10 MAY 1,2013
Smoke Signals
Student Rental Assistance
Program temporarily suspended
Thank you for all those who participate in Grand Ronde Tribal
Housing Authority's ("GRTHA") Student Rental Assistance Pro
gram rSRA").
Please be advised that effective May 31, 2013, the SRA Program
will be temporarily suspended pending policy and procedure revi
sions. CHECKS WILL NOT HE ISSUED TO ANY STUDENT
IN THE PROGRAM FOR JUNE, JULY AND AUGUST (Summer
Term).
GRTHA expects to restart the SRA program in time to begin
accepting new applications for the Fall Term in September.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Grand Ronde 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.
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.
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
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Applicant's Name: J
Mailing Address: .
Phone (Day): (Evening):
Date of Birth: Age:
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?
I Applicant's Signature i
I Parent's Signature
Sponsor's Signature (if different than a parent)
I Return this application to: Public Relations, '
I 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347 I
I Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday, May 3
I i
Recycle Center moved
The Recycle Center has been moved to 9675 Grand Ronde Road. For more
information, contact the Tribal Facilities Manager at 503-879-2407.
Attention Eugene
area Tribal members
When was the last time you had your blood pressure or cholesterol
checked? DiabetOmics will be on-site at the May 5 General Council
meeting to do blood draws and health screenings. Anyone who ha9
not taken part is strongly encouraged to participate. There is no
direct cost to you. DiabetOmics has been working with our employ
ees and members for more than two years to provide quality health
screenings and reports to help us lead healthier lives. DiabetOmics
staff will be on-site beginning about 9:30 a.m. before the General
Council meeting and will remain through the meeting. Don't miss
out on an opportunity to take charge of your health.
DiabetOmics is offering a $35 gift cards for members who have
not participated in the blood draw previously. U
Notice to Tribal member construction,
contractors and workers
The Tribe is developing a list of Tribal member-owned construc
tion companies and workers with road construction experience who
are interested in performing construction work for the Tribe and on
Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) projects. The Tribe is
negotiating a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with ODOT to
provide hiring preference to Tribal members, those with construction
companies and individuals with construction experience to work on
various ODOT road construction projects.
Tribal members seeking employment in the construction field should
contact Steve O'Harra by calling 503-879-2113 or via e-mail steve.
oharragrandronde.org. Please provide your name, enrollment num
ber, phone number, type of work sought (unskilled laborer, concrete,
paving, etc.) and any special skills or experience you may have. The
Human Resources Department will assemble a list of interested per
sons that will be distributed to ODOT. This list also will be distributed
to general contractors selected to do work on Tribal projects.
Construction companies that are owned by Tribal members and
wish to be included on this list are requested to call John Mercier at
503-879-2400 or via e-mailjohn.merciergrandronde.org. Please in
dicate your business name, address, telephone, fax, specialty, name(s)
of Tribal members employed and roll number if available.
CTGR Behavioral Health is Hosting a
Sacred Hoop Ceremony
The four gifts of the Sacred Hoop are:
The Power to Forgive the Unforgivable Healing Hope "Unity
The Sacred Hoop is coming to our community to bring bless
ings and healing to our people. This ceremony is open to all
people; please bring your families and friends.
The Hoop brings healing for all recovering from different traumas
(historical, intergenerational, addiction, etc.) It is also here to help
strengthen sobriety or wellbriety in our community.
Date: Saturday May 11th 2013
Time: 10:00 AM
Where: Grand Ronde Tribal Gym,
Grand Ronde, Oregon
If you have any questions, please contact
Karan Scharf 503-879-2029