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Smoke Signals 17 JUNE 1,2013 Bryanna Langley receives Gates Millennium Scholarship Years of community service, vol unteer work, academic excellence and work experience paid off when Bryanna Langley received a large envelope in the mail with a letter that read, "Congratulations, we are pleased to inform you of your selection of the Gates Millennium Scholarship!" "When I saw that envelope in the mailbox, I knew she got it. Her reac tion was pure disbelief. She didn't believe she had really received this scholarship" said her father, Tribal member Bryan Langley. The Gates Millennium Scholar ship is one of the nation's largest scholarships awarded to Native American students. Langley was one of 1,000 students who received the scholarship. There were 54,000 students across the United States who applied for the scholarship. This year was the largest and most competitive group of candidates in the program's history. Langley is the third Grand Ronde Tribal member to receive the dis tinguished scholarship following Ashlee Webb (Merrill) and Amanda Monk (Thomas) in 2005. The letter Langley received stated, "We are very excited for you to join the community of Gates Scholars and we are very pleased to confer this distinct honor that distinguish es you as a Leader for America's Future." The Gates Millennium Scholars Program selects 1,000 talented students annually to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice with the opportunity to receive funding through graduate school. Scholars receive personal and professional development through leadership programs along with academic and financial support throughout their college career. The program was originally established in 1999 by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Bryanna is the daughter of Bryan and Rhonda Langley and is one L Bryanna Langley of six siblings. She is the of Dale and Shirley Lang ley and James and Lillian Hosley. She is a recent home school-high school gradu ate whose ex tensive volunteer work has included fundraising for Love's Door Orphan age, working with Habitat for Hu manity, coordinating the Samaritan Purse Operation Christmas Child Project and helping in the Barnabas Episcopal Church Soup Kitchen. When asked what advice she would have for someone applying for scholarships, Bryanna said, "Keep track of your volunteer experience, work experience, activities and awards starting your freshman year of high school and seek out people to look over your application and essays." Her plans include continuing to work part time through spring to save money for a mission trip to Africa this summer. While in Africa she will serve in the Love's Door Or phanage ministry teaching children in the villages and working to fulfill needs in the local community; truly a life-changing experience. When she returns she will start full-time studies this fall at Cheme keta Community College to earn her associate Oregon transfer degree. Her plan is to transfer to Corban University where she will earn a degree in counseling. Bryanna's hobbies include writing, singing, reading and spending time with friends and family. She is truly an outstanding leader for her community and Tribe. As a staff, we couldn't be prouder. It is a great honor to have a Tribal member receive this prestigious scholarship. Congratulations Bryanna from the entire Tribal Higher Education staff on a job well done. We wish you the very best in your educational journey. NORTHWEST SHELLS & CEDAR SUMMER EVENT CHAMPOEG STATE HERITAGE PARK 7679 CHAMPOEG RD NE, ST. PAUL, OR p S SATURDAY, JULY 20 OPEN TO THE PUBLIC CULTURAL KIDS GAMES AND HANDS ON ACTIVITIES FRY BREAD AND NON-ALCOHOUC BEVERAGES AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE DRUM MAKING, WEAVING, BASKETRY & FLINT KNAPPING DEMONSTRATIONS TRADITIONAL MUSIC CANOE LANDING AND PROTOCOL r-ULXUVYlv - . - a. v...JP- . ,- - - riMl ..o j ?r t 1 Is yj PREVENTION CORNER ...ikukurr, iv.ll- .11. -o fs May 12-17 was National Prevention Week. We collaborated with the Youth Education and Behavioral Health departments to bring information to our youth. We discussed underage drinking, suicide and ways to promote well-being and healthy lifestyles. Youth enjoyed the information and discussions with the presenters. We received great feedback about the interaction we had. It is easy to get caught up in negative aspects about our youth and families. It is more important, however, to think about and appreci ate what is good about them. As a program, we have data that gives a picture about how alcohol and drugs negatively affect our youth and families. However, we always want to promote empowering our youth and families to con tinue to make healthy decisions for themselves and the community, whether that is through culture, sports, academics, volunteer work or being a positive role model for the younger generation. Movie Night On May 17, Movie Night showed "The Rise of the Guardians." We want to give a big thank you to those who continue to show up for Movie Night. We really appreciate the support from those families. Upcoming Dates Bow Camp: June 4-7; if you are interested, contact Brian Krehbiel at 503-879-4639. Coming of Age meeting: June 5; meeting is held at the Tribal Community Center from noon to 1 p.m. If you are interested, contact Lisa Leno at 503-879-1471. Summer Kick-off: June 6; for more information, contact Tiffany Mercier at 503-879-2101. Z- " '" - ' . -.-. i J .' inr.. -t T , ; )Tdhs Ad created by George Valdez vrT?rn?.T;I,F,i'T?y'yv:,,' " NORTHWEST SHELLS & CEDAR SUMMER EVENT APPUCANT INFORMATION Lead Name: Tribe Affiliation: Tribal Enrollment: Phone i Cell: j Home: Current address: City: State: ZIP Code: Email: ' Names of Workers: 1. 2. 3. Event Information Champoeg State Heritage Park 7679 Champoeg Rd NE, St. Paul, OR 97137 Saturday, July 20 Open to the Public: 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. Rules and Regulations 1) Each application will be pre-screened and notified of acceptance or denial. 2) Vendors must provide their own booth and equipment. 3) 4 Western Tribes will provide the following: pre-mlxed fry bread batter, oil, toppings (sweet and taco), beverages, plates & utensils. Vendor time and effort will be compensated $550. 4) Two vendors will be randomly selected amongst qualified applicants from other Tribes. Two additional vendors will be selected as alternates. 5) Set-up on Saturday, July 20: 7 a.m. 6) Booths must be ready for service by 11 a.m.; sales begin at 12 p.m. 7) Vendors must provide copies of current food handler's cards for all workers with completed application, 8) Previous experience required, vendors must submit a list of events worked for the past 3 years (event name, date, and vendor organizer contact information) with completed application. 9) 4 Western Tribes has the right to refuse any vendor application. If you agree of these terms: please sign and send the form with additional information back to The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Attn. Public Affairs Dept., 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347. If you have any questions, please call 503-879-1418 or email BubHctpfcjftiiraidJHDde.flia. Deadline for applications to be received is June 14, 2013 by 5:00 p.m. Signature: Pf'e2
