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Tribal Wellness Grand Ronde
Tribal Family Swim Night
We have reserved the entire Dallas Aquatic Center for
Grand Ronde Tribal members and their families.
FOR THE FIRST 80 PEOPLE TO SIGN UP.
March 24, 2004
6:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Call the Grand Ronde Tribal Wellness Department to get
your tickets today. Tracy Biery at 503-879-2017.
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Now is the time to start thinking about joining the Grand Ronde Roy
alty 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 expe
rience 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 Roy
alty Board. Personal contacts can be made with Margaret Provost at
503-879-5331 or Claudia Leno 503-879-5892. We encourage any inter
ested 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 Rondo 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 pro
vide. 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 activities 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
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ONABEN A Native American Business Network presents:
Starting A Successful Business
Participants will be offered professional assistance with:
D Feasibility and Business Concept.
B Developing a Business Plan.
D Financing and Bookkeeping.
B Legal Requirements.
B Classes will be held in Grand Ronde in the Education Building.
B Classes started Wednesday, March 3 and are every Wednesday
through May. (subject to change).
For more information about ONABEN services and to register for classes
contact: 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 guide
lines in order to be eligible for the Veterans' Royalty Court:
All must be enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand
Ronde.
Participants should have never been married and have no children.
All must be enrolled in and currently attending a public or private
school.
All must be drug and alcohol free.
n Must have one year of pow-wow experience.
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 Veter
ans and the Tribe.
B Must have a parent or sponsor willing to participate and attend ac
tivities 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
meetings and others). Absences can be prearranged with the Royalty
Committee Advisor. Three unexcused absences will result in disqualifi
cation 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 set
up 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 are all part of a team and
are expected to treat yourselves, running mates and others with respect
at all times.
B As of July 9, 2004 you must be 1 0 to 1 4 years of age for Junior Veterans'
Royalty Queen Junior Veterans' Young Warriors; and 1 5 to 18 years of
age for Senior Veterans' Royalty QueenSenior Veterans' Young War
riors. Deadline is April 1 5, 2004.
Please call Billie or Gene LaBonte at 503-879-5342 for more informa
tion 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