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Lee receives latest Superstar award for adhering to BEACH core values
Kathy Lee, an employee in the Cage
Department of Chinook Winds Casino
Resort, has received the Superstar of
the Quarter Award for the fourth quarter
of 2014.
Chinook Winds directors, selected
staff, Tribal Elders and staff of the Siletz
Tribal Gaming Commission attended the
Superstar ceremony in the casino’s con-
vention center in late January.
One-, five-, 10- and 15-year employ-
ees also were recognized for their service
to the organization.
Lee was nominated by employees and
guests for exemplifying BEACH core val-
ues. She consistently provides excellent
customer service to both guests and staff.
She recognizes the value of customer
service and the impact it has on making
Chinook Winds a successful property. She
has a positive attitude and is committed to
making every situation and circumstance
positive and productive.
The nomination read as follows: “I
observed Kathy handle a multitude of
tasks with calm and grace. She is our
department’s go-to person. She is an out-
standing team member who consistently
exhibits enthusiasm and a ‘can do attitude.’
She goes above and beyond on a consistent
basis. She knows most of our guests by
name due to her longevity in her position
and keeps CWCR outstanding customer
service alive! She doesn’t complain about
change and is the first to say ‘give it a try.’
She is a true example of someone that lives
up to our BEACH core values.”
In recognition of her accomplish-
ment, Lee was presented with a check for
$1,000 and a marble tile plaque, engraved
with her name, will be displayed at the
front entrance to the casino.
With more than 800 employees and
only four of these awards given each
year, it’s a real honor to be chosen as the
Superstar. Other employees nominated
for this award include Deborah Grenia,
Eddy Avila, Jeff Davidson, Jon Gustafson,
Alexander Otis and Cody Thomson.
Nominations go through several
reviews before a final selection is made.
Both casino staff and casino guests can
submit Superstar nominations.
To be eligible to receive the Superstar
award, actions observed must be above
and beyond the employee’s regular duties
or include a description of an employee
who consistently advocates the core
values and goals of the casino through
excellence in their service to guests and
relationships with fellow employees.
Chinook Winds BEACH core val-
ues form the foundation on which staff
members conduct themselves daily. The
core values that spell out “beach” include:
Be Passionate & Determined, Embrace
Courtesy photo by Chinook Winds Casino Resort staff
Kathy Lee (left) and Jenifier Leake, director of Human Resources
One Nation Under Ink tattoos/piercings coming to casino
Chinook Winds Casino Resort is
excited to host the Fourth Annual One
Nation Under Ink Tattoo & Piercing Con-
vention on May 8-10.
More than 75 of the best tattoo artists
and piercers from the Pacific Northwest
and beyond will be present, showing off
their intricate ink creations, designing
one-of-a-kind creations for you and taking
appointments right on the spot for your
first or next tattoo or piercing.
Tattoo artists also will accept walk-
ins, as time is available, to add their works
of art onto any blank area of skin you
might have. This includes small, dainty,
colorful tattoos suitable for an ankle or
a shoulder or large, intricate tattoos that
cover an entire head, back, arm or leg.
All of the tattoo artists have portfolios
of tattoos from which you can select or
you can bring a sketch and have them
design something for you. You can get
piercings, jewelry, clothing and supplies
Change, Accountability, Customer Ser-
vice and Happiness.
at several booths. Snacks and beverages
also will be available.
If you don’t have an appointment and
you’d like to get a tattoo, get here early.
Most artists are not busy during the first
hour or so of the show.
Hours are as follows: May 8,
2-10 p.m.; May 9, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; and
May 10, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tickets for this all-ages event are
$10 per day or $25 for a three-day pass.
Children age 12 and under are free.
Massage therapy available at
Fitness Center
Chinook Winds Fitness Center
now has massage therapy by Colette
Mitchell LMT (#15871), who offers a
Tribal discount of $10 off any session.
Hours of operation are Tuesday-
Thursday – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and
Friday-Sunday – Noon to 6 p.m..
Call the fitness center at 541-
994-4474 to schedule an appoint-
ment. The fitness center is located
at 3245 NE 50 th St. in Lincoln City.
Newport Seafood & Wine Festival
Feb.฀19-22,฀2015฀•฀Newport,฀Oregon
Culinary Team members (back row) Shennandoah Edwards, Charles Ashlock
and Peter Morris, and (front row) Lina Ryan, Brad Grabill, Jack Strong and Geno
Standfill prepare food for those attending the festival.
Festival-goers try their hand at craps as Brenda Gilman (left), Players Services
manager, and Will Robertson (center), Operations director, volunteer as dealers.
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