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EMPIOYEE PROFILE:
JOB TITLE: Purchasing Supervisor
HIKE DATE: October, 1995
HOMEITOWN: Grew up in Tacoma, Washington, but
have lived in McMinnville since hire date.
BACKGROUND EDUCATION: Attended college at
Central Washington University and Highline College, both
in Washington. Received A.P.P. (Accredited Purchasing
Practitioner) from the National Association of Purchasing
Managers and currently working toward CRM. (Certi
fied Purchasing Manager) designation.
MAJOR JOB DUTIES: "With my assistant, Sandra
Kirkman, we process all Purchase Requisitions Orders
for the casino and several of the other LLC's under Spirit
Mountain Development Corporation. Together, we will
process almost 6,000 requests in 1999. In addition to that, we assist in sourcing, negotia
tions and vendor management. I also have the privilege of supervising the Receiving Team,
consisting of ten clerks (three of whom are tribal members) and a Lead Clerk, along with
my Assistant Buyer, Sandra, and our Food and Beverage Buyer, Floyd Ritter. I report
directly to Wayne Miller, Purchasing Manager, and together we get to work on one of the
best teams in the casino."
FAVORITE PART OF YOUR JOB: "My teammates. It isn't a job but a pleasure to
work with all of them. I also enjoy the time it allows me to be with my 10 year old son,
Christopher. It is the first job I have had where I get to take the weekends off. I also enjoy
working with all of the internal customers at the casino, participating in vendor negotia
tions, and also being allowed to announce for various concerts and promotional events. I
love the energy the crowd emits during these events, and getting them to be excited, whether
they win or lose, it is a blast!"
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directors, managers and human resources. They have all given me the tools I need to grow
and mature into my management position."
HOBBIES: "I enjoy golfing, bowling, and Cub Scouting activities with my son. We
recently discovered the joys of camping, hiking, and learning other camping and survival
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MOTTO OR PHILOSOPHY: "Family first. They have always been there for me,
and I hope to be there for them, if they ever need me."
WHAT BROUGHT YOU WORKING FOR SMC? "The chance to be back in the
Pacific Northwest, closer to my family. Also, to work with my brother and contribute to
the Tribe and its members."
FAMILY: Elsie Cummins, my grandmother; Dolores and Glen Dugger, my mother and
father; Christopher, my son; and Erin Reetz, Jody Dugger and Randy Dugger, my sisters
and brother.
MOST INTERESTING THING ABOUT YOUR JOB: "Negotiations. I love the ; OTHER THOUGHTS: "Be thankful for what you have, for one day, it may be gone.
challenge. I also enjoy the learning opportunities that have been given to me by the Respect your Elders, and take care of them first."
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SPT6MBR 14, 1999 7 P.M.
Ticket prices are $25 and $35, and are on sale now at Spirit Mountain
Casino, all Fred Meyer Fastixx locations or 1-800-992-TJXX.
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S6PT6M86R 16, 1999 7 P.M.
Ticket prices are $30 and $40, and are
on sale now at Spirit Mountain Casino,
all Fred Meyer Fastixx locations
or 1-800-992-T1XX.
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Hwy. I8r Grand Rondc www.spirit-mountain.com. No one under 21. No refunds or exchanges.
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SPIRJT MOUNTAIN LUAU
POLYNESIAN FOOD & DANCING
' Food and fanfare throughout the day. The Kahunas will perform
Polynesian dancing at noon, 4l'M, and 9PM in the main lobby.
Curare, a steel drum band, will perform from 5PM-9PM.
A special Polynesian menu will be served at Coyote's buffet
with traditional Hawaiian roasted pork. .
FREE SLOT TOURNAMENT
$2 0 00 IN TOTAL PRIZES
No entry fee or buy-in!
Show your Coyote Club card to enter at IOam or 4PM.
PRO ALL-INDIAN RODEO
AT SPIRIT MOUNTAIN ARENA
Performance at 2pm. Tickets prices are $8 for adults,
$4 kids age 5-10, kids 4 and under are free.
SPIRJT MOUNTAIN BULL BASH
AT SPIRIT MOUNTAIN ARENA
Performance at 6:30pm on Saturday and 2pm on Sunday. Tickets
are $10 in advance or $12 at the gate. Kids 6 and under are free.
Highway 18 Grand Ronde, OR
800760-7977 503879-2350 www.spirit-mountain.com
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