CHINOOK WINDS CASINO RESORT
Ernie Rose Named
Ernie Rose of Lin
coln City, an employee
of Chinook Winds Golf
Resort, has been selected
as Chinook Winds Su
perstar for the fourth
quarter of 2008.
In recognition of his
was presented with a
check for $ 1,000. A mar
ble tile plaque, engraved
with his name, will be
displayed at the casino's
front entrance.
Tribal Elders, Siletz
Tribal Gaming Commis
sion staff, Chinook Winds
directors and selected staff
Ernie Rose
attended the ceremony.
Other employees
nominated for this award were Ryan Morris from the hotel and Joe Padilla in Bingo.
One-, five- and 10-year employees also were recognized for their service.
From the more than 900 Chinook Winds employees, only four are selected to re-
ceiv^ lhis honor each year. To be eligible, an employee must perform his or her duties
at a high standard of excellence on a consistent basis and must exhibit a dedication to
internal and external customer service.
Once an individual is nominated by casino staff or guests, the nomination must pass
several reviews before the final selection.
Rose was nominated by several guests, who wrote: “We are extremely impressed
with Rose s interpersonal skills, which create a most positive image for Chinook Winds
Casino Resort.” “We have been associated with a large number of resort employees,
both in the public and private environment, and are in agreement that his work ethic,
qua ity of performance and his ability to interact with a diverse public place him far
above the norm. As frequent guests we see that his supervisor doesn’t hesitate to se
lect him as a mentor for new employees.” “This employee is and has been a Superstar
employee and we are fortunate to positively benefit from his endeavors.”
Jody Piconni, golf course superintendent, said, “Ernie is one of those employees
you go to for anything. He gets the job done even if it's not necessarily something he
normally does. We are fortunate to have him on board.”
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Kikumoto Resigns, Richards to
Serve as Interim GM
Jim Kikumoto, general manager of Chinook Winds Casino Resort, resigned
March 1 and Sar Richards, operations director for the casino, is serving as interim
general manager, the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians recently announced.
1 have truly enjoyed my time working for the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz
Indians. It has been very rewarding, working with the Tribal Council and specifically,
Delores Pigsley and Alfred "Bud" Lane, who have been so instrumental in providing
great leadership. Together we have achieved many accomplishments, creating eco
nomic success for the Tribe and the community," said Kikumoto. "With the addition
of the hotel and golf course turning Chinook Winds Casino Resort into the Oregon
Coast’s premiere destination resort. With a strong management team in place, it’s the
right time for me to move on to pursue other interests, including spending more time
with my family.”
Kikumoto, who has been in the gaming industry for 32 years, had been the gen
eral manager at Chinook Winds since 2001. In that time, he has served on numerous
community action committees and strove to help the casino make a positive impact
on the community.
We appreciate Jim’s contributions to the growth and success of the casino over
the last eight years,” said Pigsley, chairman of the Siletz Tribe. "We will miss him and
wish him every success with his future endeavors.”
Pigsley said she expected a smooth transition during this time.
“We will continue to ensure that leadership is committed to creating a positive
environment for team members and guests,” she said. “I have every confidence that
ar Richards will continue to pursue our performance objectives and make every effort
to execute our key initiatives effectively.”
Dads of Comedy Leave ‘Em
Laughing
Don't miss this
quartet of funny dads
that includes Chris
Strait, Lawrence Thom
as, Dwight Slade and
Jason Resler at Com
edy on the Coast on
April 17-18.
The Dads of Com
edy is a hilarious 90-
minute standup comedy
performance featuring
four national headlin
ers. All come from dif
ferent walks of life, but
have one thing in com
mon - children!
Bom and raised in
Los Angeles, Strait is a
study in what happens
when a man spends his
Chris Strait
formative years standing
out. From being the only white guy among black guys in the neighborhood to being
the only tall guy among short guys in the boxing gym to being the only man among
women in grad school, Strait became an expert on people.
If you don't believe it, count the number of times you laugh while saying. "That
is so true! He tells it like it is, never losing his smile.
Slade is a true lamily man. In the '80s he traveled around the country with his
family, pulling a 36-foot fifth-wheel travel trailer. When his second child was bom in
the trailer (they were pulled over at the time), he decided to make roots in Portland.
Ore. There he was able to concentrate on his career and managed Io accomplish things
most comedians never do.
2002 proved to be a banner year for Slade, who became the first standup comic
to make appearances at the three major North American Comedy Festivals - Aspen.
Chicago and Montreal - in one year.
On the heels of his performances, Slade signed a development deal with Warner
Brothers Television. He was chosen to appear on HBO's Best of the U.S. Comedy Arts
Festival and made an appearance on Comedy Central's Premium Blend.
Clever material and strong stage presence have made Resler a crowd favorite at
comedy clubs, college campuses and corporate events from coast to coast. He has shown
tireless dedication to his craft by hitting the stage more than 320 times in a year
Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $15.
April 2009
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