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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (March 15, 1996)
SMOKE SIGNALS - March 15, 1996 Page 3 Casino employee spotlight I am an employee at Spirit Mountain Casino. And indeed, honored to be so. My experience in working at the casino brings the joy and excitement in telling others when they ask: "Do you like it there?" In the last five months I have been at the casino, there has not been a single day gone by that someone, either from my own department, or some other de partment hasn't told me what a good job I'm doing. My point is not so much the good job I'm doing, but to point out the "Team Spirit" morale boosts, and the wonder ful people I have the opportunity to work with. Never before have I had such a sense of unity in the workplace. If I were to make one simple, yet bold Joann Mercier statement, it would be: "Spirit Mountain Casino employees are all on the same team." Joann Mercier Security Officer and Team Member PLEASE NOTE: If you live in Grand Ronde, Willamina, Sheridan, McMinnville or surrounding area please use the local numbers when calling the tribal offices or casino. MAIN TRIBAL OFFICES: 879-5211 MEDICAL: 879-2002 DENTAL: 879-2020 JOB LINE: 879-2257 CURRENT EVENT INFO LINE: 879-2266 CASINO MAIN LINE: 879-2350 CASINO HUMAN RESOURCES: 879-3730 If you live outside of the local area, please use these toll-free numbers. MAIN TRIBAL OFFICES: 1-800-422-0232 MEDICAL OR DENTAL: 1-800-775-0095 CASINO MAIN LIME and HUMAN RESOURCES: 1-800-760-7977 Gaming Commissions meet at casino The Oregon Association of Indian Gam ing Commissions met in Grand Ronde on March 6 to discuss various gaming regula tory issues. The Association, which meets in differ ent locations every month, includes gam ing commission members from Siletz, Coquille, Umatilla, Klamath, and Warm Springs tribes. The Oregon State Police is also a mem ber of the Association. Discussion at the meetings is designed to keep all the Gaming Commissions informed and aware of all the regulation violations in the state, which can include cheating scams, and possible organized crime setups. General meeting highlights... continued from page 1 CASINO UPDATE Steakhouse expansion is on time (June) and on budget. 1 50 unit RV park is expected to also be completed in June. Any tribal elder and guest are welcome to a free meal on Mondays. The casino has a "children's room" with couches, TV, and kids' movies. All children 15 years or younger must be accompanied by an adult. ELECTION COMMITTEE UPDATE Nominations will be at the May 5 General Meeting. Campaign literature will be published in June 1 issue of Smoke Signals. The Candidate Forum will be held June 15. Absentee ballots will be sent out on July 1. Election Day is September 7. VETERANS' RAFFLE & DOOR PRIZES Part of the money donated will go to building a memorial with all veteran tribal mem bers names listed. Veteran raffle winners were: Mark Cook - 3 piece cooler set; Greg Archuleta 2 beaded caps; Russ Leno -Pendleton blanket. A $100 Safeway gift certifi cate went to each door prize winner: Wilmadcne Butler, Shawn Hostler, and Susie Mooncy. APRIL GENERAL MEETING Because Easter falls on the first Sunday of April, the meeting will be held the second Sunday, April 14. Oregon Symphony Women Tribal Council Vice-Chair Kathryn Har rison addressed the Oregon Symphony Women's Association on February 28 at Spirit Mountain Casino. Harrison, dressed in full regalia, discussed tribal history, culture, and the process of res toration. She also talked about the casino, and the future of the Tribe and how the Grand Ronde community has benefited from its new water system and more job op portunities because of the casino. Margery Ross, a member of the Women's Association Board of Directors, requested that Harrison speak to the membership as part of their visit to Spirit Mountain. Their trip to the Casino is part of a fund-raising effort to support the symphony and their educational goals. The Association spon sors day-trips and other events all year long in order to raise money for the symphony Tickets to the casino were sold for $35 and 's Association visits casino included lunch and transportation. The Oregon Women's Symphony Asso ciation, established in 1948, plays an im portant role in the success of the orchestra through activities such as the trip to Grand Ronde. Over 600 members participate in a variety of activities, including the Sym phony Gala and the Pittock Mansion Christ mas event, and their newest annual fund raiser, the American Girls Fashion Show, which benefits the Symphony's Music For Youth program. Kathryn Harrison detailed the rich his tory of the Tribe in her speech, including the years when the Tribe was trying to be come federally recognized. "Back then I never imagined we'd have a casino," she said. "Many people had never even heard of Grand Ronde in those days, so I'm glad you're all here. I'm glad you want to know." J 1 1-4 Inlki 1 I iivl I il IV J l M Mill w i i i i i i 0 a i in If you have recently moved or plan on moving, let us know so you won't miss a single ' issue of vnur favnrite npwcnanpr Gmntra ftlnnzttc !c axnilhla to nnmna nn nr I Just fill out this form below with your name and address, then mail it back to the Smoke Signals. OLD ADDRESS: NEW ADDRESS: SMOKE SIGNAL 9615 Grand Ronde Road, Grand Ronde, Oregon 97347 ATTN: Kim Mueller I I I I I P B I
