March 15, 1997
SMOKE SIGNALS
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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:
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Elementary School Attended:
High School Attended:
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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
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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.