S moke S ignals
JANUARY 15, 2018
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GRAND RONDE ROYALTY COURT
USDA Distribution
Participating in Royalty is an excellent opportunity for Tribal youth to
learn traditions, powwow protocol and public speaking. Participants rep-
resent 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 (in-
cluding 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.
~ Salem ~
Participants must be within the following age categories by Aug. 1, 2018:
Warriors: 4 – 18 years of age
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 2018–19 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 30, 2018.
Jan. 16: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 17: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 18: 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 19: 9 to 11 a.m.
~Siletz~
Gary LaChance Jr
is "50"
Yes it is true, Gary LaChance Jr.
turned the big "50"
on the Jan. 12, 2018.
Hope this year brings new light
and life adventures.
I Love You,
Rita
Feb. 1: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Feb. 2: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Feb. 5: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Feb. 6: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Feb. 7: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If you need assistance, call
Joyce Retherford at 1-800-922-
1399, ext. 1393, or call direct at
541-444-8393 or 541-444-8279.
Health & Wellness Center
offers Afterhours Health Line
Tribal members can contact the Afterhours Health Line for questions
about health care concerns you may have when the clinic is not open.
You can reach the Afterhours Health Line by calling 503-879-2002 and
follow the prompts. The Afterhours Health Line will coordinate care and
communicate with Grand Ronde Health & Wellness Center providers. 
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