FEBRUARY 1, 2017
Quilting presentation set for Feb. 21
Susan Clark will present “Quilting and Other Cloth Pictures” at 10 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 21, at the Elders Activity Center, 48940 Blacktail Drive.
Clark will discuss the ins and outs of making a quilt, the history of quilt-
ing and how to enjoy the hobby to its fullest. She is the wife of David Clark,
grandson of David and Vida Holmes. Clark also will discuss how to decipher
thread counts and the types of thread most often used in quilting. She also
will talk about how to make baby quilts, receiving blankets, cozies and aprons.
The class is for Tribal members only.
For more information, contact the Elders Activity Center at 503-879-
2233.
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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
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GRAND RONDE ROYALTY COURT
Participating in Royalty is an excellent opportunity for Tribal youth
to learn our traditions, powwow protocol and public speaking.
Participants represent the Tribe by attending various community
events and powwows where we also work with the Veterans
Special Event Board (Veterans SEB) Royalty participants.
Serving on Royalty requires a considerable commitment from the
participant and their parents and/or sponsor. Royalty participants
(including parent or sponsor) must attend all required events and
activities: organizational meetings, powwows, parades, fundraisers
and more. We encourage all Tribal youth ages 4-18 to join.
Participants must be within the following age categories by Aug.1, 2017:
Tiny Tot (Honorary): 4 – 6 years of age
Little Miss Grand Ronde: 7 – 10 years of age
Junior Miss Grand Ronde: 11 – 13 years of age
Senior Miss Grand Ronde: 14 – 18 years of age
General Requirements:
1. Enrolled Grand Ronde Tribal member
2. Must be drug, alcohol and tobacco free
3. Attend school regularly and be in good standing
4. Must be single with no dependents
5. Sign and comply with Royalty Guidelines and Agreement
Grand Ronde Royalty
If you are interested in participating in the 2017–18 Grand Ronde Roy-
alty please take the following steps:
1) Come in, write, e-mail or call — Please leave your name and address
and we will send you an application.
a. CTGR Royalty c/o Public Affairs, 9615 Grand Ronde Road,
Grand Ronde, OR 97347
b. 503-879-1418 or publicaffairs@grandronde.org or chelsea.clark@
grandronde.org
2) Complete the application with a parent and/or sponsor and return
before Friday, March 31, 2017.
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. Wednesday, May 31, 2017
Questions? Contact Chelsea Clark at 503-879-1418
or chelsea.clark@grandronde.org
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