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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
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.
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
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Participants will be offered professional assistance with:
B Feasibility and Business Concept.
B Developing a Business Plan.
B Financing and Bookkeeping.
B Legal Requirements.
B Classes will be held in Grand Ronde in the Education Building.
B Classes Start on Wednesday March 3 and are every Wednesday through
May. (subject to change).
For more information about ONABEN services and to register for classes con
tact: ONABEN Main Office, Kristi Burns at 1-800-854-8289 or Sheila Herber
at 503-843-4218.
NEW: Now Young Warriors For Boys
All interested girls and boys must be able to meet the following guidelines
in order to be eligible for the Veterans' Royalty Court:
B All must be enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand
Ronde.
B Participants should have never been married and have no children.
B All must be enrolled in and currently attending a public or private school.
B All must be drug and alcohol free.
B Must have one year of pow-wow experience.
B Must have their own regalia, or be able to make their own regalia
before the application deadline. Participants must be willing and able to
attend all Veterans' events and be prepared to represent the Veterans
and the Tribe.
B Must have a parent or sponsor willing to participate and attend activi
ties with the girls and boys and provide transportation.
B Royalty Court participants and their parent or sponsor must attend all
required events (pow-wows, parades, fund-raisers, organizational meet
ings and others). Absences can be prearranged with the Royalty Commit
tee Advisor. Three unexcused absences will result in disqualification from
Royalty Court. Please note that all participants receive 1 point for every
event for the contest. 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, InterTribals
and staying until the flags are retired unless pre-approved with the Royalty
Advisor. Participants are expected to speak in front of large groups of
people. Royalty Court participants must be willing and able to dance.
Remember: You ore oil part of a team and are expected to treat your
selves, running mates and others with respect at all times.
B As of July 9, 2004 you must be 10 to 14 years of age for Junior Veterans'
Royalty Queen Junior Veterans' Young Warriors; and 1 5 to 1 8 years of age
for Senior Veterans' Royalty QueenSenior Veterans' Young Warriors.
Deadline Is April 15, 2004.
Please call Billie or Gene LaBonte at 503-879-5342 for more information
about Veterans' Royalty (leave message).
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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 QueenYoung Warriors competition?
Parent or Sponsor's Signature
RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO: BILLIE & GENE LABONTE
54600 Hebo Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Phone: 503-879-5342