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RIVER SPIRIT AUGUST 2016
MESSAGE FROM INTERIM CEO MICHAEL FELDMAN Michael Feldman Interim Chief Executive Officer, Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc. Dear Team Members, In July we held our most recent round of town hall meetings. Nearly 400 team members attended and asked almost 100 questions. This communication has helped GRGE tremendously. I am pleased to say that we have been able to address several items quickly, while other items continue to be reviewed. We will be issuing a full report on the questions and answers in the near future. The Board of Directors, along with all of GRGE s leadership, is thankful for all the team members who attended and all the questions and comments that were shared. One of the team members asked when we will bring back car drawings. I am excited to report that we have brought these drawings back for August and September and they re bigger and better than ever! Over the next 2 months guests will have the opportunity to qualify to win a brand new Corvette! Each site will be giving away its very own car. Please share this excitement with other team members and our guests as we set the new standard for car drawings and excitement in the Phoenix area market! In closing, I wish to thank you, our team members, for all that you do. Your dedication and hard work continue to make Gila River Casinos a great place for all! Sincerely, Michael Feldman Interim Chief Executive Officer Game of Thrones Added to Casino Floor Many guests will be thrilled to know that the long-awaited Game of Thrones slot machine, based on the popular hit TV series, has finally been added to our very own gaming floor. Games of Thrones fans can now play this excellent slot machine only here at GRGE. GRGE has been granted 90-day exclusivity to be the only casino in Arizona to offer Game of Thrones to its guests. For those who aren t aware of what the craze is, let me tell you. Game of Thrones is based on A Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin, a series of fantasy novels. The first novel was titled A Game of Thrones. Throughout the Game of Thrones series, one sees an epic struggle for the Iron Throne. Viewers are carried into a distant land of kings, queens, lords and knights, who all play their part in this battle. Players can finally visit the fictional continent of Westeros, well known to loyal fans of the series and books. The Game of Thrones slot machine stands more than seven feet tall and features five reels with symbols and characters from the show. Three bonus rounds can be obtained through The Wall, Battle of Blackwater Bay, and Mother of Dragons, which features an animated dragon that leaves fiery bonus symbols in its path. The cabinet includes slender LED high-definition monitors complemented by 4K graphics and sound, providing a full gaming experience.
Lights of the World Lantern Festival Lights of the World is a unique, international lantern arts festival that combines the age-old Chinese tradition of lantern festivals with modern cutting-edge technology and lights. The Lights of the World lantern displays extend from 18 to 60 feet, showcasing features of different cultures and civilizations around the globe. With 11 overarching exhibits and 75 stunning displays, Lights of the World promises an unforgettable exploration of global cultures and cuisine. Lights of the World also possesses a litany of other entertainment features, including over 30 carnival rides and games, and a daily performance showcasing acrobatics, dance, and music concerts. As a joint project with over 6 million dollars invested, Lights of the World will be the largest lights show in North America to date, extending from November 18, 2016 to January 29, 2017. DETAILS: Experience the magical world of light & cultural entertainment with the Lights of the World Lantern Festival at Rawhide! Ticket sales will be live soon so be sure to check back for ticket links! Find additional information at www.lightsoftheworld.net. The New Players Club Gift Program In September Players Club members get the chance to take home a complete set of Artisan Stoneware baking dishes. There are giveaway days twice a week at each property and a different gift will be given away each week. 6,000 gifts will be given away at each site with a total of 18,000 given away from all three properties. Players will be able to complete the set at the end of the month. Shula s Steak House at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino Earns Wine Spectator s 2016 Award of Excellence For the fifth consecutive year, Shula s Steak House, located inside Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino, has been honored by Wine Spectator Magazine with its Award of Excellence. The 2016 Restaurant Wine List Award winners include U.S. and international restaurants. These winners were selected based on their interesting and diverse selection of 90 or more wines that were well-presented and thematically matched to the restaurant cuisine and price. Shula s Steak House at Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino offers an extensive wine collection of 322 different selections of top domestic and imported wines, including 26 offerings by the glass. Wine Spectator is a lifestyle magazine that focuses on wine and wine culture. It publishes 15 issues per year featuring news articles, profiles, general entertainment pieces, over 320,000 wine ratings, value picks, vintage charts, expert tips, recipes, wine pairing advice, editors' blogs, and more.
A GLIMPSE INTO THE PERSONALITIES OF OUR LEADERS DEBRA CHAVEY Property: Lone Butte Casino Title: Administrative Assistant to the General Manager Date of Hire: November 2007 Department: LB Executive Tell me a few things about yourself: Before coming to GRGE, my husband and I owned and operated an electrical contracting business for 15 years, as well as owning and managing several rental properties. Both businesses were in the small town of Bloomfield, New Mexico, where we raised our girls and lived for many years. I have been married almost 35 years to a wonderful man named Dana and we have 2 amazing daughters who have blessed us with a nine-year-old grandson, twenty-onemonth-old granddaughter, and another grandbaby on the way. My family is my sun, moon and everything in between!! My HAPPY PLACE is the beach! I grew up for the most part living in Southern California and will always be a beach bum at heart. Favorite phone app? Run Keeper If you were to be deserted on an island for 10 years, which 3 people from GRGE would you want with you? Carolyn Thompson She has the ability to boost morale and keep us focused on what we would need to do to survive! David Baughn He can build anything we need! Taryn Webster She makes me laugh and would likely have a stash of Rice Krispies treats! What wish would you want to come true? My one wish that I would want to come true is that the craziness in the world these days would stop! The one thing you will save in a fire? Family pictures Do you or someone you know have something interesting to share? We want to hear about it! Email us: teaya.vicente@wingilariver.com August Word Scramble TO SEE ANSWERS PLEASE VISIT TEAM WORKS Employment, as in some form of industry = O R W K Groups of people who work together = E M S T A The results toward which effort is directed = O L G S A Thinking up good ideas, especially in groups = A T N B R S M R O I Someone who gives assistance can be described as = P E U F L H L Cooperative efforts by a group of people = A O M K T R W E JULY WINNERS: Barbara Espinoza, LB, EAP Esperanza Griffith, WHP, Corporate Database Tomas Lozan Jr., VQ, Valet Contact: Teaya Vicente, Public Relations Coordinator, to pick up your movie tickets. Send entries to Teaya Vicente for your chance to win 2 tickets to Harkins Theatre. One winner from each property will be drawn each month. Only current GRGE/Spectra Team Members qualify. NAME: DEPARTMENT: PHONE: PROPERTY: LB VQ WHP River Spirit is published monthly by the Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc., Public Relations Department for team members only and is designed to provide informative material of interest to our readers. Information in this publication is current as of the issue date. For additional information, or to submit an article, please contact Teaya Vicente at teaya.vicente@wingilariver.com or at (520) 796-7723.