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About Smoke signals. (Grand Ronde, Or.) 19??-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 15, 2000)
JANUARY 15, 2000 v- spirit HourjTAirJ casino fY TOIDAl MEMBER EMPLOYEE PROFILE: TITLE: Tribal Member Employment Coordinator (Effective this month, Carol will be an Employee Develop ment Representative.) HIRE DATE: October 23, 1995 HOMETOWN: Grew up in Grand Ronde, now living in Willamina. BACKGROUND EDUCATION: Certificate in Human Resource Manage ment; certificate in Advanced HR Management; mediation training, Career Power self development classes for tribal members; Toastmasters; various college courses. DUTIES OF CURRENT POSITION: "I work with tribal members through the employment application process and gaming licensure process with the Gaming Commission. I work with other departments to find solutions to better help tribal members be successful in their jobs and lives." JOY OF YOUR JOB: "Working with people. I have a great manager and team." INTERESTING PART OF YOUR JOB: "It's ever-changing. Each day brings something new and different to learn." HOBBIES: "Silk and dry flower arrangements, cake decorating, gardening, and kids. I have raised five." PERSONAL PHILOSOPHY: "The Golden Rule treat others like you want to be treated! Always be respectful." WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO SMC? "I wanted to work for the Tribe and tribal members." FAMILY: Mother, Verna (Riggs) Larsen; Father, Ed Larsen (deceased); Grand parents, Lena (Norwest) Bobb and Lewis Riggs, Sr. "I have two sisters and three brothers all wonderful!" MISC: "Working for SMC has been a great experience for me. I plan to retire from here. Thanks!" L C0y0T6 CLUB CASH BACK PROMO COYOTE CLUB MEMBERS ONLY Redeem your January slot points for cash February I4th-25rh, 2000. Maximize your points by taking advantage of triple point Mondays and Thursdays. Visit the Coyote Club desk for official rules. L 1 JAY UNO T I C K. E IS ON SALE NO W Two shows: 5:30pm and 8pm. Tickets are $35 and $45. Tickets available in person at Spirit Mountain Casino, all Fred Meyer Fastixx outlets, or order by phone at 800992-T1XX. L SUPER BOWL SUNDAY IN THE ROG U E RIVER R O O M Watch the game on big screen TV's with Hall of Fame star Fred Biletnikoff, wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders from 1965-78. Biletnikoff will sign autographs and give commentary during the game. 1-800-760-7977 503-879-2350 Hwy 18, Grand Ronde, OR www.spirit-mountain.com Interviewing for a position at SMC The purpose of the Tribal Employment process is to provide assistance for Grand Ronde tribal members to become successful employees of Spirit Mountain Casino. There is a Tribal Preference Hiring Policy in effect for all enrolled members of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. 1. GETTING READY A Be sure you know where the interview is taking place. Get directions if necessary. Put your best foot forward by looking clean, neat and professional. Dress appropriately. Remember, you're in a business environment. Be prepared! Be sure and know what the job requirements and responsi bilities of the position you are interviewing for. 2. ONCE YOU ARE THERE Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early! This will also make a great first impression! Identify yourself and state why you are there. Once in the interview, introduce yourself and shake hands. 3. THE INTERVIEW Be sure to smile and make eye contact during the interview. Make sure to sit up straight and direct your attention to the interviewers. Try not to fidget (tapping fingers, wiggling legs). A "Sell yourself." Be sure by the time the interview is completed the inter viewers know all your strong points as an employee. Once the interview is complete, shake hands and thank the interviewers for the opportunity to learn more about their department. LICENSING PROCESS To become a Spirit Mountain Casino employee you must be able to be licensed by the Grand Ronde Gaming Commission. You must complete an application for the gaming license. High Security License asks for 10 years of work history and 10 years of residence. Low Security License asks for five years of work history and five years of resi dence. In most cases, you cannot have had a felony in the past 10 years. This is just a brief overview of the process for interviewing and licensing to become a Spirit Mountain Casino employee. If you have questions, please contact the casino's Human Resources department at 879-3730 or toll free 800-760-7977. Remember, you have one opportunity to make a first impression! SPIPJT MOUNTAIN CASINO WELCOMES J AY UNO V -SI 1 i is I L JANUARY 17, 2000 5:30 p.m. 8k 8:00 p.m. Ticket prices are $35 and $45, and are on sale at the Spirit Mountain box office, all Fred Meyer Fastixx locations or call I-800-992-TIXX. JPIRJT MOUNTAIN CASINO Hwy, 18, Grand Ronde www.spirit-mountain.com. No one under 21. No refunds or exchanges. Lut lhft-JLjid! JJLi'JLI" "l"'1 m? " luff
