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Smoke Signals 17 MAY 15, 2011 ... " otHMtMnVrvm 201 1 Veterans' Board Royalty application Category: Name: (Last) . Veterans' Princess Veterans' Young Warrior. . (First) . CTGR Roll number Address City Phone Number: ( ) - Age: Please list individual dance styles you do. Are you available to travel? Yes or No Are you available to attend meetings (1st Tuesday of the month 6 p.m. - end) Yes or No Please list any activities or experience which would make you a good candidate for this service. Why do you want to serve as Veterans' Royalty? Return application to: Veterans' Powwow Committee P.O. Box 38 Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Phone: 503-879-1602 Fax: 503-879-1610 Applications are due no later than June 1, 201 1. Medicare Part B reimbursement notice for Tribal members If you are a Grand Ronde Tribal member, have reached the age of retirement (65) or have started to receive Social Security Retire ment or disability benefits through Social Security (SSD), you may be eligible to receive Medicare Part B benefits through the Tribe. To find out if you are eligible, or to get enrolled in Medicare Part B, please do the following; call toll-free 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) or go online at www.medicare.gov. You will need to request an application for enrollment in Medicare Part B and return it to your local Social Security Office. Once you are enrolled in Medicare Part B through Social Security, you will need to call our office to request a Medicare Part B Reim bursement packet to apply. As a Grand Ronde Tribal member, the Tribe will reimburse your Medicare Part B premium each month at the standard rate. Note: If you are currently on the Skookum Tribal Health Plan it is required that you accept Medicare Part B when you become eli gible. By not accepting Medicare Part B, your coverage for medical expenses could be drastically reduced. If you need a Medicare Part B reimbursement packet sent to you or have any questions regarding the Tribe's reimbursement program, please call Reina Nelson in Member Services at 503-879-2223 or toll-free at 1-800-422-0232, ext. 2223. You may call Barbara Steere with questions regarding our Skookum Tribal Health Plan coverage at 503-879-2487 or toll-free at 1-800-749-2928. B SuinniinnieGr ciredliift irocdjwery fis foack Summer Credit Recovery will be back this summer. If you are a Tribal descendant or Native high school student who failed a class this last school year, then you will be eligible for our program. We will be starting on June 13 and it will run to Aug. 12. The hours for the credit recovery lab will be Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. All other hours will need to be by appointment. Examples of classes we have to offer are Algebra 1, Geometry, Physical Science, U.S. History and English 1. Qualifying students in the Willamina and Sheridan school districts will be eligible, though students from outside the area may be eligible with a letter of commitment from their schools. The cost for the program will be a $50 deposit, which is fully refundable upon completion of the program. For more infor mation, contact Christopher Bailey at 503-879-4534 or by e-mail at chris.baileygrandronde.org. D Grand Romide RoyaDfty Royalty participants and their parent or sponsor must attend all required 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. Participants 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. SBESSS Participating in Royalty Court is an excellent opportunity for Tribal girls and young women to learn our traditions and 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 9-13 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 Applicant's Name: Mailing Address: ; .(Evening): .Age: Phone (Day): Date of Birth: Father's Name: Mother's Name: 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. June 17
