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September 15, 1996
SMOKE SIGNALS
HR employees earn certification
Matthew Kirkland, Career Develop
ment Specialist at the Casino, and Darcy
Muellhaupt, Compensation and Benefits
Specialist, recently earned their certifica
tion as Professionals in Human Resources.
The certification, awarded by the Human
Resource Certification Institute (HRCI),
signifies that Matthew and Darcy possess
the knowledge and experience in human re
source management necessary to pass a rig
orous examination demonstrating a mastery
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of knowledge in their field.
HRCI awairis two levels of certification:
PHR and SPHR, Senior Professional in Hu
man Resources. To be certified PHR, an
applicant must pass a comprehensive ex
amination and have at least four years of
professional HR exempt level experience
or a combination of professional experience
and education.
The HRCI is the credentialing body for
human resource professionals and is affili
ated with the Soci
ety for Human Re
source Manage
ment (SHRM), the
world's largest or
ganization dedi
cated exclusively to
the human resource
profession. The
Institute's purpose
is to promote the
establishment of
professional stan
dards and to recog
nize professionals
who meet those
standards.
Casino concert series continues: Mark Chesnutt
to perform new songs and old favorites
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Matthew Kirkland and Darcy Muellhaupt
Mark Chesnutt, a guy who's had ten
number one hit singles, who
beat out a galaxy of superstars to
win the County Music Association's Hori
zon Award, and whose artistic integrity has
made him the conscience of country mu
sic, will perform at Spirit Mountain Casino
on Wednesday, October 9. Yet, Mark
Chesnutt is so modest and self-effacing
about his achievements that you'd think he's
just another singer working the road. Texas
has produced it's share of boasters, but
Beaumont-born Chesnutt isn't one of them.
If Chesnutt were inclined to brag, his new
Decca Records album Wings, would surely
be an occasion for it. It's a remarkably solid
collection of tunes which includes remakes
of: "I'll Think of Something," and "Pride's
Not Hard To Swallow," which was a 1972
hit for Hank Williams, Jr.
"I don't go out looking for songs to re
make," Chesnutt stresses, "but these are just
great songs. Many of them are ones I have
been singing in my shows for a long time.
I always thought they's be good records for
me."
Wings is Chesnutt's fifth album. His oth
ers are Too Cold at Home, Longnecks and
Short Stories, Almost Goodbye, and What
a Way to Live. Of these, three are plati
num, and one is nearing platinum.
People who go to Chesnutt's shows can
expect to hear some of the finest traditional
country music being performed today.
What they should not expect, however, is
any sort of glitz and razzle-dazzle. "A year
or two ago," Chesnutt confides, "My man
agers tried to get me to do some high en
ergy things like these other acts do. I tried
it, and it was fun for awhile, but it just wasn't
me. It's never been me."
For tickets call Spirit Mountain Ticket
Sales at 879-2350 or 1-800-760-7977.
FACT SHEET: Charitable Contributions
As concerned members of the West Valley area and of Or
egon, we at Spirit Mountain Casino believe in play-ing our
part to support worthy causes throughout the area and through
out the state. In 1996 alone, we have donated over $100,000
to non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and law
enforcement agencies. Since January 1996, Spirit Mountain
has contributed to the following organizations:
DONATIONS
Oregon State Police. Underwriting the purchase of two la
sers for traffic enforcement along Highways 18 and 22. The
lasers will be used by the OSP and the Polk and Yamhill County
Sheriff Departments.
Metro Crisis Line. Underwriting the annual salary of a new
State Gambling Resources Coordinator, who will research and
track activities of gambling assistance organizations, such as
Gamblers Anonymous and Gamb-anon, to further assist prob
lem gamblers and their families calling the statewide Gam
bling Hotline.
Head Start Monthly donations to ten regional Head Start
programs, rotating monthly between Grand Ronde, Willamina,
McMinnville, Dallas, Lincoln City, Salem, Dayton, Indepen
denceMonmouth, Keizer and Newberg.
Willamina School District 30-J. Underwriting annual sala
ries for two instructors: a tutor and a special educationlife skills
coordinator for the Grand Ronde Elementary School.
Yamhill County Gambling Treatment Program. Under
writing design and production of a brochure outlining the ser
vices of this problem gambling treatment center, including its
free screening appointments, individual and group counseling
sessions and family participation programs.
1996 Newberg Service Unit Girl Scouts. Underwrote ex
penses for the Newberg Girl Scouts' Spring Camp.
Yamhill Education Service District Underwriting expenses
for an occupational training program for at-risk youths.
1996 Oregon Conference on Disabilities. Underwriting
cost for 12 Conference delegates.
Wellness Program Bike Safety Rodeo. Underwrote cost
of mountain bikes for child bicycle safety education.
BINGO FUNDRAISERS
Eugene Elks (2x)
McMinnville Recreation Station
Willamette Valley Humane Society
Parents of Dallas High Seniors Graduation All-Nighter
Fundraiser
Parents of Willamina High School Cheerleader Fundraiser
IN-KIND DONATIONS
American Cancer Society, McMinnville
Burlington Northern Sante Fe Veterans Association, Portland
Chemeketa Community College Foundation
Dallas Habitat For Humanity
Dallas High School
Dayton Rural Fire District
Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Portland
Eugene Opera
Falls City High School VolleyballFootball Teams Fundraiser
Garten Foundation, Salem
Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce
Kiwanis Club of McMinnville
Legacy Hospitals Health Flight Network, Portland
Leukemia Society of America, Oregon Chapter
Loaves and Fishes Meals-On-Wheels Program, Portland
Marine Corp League, Portland
Marion County Sheriffs Office - Enforcement Softball Toumy
McMinnville Downtown Busi
ness Assoc. Third Street Fair
Mook Mat Club, Tillamook
Moot Court Honor Board,
Northwestern School of Law, Lewis & Clark College
Oregon Community Education Association
Oregon Department of Corrections1996 Governor's State
Employees Food Drive, Salem
1996 Oregon Grange Convention, Corvallis
Oregon Huyman Development Corporation Fundraiser
Oregon Jamboree (Sweet Home Economic Development)
Pacific Woods Special Olympics Annual Golf Tournament
Peninsula Children's Center, Portland
Polk County 4-H, Dallas
Retired Officers' Association, Columbia River Chapter,
Vancouver (WA)
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, McMinnville
Rogue Gallery & Art Center, Medford
Sacred Heart School, Gervais
St. Anthony School 1996 Auction
St. Luke Catholic School, Woodburn
St. Vincent De Paul Golf Tournament
Seaside Chamber of Commerce
Self-Enhancement, Inc., Community Challenge, Portland
Senior Olympic Games, Portland
Stephenson School Fund 2000, Portland
"Toys For Kids" Celebrity Golf Tournament
Tualatin High School Fundraiser, Tualatin
United Auto Workers Local 492, Portland
Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Portland
Kiwanas Club of Willamina
Willamina High School Class of 1986 Reunion
Willamina VFW Ladies Auxiliary 42 1 1
Yamhill County Realtor's Association Auction, McMinnville