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16 MARCH 15, 2021 Smoke Signals Grand Ronde Royalty & Veterans Royalty applications Veterans Royalty works with the Veterans Special Event Board (Veter- ans SEB). They attend powwows, parades, fundraisers, meetings and other events with the Veterans SEB and the Honor Guard. They interact with and represent all veterans. They also work with the Grand Ronde Royalty court during events and activities such as Restoration, parades and fundraisers. The Veterans royalty should know what a veteran is and the different mili- tary branches. When Veterans Royalty attend events, they are expected to stay for the entire duration of the event. This includes helping to set up events, meetings and parades and dancing during Grand Entry, inter-Tribals 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 Participating in Veterans Royalty is an excellent opportunity for Tribal youth to learn our traditions, powwow protocol, public speaking and work with veterans. Participants represent the veterans and the Tribe by attending powwows, events, parades, fundraisers and various community events. Serving on Veterans 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 7–18 to join. Participants must be within the following age categories by Thursday, July 1, 2021: Warriors: 7 -18 years of age Little Veterans Queen: 7 -10 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 Veterans Royalty guidelines & agreement If you are interested in participating in the 2021-22 Grand Ronde Royalty please take the following steps: 1) E-mail chelsea.clark@grandronde.org with name and address so we can send you the application. a. Return to: CTGR Royalty c/o Tribal Council 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 2) Complete the application with a parent and/or sponsor and return before March 26, 2021. 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 meet- ings, powwows, parades, fundraisers and more. We encourage all Tribal youth ages 4-18 to join. Participants must be within the following age categories by Sunday, Aug. 1, 2021: 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 Attention All Artisans DEADLINE: 5 p.m. Thursday, April 1 The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde is seeking bids for our Veterans Royalty 2021-22 Crown Medallions. ~ OFFICIAL APPLICATION ~ Submit full design that includes: Applicant’s Name: ________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Phone (Day): ________________________(Evening): ___________________ Date of Birth: ___________________________________ Age: ___________ Father’s Name: __________________________________________________ 1. The Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Veterans Logo (pictured) a. Little Queen – 4 inches b. Junior Queen – 6 inches Mother’s Name: __________________________________________________ Sponsor’s Name, Address and Phone (if different than a parent): c. Senior Queen – 6 inches _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ d. Warrior Medallion – 4 inches _______________________________________________________________ Why do you want to participate in Veterans Royalty? ____________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 2. Court year – Queens only 3. Back of Crown’s medallion logo (3) – 3 inches _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Applicant’s Signature______________________________________________ Parent’s Signature________________________________________________ Sponsor’s Signature (if different than a parent)_________________________ Mail Applications to: Veterans SEB c/o Public Affairs 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Bid deadline is April 1, 2021 by 5 P.M. (deadline is firm and no bids accepted after 5 P.M.) Mail bids & designs to: Veterans SEB c/o Public Affairs 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR 97347 Questions: call Shannon Simi @ 503-879-1358 or Shannon.simi@grandronde.org Ad by Samuel Briggs III