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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Feb. 15, 2004)
10 FEBRUARY 15, 2004 Smoke Signals 35 Do you have an interest in the Tribe's gaming operation? Do you have an interest or background in developing policies, rules or regu lations? Do you have a desire to be part of your Tribal government and serve the Tribal membership? Would you like to be part of the team responsible your Tribe's nationwide reputation as one of the leaders in effective regulation of a gaming operation? If you answered yes to any of the above questions you may want to consider being a member of the Gaming Commission. There is a cur rent vacancy on the commission that is open for any Tribal member who is at least 21 years old. As a commissioner you cannot be employed at Spirit Mountain Ca sino; you may be employed by the Tribe in other non-elective and non-managerial positions; you cannot own an interest in any com pany that conducts business with the casino; nor can you gamble at the casino. Commissioners attend two regular, scheduled meetings each month, and routinely will expend additional hours performing commission duties. Interested Tribal members may call 1-877-419-1771 or 503-879-2362 to obtain an application. The deadline for submitting a re sume and application is February 27, 2004. (SBXRB) lapam C&OGS? I Now Is the time to start thinking about joining the Grand Ronde Royally 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 commitment and time, but is a tremendous honor. There will be dance, protocol, 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 serve 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 Margaret Provost at 503-879-5331 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. 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 cho sen 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 March 31, 2004. HaElJ 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 COMMITTEE P.O. Box 263 Grand Ronde, OR 97347 The Health Committee is seeking applications to fill two positions. Completed applications can be sent to the Health & Wellness Center in care of Chairman Merle Leno, 9605 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347. OltJtffe lifiSltHl MiasHliif ItaHitiHi fr 0-lil' fhlJi imv t filMiH: 'iil -til- Kllit" lftV?MMlti: 83' mJS- Miiiit M'tilf ilim fill) l 'Ills -m:jMM: ilM!f -tililJi ! 'tit: itltftti' The Spirit Mountain Casino Human Resources Department is ac cepting applications from Tribal members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde for an upcoming Blackjack Dealer's School to com mence mid-March. If you are interested in working evenings, weekends, and holidays as an on-call blackjack dealer this school is for you. Please contact Misty Carl, Tribal Employment Representative at 503-879-2350, ext. 3823 for more information. (35X5j& Mm r w w r' m w m mm -mm i M FEB.21:CHEMAWABIRTHDAYPOW-WOW. SALEM, OR. Contact Warner Austin at 503-399-5721 ext. 240. FEB. 21: CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOL MONTHLY POW-WOW. 5625 52nd Street, East. PUYALLUP, WA. Contact 253-445-6000 ext. 3043 or 31 03. MAR. 6: POW-WOW. Covington Middle School, 11200 NE Rosewood Road. VANCOUVER, WA. Contact 360-604-4013. MAR. 12-14: 32ND ANNUAL E-PAH-TES CHAMPION WAR DANCES. Pi Nee Waus Center. LAPWAI, ID. Contact Pete Wilson at 208-843-281 2. MAR. 20: CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOL MONTHLY POW-WOW. 5625 52nd Street, East. PUYALLUP, WA. Contact 253-445-6000 ext. 3043 or 31 03. a APR. 3: EUGENE POW-WOW. Details to follow. APR. 17: CHIEF LESCHI SCHOOL MONTHLY POW-WOW. 5625 52nd Street, East. PUYALLUP, WA. Contact 253-445-6000 ext. 3043 or 31 03. Vacancies On Tribal Committees & Special Event Boards Are you a Grand Ronde Tribal member and want to get involved in Tribal government operations? A direct way to serve the Tribal mem bership and contribute to government policy decisions is to serve on a Tribal committee or special event board. There are several seats open on the following committees and boards, depending on your area of interest or experience: Culture Commit tee, Education Committee, Fish & Wildlife Committee, Health Com mittee, Rodeo Special Event Board, Royalty Special Event Board, Tim ber Committee and the Veterans' Color Guard Special Event Board. For more information, an application, or a list of requirements to serve, please contact Charles G. Haller II, Tribal Council Relations Coordinator, at 503-879-1309 or 800-422-4232 extension 1309 or charles.hallergrandronde.org. Committee & Special Event Board Summit Tribal Council is hosting a summit meeting of all committees and special event board members. This summit will allow the committees and board members to learn more about financial and operating pro cedures and will give members the opportunity to understand the individual and group responsibilities required of them while serving on their committees or boards. All committee and board members are encouraged to attend this summit, which will take place as follows: DATE: March 5,2004 TIME: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. (breakfast served at 9 a.m.) LOCATION: Spirit Mountain Casino, Kalapuya Rooms A & B For more information please contact Charles G. Haller II, Tribal Council Relations Coordinator, at 503-879-1309 or 800-422-4232 ex tension 1309 or charles.hallergrandronde.org.
