Page 3 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - December 2019

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PARTY helpful. She is very accommodating no
matter who she is working with.
From page 1 The November Employee of the Month
saw a sibling rivalry between Allen Bush
Sheilah Bray also put on a show as they
performed Christmas songs for employees. from Maintenance and his sister Bobbie
The ugly sweater contest was an Bush from Behavioral Health.
opportunity to display a variety of creative Allen works at the tribal dump
outfits and was highlighted by Rita Benda. station and was nominated for his
She took the prize with her Christmas tree professionalism and kindness. He works
sweater and hairdo. In the best-dressed through the cold and rain, yet always has a
competition, participants showed off friendly and positive attitude. He is known
their fancy attire. Michael Postlewait of for being a courteous individual and
Facilities and Maintenance edged out the greets everyone with care and a “What’s
competition in the men’s category and up?” Most tribal members interact with
Lydia Fromm of Wellness Center staff won Allen, and everyone always has something
women’s best dressed. positive to say about him. He always
Numerous employees who had makes an attempt to brighten people’s day.
outstanding performances during His sister, Bobbie, received the award.
October and November received Allen said if he had to come in second to
recognition during the ACE Employee anyone, he’s glad it was his sister.
of the Month ceremony. Debbie Barker Leah Niccolocci nominated Bobbie.
from Accounting was honored as the She “takes her work very seriously and is
October Employee of the Month. She was creative in what she does,” Niccolocci said.
nominated for her extensive knowledge Bobbie was recognized for her recent work
in the field, accountability and problem- and creating a resource tracking sheet,
solving skills. In her nomination letter, she which maximizes grant funding and helps
is acknowledged as friendly, patient and to better serve Behavioral Health’s clients.
“Bobbie is one of the most client-
centered professionals that I know,”
Niccolocci said.
The annual employee Christmas party
was put on by Events staff, who handed
out numerous raffle gifts throughout the
festivities. Toward the end of the afternoon,
tribal employees participated in the gift
exchange. Everyone enjoyed their time
together at the last employee event of 2019.

Chehalis tribal employees cut loose
with an ugly sweater contest, live music,
gambling, food and more during the
annual Christmas party celebrating
their contributions during the past year.