Page 2 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - October - November 2019

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Successful CTLF fundraiser nets almost $18,000

Community comes out Great Wolf Lodge, Dreamweavers,
to support future of South Puget Sound Community
College Foundation, L&E Bottling,
small businesses Harbor Wholesale, Port Madison
Enterprises, SCJ Alliance, Aries
Supporting small business Technology, Superior Linen
development on and near the and Bluebird CPAs. Other local
Chehalis reservation was the goal businesses and individuals
of the Chehalis Tribal Loan Fund’s purchased tickets and made
third annual fundraiser auction on auction item donations and cash
Nov. 9 at the Lucky Eagle Casino donations that all helped us raise
Events Center. almost $18,000.
The crowd of about 120 enjoyed The Chehalis All proceeds from the
a traditional feast of salmon, roast Tribal Loan fundraiser support CTLF
beef and other goodies prepared Fund’s third operations and our plan to grow
by Lucky Eagle chefs. The event annual and develop the Chehalis Tribal
opened with a prayer blessing fundraiser Financial Empowerment Center.
provided by Chehalis Tribal Elder brought With generous support from our
Dan “Bones” Gleason. The master brisk bidding community, we can continue to
of ceremonies was Jim Thomas, on all kinds address the financial needs of our
Tlingit elder and traditional chief of auction clients and support small business
originally from Yakutat, Alaska. items to development.
The highlight of the evening benefit local The CTLF Board of Directors
was a moving presentation by Swil businesses. and staff express our heartfelt
Kanim, Lummi classical violinist gratitude to all who helped
and storyteller. The stories and winning bid. Other items included Other handmade crafts make this fundraiser a success:
original classical violin pieces were a handmade cedar visor created available included a carved volunteers who helped during
well-received by all who attended. and donated by Walter Lewis and cedar paddle by Micah McCarty, the event, auction item donors,
We were very fortunate to have a cedar vase with cedar roses made Tlingit bentwood boxes, beaded dessert dash donors, attendees
Swil Kanim grace the stage and and donated by SiSeeNaLeetSa. necklaces, earrings and belt and who dug deep to contribute and
share his wisdom and talent. Original pieces of framed art and woven cedar earrings. Additional all individuals and businesses who
The vast array of donated collectibles drew active bidding. auction items up for grabs were contributed cash or purchased
auction items made for an exciting A signed baseball and bat used by overnight stays at resorts and tickets and table sponsorships.
event with brisk bidding for some 2018 Major League MVP Mookie hotels, golf outings, gift bags and Finally, we want to especially
of the most desired items. The Betts received numerous bids as a sofa sectional donated by Fred thank Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel
auction was conducted by CTM well. The item that brought the Meyer Distribution Center. for graciously hosting, providing
Unlimited Auctions of Oakville second-highest winning bid was The event drew support another excellent banquet and
who kept bidders engaged. A an electric guitar signed by Bruce from many local businesses and helping promote the event. We
guided fishing trip to an Alaskan Springsteen guitarist Steven van organizations that purchased look forward to another fun and
Fishing Lodge brought the largest Zandt. tables such as the Chehalis Tribe, exciting evening next year.

Tribe recognizes commitment to excellence

By Fred Shortman and a certificate honor and highlight staff members
for their hard who go above and beyond in their
Employees from Chehalis tribal
government departments filled work and workplace. It promotes a positive
the Gathering Room on Oct. 25 to commitment to and productive work environment.
honor Always Creating Excellence excellence while The awards ceremony provides
(ACE) award winners. representing the an opportunity to thank each
Donnetta Ferencik received Chehalis Tribe. employee and acknowledge the
the September Employee of the Director outstanding work being done on
Month and Elletta Quiboloy was Elletta Quiboloy of Behavioral a daily basis. It spotlights how
named Supervisor of the Quarter. Health Leah employees demonstrate respect
The two award recipients both Niccolocci for one another while encouraging
play a major role in managing emceed the celebration, positive behaviors and attitudes
the tribal government’s finances announcing the candidates with co-workers, supervisors and
for the accounting department. and award winners. Human the community.
Ferencik is the Senior Staff Resources, Public Safety and Nominated employees who
Accountant and Quiboloy is the Tribal Gaming Authority staff received two hours paid leave:
Accounting Controller. members teamed up to provide a n Elders Cook Ricardo Charles
Both ACE winners received meal that included various types n Head Start Cook Julie Moore
eight hours of administration of chili. n Janitor Eli Snell Senior Staff Accountant Donnetta
leave, a gift certificate to Lucky The HR department n Wellness Center Pharmacist Ferencik received the September
Eagle Casino & Hotel Steakhouse implemented the program to Jeremy Brown Employee of the Month award.