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S moke S ignals MAY 15, 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 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. 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 We Want To Hear From You! That’s right, the Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center Comment Box is located at the entrance of the Health & Wellness Center, next to the drinking fountain. Share your experience, good or bad with us! We look forward to hearing what you have to say. 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. 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 Ad created by George Valdez 19
