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It’s Happening at Chinook Winds Special Events Dec. 1: It’s a Swing Thing - big band dance Dec. 5-7: Festival of Trees - free Dec. 6-8: Cribbage Tournament Dec. 27&28: Comedy Night on the Coast Dec. 27&28: Asian concert, featuring the Stars of Asia; 8 p.m., $10 Dec. 29: It’s a Swing Thing - big band dance Dec. 31: New Year’s Parties — showroom, lounge, and convention center; $10 cover charge for all three Entertainment Dec. 13&14: Charlie Daniels Band 8pm, Fri. & Sat., $25-$40 Jan. 11&12: Memories of Elvis & Roy Orbison, featuring Michael & Blue Suede 8pm Sat., and 2pm Sun., $10 Jan. 17-19: The Coasters and The Drifters 8pm Fri. & Sat.,2pm Sun., $15-$25 Feb. 28 & March 1: Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers 8pm, $25-$40 March 21&22: The Four Tops 8pm, $25-$40 *Tickets go on sale 60 days in advance. Go Coastal Free Slot Tourney Experience the excitement of free slot play on Dec. 18. You must be a Winner’s Circle member to participate. Register at the Winner’s Circle at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. on tournament days. Six five-minute rounds of play will take place at 10:20 a.m. and 5:20 p.m. The winner of each round will advance to the final prize round at 7:30 p.m. for a chance to win up to $1,000! by Teresa Simmons Grothe Named Third Quarter Superstar Three Ways to Ring in New Year Anthony Grothe, a member of the Chinook Winds is offering Chinook Winds Soft Count Team, was something for everyone this New Year’s selected as the casino’s Superstar for Eve, with three different parties to third quarter of 2002. choose from. Tribal elders, members of the An alcohol-free party will be held Gaming Board of Directors, the Siletz in the showroom from 8:30 p.m. to Tribal Gaming Regulatory Agency, 12:30 a.m. Featured entertainment Chinook Winds directors, and several includes Big Tiny Little, Jakki Ford, casino staff were present at the Bill Bachmann, and Bill Montague. superstar ceremony on Oct. 30. In The Rogue River Lounge will have recognition of his achievement, Grothe an Austin Powers “Goldmember”- received a check for $1,000 and a themed celebration with Austin Powers marble tile that will be displayed at the and Mini Me look-a-likes. DJ front of the casino. Metalman and the Crew will provide To be eligible to receive the the music. Superstar award, an employee must A balloon drop and a compli perform his/her duties at a high standard mentary champagne toast will take of excellence on a consistent basis. He/ place at midnight. Wear your best tie- she must exhibit above-the-norm dyed T-shirt and become part of Anthony Grothe internal and external customer service the decor! and be a team leader by example. Enjoy the rock ‘n’ roll classics with Instances of exemplary performance must be documented. After a person is the Red Coats in the convention center nominated for the award, the nomination goes through several reviews before the for a night of fun and dancing from final selection is made. 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Both casino staff and guests can submit Superstar nominations. With more All three parties are open to than 700 employees, and only four of these awards given each year, it’s a real the public and have a modest $10 honor to be chosen as the Superstar. cover charge. Anthony received two nominations that were signed by nine co-workers. Their comments included, "... very conscientious, courteous ... always ready to help, willing to listen to new ideas, a leader and a great strength.” "... has to work with a lot of women with different ideas ...he keeps his cool and patience ... that in itself is above normal, to stay so kind and understanding of us all.” And "... a real team player, above and beyond the call of duty, gentle, kind, and fun attitude always, even when things are bad.” Other nominees were Angela McCollum, security; Lorlei Roseland, facilities; Chinook Winds Casino invites Kelli Duhamel, marketing; Jesse Wright, F&B; Maria Watts, F&B; Kathy Weldon, cage; Mary Harding, cage; Michelle Maddox, F&B; Frank Hylla, security; Anna swing lovers to live a little as it presents Marie Lewis, F&B; Jim Miller, security; Roy Cabal, F&B; and Jason Lloyd, F&B. It’s a Swing Thing, two swing band dances in the convention center. Doors open at 2 p.m. and couples can brush up on their dancing skills with free dance lessons from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The dances are scheduled from _______ 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and no-host bar will Chinook Winds Casino has opened a business center that is available be available. for use in conjunction with conventions or by individuals in need of these It’s a Swing Thing services. The Business Center is located across from the convention center in will take place on Dec. 1 the Siletz Room. and Dec. 29. On Dec. 1, Available equipment includes two computers with Microsoft Office (word the Lincoln Pops Band will provide the processing, spreadsheet, etc.) and a color printer, high-speed Internet access music. The Yachats Big Band will be (1.5MB connection to Internet) from both computers, copy machine, fax featured on Dec. 29. machine, video conferencing unit, and a conference table and desk. Tickets, priced at $7 in advance Groups that are having conventions and wish to rent the business center and $10 on the day of the show, are can book it through the Marketing Sales Department. available at the box office. Guests who Guest Services operates the center, which is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. present their Winner’s Circle card will daily. Prices are $l/page for fax service, $.05/per page for copies, $15 for the receive a 10 percent discount on the first 30 minutes of Internet service and $10 for each additional 30 minutes. price of admission. Kick Up Your Heels at It’s a Swing Thing Business Center Open December 2002 □ Siletz News □ 27
