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be considered for publication VISION STATEMENT Jessie Goddard: The Chehalis Tribal
in the newsletter (materials are To be a thriving, self- Vice Chairman Newsletter is a
subject to editing). Contributing sufficient, sovereign Sheilah Bray: Treasurer publication of the
writers, artists and photographers people, honoring our David Burnett: Secretary Confederated Tribes
include Chehalis tribal community past and serving current Leroy Boyd Sr.: of the Chehalis
members and staff. and future generations. Fifth Council Member Reservation

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RENOVATION

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and worked at several high-end
hotels before taking his current
position.
Lucky Eagle has taken many
steps to stay competitive with
other regional casinos and their
hotels. Scholl headed the revamp,
the goal of which is to create the A new design concept for Lucky
best experience for guests. The Eagle Casino & Hotel’s lodgings
new design also was developed brings a fresh look to the property
to set up a highly efficient work while maintaing tribal identity.
environment for staff members.
Improvements were made
to meet customer needs and
expectations. The renovation CONTACT US
includes new furniture and carpet
throughout 161 rooms. All room Direct line for enrolled
electronics were updated, including Chehalis tribal members:
new TVs and enhanced Wi-Fi for 360-570-4750.
online video streaming. Those Discounts for other enrolled
involved in the development of members of a different tribe
the changes wanted to implement vary: Please call 800-720-
a forest and nature theme to 1788 to make reservations.
complement the rural location of
the Chehalis Reservation.
A specific design theme is paired with new amenities will
constructed subtly on each floor. greet those who visit.
The bottom floor characterizes The casino recently opened the
the color brown to represent the Cedar Café, a grab-and-go coffee
ground and soil of the forest. It business. To create unity with the
features hints of green like those casino, the hotel also opened up
that can be found on the forest of the sky. A majority of the floor modified for guests to easily find Cedar Espresso, a shop in the lobby
ground (ferns and patches of has a blue contrast to symbolize their room. Although the changes that offers the same brand of coffee
grass). On the second, third and being on top of the forest. make it more aesthetically and many of the same products.
fourth floors, the green tones are Along with the changes, the pleasing, the overall aim of the Chehalis tribal members
more prevalent. All of the elements original tribal concept and design renovation was to improve the receive perks when visiting tribally
work harmoniously to create the of the hotel remains strong. All functionality of the hotel. owned business. The hotel offers a
feel of an Evergreen forest. of the tribal art in the rooms and Lucky Eagle management special rate and a direct phone line
The fifth floor is known as the lobby is the same. The layout of encourages everyone to come to call when making reservations,
sky level. At this height, guests are the building is unchanged but experience the newly remodeled modifications, booking a meeting
above the tree line and have a view the room numbering system was hotel. Excellent customer service room or to answer questions.