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Page 20 Welcome Tom Davis, new GM at Chinook Winds om Davis joins C h in o o k Winds after two years as General Mgr. in Laughlin, Nevada. Prior to that assignment he was the GM on Lady Luck's River boat in Iowa. A Marine Corp Vietnam Veteran, Tom has 20 years of gaming industry experience with other companies including Harrah's, Players Island and Fitzgerald's. He has worked in six different gaming jurisdictions now, including Oregon. Tom believes our product is "A good time" and strives through marketing and employee involvement to deliver that to our guests. He and his wife Lori have relocated to Lincoln City and are getting settled. "After two years in the desert, it's great to be at Chinook Winds," Tom says. Next time you're at the casino please pick up a house phone and say Hi! T Legendary Travis Tritt to perform July 23 ZZTt's been quite a ride so far," said Travis Tritt JLupon his arrival to country music stardom. That ride will bring Tritt to Chinook Winds for one performance only on Thursday, July 23. A native of Marietta, Georgia, Tritt made his recording debut as a member of the trend- setting Class of '89 - an unparalleled generation of talent that also includes such notables as Garth Brooks, Clint Black and fellow Georgian Alan Jackson. In 1991, Tritt won the Country Music Association Horizon Award, and, in 1993, shared a Grammy with Marty Stuart for Best Vocal Collaboration. He rocked the Super Bowl in 1993 with a rousing halftime performance at Atlanta's Georgiadome. In 1994, he shared album of the year honors for his contribution to Common Thread: the Songs of The Eagles. Tritt's artful fusion of traditional country music, southern rock and bluegrass has graced his fans with such songs as "Help Me Hold On," "Country Club," T m Gonna Be Somebody," "Anymore," "The Whiskey A in't W orkin'," "Here's A Quarter (Call Someone Who Cares)," "Drift Off to Dream," "Can I Trust You With My Heart?" and "Ten Feet Tall And Bulletproof." The July 23 Thursday night concert is guaranteed to spark excitement amidst the mid week doldrums, and send you into the weekend with a smile. Show timp is 8pm. Tickets range in price from $30 to $50 depending on seat location. Obtain tickets by calling 1-888-MAIN-ACT (624-6228) or Fred Meyer Fastixx 1-800-992-TIXX (8499). Tickets are going fast, so call today! Chinook Winds Silefy 'H um It’s happening at Chinook Winds TERESA MILLER Public Relations Largest In-house Progressive Machine in the State at Chinook Winds Casino______________ Chinook Wind's In-House Progressive machine has the largest in-house jackpot in the State of Oregon waiting to payout. At over $160,000 and climbing it's a record jackpot for the state. Even better, when this machine pays, the winner receives the full amount, no yearly payments, just cash in hand on the spot. A wide variety of new machines have also been recently installed on the gaming floor. The Sizzling Seven machines are designed to pay out jackpots of $1,000 cash. Hitting more often at the $1,000 mark, these machines have become very popular in the mid-west. TWENTY-FOUR, count 'em, twenty four new machines have been added to the gaming floor offering new and exciting graphics, and a variety of games. Play 10 different games all on one machine on our new $.25 GAME KINGS. Try your luck at Keno, Four Card Keno, 3,6,9 Way Keno, Jacks or Better, Double Bonus Poker, Double Double Bonus Poker, Dueces Wild, Super 7's, Black Rhino or Super 8 line without ever leaving your seat! If you have a passion for the nickel machines, we've added Double Bucks, Super 8 Race, Royal Riches, Diamond Mine and Black Rhino. Chinook Winds is adding some spice to life with unparalleled choices for your gaming pleasure. OIEA Conference Held at Chinook Winds Over 200 Native youth from all parts of Oregon plus chaperones, vendors, and presenters took part in the 4th Annual Oregon Indian Education Association Youth Conference held at Chinook Winds Casino May 21 through the 23rd. Sponsored by Title IX Indian Education, this was the largest conference of i f s kind to date. According to one of the organizers, the yearly conference is geared toward healing, self empowerment, self-esteem, career and educa tional planning through the expression of love and support. The theme of this years conference revolved around the significance of the deaths of four students who committed suicide in Oregon youth corrections facilities this past year. Emphasis was focused on ways to prevent teen suicide and to enhance student awareness. As one of the leaders put it, "These youth are the future of Native People." Both Native program educators and state educational systems were present in a statewide effort to address the needs of Native youth at all levels: urban, reservation, and rural. College recruiters were among those dispensing information to the students between sessions and special events were held for the students after hours including a healing ceremony on the beach, dance and mini - pow wow. Among those that spoke at the conference was Kristina Johnson, a student at Taft High SchooL Lincoln County educators/volunteers/ organizers included Conference Coordinator Pat Darcy, Siletz; Selene Rilatos & Kelly Ball, Siletz Tribe; Fred Rider, Alyce Wallace, Mike Darcy, Wright Noel, Pat Whetstone, Kim Thompson, Tony Martin & Crystal Baker, Patty Savage Socha, and Juanita Whitebear from the Lincoln County School District. Other distinguished guests included Sylvia Oldguard, OIEA Board of Directors and the Black Lodge Medicine Man from Arlee, Montana. CHINOOK WINDS EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION For individuals interested in applying for employment at Chinook Winds here's the scoop: Benefits include competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, 401K plan, paid vacation, 7 days holiday premium pay, promotion from within, free transportation employee shuttle, wage increases based on merit, training and development programs and a free meal on your shift. The Hiring Procedure goes as follows: First the advertisements for job openings are posted in all Tribal Area Offices, in-house bulletin boards, and local papers (if needed) After the applications are received, the managers/ supervisors review the applications for the positions in their department. Human Resources then reviews th é applications that have been selected by the managers/supervisors and interviews are scheduled. The managers/ supervisors and Human Resources personnel then complete the interview, applicant rating form and telephone reference check. Finally, the manager/supervisor and Human Resources personnel reach an agreement on who they believe are the most qualified applicants for tiie positions. After an individual has been offered a position, they must go through pre-employment drug screening. They then meet with the Siletz Tribal Gaming Commission and an application for a gaming license is completed and turned in. They are then finger printed, photographed and their application is signed in front of a notary There is a one-day wait for a low security position and an 11-day waiting period for a high security position. If the applicant7 s gaming license is approved, the new employee must pay a fee (the cost varies with the position) for the license. You may elect to have this fee taken out in payroll deductions or you can pay the Gaming Commission up front. Gaming licenses must be renewed annually, at a lower fee. ; Positions open on an ongoing basis: Line chef, dishwasher, line cook, cook III, dining room server, buffet server/busser, housekeeper, valet attendant, heavy-duty cleaner, keno writer, arcade/childcare attendant, bingo attendant, cage cashier. Job openings are posted in each area office as they become open, normally on a weekly basis. Contact your area office for timely information or call 1-888-CHINOOK and ask for the Human Resources Department C hinook VA nps C asino & C O N V E N T IO N CENTER 1777 N W 44th Street • Lincoln City, OR
