Arms Conflict at the Beach: U.S.
Open Arm Wrestling Championships
National Arm Wrestling Promotions
is bringing the Seventh Annual Arm Wres-
tling Championships to Chinook Winds
Casino Resort on March 26.
This event showcases the best arm
wrestlers from all over the United States.
Doors open at noon with competition
beginning at 1 p.m. This free all-ages event
is open to the public.
If you think you can arm wrestle,
everyone is welcome to give it a try. There
is an amateur class for the beginners and
an open class with cash prizes awarded for
men’s and women’s divisions.
If you think you’re too old, think
again. There is a masters division for those
age 40 and older.
To register or learn more about the
event, visit napsport.com or call Bill
Collins at 209-704-0564.
Rodney Topie, the nationally ranked
No. 2 left-handed super heavyweight; Jor-
dan Sills, national champion heavyweight;
and light-heavyweight Clark Brian, who
has multiple championships under his
belt, are expected to compete.
The event will kick off with a six-
man round-robin left-hander event. Six of
the best left-handed arm wrestlers from
around the country will compete in this
exciting event.
It’s not about how many times you
lose, but how many you win. Don’t miss
this fun event to start off an afternoon of
competitive arm wrestling
National Arm Wrestling Promotions
(NAP) specializes in bringing arm wres-
tling competitions and tournaments to
various outlets in the United States. NAP
was originated by six-time world arm wres-
tling champion Bill Collins, a 25 + year arm
sport promoter with awards in local, state
and national arm wrestling championships.
Collins is co-founder of the Ultimate
Arm Wrestling League (theual.com), a
certified master referee for the World Arm
Wrestling Federation and head referee as
seen on ESPN2 and FOX Sports.
Don’t miss your chance to see the
excitement of Armed Conf lict at the
Beach. A free event shirt will go to the
first 75 entries.
Entry fee to compete in the open divi-
sion is $30 per arm/division and amateur/
masters is $25. Call 209-704-0564 or visit
napsport.com for more information.
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
Mentor/Protégé Program Job Announcement
Position Close Date – March 31, 2016
Protégé
The Mentor and Protégé Program
is implemented to provide Chinook
Winds Casino Resort with qualified
Siletz Tribal members who will help
form the future Management Team and
to provide Siletz Tribal members with
the proper management training and
techniques to succeed in the gaming
and hospitality industry in manage-
ment/supervisory levels.
Qualifications
Education
High School diploma or GED
AA degree preferred
Experience
3 years customer service hospitality
experience
1 year supervisory/management experi-
ence preferred
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office intermediate level in
Word, Excel and Outlook
Certificates & Licenses
Valid driver’s license
Ability to obtain a Siletz Tribal gaming
license
Other Requirements
Enrolled Siletz Tribal member
To submit an application, visit
our Human Resources office on Mon-
day – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Applications can be downloaded from
our website at chinookwindscasino.
com/careers.
Fax an application to 541-996-5857
or mail to 1777 NW 44 th St., Lincoln
City OR 97367.
Call 541-996-5800 or 888-244-
6665, ext. 5800, for further assistance.
Courtesy photo by Chinook Winds Casino Resort staff
Siletz Tribal member and HR Director Jenifier Leake presents the Superstar plaque
to Thanh Nguyen.
Nguyen named Superstar employee
Valet attendant Thanh Nguyen was
named the Fourth Quarter Superstar for
2015 at the Superstar Luncheon held
Jan. 28.
A two-time winner for 15 years of
exceptional customer service, Thanh also
received his 15-year award at the luncheon.
One-, five-, 10- and 15-year employ-
ees also were recognized for their service
to the organization.
Chinook Winds directors, selected
staff, Tribal Elders and staff of the Siletz
Tribal Gaming Commission attended the
luncheon in the casino’s convention center.
Thanh was nominated by a guest for
exemplifying BEACH core values. In rec-
ognition of his accomplishment, Thanh
was presented with a check for $1,000 and
a Superstar parking space. A marble tile
plaque, engraved with his name, will be
displayed at the front entrance to the casino.
To be eligible to receive the “Super-
star” 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 values
form the foundation on which staff per-
form and conduct themselves daily. The
core values, which spell out “BEACH”,
include: Be Passionate & Determined,
Embrace Change, Accountability, Cus-
tomer Service and Happiness.
Nominations go through several
reviews before a final selection is made.
Both casino staff and casino guests can
submit Superstar nominations. 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 included Mariah Garza, Diane
Moore, Frances O’Rourke, Sandy Thomas
and Linda Walling.
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at chinookwindscasino.com.
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Most Often Requested Numbers
Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians –
800-922-1399
Salem Area Office – 503-390-9494
Salem Finance Office – 888-870-9051
Portland Area Office – 503-238-1512
Eugene Area Office – 541-484-4234
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800-648-0449
Siletz Behavioral Health – 800-600-5599
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888-244-6665
Chemawa Health Clinic – 800-452-7823
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