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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (March 1, 2006)
8 MARCH 1,2006 Smoke Signals Tribal Elder Leonard Vivette Turns 93! "'i' V L ft. Birthday Boy On Thursday, February 1 6, Tribal Elder Leonard Vivette celebrated his 93rd birthday with family and friends at the Tribal Community Center. Vivette is currently recovering from pneumonia in the hospital and his family wishes him a "get well soon." 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, 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 experience 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 Donna Casey 503-879-6444. We encourage any interested young lady who is a Tribal member between the ages of 5 and 18 to join us. Royalty Board members are Donna Casey, Margaret Provost, Pat Allen, Marilee Norwest-Davis, Valorie Sheker-Robertson, Ali Holsclaw and Tracy Biery. 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 (honorary only) Junior Miss Grand Ronde 9-13 years of age Senior Miss Grand Ronde 14-18 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 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. All girls must be the age of category by April 15, 2006. The deadline for submitting an application is April 15, 2006. 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 Signature RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO: ROYALTY COMMITTEE 25228 Coyote Court, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 ti 2ND ANNUAL REGISTRATION FORM he (Confederated "Jribes of (jrand Ronde (Circle of VVeav'ng March 24, 25 & 26, 2006 Grand Ronde Gymnasium Grand Ronde, Oregon Registration form Orcle Of W eavine Registration fee is $65 for all workshop proceedings, including meals and programs. Grand Ronde Tribal families are free. REGISTRATION & FEES MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 10, 2006. Name Tribal Affiliation:. Address: Elder: Yes No Roll (City) (State) (Zip Code) (Telephone) (E-mail) Please indicate (1st & 2nd) choices) class you would like to attend: Juncus basket Cedar Bark Hat Roots & Shoots basket Wool & hemp basket . Willow Stick Basket . Beargrass braiding . Tule & Cattail bag Please return this registration with your check or money order to: Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Elaine LaBonte 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 503-879-1437 Registration MUST be received by March 10, 2006. I
