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14 FEBRUARY 15, 2024 Grand Ronde Royalty Participating in the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Royalty is an excellent opportunity for Tribal youth to learn our traditions, powwow protocol and public speaking. Participants represent the Tribe by attending powwows, events, parades, fundraisers and various community events. Serving on the royalty court requires a considerable commitment from the participant and their parents/guardians and/or sponsor. Royalty participants (including parent/guardian/sponsor) must at- tend all required events and activities. Participants must be within the following age categories by Tues- day, Aug. 1, 2024: 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 For questions or for an application contact: Shannon A. Simi, CTGR & Veterans Royalty Coordinator Phone: 503-879-1358 Email: Shannon.simi@grandronde.org DEADLINE: 5 p.m. Friday, March 29 Late applications will not be accepted. Veterans Royalty 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 fundraiser. 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 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 SMOKE SIGNALS SPIRIT MOUNTAIN GAMING INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS POSITION OPENINGS Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. “SMGI,” a Tribal corporation chartered by the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde “Grand Ronde,” operates Spirit Mountain Casino – the largest casino in Oregon. Spirit Mountain Casino offers Las Vegas style slots and provides superior entertain- ment and resort amenities. Spirit Mountain is one of the Pacific North- west’s premier casinos. Grand Ronde invites applications to serve on the Spirit Mountain Gaming Inc. Board of Directors. Two board seats expired on Sept. 30, 2023. The SMGI Board of Directors is responsible to the Grand Ronde Tribal Council. The board oversees strategic planning, overall fiscal accountability, budgets and operations of Spirit Mountain Casino. The SMGI Board meets monthly. Occasionally, additional special meetings may be held. Board members are expected to attend all meetings in person, which are held at Spirit Mountain Casino – al- though participation by telephone will occasionally be permitted. Each board member receives a monthly stipend for attending meetings. Travel reimbursement is limited to travel within the six counties of Polk, Yamhill, Marion, Tillamook, Multnomah and Washington. Board members must have a superior understanding of and experi- ence with financial statements, strong communication and analytical skills, experience in a hospitality or customer service driven environ- ment, 10 years of experience in a senior management position, and a solid understanding of the Portland-metro and Salem area economies. Experience in the following areas is also preferred: Gaming, tourism, corporate finance and accounting, marketing and promotions, human resources and management of senior executives. Experience with and knowledge of Native American organizations is also preferred. Ability to pass a thorough background check and obtain a gaming license from the Grand Ronde Gaming Commission is required. Preference will be given to qualified Tribal members. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest describing their qualifications, a résumé and three references to: Stacia Hernandez, Chief of Staff Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde 9615 Grand Ronde Road Grand Ronde, OR. 97347 Phone: 503-879-2304 Email: stacia.martin@grandronde.org Submission deadline: Friday, March 8, 2024 Clothes Closet open The Clothes Closet is open from 9 a.m. to noon Friday on the Tribal campus near the Elder Activity Center at the end of Blacktail Drive. The Clothes Closet accepts clothing, small appliances and pieces of furniture, electronics and household goods that are clean and in good condition. It does not accept books, large TVs or furniture, but there is a community board where people can post those items. For more information or emergency clothes, contact Lori Walker-Her- nandez at 559-847-7565. 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 vet- erans and the Tribe by attending powwows, events, parades, fundraisers and various community events. Serving on Veterans Royalty requires a considerable commit- ment from the participant and their parents and/or sponsor. Royalty participants (including parent or sponsor) must attend all required events and activities. Participants must be within the following age categories by Saturday, July 1, 2024: Tiny Tot Warriors: 4-6 years of age Warriors: 7 -18 years of age Tiny Tot Princess: 4-6 years of age Little Miss Queen: 7 -10 years of age Junior Miss Queen: 11-13 years of age Senior Miss 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 & agree- ment For questions or for an application contact: Shannon A. Simi, CTGR & Veterans Royalty Coordinator Phone: 503-879-1358 Email: Shannon.simi@grandronde.org DEADLINE: 5 p.m. Friday, March 29 Late applications will not be accepted. /s/ Patrick S Melendy