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APRIL 1, 2016
Grand Ronde
Housing Department
Housing Board seeks community input
The Grand Ronde Housing Board is inviting Tribal members
and Tribal housing residents to provide input to assist its mem-
bers in carrying out its advisory role to the Housing Department
and Tribal Council regarding policy guidance. The Housing Board
meets at 3 p.m. the third Thursday of each month in the Housing
Department conference room, 28450 Tyee Road. Its chair is Matt
Thomas. For more information, contact the Housing Department
at 503-879-2401.
St. Michael’s offers brunch
St. Michael’s Catholic Church offers an open house brunch every Sunday fol-
lowing Mass. The brunch is free to the community. Brunch begins at about 11:30
a.m. following the 10:30 a.m. Mass. Mass attendance is not required for brunch
attendance. For more information, contact Janelle Justen at 503-550-0923.
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Groups form Helping Hands
The Clothes Closet, iskam mfkhmfk haws and A Cause For Paws have
started an ad hoc group called Grand Ronde Helping Hands and are in-
viting community members to join the effort of supporting local families.
“The goal is to bring those of us together who are supporting families in
Grand Ronde to share the services and resources we provide and create
a resource guide we can all use,” said Food Bank Coordinator Francene
Ambrose.
The next meeting will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, at the Food
Bank, 9675 Grand Ronde Road. In addition, a collection day at the Food
Bank is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, and is seeking
donations of children’s birthday items, school supplies and pet items.
“If you provide any type of services to families in our community, please
consider attending,” Ambrose said. “We are looking for meal site calen-
dars, food box sites, clothes closets, showers and laundry services. We
are asking churches, church groups, departments and support groups to
share with us.”
If you are interested in joining the effort, contact Ambrose at 503-879-
3663 or at fambrose@marionpolkfoodshare.org.
Veterans Royalty
Veterans Royalty work with the Veterans Special Event Board (Veterans
SEB). They attend powwows, parades, fundraisers, meetings and other events
with the Veterans SEB and the Honor Guard. They interact with and repre-
sent all veterans. They also work with the Grand Ronde Royalty during events
and activities such as Restoration, parades and fundraisers. The Veterans
Royalty should know what a veteran is and the different military branches.
When Veterans Royalty attend events, they are expected to stay for the
duration of the event. This includes helping to set up events, meetings and
parades and dancing during Grand Entry, InterTribals and staying until
the flags are retired. Veterans Royalty should have their own regalia and be
willing and able to dance.
GRAND RONDE VETERANS ROYALTY
Participating in Veterans Royalty is an excellent opportunity for Tribal girls
and young women to learn our traditions, powwow protocol and work with
veterans. Participants represent the veterans and the Tribe by attending
powwows and various community events.
We encourage all young woman ages 11-18 to join.
Junior Veterans Queen — 11-13 years of age
Senior Veterans Queen — 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
4. Attend school regularly and be in good standing
5. Sign and comply with Veteran 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 Veterans Royalty? ____________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature______________________________________________
Parent’s Signature________________________________________________
Sponsor’s Signature (if different than a parent)_________________________
Return this application to: Veterans SEB, c/o Public Affairs
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Deadline: 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Questions? Contact Chelsea Clark at 503-879-1418
or chelsea.clark@grandronde.org
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