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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
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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
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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.
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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