Page 10 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - July - August 2022

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Thanks for your dedication, energy!

Chehalis Tribe shows
gratitude for employees
with rousing picnic

The Chehalis Tribal
Government showed appreciation
for its staff during the annual
Employee Picnic on Aug. 19 at
Columbus Park in Olympia.
The get-together offers time
away from work for employees
to engage with each other and
introduce their family members
to fellow co-workers.
Those who have a long tenure
with the tribe are recognized
for their years of service during
the event. Deb Shortman has
the current longest time of
employment with the Chehalis The Employee Picnic brings together co-workers and families for food, activities, prizes and time together
Tribe. She has been with the outside of work. Events staff received a special shout-out for their planning and execution of the event.
Wellness Center for 43 years.
Chris Ortivez comes in next with
36. Ray Secena, Darrin Jones,
Charlotte Lopez, Amil and Cheryl
Starr all have more than 30 years
of service with tribal government.
Cheryl explained that she and
others who boast more than 30
years of tribal employment started
out at the old Bingo Hall before
Lucky Eagle Casino was built in
1995.
Chehalis Tribe Chairman Harry
Pickernell Sr. has worked for the Deb Shortman (right) was honored Bobby Jones prepares to serve Ronnie Rosbaugh and Rod
tribe for 28 years. He spoke at for her 43 years with the tribe. during sand volleyball. Bergman
the picnic and asked all those in
attendance to thank Events staff for
hosting the festivities each year.
Everyone was entered into a
raffle drawing that included prizes
such as a Bluetooth speaker, Keurig
coffee maker, camping equipment
and a paid day off from work.
Lucky Eagle Casino Food and
Beverage staff catered a lunch
of delicious barbecued hot dogs,
hamburgers, chicken and steak
for tribal employees and their
families. Kevin Bray and Sheilah Bray Anna Hill and Misty Secena Kendal Archer with his daughter