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5 SPIRIT tlOUrJITAItJ GASttJO Zs2&2 EMPIOVEB PDOFKE: ' y I MP JULY 1, 1999 JOB TITLE: Executive Casino Host, Table Games Department HIRE DATE: September 17, 1995 BACKGROUNDEDUCATION: Graduate of Chemeketa Community College with an A.S. degree in Law Enforcement and Corrections. Currently attending Oregon State University, working toward a B.A. in American Indian Law and Government. DUTIES OF CURRENT POSITION: "I am responsible for developing and ensuring a strong, positive relationship with guests of the casino and lodge, by providing excellent customer service and projecting su perior public relations. A second significant component of my position is to serve as a viable liaison throughout the casino to ensure a cohesive and concerted team effort between all departments." JOYS OF YOUR JOB: "The highlight of my job is the everyday challenge of problem-solving. Be it guest or employee, the goal is to always reach a positive conclusion." MOST INTERESTING THING ABOUT YOUR JOB: ."By working at the casino, I have been given the opportunity to see first-hand how valu able front-line employees are. It is these employees who are the backbone of the casino, and the reason why Spirit Mountain is the top attraction in Oregon." it; v v" t - 1 V HI I tl t I M I HOBBIES: Collecting fine American Indian artwork and reading. PHILOSOPHY OR PERSONAL CREED: "My personal philosophy is to never forget where you come from - it makes us who we are today. And the second would be to never say never!" . WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO SPIRIT MOUNTAIN CASINO? "A personal desire to be part of our tribe s first, and largest business endeavor, that would give change and better the lives of our members." FAMILY: Daughter of the late Alberta Riggs George and Lloyd George, Sr.; Granddaughter of the late Lena Norwest Riggs and Lewis Riggs, Sr.; Sister of Candy Robertson, Allen, Ron, Tony, and Monte George. Proud mother of the late Scott Denhem, Shanon Berkey, ShawnaDenhem, and Eddie Denhem II. Grandmother of five grandsons and two granddaughters. OTHER: "My position with the casino is part-time. I am employed full-time for the state of Oregon, De partment of Corrections, as a counselor since 1976. Retirement from the Department of Corrections is scheduled for next year. My future goal is to continue to contribute my personal expertise to tribal business endeavors to guarantee our tribe's success and contin ued self-sufficiency." 'X ' . IMS, ' 1 I J I s " I " v MTitTl V. . at SPIWT MOUNTXIN STXMP6DE Spirit Mountain Stampede, held adjacent to the casino this year on June 19-20, attracted rodeo lovers from near and far. Here, both adults and youngsters get into the competition. Photos by Karen Ring t FR SLOT TOURNAMENT THURSDAY, JULY 15TH $2,000 in prizes. Show your Coyote Club card to enter at 10am or 4pm, CHR15 ISAAK CONCERT THURSDAY, JULY 22ND Tickets$2tJperson at S&rt!mJZas,no or by phone at 800-992-TIXX. SPIRIT MOUNTAIN LUAU SATURDAY, JULY 30TH We'll, have a pig in the ground and all the festivities of the tropics! SPIRIT mountain CAJINO i For more information contact us at 800760-7977 or 503879-2350. I
