MARCH 1, 2020
Clara Grace Spohn
Shawn David Spohn (active member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand
Ronde) and wife Shannon June Spohn announce the birth of their daughter.
Clara Grace Spohn, who was born Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, at Cookeville
Regional Medical Center in Cookeville, Tenn. Clara weighed 5 pounds and
14 ounces and was 19 inches long. Mommy and Daddy say Clara Grace is a
beautiful, sweet baby who rarely ever cries and is very alert to her surround-
ings. “Clara Grace is a wonderful blessing from the Lord and is a beautiful and
welcomed little addition to our family,” the proud parents say.
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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 fl ags 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
youth 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 Tribal youth to join.
Warriors — 8-18 years of age
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
Certifi ed Application Assisters
at the Health & Wellness Center
Cassandra Rhamey is available to assist with recertifi cation and
applications for the Oregon Health Plan. She can be reached at
503-879-1359 or cassandra.rhamey@grandronde.org.
Leah Bailey also is a Certifi ed Application Assister available to
help. She can be reached at 503-879-2197
or leah.bailey@grandronde.org. n
~ 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 diff erent than a parent):
_______________________________________________________________
Grand Ronde Royalty
_______________________________________________________________
If you are interested in participating in the 2020–21 Grand Ronde Royalty
please take the following steps:
1) Come in, write, or e-mail — Give your name and address so we can send
you the application.
a. CTGR Royalty c/o Public Affairs, 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand
Ronde, OR 97347
b. publicaffairs@grandronde.org — chelsea.clark@grandronde.org
2) Complete the application with a parent and/or sponsor and return before
Friday, March 27, 2020.
_______________________________________________________________
GRAND RONDE ROYALTY
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 (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.
_______________________________________________________________
Why do you want to participate in Veterans Royalty? ____________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Applicant’s Signature______________________________________________
Parent’s Signature________________________________________________
Sponsor’s Signature (if diff erent than a parent)_________________________
Return this application to: Veterans SEB, c/o Public Aff airs
9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, OR 97347
Deadline: 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Questions? Contact Chelsea Baranski at 503-879-1418
or chelsea.clark@grandronde.org
Participants must be within the following age categories by Saturday,
Aug. 1, 2020:
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
Native and Indigenous
Student Union
18th Annual Social Pow wow
Saturday March 14, 2020
Grand Entry 4pm
Women’s Fancy Shawl Dance Contest
Call 503.370.6265 for information