January 2016 Newsletter

JANUARY 2016
UPCOMING EVENTS
JANUARY 22
Annual Observance of
Signing of the Point Elliott Treaty of 1855
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23
Special General Council Meeting
CHECK-IN: 9 a.m.
MEETING: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom
Adult Enrolled Tribal Members Only
Details have been mailed to tribal members
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
SATURDAY, MARCH 5, Tolt Macdonald Park
SATURDAY, APRIL 9, Fall City Park
Snoqualmie Tribal Center
The Snoqualmie Tribal Center is now
home to our Elders, Culture, Language
and CHS departments.
Lushootseed
Word-of-the-Month
(Left to right) Richard Zambrano, Sharon Frelinger, Steve de los Angeles, Andy de los Angeles, Lois
Sweet Dorman, Alisa Burley, Fred Vosk, Dave Prestling, Jim Sweet.
Snoqualmie Tribe Makes Donation
to the Carnation Public Food Bank
The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe has long been a supporter of the Carnation Food Bank. As part of
its commitment to the food bank, the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe recently donated three vehicles
for its use.
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(pronounced tsel-keye-uhts)
Spruce Tree
Learn Lushootseed!
Receive personalized assistance no matter
what level of knowledge you have.
Contact Angela Wymer
at angela@snoqualmietribe.us or
206-854-9837.
“The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe has always been good to us, supporting us for over 40 years.
With the addition of the three vehicles they just donated, we will be able to better serve
our community, said Volunteer Fred Vosk. “We are the mainstay of the Valley, we don’t ask
questions, and are here to simply help out those who are in need of food and clothing.”
The Carnation Food Bank serves on average 100
families, which equates to about 400 people a week.
The privately run food bank provides food and clothing
to local residents.
“Supporting the Carnation Food Bank is important to us.
We are pleased that the three vehicles we are donating
can be put to good use, and help expand the operations
of this much needed community food bank,” said Alisa
Burley, Snoqualmie Tribal Secretary.
Save Snoqualmie Falls Campaign
As we enter 2016, we want to take a moment to update you on
our work to protect our sacred Snoqualmie Falls.
The effort to protect Snoqualmie
Falls has been on-going for
decades and carried on by many,
many people. As the next chapter
in our ongoing fight to protect
Snoqualmie Falls, we launched the
Save Snoqualmie Falls campaign
this past summer.
The Tribe is working hard to stop plans for a proposed 200home development on sacred burial grounds adjacent to
Snoqualmie Falls.
While we support responsible economic development, we
believe that developing the sacred land is irresponsible.
The Tribe is asking all people who have been touched by
Snoqualmie Falls to help us stop these plans.
Our efforts are paying off. The Save Snoqualmie Falls effort has
joined by thousands. The campaign has resulted in impactful news
stories, an immense social media presence and rallies where
hundreds of people have to come to help support our message.
Photo: Jaime Martin
To date, we have 27,000 “likes” on our Facebook
page (facebook.com/savesnoqualmiefalls), have
3,700+ Twitter followers and more than 600
followers on Instagram.
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We look forward to moving ahead with our campaign
in 2016 and having our voices heard by all.
Together, we will continue to fight tirelessly to protect
our sacred Snoqualmie Falls.
Look for our Save Snoqualmie
Falls truck spreading our message
in the community.
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Visit us at www.savesnoqualmiefalls.org to learn more and to watch
– and share – our powerful video featuring some familiar faces.
Thank you for your help and support.
Intertribal Events and Governmental Outreach
Tribal Chairwoman Carolyn Lubenau
Elected Treasurer of WIGA
Congratulations are in order
for Tribal Chairwoman Carolyn
Lubenau. She was recently
elected to the position of
Treasurer of WIGA (Washington Indian Gaming Association)
adding to her role as a member of WIGA’s Executive Committee.
WIGA is a non-profit organization of tribal government leaders
of federally recognized Tribes in the State of Washington. As a
trade association, WIGA’s purpose is to educate and disseminate
information to the Indian gaming community, federal and state
governments, and the general public on issues related to gaming in
Indian Country.
Cowlitz Tribal Chair Bill Iyall, Trudi Inslee, Snoqualmie Tribal Chair Carolyn
Lubenau and Governor Jay Inslee at the Friends Holiday Reception on
December 14.
Councilmember, Bob de los Angeles (thrid from left) is joined by Governor Jay
Inslee and Northwest Tribal Leaders at a gathering January 8.
Blackfoot Tribal member Deborah Juarez (third from left) at the Inauguration
Ceremony Janurary 4, as the first Native American on the Seattle City Council.
Daughters Raven and Memphis swore their mother in.
December 2015 Muckleshoot Legislative Reception
(Left to right) Lois Sweet Dorman and Newly Elected Seattle City Councilwoman, Deborah Juarez; Bob de los Angeles, Danniel Willoughby, and Sharon
Frelinger; Carolyn Lubenau and Jerry Lamb; Lois Sweet Dorman and McKenna Sweet Dorman
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“Women of Valor” Awards luncheon
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell held her 8th annual “Women of Valor”
Awards luncheon at the Seattle Westin Hotel on November 23,
2015. In attendance were several Snoqualmie women, pleased to
enjoy lunch with such an inspiring group of women.
Each year, Senator Maria Cantwell honors women who have
dedicated their lives to help the communities of Washington state
and beyond. This year she honored:
• Joanne Harrell, the Senior Director for U.S. Citizenship and
Public Affairs at Microsoft
• Marjorie James, who started and nursed to prominence the Hire
America’s Heroes program, which encourages jobs for veterans
• Mayor Soo Ing-Moody, a bed-and-breakfast operator who found
herself as mayor of Twisp as forest fires flanked and threatened
the Methow Valley town
• Leslie Chihuly, CEO at Chihuly Studios and head of the Seattle
Symphony Board
The special guest at the event was U.S. Secretary Sally Jewell.
She gave an often-emotional talk about women who directly and
indirectly influenced her life as she rose from bank executive to
Recreational Equipment, Inc., boss to Cabinet Secretary and overseer
of 400 million acres of public land.
• Janet True, a leading volunteer activist and longtime board
member at Swedish Health Services and board chair at the
Seattle Repertory Theater
U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewel, Alisa Burley, Carolyn Lubenau and Senator
Maria Cantwell. Photo: Nate Gowdy
Snoqualmie Women who attended: Carolyn Lubenau, Snoqualmie
Tribal Chairwoman; Alisa Burley, Snoqualmie Tribal Secretary; Seanna
Sams, Snoqualmie Tribal Council; Melynda Davis, Snoqualmie Tribal Council
Alternate; Sharon Frelinger, Snoqualmie Tribal Council; Windy (Katie) Epps,
Snoqualmie Tribal Member, Chief Finance Officer; Shauna Shipp Martinez,
Snoqualmie Tribal Member, Tribal Services; Nicole Harris, Snoqualmie Tribal
Member, Education Officer; McKenna Dorman, Snoqualmie Tribal Member,
Environmental Natural Resources Specialist; Cindy Spiry, Environmental
Natural Resources Officer Council
Member Bob de los Angeles
with former President Clinton
President Clinton and NCAI President,
Brian Cladoosby (Swinomish) with
Muckleshoot, Colville, Puyallup, Upper
Skagit and Snoqualmie Tribal Leaders
President Clinton Meets with
Northwest Tribal Leaders
Former President Clinton met with Northwest Tribal Leaders at a
gathering in January 2016.
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Environmental & Natural Resources (ENR) Events
November was a busy month for the ENR department.
Cherry Valley Elementary
fourth grade students and staff
volunteered at the Rasmussen
Creek Fish passage and habitat
restoration project.
Cherry Valley Elementary students
and staff toured Cherry Valley Dairy.
Rasmussen Creek Fish Passage and Habitat Restoration Project
On Tuesday, Nov 10th the Snoqualmie Tribe had 80 fourth grade students and ten staffer/teachers from Cherry Valley Elementary
volunteer at our Rasmussen Creek Fish passage and habitat restoration project. The group helped place gravel in the creek to improve
Salmon Spawning habitat and learned about the importance that gravel and native plants play in a healthy habitat. Also the students and
staff toured Cherry Valley Dairy. The project is located on the Cherry Valley Dairy property. As part of the overall project, The Tribe is
partnering with the Dairy to improve conditions in this important Salmon bearing creek.
Restoration Program
Manager, David Steiner
Restoration at Rasmussen
Fall City Park Habitat Restoration
On Saturday, November 7th the ENR staff partnered with Stewardship Partners at the Tribe’s ongoing Habitat Restoration project at Fall
City Park. We installed over 800 plants at FCP with the help of some 14 volunteers! Other than getting rained out at the end, it was a
great event! This is phase three of our project that was started in 2010. The project includes many thousands of native plants, a trail, and
interpretive signage.
2016 Restoration Projects In The Works
Please contact David Steiner in our Environment and Natural Resources Department to
volunteer. Office: 425-292-3786; Cell: 425-495-4262
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Saturday, January 16
Tolt Macdonald Park
10:00am to 2pm
Expecting 30 people
•
Saturday, March 5
Tolt Macdonald Park
10:00am to 2pm
Expecting 20 people
•
Saturday, April 9
Fall City Park
10:00am to 2pm
Expecting 20 people
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Casino News
YEAR IN REVIEW
In 2015, we saw many talented Tribal Members join Security,
Marketing, Food and Beverage, and are being promoted to
different departments. This year also marked many significant
events such as the return visit of Breanna Martinez and Dylan
Sweet for the third annual “Meet the Interns” day at the Casino;
the representation by Tribal Members and Council at the NIGA
Expo; an opportunity to for three members to be a part of the
inaugural UW Tribal Gaming and Hospitality Management Program;
attendance to culinary learning opportunities and participation by
members at the Issaquah Salmon Days.
2016 brings completed internships in Finance and Management
Information Systems, the second group of members completing the
UW Program, with the Casino acting as a host site again, and the
continued participation of community events.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Snoqualmie Tribal Members have many opportunities to choose
from at Snoqualmie Casino. Check the Casino Job Board and
apply for the opportunities that fit your skills. If you have questions,
please contact HR Staffing Specialist, Lisa DeVries at
ldevries@snocasino.com or 425.888.8259.
CONGRATULATIONS
Congratulations to Joshua Young for his transition
from Valet Attendant to Finance Intern/Event
Coordinator.
Snoqualmie Casino Celebrates “Lucky” 7th Anniversary
The Snoqualmie Casino celebrated its seventh anniversary Nov. 6,
2015. The fun-filled anniversary celebration included giveaways with
up to $1.5 million in cash, prizes and new Cadillac vehicles, during
the first week of November.
from surrounding communities. Maintaining the strong belief of
reinvestment in team members, the Casino provides exceptional
benefits, tribal member development programs, professional
training, advancement opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
“It is an honor and privilege to mark this momentous occasion
with the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe and our incredible Snoqualmie
Casino team,” said Jon Jenkins, president and chief executive officer
of Snoqualmie Casino. “The vision that was created and achieved
by the Tribe is a great accomplishment. There is strong nobility in
tribal gaming and we are proud to support the Tribe’s efforts as it
enhances the lives of its members and future generations.”
“Our Tribe is very proud of the continued success of the
Snoqualmie Casino,” said Carolyn Lubenau, Snoqualmie Indian
Tribe Chairwoman. “As we mark this exciting milestone, we also
take time to reflect on our Tribe’s long road to self- sufficiency.
The Casino has given our Tribe the ability to not only improve
the quality of life and well-being of our Tribal members but
to also invest in the future generations of our people and
surrounding communities.”
The economic impact also reaches those beyond the Snoqualmie
Tribe and continues to improve the lives within neighboring
communities. In the seven years since opening, Snoqualmie Casino
has contributed to various nonprofit organizations, hosted many
charitable events and sponsored numerous community activities
within the greater Seattle area.
Additionally, Snoqualmie Casino is one of the Snoqualmie Valley’s
largest employers, employing more than 1,100 team members
7th Anniversary Celebration emcee Danny Bonaduce (right) poses with
Cadillac ATS Winner Timothy Williams
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The Casino enterprise has helped the Snoqualmie Indian Tribe
create long-term economic sustainability that is improving housing,
employment, infrastructure, medical, education and public safety for
over 600 tribal members.
“With the tremendous growth the Casino has experienced since its
inception, the Tribe and I are very optimistic about what the future
holds for the enterprise,” concluded Jenkins, president and CEO.
(Left to right) Carolyn McCoy, Promotions Manager, Cadillac RSX Winner,
Rowena Lum, Scott Smith, Executive Marketing Director, Amanda Houston,
Representative of Brotherton Cadillac
SNOQUALMIE TRIBAL MEMBER
Holiday Dinner 2015
The Annual Holiday Dinner was a big success this year. The wellattended event hosted at the Snoqualmie Casino Ballroom was enjoyed
by everyone from our youngest to our oldest members and everyone in between. There was a visit from Santa,
Lushootseed Bingo, a magician, a balloon artist and a delicious dinner served by the Casino that was indeed a
feast. As a gift to all families, holiday hams were handed out to guests attending the event. For more Holiday
Party photos, go to www.snoqualmietribe.us
Photos by
Bob de los
Angeles an
d Whitney
Zambrano
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Tribe partners to provide
emergency services
The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe has
partnered with Eastside Fire and Rescue
(EF&R) to better provide uninterrupted
emergency services. EF&R proudly serves
the communities of Carnation, Issaquah, May Valley, North Bend,
Preston, Tiger Mt., Sammamish, and Wilderness Rim.
Tribal Member Paul Young Competes
for World Kickboxing Championship
Snoqualmie Tribal member Paul Young has the fight of his life in
January. He is participating in World Kickboxing Championship Fight
January 30, 2016 in Las Vegas. He is in the 135 lb weight class. Paul
is a member and instructor at North Bend KickBoxing Club.
Craft Fair
Despite some inclement weather, Tribal Members, Sandy Phillips,
Suzanne Sailto, Frances de los Angeles and Cathy Burley braved
the elements and brought their crafts to the Tribal Center lobby
December 22. We hope to make it an annual event.
ATTENTION:
Tribal business owners & operators
The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe would like to create a Tribal
Business Resource Guide to promote businesses tribal members
own and operate. We are asking all those business owners and
operators interested in participating to please send the following
information on your business to pr@snoqualmietribe.us.
•Name of business
•Name of Tribal owner/operator
•Business address
•Email
•Website
•Brief business description
Important Notice:
Let us know if your home or email address changes. You
can send changes to pr@snoqualmietribe.us.
Please remember you can get more information from our website
at www.snoqualmietribe.us and Facebook page www.facebook.
com/snoqualmieindiantribe/
The Snoqualmie Tribal People are proud of our determination, tenacity and our strength. We honor our ancestors, our cultural traditions and our sacred places.
Serving our own as we should all with respect and honor, we acknowledge the great progress we have made toward our goals while recognizing that work remains to be done
by healing our land, restoring our spirits, and uniting our nation to provide our families with education, health care and homes.