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The Gathering of the Warriors Pow-wow was held Saturday, November 11
at Chemawa Indian School. The Grand Ronde Royalty Court (left) attended
the event. Photos by Mychal Leno
DeLoe Invited to Presidential Inauguration
In Washington, D.C.
By Justin Phillips
In January 2001, our nation's
capitol will be filled with the sights
and sounds of a truly American cel
ebration the fifty-fourth Presiden
tial Inauguration the swearing in
of the United States President who
will lead our country into the 21st
century. With nearly 2000 eligible
participants throughout the country,
Tribal member Kristy DeLoe is
among the 400 Alumni Representa
tives attending this important event.
DeLoe is an alumnus of the Na
tional Young Leaders Conference.
As an alumna, she will share six
days of activities commemorating the
Presidential Inauguration in Wash
ington, D.C. DeLoe will experience
the spirit and excitement of the grand
Inaugural Parade, as the President
and Fist Lady proceed from the capi
tol to the White House.
DeLoe has held a garage sale and
a lunch and dinner at the Holiday
Christmas Bazaar to raise money for
the conference tuition. The Tribe's
Education department has donated
$250.
A senior at Willamina High School,
DeLoe has been accepted to the Art
Institute of Seattle next fall to study
Culinary Arts.
The six days of activities will con
sist of presidential meetings, inaugu
ral activities, and visitation of the
Pentagon, National Holocaust Mu
seum, the Navy Memorial, the Na
' tional Building Museum, Ford's The
ater, the Lincoln Museum and sev
eral other sites.
DeLoe will attend the swearing in
of the new president on Saturday,
January 20, 2001.
DeLoe's parents are Lloyd DeLoe
and Tribal member Penny DeLoe of
Willamina. They would like to say
that they are very proud of her.
Kristy's grandmother is Val Grout.
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Kristy DeLoe, a 17 year-old senior
at Willamina High School, will spend
six days in the nation's capitol for
the Presidential Inauguration.
DeLoe, a past Sr. Miss Grand Ronde
(1999-00), will attend college at the
Art Institute of Seattle next fall.
DAY 1: Tuesday, January 16
Social and Inaugural Greetings
Protecting the Life of the President
Presidential Group Meetings
Orientation Session
Opening Banquet
Greetings from the Armed Forces
Inaugural Committee
Keynote Address
DAY 2: Wednesday, January 17
Breakfast at the National Press Club
An American Journey
Inaugural Activities
Late-evening Reception
DAY 3: Thursday, January 18
Opening Address
Visits to Congressional Offices and
Self-Selected Tours
Plenary Address
Presidential Group Meetings
The Capital Steps
DAY 4: Friday, January 19
Presidential Group Meetings
Journey to the Home of George
Washington
Lunch in Georgetown
Presidential Group Meetings
DAY 5: Saturday, January 20
Inaugural Swearing-in Ceremonies for the
43rd President of the United States
Inaugural Parade
Dinner and Black Tie Gala Ball
Pre-dawn Breakfast
DAY 6: Sunday, January 21
Presidential Group Meetings
Inaugural Wrap-Up
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Now is the time to start thinking about joining the Grand Ronde Royalty
Court. Participating In the .Royalty Court Is an excellent chance for young
Tribal women to represent the Tribe in a positive way. It does require com
mitment and time, but is a tremendous honor. There will be dance, proto
col, craft, and speaking classes that will help prepare yourself to be on
Royalty.
Any young lady Who would like to participate In Royalty to gain experi
ence may as a Princess, and not compete this year for a Queen position.
Fill out the application form provided and send It to the Royalty Board.
Personal contacts can be made with Leonette Galligher at 503-879-5017 or
Claudia Leno 503-879-5892. We encourage any interested young lady who
Is a Tribal member, between the ages of 5 and 21 to join us.
Participants must be an enrolled member of the Grand Ronde Tribe, be
alcohol and drug free, be childless and never married. If school age, must
be attending school (private or public) full-time.
Girls must be within the following age categories by January 15, 2001:
Miss Tiny Tot - 5-8 years of age
Junior Miss Grand Ronde 9-14 years of age
Senior Miss Grand Ronde 15-18 years of age
Miss Grand Ronde - 19-21 years of age
Participants must have their own regalia. It is not the responsibility of
the Royalty Board, Tribal Council, or any other Tribal program to provide. ."
Members of the Royalty Court are not paid positions. Although, the
chosen Queens and Princesses will receive motel fees and a set amount for
travel expenses for attending required events. For all fund-raisers and ac
tivities that Royalty Is involved in, the court and their families or sponsors
are required to participate.
All the members on the Royalty Court must show good judgement by
not participating In any activities that could bring adverse publicity to
themselves or the Tribe, All members of Royalty must comply with the
Royalty guidelines and the Royalty agreement.
The deadline for submitting a application Is January 15, 2001.
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Full Name:
Mailing Address:
Phone Number:
Date of Birth:
Roll :
Age:
Father's Full Name:
Mother's Full Name:
Sponsor's Name:
Sponsor's Mailing Address:
Sponsor's Phone Number:
School Attending:
Year in School:
Why are you entering the Grand Ronde Queen competition?
Why are you interested in participating as a Princess?
Parent or Sponsor's Signature
RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO: ROYALTY BOARD
47225 S.W. Hebo Rd, Grand Ronde, OR 97347