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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.
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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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.