Page 6 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - October, 2018

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Sheryl Bragg’s
positive energy
led to her being
honored as
the September
Employee of
the Month. Far
right: Darrin
Jones (middle)
credits his
Supervisor of
the Quarter
award to the
team efforts of
Tribal Gaming
Agency.

September Employee of the Month

Sheryl Bragg receives is what led to her recognition. n Gina Cruz (Early Learning) Elder but was signed by nine
Bragg assisted in the
high praise for work restructuring of her department’s n Albert Combs (Maintenance) other co-workers who felt Jones
deserved the recognition.
billing process in September, Supervisor of the Quarter The letter highlighted how in
In recognition for going which reduced billing time by a his role as supervisor, Jones leads
Darrin Jones has worked for
above and beyond and excellent staggering 90 percent. She also Chehalis Tribal Gaming Agency by example and is completely
collaboration with co-workers played a key role in the success since 2010. He was recognized selfless. He goes above and
and clients, Sheryl Bragg earned of Behavioral Health’s audit by for his long-term commitment beyond to make his organization
the Chehalis Tribe Employee of preparing for the inspection and by being named Supervisor of stronger. Jones said a short
the Month award for September showing hospitality to auditors the Quarter (July-September) on speech after being honored. He
at a potluck lunch on Oct. 16. as they examined accounts and Oct. 16. continued to show selflessness by
Bragg, Chemical Dependency records from the fiscal year. Jones started out with speaking about helping out the
professional for the Chehalis The discharge summaries Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel younger people in his department
Tribe’s Behavioral Health submitted by Bragg were so working in table games. Since and explaining that the award is
department, was given high outstanding that auditors transitioning to a career with just an indication of the success
praise in her nomination requested to use her writing as TGA, he’s worked in all areas of of TGA as a whole.
letter submitted by Director of exemplary examples for other the department. He is now in a Jones has a wealth of
Behavior Health Leah Niccolocci. behavioral health agencies to leadership program and training knowledge from years of
Niccolocci selected Bragg for follow. to be the next director of TGA. experience working in the casino
multiple reasons. Along with Other recognized Jones is finishing his training and shares his expertise with
having a positive attitude on a candidates: more quickly than expected. In new agents he mentors.
daily basis, her dedication and n Rachael Mendez (Higher only a few months, he already Other recognized candidates:
persistent work ethic during Education) has completed a majority of what n Jessica Small (Wellness
a transitional period for her n Holli Gomes (Court) originally was set out to be a four- Center)
department and ability to adjust n Courtney Brown (Tribal year program. His nomination n Scott Williams (Public
her schedule to meet client needs Gaming Agency) letter was submitted by James Safety)

CHEHALIS TRIBAL Oakville Shaker Church

ELDERS BAZAAR Christmas Bazaar

9 A.M.-5 P.M. Unique gifts 9 A.M.-5 P.M. NOV. 25, DEC. 22 & 23
SATURDAY, DEC. 1 Baked goods, baskets, COMMUNITY CENTER
LUCKY EAGLE beadwork
CASINO EVENTS Lunch w/frybread Unique and handcrafted gifts!
CENTER Raffle Vendors: Table fee is a nonperishable

food donation for local food banks
CONTACT: Trudy Marcellay, and an item from your table. Doors
TMarcellay@greatwolf.com open at 8 a.m. for setup. See Marla CONTACT:
Medina in the Planning Department Theresa, 360-388-0110
for a business license. Brenna, 360-520-6100
Winona, 360-628-6416