Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current, May 01, 2006, Page 9, Image 7

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    Smoke Signals 9
MAY 1,2006
Happy 3rd Birthday
Nakai Rock!!
We love you very
much little guy!!!
Love, your whole family.
Tribal member Joel Selwyn
attends Faulconer-Chapman
School in Sheridan. He is
one of 5 students who were
selected to paint murals in
the school. This photo is of
Joel painting our Titan logo
on the wall in the lobby.
FL
PROPOSED RE-ENACTMENT
OF TRIBAL ETHICAL STANDARDS
ORDINANCE WITH AMENDMENT
The Tribal Council, at the recommendation of the Ethics Task
Force, has proposed re-enactment of the Tribal Ethical Standards
Ordinance with amendment. The first reading of the proposed re
enactment was made at the April 5, 2006, Tribal Council Meeting.
The re-enacted Ordinance would reinstate the Tribal Ethical Stan
dards Ordinance in effect on March 5, 2003, as amended by Resolution
48-03, which amendment excludes any judge or pro-tem judge of the
Tribal Court and Tribal Court of Appeals from the definition of an
Official or Employee subject to the Ethics Ordinance.
For a copy of the Tribal Ethical Standards Ordinance in effect on
March 5, 2003, as amended by Resolution 48-03, please contact the
Tribal Attorney's Office at 503-879-4664. The Tribal Council invites
comment on the proposed re-enactment. You may send written
comments to the Tribal Attorney's Office, 9615 Grand Ronde Road,
Grand Ronde, OR 97347.
Comments must be received by May 15, 2006, at 5 p.m.
Dear Grand Ronde Tribal Members:
This is to notify the Grand Ronde community that the Tribal
Council has authorized an Ad Hoc Committee to study adoption
of a new Ethics code. The Ad Hoc committee is comprised of eight
members. They are Marvin Kimsey, Jackie Whisler, Dean Mercier,
Candy Robertson, Brad Kowing, Gene LaBonte, Val Grout and Bob
Mercier.
We will be communicating with the Tribal Membership via General
Council meetings and the Tribal newsletter. Our first advisory deci
sion is to have the Tribal Council immediately re-enact the previous
Ethics Code rescinded on March 5, 2003 until a new Ethics Code
can be drafted and adopted by Tribal Council. Further advisory
recommendations will be made in the coming months.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
TO GAMING ORDINANCE
OPEN FOR COMMENT
The Tribal Council, in consultation with the Finance Division and
the Tribal Attorney's Office, has proposed an amendment to the
Gaming Ordinance. The first reading of the proposed amendment
was made at the April 5, 2006, Tribal Council Meeting.
The proposed amendment omits certain language from Section
(f) of the Gaming Ordinance. Section (f) of the Ordinance currently
requires that "at least ten percent (10) of net revenues after
debt service shall be allocated to Tribal endowments for increased
health care benefits, education, and housing. The Finance Officer
shall make this calculation at the end of the first quarter after the
end of each full year of operation." The proposed amendment de
letes the following language from Section (f): "for increased health
care benefits, education, and housing." The proposed amendment
will provide more flexibility to the Tribe to use this 10 to fund all
Tribal endowments.
The Tribal Council invites comment on the proposed amendment.
You may send written comments to the Tribal Attorney's Office, 9615
Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347.
Comments must be received by May 15, 2006, at 5 p.m.
Attention: Grand Ronde
Tribal Member Vendors Only
Grand Ronde Tribal Arts & Crafts Show
Saturday & Sunday, May 19-20, 2006
Spirit Mountain Casino
(Rogue Rooms A & B)
For more information, contact Dakota Whitecloud at
503-879-4240 or sangrettayahoo.com
All interested girls and boys must be able to meet the following guidelines 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.
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 Veterans and the Tribe.
Must have a parent or sponsor willing to participate and attend activities with
the girls and boys and provide transportation.
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 un-
excused 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 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.
As of July 9, 2005 you must be 1 0 to 1 4 years of age for Junior Veterans' Royalty
Queen Junior Veterans' Young Warriors; and 15 to 18 years of age for Senior
Veterans' Royalty QueenSenior Veterans' Young Warriors.
Deadline is June 1, 2006.
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 Signature
RETURN THIS APPLICATION TO: BILLIE & GENE LABONTE
54600 Hebo Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Phone: 503-879-5342