S moke S ignals
MAY 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.
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 lags 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.
St. Michael’s ofers 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.
Board seeking younger veterans
The Tribal Veterans Special Event Board is recruiting younger
veterans – Iraqi and Afghanistan veterans – to join.
“Our committee is getting older,” said Veterans SEB Chairman
Steve Bobb Sr., who is a Vietnam War-era Marine Corps veteran.
Members of the Special Event Board attend events as lag carriers
and represent the Tribe, as well as their branch of service. Veterans
interested in volunteering should contact Tribal Council Chief of Staff
Stacia Martin at 503-879-2304 or stacia.martin@grandronde.org.
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: __________________________________________________
Free online learning source
The information includes:
Everyday life
Math and money
Computer training
Online classes
Work and career information
Check it out at www.gclearnfree.org
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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