S moke S ignals
april 1, 2014
elliott-McDonald retires
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Happy 90th birthday to
Kathryn Harrison
Born March 28, 1924
From a grateful Tribe
Hayu masi!
Photo by Michelle Alaimo
Tribal Council secretary Toby McClary, left, and Tribal Council
Chairman Reyn Leno, right, present sheila elliott-McDonald with a
Pendleton blanket during her retirement party in the Tribe’s Human
Resources Department conference room on Thursday, March 27. she
worked for the Tribe for 19 years and retired from her position as the
Tribe’s employee benefits specialist. Jim Holmes will be taking over
those duties in addition to his current position as Tribal Risk and
Insurance administrator.
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Intervention
Services to be provided to babies &
moms-to-be:
Checkups
Cleanings, if applicable
Injection-free fillings, if needed and
appropriate
Cavity prevention treatment
Age-appropriate goodie bags
Raffle ticket for one of two blankets
to be raffled every six months
Confederated Tribes
of Grand Ronde
Dental Clinic
Pregnant women
and babies under 2
Tribal members: pregnant women or
0-2 year olds (teeth or no teeth!)
who come in for a scheduled dental
checkup or other appointment will
be entered in a
raffle for a baby
Pendleton
Blanket!
To schedule call:
503-879-2020
Happy Birthday to Our
Newest Elder Penny!
April 10th
We love you,
Mom, Lloyd, Billy, Serena,
Laney, Paisley, Billy III, Kristy,
Nolen, Noelle, and Angel
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.
GRAND RONDE ROyALty cOuRt
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
~ OfficiAL AppLicAtiON ~
Applicant’s Name: ________________________________________________
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? ____________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature______________________________________________
Parent’s Signature________________________________________________
Sponsor’s Signature (if different than a parent)_________________________
Return this application to: Grand Ronde Royalty, Attn: Jackie
Manyhides, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Deadline: 5 p.m. Friday, May 2
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