Page 8 - Chehalis Tribal Newsletter - July - August 2023

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Eli Snell Debbie Shortman Ray Secena Diane Pickernell Dan Penn
Thank you!

Picnic gives special gratitude

to hard-working employees

The Chehalis Tribe honored disburse prizes throughout the day.
workers during its annual Philip also announced years of
Employee Picnic on Aug. 18 service acknowledgments. Every
at Columbus Park in Olympia. year, administration recognizes
The park was reserved for tribal personnel who have worked for
government individuals and their a Chehalis tribal entity for 10
families for the afternoon. years or longer. Many individuals
Community & Culture and have served the tribe for more
Events departments set up buffet than three decades. Charlotte
tables, the sound system, a corn Lopez and Cheryle Starr both
hole game, volleyball and tables have worked for the tribe for 32
for raffle prizes. Chehalis Tribe years; Darrin Jones has 33 years
Chairman Dustin Klatush helped of service.
prep the barbecue for everyone in A few employees that have
attendance. been with the tribe for more
Philip Youckton began the day than 40 years. Ray Secena has 42 Chehalis Tribal
with a few raffle drawings and years; Chris Ortivez and Debbie Government
continued to draw names and Shortman have 44 years each! employees
enjoy the
annual
Employee
Picnic at
Columbus
Park. Games,
a barbecue,
raffles and
employee
recognitions
greeted staff
members
and their
families at the
celebration
on Aug. 18.