901, Willamina, Oregon 97396 Two vacancies on Timber Committee There are two vacancies on the Timber Committee. You may pick up an application from the Natural Resources Division; or by calling (503) 879-2381 or 1-800-422-0232 ext. 2381, and an application form will be mailed to you. The Timber Committee reviews the applications and makes recommendations to the Tribal Council. Tribal Council then makes the final decision regarding membership on all committees. The duties of the Timber Committee are to assist the Tribal Council to provide quality services to the Tribal mem bership and to develop, maintain, and protect the Tribe's interests and assets involving the timber resources on the Reservation. Those interested in applying to the Timber Committee should complete an application and send it to: Timber Committee, Bob Mercier, Chairman, co Natural Resources, P.O. Box 70, Willamina, OR 97396. Deadline is Monday, March 31.
