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may 1,2010 Smoke Signals Tribal Eldar and Public Works Dapartmant Manager Lawli Younger, Uft, and Tribal Elder and Tribal Council mmbf Stave Bobb Sr. shake hands a ft ar playing aach otKar In the championship gam of tha Elders' Pool Tournament at tha Elders' Activity Cantar on Thursday, April 15. Bobb defeated Younger In tha championship round, winning three out of four games. Younger lost his first match to Bobb and than out of tha loser bracket won five In a row to play In tha championship. Photo by MkMW AUimo r ' Tribal Council member Steva Bobb Sr. CULTURAL GATHERINGS MAY 14-15: NEERCHOKIKOO POWWOW. NAYA Family Center. 5135 N.E Columbia Blvd. PORTLAND, OR. 5O3-288-8177ortawnas0nayapdx.org. JUNE 5-6: ANNUAL ROGUE VALLEY VETERANS POWWOW. VA SORCC Baseball Field, 8495 Crater Lake Highway. WHITE CITY, OR. 541-840-O285ormaxlndecharter.net. JUNE 18-20: 40TH ANNUAL CITY OF ROSES DELTA PARK POWWOW AND ENCAMP MENT. East Delta Park, N. Whltaker Road & Union Ct PORTLAND, OR. 503-380-6595. JULY 9-11: CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE VETERANS' POWWOW. Uyxat Powwow Grounds. GRAND RONDE, OR.503-883-3610. JULY 31 : 40TH ANNUAL CITY OF ROSES DELTA PARK POWWOW AND ENCAMP MENT. Aldersgate Conference Center, 7790 Marion Road S.E. TURNER, OR. office wiconl.com. If you or anyone you know has Information on cultural events happening, Smoke Signals would be glad to list It In our Cultural Gatherings. Please e-mail newsgrandronde.org or write to Smoke Signals, 96 15 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. For sale in Grand Meadows . - - - ' There more than 1,700 square ftet of room to spread out in this 4 bedroom, 2 bath home. Plus many upgrades: Jacuzzi tub, skylights, upgraded cabinetry woodwork, carport and lota more. You could possibly have payments less than rent; be building equity and have your payments going toward home ownership! Also there is no pay ing the State Income Tax, so long as you also work on Tribal land (the casino or the Tribal Governance Center). Call 503-879-4029 (evenings) to come see for yourself this good homeownership neighborhood and great place to raise children. Grand Rorode Royalty Royalty participants and their parent or sponsor must attend all re quired events (powwows, parades, fundraisers, organizational meetings and others). Absences can be prearranged with the Royalty Coordinator. Three unexcused absences will result in disqualification from Royalty. Royalty 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 Coordinator. Par ticipants are expected to speak in front of large groups of people. Royalty 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. ass Participating in Royalty Court is an excellent opportunity for Tribal girls and young women to leam our traditions ahd powwow protocol. Participants rep resent the Tribe by attending powwows and various community events. We encourage all young woman ages 5-18 to join. Participants must provide their regalia. Serving on Royalty Court requires a considerable commitment from the participant and her sponsor; travel, fundraisers, classes and meetings are required for all competing participants. Little Miss Grand Ronde 5-8 years of age Junior Miss Grand Ronde 9-1 3 years of age Senior Miss Grand Ronde 14-18 years of age General Requirements: 1. Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal member 2. Must be alcohol and drug free 3. Never married, no children 5. Attend school regularly and be in good standing 6. Sign and comply with Royalty Guidelines and Agreement lull I x try. in iimiI in n1 I CANOE FAMILY BOARD MEETING 'AT UAM. ' CANOE FAMILY MEETING AT NOON TRIBAL GYMNASIUM i 'M' I r. I and culture by, not displaying gang aTWtattonj i fandbyrl A.i,V A A A A A A A A A i AvifI Applicant's Name: Mailing Address: Phone (Day): Date of Birth: Father's Name: . Mother's Name: .(Evening): . . Age: , Sponsor's Name, Address and Phone (if different than a parent): Why do you want to participate in Royalty? . Applicant's Signature. Parent's Signature Sponsor's Signature (if different than a parent). Return this application to: Public Relations, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday, May 14 Ad created by George Valdez
