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THE MADAJIMOPublished for Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures Associates
Grand Casino Mille Lacs Edition
December 25 2015
In This Issue
Associate Interest 2
Events amp Promotions 3
Associate News 4
Service Recognition 6
Learning amp Development 7
MLCV would like to wish you a Merry Christmas Mille Lacs and Hinckley Human Resources and LampD offices have decked their halls So come visit and share in the holiday cheer Our carpenters transformed the sweeper into a beautiful sleigh that is out on the Casino floor Also view a holiday video from MLCV and Grand Casino Mille Lacs employees on MLCV Connect
2 The Madajimo
ASSOCIATE INTEREST
Welcome New AssociatesMary Boyd Security Officer
Selena Boyd Restaurant Bus Person
Jeffrey Brill Security Officer
Christian Buehler Systems Technician I
Cheyenne Davis Buffet Bus Person
Michael Fults Restaurant Line Cook
Nancy Helmin Buffet Line Cook
Kevan Pugh Security Officer
Mark Solis Eddys Hotel Room Attendant
Scott Stahnke Security Officer
Michael Thomsen Table Games Dealer
Joshua Tomberlin Security Officer
James White Security Officer
Austin White Security Officer
Perry Zierke Table Games Dealer
AARP 55+ Drive Alive CourseGrand Casino Mille Lacs Thursday January 14 1 - 5 pmGrand Casino Hinckley Thursday January 21 1 - 5 pm
Events and Convention Center $15 FOR AARP Members$20 FOR NON-Members
Tailored for drivers age 55+ this valuable course provides defensive driving skills and an update on Minnesotarsquos newest rules of the road Plus you will qualify for a 10 automobile insurance discount by completing the course Space is limited No written or driving tests required Just be an active participant Register now by calling Tina Bartheidel at extension 4808
FampB Leaders Rang Bells for the Salvation Army in Brainerd
On Tuesday December 22nd a group of FampB Leaders went and rang bells for the Salvation Army in Brainerd They were located at seven different locations in Brainerd and worked those areas for four hours each This is the second year that most of them have done this on their own time They helped raise a lot of money for an organization that gives back the majority of what they bring in A great example of giving back to the community during the Holiday SeasonThanks to all of them some of which were not in the pictures
The Madajimo 3
EVENTS amp PROMOTIONS
Upcoming ConcertsDate amp Time Performer Ticket Prices
Thursday December 31 - 7 pm Chris Janson with the Swon Brothers (Country) $30 $40
Friday February 26 - 7 pm Gary Lewis Gary Puckett amp Peter Noone (Country) $20 $30
Saturday March 26 - 7 pm Oak Ridge Boys (Country) $30 $45
Showtimes for December 18 - 25
Good Dinosaur ndash Rated G 100 minutes Weekdays 500 3DSaturday ndash Sunday 100 300 500 3D
The Night Before ndash Rated R 101 minutes Weekdays 710 910 Saturday- Sunday 710 910
Star Wars The Force Awakensndash Rated PG13 136 mins On Two Screens Early Show 121715 at 7 pm Weekdays 500 600 3D 800 830 Saturday ndash Sunday 100 130 330 500 600 3D 800 830 Alvin and the Chipmunks Road Chipndash Rated PG 86 mins Weekdays 515 715 915 Saturday ndash Sunday 115 315 515 715 915
Ticket Prices $850 Adults $650 Children under 12 (Under 2 Free)$650 Matinee (shows starting before 600 pm) $650 Senior Citizens (55 and over) $250 Surcharge for all 3D movie showings $500 Tuesdays
Movie Hotline 320-532-3923
Upcoming PromotionsFri Dec 25 Sat Dec 26 Sun Dec 27 Mon Dec 28 Tues Dec 29 Wed Dec 30 Thurs Dec 31
Holiday Grand Play
Christmas DaySheGiveaway
(50 points)
My Pillow(60 points)
Bonus CashGrand
Play (kiosk)
Any Given Sunday
Mystery Money
(mailerkiosk)
Bonus Grand Play (kiosk)
Senior Tuesdays
Match amp Win (kiosk)
Retail Pull Tabs
VIP Dinner
New Years Eve
Star Wars Premiere at the Grand Makwa
82 VIP GCML Guests enjoyed A Dinner amp A Movie to celebrate the premiere of the new Star Wars movie The Force Awakens Guests were welcomed by an ice sculpture and the Star Wars soundtrack as they entered The Woodlands Steakhouse Guests were served a delicious meal and then taken over to the Grand Makwa to watch the movie This event was created in partnership by the Banquets team and the Hosts
4 The Madajimo
ASSOCIATE NEWSGreenshades ndash Our Associate Portal
Listed below are the links you need to use to receive your check stubs and W2 tax information (typically available end of January) Both Casinos have computer training labs with how-to information for you to log into these websites There is also a mobile app available If you have never logged in and setup your account please do so In Mid-January we will be setting up hot lines for password resets during W2 season Keep checking your company newsletter for updates when W2rsquos will be available on the Greenemployee website this is the only way to view and obtain copies of your check stubs and W2 If you have worked at multiple companieslocations throughout the year you will need to go to each companyrsquos portal to receive your W2 for the wages earned at that companylocation
Company -Company Code and website linksGrand Casino Hinckley - GCH ndash httpsgchgreenemployeecomGrand Casino Mille Lacs - GCML- httpsgcmlgreenemployeecomCorporate Commission - CORPORATE- httpscorporategreenemployeecomGrand Makwa Cinema - GRANDMAKWA ndash httpsgrandmakwagreenemployeecomSubways Stores - SUBWAY ndash httpssubwaygreenemployeecomGrand Market - GRANDMARKET ndash httpsgrandmarketgreenemployeecomMille Lacs Gas Incndash MLGASndash httpsmlgasgreenemployeecom (all three C-Storersquos) Sweetgrass Media ndashSWEETGRASS ndash httpssweetgrassgreenemployeecomMille Lacs Waste Water ndash MLWASTEWATER ndash httpsmlwastewatergreenemployeecomGrindstone Laundry ndash LAUNDRY ndash httpslaundrygreenemployeecom Eddyrsquos Resort ndash EDDYS ndash httpseddysgreenemployeecom
Make sure to set up your notification information on the portal this will allow you reset your own password if you need to When setting up your notification make sure that you change the drop downs to read ldquonotification email addressrdquo the de-fault is corporate email address and you want it to go to your email address so that the password reset notification will reach you
Congratulations On Your AchievementJenny Buchholz LampD Specialist
Jenny has been with Grand Casino since September 1992 She started in the Buffet as a food runner She supervised and managed front and back of the house in several positions for the FampB team Jenny has worked in LampD for fives years serving as a Performance Specialist supporting Facilities Marketing Finance and Table Games Jenny currently serves as an LampD Performance Specialist working with Online Learning amp Videos Jenny wrapped up classes on December 18th and will graduate this December She holds a Bachelorrsquos degree in Elective Studies from St Could State She started eight years ago in criminalistic studies at Central Lakes College and then transferred to St Cloud State to continue in law enforcement She said It wasnt for me So I changed to community psychology I was going to do the online program but the professor that runs the program went on sabbatical and the university dropped the program I couldnt complete it My counselor put me in the bachelors of elective studies with an emphasis in community psychology Jenny received a scholarship from the Mille Lacs Band as member of the band Now that shes done with classes and studying she plans on focusing on her physical health and spending more time with her family Please be sure to congratulate Jenny when you see her
The Madajimo 5
ASSOCIATE NEWS
Food and Beverage Holiday Hours of OperationAs the holiday season is upon us the Food amp Beverage team will be adjusting hours of operation in the Grand Buffet Grand Northern Grill Plums and Grand Cup amp Cone Plums and Grand Cup amp Cone will have regular hours and featuring their regular menus
Grand Buffet Grand Northern Grill
Christmas Day Friday December 25
10 am - 3 pm Grand Traditions $1699 4 pm - 10 pm Seafood $2399
Regular Hours 7 am - 12 am Regular Menu and December Shrimp Special $777
New Years Eve Thursday December 31
11 am - 3 pm Lunch Buffet $999 4 pm - 10 pm Seafood $2399
7 am - 4 pm Regular Menu 4 pm - 12 am New Years Eve Special Menu
New Years Day Friday January 1
10 am - 3 pm Grand Traditions $1699 4 pm - 10 pm Seafood $2399
7 am - 12 am Regular Menu11 am - 12 am January Prime the Grand Way $777
Last Chance to Buy Your Christmas Gifts Associate Holiday Sale 50 OffThe Associate Discount will increase from 25 to 50 for the dates of Monday November 30th through Friday December 25th After this time the Associate discount will revert back to the standard 25 off discount The payroll deduction limit will remain at $150 The same restrictions remain in place for merchandise that would be eligible for the discount Any MLCV Associate that presents their badge at the time of purchase would be eligible to receive the 50 discount however only GCML Associates will be able to use the payroll deduction option
Associates please shop before or after your shift and not on break We are happy to help you shop for the holidays but if there is a Guest in the shop the Guest will be helped first Also if you are asking to do a payroll deduction for the purchase your break time is not adequate time to process the purchase Thank you
The getFIT Initiative Health Topics for the month of December
Financial Health (During the Holidays)
Week of the 28thDrawing winner announced
Associate Holiday Sale December 15 - 31
All MLCV Associates may receive 20 Off one Eddyrsquos logo item in The Marina Gift Shop Thank you
Ojibwe Language ClassExciting news Larry Smallwood will be teaching the Ojibwe language as well as enhancing cultural knowledge for all Mille Lacs Band Members that are employed by MLCV This class will be limited to the first 20 participants that register This 10-week course will be held on Tuesdays from January 19th through March 15th at 2 pm - 4 pm in the training area of the Learning and Development Center in the Sunrise Room at Grand Casino Hinckley Grand Casino Mille Lacs will start their classes in the Ziigwan (Spring) Information regarding the dates and times will be announced at a later date If you are a Mille Lacs Band Member and are interested in learning and or enhancing your Ojibwe language please contact Vicki Kroschel Learning and Development Specialist at extension 4930 or email vkroschelgrcasinoscom no later than December 28
Thank YouOur thanks go out to Mark Fahlstrom Keith King Antonio Taylor and Joe Edgington for their efforts in conducting seven classroom training sessions for a total of 102 Associates for Crisis Management Their dedication and hard work is greatly appreciated
6 The Madajimo
SERVICE RECOGNITION
GuestNet Shout - Outs
Grand Rewards Brian was great He signed me up to be in the players club He was very friendly and informative
Shuttle John is the best Thanks
From the Safety Committee How to Make a Winter Survival Kit
Everyone should carry a Winter Survival Kit in their car In an emergency it could save your life and the lives of your passengers Here is what you need
bull a shovelbull windshield scraper and small broombull flashlight with extra batteriesbull battery powered radiobull waterbull snack food including energy barsbull raisins and mini candy barsbull matches and small candlesbull extra hats socks and mittens
Kit Tipsbull Reverse batteries in flashlight to avoid accidental switching and burnoutbull Store items in the passenger compartment in case the trunk is jammed or frozen shutbull Choose small packages of food that you can eat hot or cold 911 Tipsbull If possible call 911 on your cell phone Provide your location condition of everyone in the vehicle and the problem youre experiencingbull Follow instructions you may be told to stay where you are until help arrivesbull Do not hang up until you know who you have spoken with and what will happen nextbull If you must leave the vehicle write down your name address phone number and destination Place the piece of paper inside the front windshield for someone to see Survival Tipsbull Prepare your vehicle Make sure you keep your gas tank at least half fullbull Be easy to find Tell someone where you are going and the route you will takebull If stuck Tie a florescent flag (from your kit) on your antenna or hang it out the window At night keep your dome light on Rescue crews can see a small glow at a distance To reduce battery drain use emergency flashers only if you hear approaching vehicles If youre with someone else make sure at least one person is awake and keeping watch for helpat all timesbull Stay in your vehicle Walking in a storm can be very dangerous You might become lost or exhausted Your vehicle is a good shelterbull Avoid Overexertion Shoveling snow or pushing your car takes a lot of effort in storm conditions Dont risk a heart attack or injury That work can also make you hot and sweaty Wet clothing loses insulation valuemaking you susceptible to hypothermiabull Fresh Air Its better to be cold and awake than comfortably warm and sleepy Snow can plug your vehicles exhaust system and cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to enter your car Only run the engine for 10 minutes an hour and make sure the exhaust pipe is free of snow Keeping a window open a crack while running the engine is also a good ideabull Dont expect to be comfortable You want to survive until youre found
bull blankets or sleeping bagbull tow chain or ropebull road salt sand or cat litter for tractionbull booster cablesbull emergency flares and reflectorsbull fluorescent distress flag and whistle to attract attentionbull Cell phone adapter to plug into lighterbull First aid kit with pocket knifebull Necessary medications
The Madajimo 7
LEARNING amp DEVELOPMENT
Upcoming in
Learning amp DevelopmentAll MLCV Associates Are Welcome
Business Writing Thursday January 21 8 am - 10 am
Participants learn grammar basics the importance of correct spelling in business writing the parts of effective business writing and the impact of written communication By applying the skills of business writing participants will be able to create effective written materials in a manner that increases their ability to be understood increases their opportunity to be viewed as a professional and ultimately saves time through increasing communication efficiency
Goal Setting Tuesday January 26 2 pm - 4 pm
Participants learn the importance and process of goal setting practice setting goals and understand the impact that it has on their day-to-day life
The Supervisors Role Tuesday February 2 7 am - 11 am
This class is now in the career development track and is open to all Associates It offers a general overview of the supervisor function providing information skills knowledge on being an effective supervisor Topics include transition from co-worker to supervisor problem solving decision making delegation-itrsquos value and how to do it and leading and handling change
Click here or contact your supervisor or Tina Bartheidel (extension 4808) to register(Personal and Career Development Classes count as one WHIP choice)
LampD On-line ResourcesVisit us on Sharepoint
Letters to SantaWhat started as a simple holiday decoration over 20 years ago has turned into a Christmas tradition For years a bright red and white mailbox with the words Santas Mail North Pole has sat outside the Edmonds Washington Visitors Center So it only makes sense that children have been drawn to drop their letters to Santa inside
One day Rich Lindsay a longtime worker in the citys Parks Department decided to open up the box He was astonished to find a huge pile of envelopes inside
He came home and showed them to my mom and he said he didnt know what to do with them says his stepdaughter Janine Harles
Turns out Lindsays wife Lana had a heart so full of the Christmas spirit that she personally took it upon herself to respond to every single letter She continued that tradition until the year she succumbed to cancer Harles has followed in her moms footsteps for the past 15 years
As word of the mailbox spread Harles found herself overwhelmed with letters sometimes writing up to 500 a year Thats when she knew she needed some help One of the friends she enlisted Nadina Khalil placed her letters in the very same box when she was a little girlhellipall the way through college
As the help for the project has grown so has the holiday cheer My mom was so full of the Christmas spirit She wouldve loved this says Harles A story from CNN in 2013 found that approximatley 7 Million letters are sent to Santa annually Dont forget to send your letter next year
For more information or to submit articles for the newsletter email The Madajimo or utilize The Madajimo drop box near the Associate entrance by Tuesday of the week you would like the item included
JUKEBOX MENU
Daily Specials for December 25 - January 1
Friday December 25 FREE Meal 10 am - 5 am
Saturday December 26Cheeseburger French Fries Ice Cream Sandwich
Sunday December 27Sub Sandwich with Chips
Monday December 28 Chicken Bleu Cheese Craisin Salad amp Breadstick GetFIT $175
Tuesday December 29Basket Day
Wednesday December 30Baked Ziti Salad amp Breadstick
Thursday December 31 Tacos
Friday January 1BBQ Ribs French Fries Coleslaw $5
Burger of the Week Hawaiian Breakfast Night Tuesday 4 pm - 9 pm
Grand Market December Special
$2 Off Any Sliced Deli Meat or Cheese
Associates must show ID badge at checkout
MLCV Connect How to Set-up Your Profile amp Account Settings
The first step is to edit your profile including uploading a picture and ensuring your information is correct
bull Fill in your information for General Settingsbull Select Photos for Your Profilebull Set-up Your Notification Settings
If you need assistance please contact an LampD Specialist
MLCV Connect Training Thursday January 21 12 pm -1 pm Participants will learn how to access MLCV Connect from home setup an icon on their smart phones how to setup accounts and how to use the social media platform efficiently and effectively Contact your supervisor or Tina Bartheidel at extension 4808 to register
BirthdaysDecember 25
Harvey Donek MiKayla Gosiak Allan Anderson Krystle Boyd Konne Carlson Carolyn Remmer Lucy Van Horn
December 26Patrick Hill Nancy Smuda
December 27TIna Kaehn Sheri Strickland
December 28Douglas Brown Doran Lancrain Thomas Johnson Keith Boyd Bonnie Endrizzi
December 29Ronald Jones Timothy Petrak Jessica Kreutter Elizabeth Baxter
December 30Abby Christensen Erin Carrillo Jean Trenda
December 31Linda Tomberlin Chris Nylund Michael Allen
AnniversariesDecember 25
December 26
December 27Shannan Johnson Carmella Wimer Paul Williams Aaron Engel
11 years 11 years 11 years 4 years
December 28Heather Reese 17 years
December 29Joanne Whiterabbit Natalie Savor Phyllis Sergent Jon Berczyk Mark Wirth Stefanie Morris Alison Remer Richard MIller
4 years 1 year 1 year1 year1 year1 year1 year1 year
December 30Stephan Pirnie Alycia Horning
2 years 2 years
December 31
2 The Madajimo
ASSOCIATE INTEREST
Welcome New AssociatesMary Boyd Security Officer
Selena Boyd Restaurant Bus Person
Jeffrey Brill Security Officer
Christian Buehler Systems Technician I
Cheyenne Davis Buffet Bus Person
Michael Fults Restaurant Line Cook
Nancy Helmin Buffet Line Cook
Kevan Pugh Security Officer
Mark Solis Eddys Hotel Room Attendant
Scott Stahnke Security Officer
Michael Thomsen Table Games Dealer
Joshua Tomberlin Security Officer
James White Security Officer
Austin White Security Officer
Perry Zierke Table Games Dealer
AARP 55+ Drive Alive CourseGrand Casino Mille Lacs Thursday January 14 1 - 5 pmGrand Casino Hinckley Thursday January 21 1 - 5 pm
Events and Convention Center $15 FOR AARP Members$20 FOR NON-Members
Tailored for drivers age 55+ this valuable course provides defensive driving skills and an update on Minnesotarsquos newest rules of the road Plus you will qualify for a 10 automobile insurance discount by completing the course Space is limited No written or driving tests required Just be an active participant Register now by calling Tina Bartheidel at extension 4808
FampB Leaders Rang Bells for the Salvation Army in Brainerd
On Tuesday December 22nd a group of FampB Leaders went and rang bells for the Salvation Army in Brainerd They were located at seven different locations in Brainerd and worked those areas for four hours each This is the second year that most of them have done this on their own time They helped raise a lot of money for an organization that gives back the majority of what they bring in A great example of giving back to the community during the Holiday SeasonThanks to all of them some of which were not in the pictures
The Madajimo 3
EVENTS amp PROMOTIONS
Upcoming ConcertsDate amp Time Performer Ticket Prices
Thursday December 31 - 7 pm Chris Janson with the Swon Brothers (Country) $30 $40
Friday February 26 - 7 pm Gary Lewis Gary Puckett amp Peter Noone (Country) $20 $30
Saturday March 26 - 7 pm Oak Ridge Boys (Country) $30 $45
Showtimes for December 18 - 25
Good Dinosaur ndash Rated G 100 minutes Weekdays 500 3DSaturday ndash Sunday 100 300 500 3D
The Night Before ndash Rated R 101 minutes Weekdays 710 910 Saturday- Sunday 710 910
Star Wars The Force Awakensndash Rated PG13 136 mins On Two Screens Early Show 121715 at 7 pm Weekdays 500 600 3D 800 830 Saturday ndash Sunday 100 130 330 500 600 3D 800 830 Alvin and the Chipmunks Road Chipndash Rated PG 86 mins Weekdays 515 715 915 Saturday ndash Sunday 115 315 515 715 915
Ticket Prices $850 Adults $650 Children under 12 (Under 2 Free)$650 Matinee (shows starting before 600 pm) $650 Senior Citizens (55 and over) $250 Surcharge for all 3D movie showings $500 Tuesdays
Movie Hotline 320-532-3923
Upcoming PromotionsFri Dec 25 Sat Dec 26 Sun Dec 27 Mon Dec 28 Tues Dec 29 Wed Dec 30 Thurs Dec 31
Holiday Grand Play
Christmas DaySheGiveaway
(50 points)
My Pillow(60 points)
Bonus CashGrand
Play (kiosk)
Any Given Sunday
Mystery Money
(mailerkiosk)
Bonus Grand Play (kiosk)
Senior Tuesdays
Match amp Win (kiosk)
Retail Pull Tabs
VIP Dinner
New Years Eve
Star Wars Premiere at the Grand Makwa
82 VIP GCML Guests enjoyed A Dinner amp A Movie to celebrate the premiere of the new Star Wars movie The Force Awakens Guests were welcomed by an ice sculpture and the Star Wars soundtrack as they entered The Woodlands Steakhouse Guests were served a delicious meal and then taken over to the Grand Makwa to watch the movie This event was created in partnership by the Banquets team and the Hosts
4 The Madajimo
ASSOCIATE NEWSGreenshades ndash Our Associate Portal
Listed below are the links you need to use to receive your check stubs and W2 tax information (typically available end of January) Both Casinos have computer training labs with how-to information for you to log into these websites There is also a mobile app available If you have never logged in and setup your account please do so In Mid-January we will be setting up hot lines for password resets during W2 season Keep checking your company newsletter for updates when W2rsquos will be available on the Greenemployee website this is the only way to view and obtain copies of your check stubs and W2 If you have worked at multiple companieslocations throughout the year you will need to go to each companyrsquos portal to receive your W2 for the wages earned at that companylocation
Company -Company Code and website linksGrand Casino Hinckley - GCH ndash httpsgchgreenemployeecomGrand Casino Mille Lacs - GCML- httpsgcmlgreenemployeecomCorporate Commission - CORPORATE- httpscorporategreenemployeecomGrand Makwa Cinema - GRANDMAKWA ndash httpsgrandmakwagreenemployeecomSubways Stores - SUBWAY ndash httpssubwaygreenemployeecomGrand Market - GRANDMARKET ndash httpsgrandmarketgreenemployeecomMille Lacs Gas Incndash MLGASndash httpsmlgasgreenemployeecom (all three C-Storersquos) Sweetgrass Media ndashSWEETGRASS ndash httpssweetgrassgreenemployeecomMille Lacs Waste Water ndash MLWASTEWATER ndash httpsmlwastewatergreenemployeecomGrindstone Laundry ndash LAUNDRY ndash httpslaundrygreenemployeecom Eddyrsquos Resort ndash EDDYS ndash httpseddysgreenemployeecom
Make sure to set up your notification information on the portal this will allow you reset your own password if you need to When setting up your notification make sure that you change the drop downs to read ldquonotification email addressrdquo the de-fault is corporate email address and you want it to go to your email address so that the password reset notification will reach you
Congratulations On Your AchievementJenny Buchholz LampD Specialist
Jenny has been with Grand Casino since September 1992 She started in the Buffet as a food runner She supervised and managed front and back of the house in several positions for the FampB team Jenny has worked in LampD for fives years serving as a Performance Specialist supporting Facilities Marketing Finance and Table Games Jenny currently serves as an LampD Performance Specialist working with Online Learning amp Videos Jenny wrapped up classes on December 18th and will graduate this December She holds a Bachelorrsquos degree in Elective Studies from St Could State She started eight years ago in criminalistic studies at Central Lakes College and then transferred to St Cloud State to continue in law enforcement She said It wasnt for me So I changed to community psychology I was going to do the online program but the professor that runs the program went on sabbatical and the university dropped the program I couldnt complete it My counselor put me in the bachelors of elective studies with an emphasis in community psychology Jenny received a scholarship from the Mille Lacs Band as member of the band Now that shes done with classes and studying she plans on focusing on her physical health and spending more time with her family Please be sure to congratulate Jenny when you see her
The Madajimo 5
ASSOCIATE NEWS
Food and Beverage Holiday Hours of OperationAs the holiday season is upon us the Food amp Beverage team will be adjusting hours of operation in the Grand Buffet Grand Northern Grill Plums and Grand Cup amp Cone Plums and Grand Cup amp Cone will have regular hours and featuring their regular menus
Grand Buffet Grand Northern Grill
Christmas Day Friday December 25
10 am - 3 pm Grand Traditions $1699 4 pm - 10 pm Seafood $2399
Regular Hours 7 am - 12 am Regular Menu and December Shrimp Special $777
New Years Eve Thursday December 31
11 am - 3 pm Lunch Buffet $999 4 pm - 10 pm Seafood $2399
7 am - 4 pm Regular Menu 4 pm - 12 am New Years Eve Special Menu
New Years Day Friday January 1
10 am - 3 pm Grand Traditions $1699 4 pm - 10 pm Seafood $2399
7 am - 12 am Regular Menu11 am - 12 am January Prime the Grand Way $777
Last Chance to Buy Your Christmas Gifts Associate Holiday Sale 50 OffThe Associate Discount will increase from 25 to 50 for the dates of Monday November 30th through Friday December 25th After this time the Associate discount will revert back to the standard 25 off discount The payroll deduction limit will remain at $150 The same restrictions remain in place for merchandise that would be eligible for the discount Any MLCV Associate that presents their badge at the time of purchase would be eligible to receive the 50 discount however only GCML Associates will be able to use the payroll deduction option
Associates please shop before or after your shift and not on break We are happy to help you shop for the holidays but if there is a Guest in the shop the Guest will be helped first Also if you are asking to do a payroll deduction for the purchase your break time is not adequate time to process the purchase Thank you
The getFIT Initiative Health Topics for the month of December
Financial Health (During the Holidays)
Week of the 28thDrawing winner announced
Associate Holiday Sale December 15 - 31
All MLCV Associates may receive 20 Off one Eddyrsquos logo item in The Marina Gift Shop Thank you
Ojibwe Language ClassExciting news Larry Smallwood will be teaching the Ojibwe language as well as enhancing cultural knowledge for all Mille Lacs Band Members that are employed by MLCV This class will be limited to the first 20 participants that register This 10-week course will be held on Tuesdays from January 19th through March 15th at 2 pm - 4 pm in the training area of the Learning and Development Center in the Sunrise Room at Grand Casino Hinckley Grand Casino Mille Lacs will start their classes in the Ziigwan (Spring) Information regarding the dates and times will be announced at a later date If you are a Mille Lacs Band Member and are interested in learning and or enhancing your Ojibwe language please contact Vicki Kroschel Learning and Development Specialist at extension 4930 or email vkroschelgrcasinoscom no later than December 28
Thank YouOur thanks go out to Mark Fahlstrom Keith King Antonio Taylor and Joe Edgington for their efforts in conducting seven classroom training sessions for a total of 102 Associates for Crisis Management Their dedication and hard work is greatly appreciated
6 The Madajimo
SERVICE RECOGNITION
GuestNet Shout - Outs
Grand Rewards Brian was great He signed me up to be in the players club He was very friendly and informative
Shuttle John is the best Thanks
From the Safety Committee How to Make a Winter Survival Kit
Everyone should carry a Winter Survival Kit in their car In an emergency it could save your life and the lives of your passengers Here is what you need
bull a shovelbull windshield scraper and small broombull flashlight with extra batteriesbull battery powered radiobull waterbull snack food including energy barsbull raisins and mini candy barsbull matches and small candlesbull extra hats socks and mittens
Kit Tipsbull Reverse batteries in flashlight to avoid accidental switching and burnoutbull Store items in the passenger compartment in case the trunk is jammed or frozen shutbull Choose small packages of food that you can eat hot or cold 911 Tipsbull If possible call 911 on your cell phone Provide your location condition of everyone in the vehicle and the problem youre experiencingbull Follow instructions you may be told to stay where you are until help arrivesbull Do not hang up until you know who you have spoken with and what will happen nextbull If you must leave the vehicle write down your name address phone number and destination Place the piece of paper inside the front windshield for someone to see Survival Tipsbull Prepare your vehicle Make sure you keep your gas tank at least half fullbull Be easy to find Tell someone where you are going and the route you will takebull If stuck Tie a florescent flag (from your kit) on your antenna or hang it out the window At night keep your dome light on Rescue crews can see a small glow at a distance To reduce battery drain use emergency flashers only if you hear approaching vehicles If youre with someone else make sure at least one person is awake and keeping watch for helpat all timesbull Stay in your vehicle Walking in a storm can be very dangerous You might become lost or exhausted Your vehicle is a good shelterbull Avoid Overexertion Shoveling snow or pushing your car takes a lot of effort in storm conditions Dont risk a heart attack or injury That work can also make you hot and sweaty Wet clothing loses insulation valuemaking you susceptible to hypothermiabull Fresh Air Its better to be cold and awake than comfortably warm and sleepy Snow can plug your vehicles exhaust system and cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to enter your car Only run the engine for 10 minutes an hour and make sure the exhaust pipe is free of snow Keeping a window open a crack while running the engine is also a good ideabull Dont expect to be comfortable You want to survive until youre found
bull blankets or sleeping bagbull tow chain or ropebull road salt sand or cat litter for tractionbull booster cablesbull emergency flares and reflectorsbull fluorescent distress flag and whistle to attract attentionbull Cell phone adapter to plug into lighterbull First aid kit with pocket knifebull Necessary medications
The Madajimo 7
LEARNING amp DEVELOPMENT
Upcoming in
Learning amp DevelopmentAll MLCV Associates Are Welcome
Business Writing Thursday January 21 8 am - 10 am
Participants learn grammar basics the importance of correct spelling in business writing the parts of effective business writing and the impact of written communication By applying the skills of business writing participants will be able to create effective written materials in a manner that increases their ability to be understood increases their opportunity to be viewed as a professional and ultimately saves time through increasing communication efficiency
Goal Setting Tuesday January 26 2 pm - 4 pm
Participants learn the importance and process of goal setting practice setting goals and understand the impact that it has on their day-to-day life
The Supervisors Role Tuesday February 2 7 am - 11 am
This class is now in the career development track and is open to all Associates It offers a general overview of the supervisor function providing information skills knowledge on being an effective supervisor Topics include transition from co-worker to supervisor problem solving decision making delegation-itrsquos value and how to do it and leading and handling change
Click here or contact your supervisor or Tina Bartheidel (extension 4808) to register(Personal and Career Development Classes count as one WHIP choice)
LampD On-line ResourcesVisit us on Sharepoint
Letters to SantaWhat started as a simple holiday decoration over 20 years ago has turned into a Christmas tradition For years a bright red and white mailbox with the words Santas Mail North Pole has sat outside the Edmonds Washington Visitors Center So it only makes sense that children have been drawn to drop their letters to Santa inside
One day Rich Lindsay a longtime worker in the citys Parks Department decided to open up the box He was astonished to find a huge pile of envelopes inside
He came home and showed them to my mom and he said he didnt know what to do with them says his stepdaughter Janine Harles
Turns out Lindsays wife Lana had a heart so full of the Christmas spirit that she personally took it upon herself to respond to every single letter She continued that tradition until the year she succumbed to cancer Harles has followed in her moms footsteps for the past 15 years
As word of the mailbox spread Harles found herself overwhelmed with letters sometimes writing up to 500 a year Thats when she knew she needed some help One of the friends she enlisted Nadina Khalil placed her letters in the very same box when she was a little girlhellipall the way through college
As the help for the project has grown so has the holiday cheer My mom was so full of the Christmas spirit She wouldve loved this says Harles A story from CNN in 2013 found that approximatley 7 Million letters are sent to Santa annually Dont forget to send your letter next year
For more information or to submit articles for the newsletter email The Madajimo or utilize The Madajimo drop box near the Associate entrance by Tuesday of the week you would like the item included
JUKEBOX MENU
Daily Specials for December 25 - January 1
Friday December 25 FREE Meal 10 am - 5 am
Saturday December 26Cheeseburger French Fries Ice Cream Sandwich
Sunday December 27Sub Sandwich with Chips
Monday December 28 Chicken Bleu Cheese Craisin Salad amp Breadstick GetFIT $175
Tuesday December 29Basket Day
Wednesday December 30Baked Ziti Salad amp Breadstick
Thursday December 31 Tacos
Friday January 1BBQ Ribs French Fries Coleslaw $5
Burger of the Week Hawaiian Breakfast Night Tuesday 4 pm - 9 pm
Grand Market December Special
$2 Off Any Sliced Deli Meat or Cheese
Associates must show ID badge at checkout
MLCV Connect How to Set-up Your Profile amp Account Settings
The first step is to edit your profile including uploading a picture and ensuring your information is correct
bull Fill in your information for General Settingsbull Select Photos for Your Profilebull Set-up Your Notification Settings
If you need assistance please contact an LampD Specialist
MLCV Connect Training Thursday January 21 12 pm -1 pm Participants will learn how to access MLCV Connect from home setup an icon on their smart phones how to setup accounts and how to use the social media platform efficiently and effectively Contact your supervisor or Tina Bartheidel at extension 4808 to register
BirthdaysDecember 25
Harvey Donek MiKayla Gosiak Allan Anderson Krystle Boyd Konne Carlson Carolyn Remmer Lucy Van Horn
December 26Patrick Hill Nancy Smuda
December 27TIna Kaehn Sheri Strickland
December 28Douglas Brown Doran Lancrain Thomas Johnson Keith Boyd Bonnie Endrizzi
December 29Ronald Jones Timothy Petrak Jessica Kreutter Elizabeth Baxter
December 30Abby Christensen Erin Carrillo Jean Trenda
December 31Linda Tomberlin Chris Nylund Michael Allen
AnniversariesDecember 25
December 26
December 27Shannan Johnson Carmella Wimer Paul Williams Aaron Engel
11 years 11 years 11 years 4 years
December 28Heather Reese 17 years
December 29Joanne Whiterabbit Natalie Savor Phyllis Sergent Jon Berczyk Mark Wirth Stefanie Morris Alison Remer Richard MIller
4 years 1 year 1 year1 year1 year1 year1 year1 year
December 30Stephan Pirnie Alycia Horning
2 years 2 years
December 31
The Madajimo 3
EVENTS amp PROMOTIONS
Upcoming ConcertsDate amp Time Performer Ticket Prices
Thursday December 31 - 7 pm Chris Janson with the Swon Brothers (Country) $30 $40
Friday February 26 - 7 pm Gary Lewis Gary Puckett amp Peter Noone (Country) $20 $30
Saturday March 26 - 7 pm Oak Ridge Boys (Country) $30 $45
Showtimes for December 18 - 25
Good Dinosaur ndash Rated G 100 minutes Weekdays 500 3DSaturday ndash Sunday 100 300 500 3D
The Night Before ndash Rated R 101 minutes Weekdays 710 910 Saturday- Sunday 710 910
Star Wars The Force Awakensndash Rated PG13 136 mins On Two Screens Early Show 121715 at 7 pm Weekdays 500 600 3D 800 830 Saturday ndash Sunday 100 130 330 500 600 3D 800 830 Alvin and the Chipmunks Road Chipndash Rated PG 86 mins Weekdays 515 715 915 Saturday ndash Sunday 115 315 515 715 915
Ticket Prices $850 Adults $650 Children under 12 (Under 2 Free)$650 Matinee (shows starting before 600 pm) $650 Senior Citizens (55 and over) $250 Surcharge for all 3D movie showings $500 Tuesdays
Movie Hotline 320-532-3923
Upcoming PromotionsFri Dec 25 Sat Dec 26 Sun Dec 27 Mon Dec 28 Tues Dec 29 Wed Dec 30 Thurs Dec 31
Holiday Grand Play
Christmas DaySheGiveaway
(50 points)
My Pillow(60 points)
Bonus CashGrand
Play (kiosk)
Any Given Sunday
Mystery Money
(mailerkiosk)
Bonus Grand Play (kiosk)
Senior Tuesdays
Match amp Win (kiosk)
Retail Pull Tabs
VIP Dinner
New Years Eve
Star Wars Premiere at the Grand Makwa
82 VIP GCML Guests enjoyed A Dinner amp A Movie to celebrate the premiere of the new Star Wars movie The Force Awakens Guests were welcomed by an ice sculpture and the Star Wars soundtrack as they entered The Woodlands Steakhouse Guests were served a delicious meal and then taken over to the Grand Makwa to watch the movie This event was created in partnership by the Banquets team and the Hosts
4 The Madajimo
ASSOCIATE NEWSGreenshades ndash Our Associate Portal
Listed below are the links you need to use to receive your check stubs and W2 tax information (typically available end of January) Both Casinos have computer training labs with how-to information for you to log into these websites There is also a mobile app available If you have never logged in and setup your account please do so In Mid-January we will be setting up hot lines for password resets during W2 season Keep checking your company newsletter for updates when W2rsquos will be available on the Greenemployee website this is the only way to view and obtain copies of your check stubs and W2 If you have worked at multiple companieslocations throughout the year you will need to go to each companyrsquos portal to receive your W2 for the wages earned at that companylocation
Company -Company Code and website linksGrand Casino Hinckley - GCH ndash httpsgchgreenemployeecomGrand Casino Mille Lacs - GCML- httpsgcmlgreenemployeecomCorporate Commission - CORPORATE- httpscorporategreenemployeecomGrand Makwa Cinema - GRANDMAKWA ndash httpsgrandmakwagreenemployeecomSubways Stores - SUBWAY ndash httpssubwaygreenemployeecomGrand Market - GRANDMARKET ndash httpsgrandmarketgreenemployeecomMille Lacs Gas Incndash MLGASndash httpsmlgasgreenemployeecom (all three C-Storersquos) Sweetgrass Media ndashSWEETGRASS ndash httpssweetgrassgreenemployeecomMille Lacs Waste Water ndash MLWASTEWATER ndash httpsmlwastewatergreenemployeecomGrindstone Laundry ndash LAUNDRY ndash httpslaundrygreenemployeecom Eddyrsquos Resort ndash EDDYS ndash httpseddysgreenemployeecom
Make sure to set up your notification information on the portal this will allow you reset your own password if you need to When setting up your notification make sure that you change the drop downs to read ldquonotification email addressrdquo the de-fault is corporate email address and you want it to go to your email address so that the password reset notification will reach you
Congratulations On Your AchievementJenny Buchholz LampD Specialist
Jenny has been with Grand Casino since September 1992 She started in the Buffet as a food runner She supervised and managed front and back of the house in several positions for the FampB team Jenny has worked in LampD for fives years serving as a Performance Specialist supporting Facilities Marketing Finance and Table Games Jenny currently serves as an LampD Performance Specialist working with Online Learning amp Videos Jenny wrapped up classes on December 18th and will graduate this December She holds a Bachelorrsquos degree in Elective Studies from St Could State She started eight years ago in criminalistic studies at Central Lakes College and then transferred to St Cloud State to continue in law enforcement She said It wasnt for me So I changed to community psychology I was going to do the online program but the professor that runs the program went on sabbatical and the university dropped the program I couldnt complete it My counselor put me in the bachelors of elective studies with an emphasis in community psychology Jenny received a scholarship from the Mille Lacs Band as member of the band Now that shes done with classes and studying she plans on focusing on her physical health and spending more time with her family Please be sure to congratulate Jenny when you see her
The Madajimo 5
ASSOCIATE NEWS
Food and Beverage Holiday Hours of OperationAs the holiday season is upon us the Food amp Beverage team will be adjusting hours of operation in the Grand Buffet Grand Northern Grill Plums and Grand Cup amp Cone Plums and Grand Cup amp Cone will have regular hours and featuring their regular menus
Grand Buffet Grand Northern Grill
Christmas Day Friday December 25
10 am - 3 pm Grand Traditions $1699 4 pm - 10 pm Seafood $2399
Regular Hours 7 am - 12 am Regular Menu and December Shrimp Special $777
New Years Eve Thursday December 31
11 am - 3 pm Lunch Buffet $999 4 pm - 10 pm Seafood $2399
7 am - 4 pm Regular Menu 4 pm - 12 am New Years Eve Special Menu
New Years Day Friday January 1
10 am - 3 pm Grand Traditions $1699 4 pm - 10 pm Seafood $2399
7 am - 12 am Regular Menu11 am - 12 am January Prime the Grand Way $777
Last Chance to Buy Your Christmas Gifts Associate Holiday Sale 50 OffThe Associate Discount will increase from 25 to 50 for the dates of Monday November 30th through Friday December 25th After this time the Associate discount will revert back to the standard 25 off discount The payroll deduction limit will remain at $150 The same restrictions remain in place for merchandise that would be eligible for the discount Any MLCV Associate that presents their badge at the time of purchase would be eligible to receive the 50 discount however only GCML Associates will be able to use the payroll deduction option
Associates please shop before or after your shift and not on break We are happy to help you shop for the holidays but if there is a Guest in the shop the Guest will be helped first Also if you are asking to do a payroll deduction for the purchase your break time is not adequate time to process the purchase Thank you
The getFIT Initiative Health Topics for the month of December
Financial Health (During the Holidays)
Week of the 28thDrawing winner announced
Associate Holiday Sale December 15 - 31
All MLCV Associates may receive 20 Off one Eddyrsquos logo item in The Marina Gift Shop Thank you
Ojibwe Language ClassExciting news Larry Smallwood will be teaching the Ojibwe language as well as enhancing cultural knowledge for all Mille Lacs Band Members that are employed by MLCV This class will be limited to the first 20 participants that register This 10-week course will be held on Tuesdays from January 19th through March 15th at 2 pm - 4 pm in the training area of the Learning and Development Center in the Sunrise Room at Grand Casino Hinckley Grand Casino Mille Lacs will start their classes in the Ziigwan (Spring) Information regarding the dates and times will be announced at a later date If you are a Mille Lacs Band Member and are interested in learning and or enhancing your Ojibwe language please contact Vicki Kroschel Learning and Development Specialist at extension 4930 or email vkroschelgrcasinoscom no later than December 28
Thank YouOur thanks go out to Mark Fahlstrom Keith King Antonio Taylor and Joe Edgington for their efforts in conducting seven classroom training sessions for a total of 102 Associates for Crisis Management Their dedication and hard work is greatly appreciated
6 The Madajimo
SERVICE RECOGNITION
GuestNet Shout - Outs
Grand Rewards Brian was great He signed me up to be in the players club He was very friendly and informative
Shuttle John is the best Thanks
From the Safety Committee How to Make a Winter Survival Kit
Everyone should carry a Winter Survival Kit in their car In an emergency it could save your life and the lives of your passengers Here is what you need
bull a shovelbull windshield scraper and small broombull flashlight with extra batteriesbull battery powered radiobull waterbull snack food including energy barsbull raisins and mini candy barsbull matches and small candlesbull extra hats socks and mittens
Kit Tipsbull Reverse batteries in flashlight to avoid accidental switching and burnoutbull Store items in the passenger compartment in case the trunk is jammed or frozen shutbull Choose small packages of food that you can eat hot or cold 911 Tipsbull If possible call 911 on your cell phone Provide your location condition of everyone in the vehicle and the problem youre experiencingbull Follow instructions you may be told to stay where you are until help arrivesbull Do not hang up until you know who you have spoken with and what will happen nextbull If you must leave the vehicle write down your name address phone number and destination Place the piece of paper inside the front windshield for someone to see Survival Tipsbull Prepare your vehicle Make sure you keep your gas tank at least half fullbull Be easy to find Tell someone where you are going and the route you will takebull If stuck Tie a florescent flag (from your kit) on your antenna or hang it out the window At night keep your dome light on Rescue crews can see a small glow at a distance To reduce battery drain use emergency flashers only if you hear approaching vehicles If youre with someone else make sure at least one person is awake and keeping watch for helpat all timesbull Stay in your vehicle Walking in a storm can be very dangerous You might become lost or exhausted Your vehicle is a good shelterbull Avoid Overexertion Shoveling snow or pushing your car takes a lot of effort in storm conditions Dont risk a heart attack or injury That work can also make you hot and sweaty Wet clothing loses insulation valuemaking you susceptible to hypothermiabull Fresh Air Its better to be cold and awake than comfortably warm and sleepy Snow can plug your vehicles exhaust system and cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to enter your car Only run the engine for 10 minutes an hour and make sure the exhaust pipe is free of snow Keeping a window open a crack while running the engine is also a good ideabull Dont expect to be comfortable You want to survive until youre found
bull blankets or sleeping bagbull tow chain or ropebull road salt sand or cat litter for tractionbull booster cablesbull emergency flares and reflectorsbull fluorescent distress flag and whistle to attract attentionbull Cell phone adapter to plug into lighterbull First aid kit with pocket knifebull Necessary medications
The Madajimo 7
LEARNING amp DEVELOPMENT
Upcoming in
Learning amp DevelopmentAll MLCV Associates Are Welcome
Business Writing Thursday January 21 8 am - 10 am
Participants learn grammar basics the importance of correct spelling in business writing the parts of effective business writing and the impact of written communication By applying the skills of business writing participants will be able to create effective written materials in a manner that increases their ability to be understood increases their opportunity to be viewed as a professional and ultimately saves time through increasing communication efficiency
Goal Setting Tuesday January 26 2 pm - 4 pm
Participants learn the importance and process of goal setting practice setting goals and understand the impact that it has on their day-to-day life
The Supervisors Role Tuesday February 2 7 am - 11 am
This class is now in the career development track and is open to all Associates It offers a general overview of the supervisor function providing information skills knowledge on being an effective supervisor Topics include transition from co-worker to supervisor problem solving decision making delegation-itrsquos value and how to do it and leading and handling change
Click here or contact your supervisor or Tina Bartheidel (extension 4808) to register(Personal and Career Development Classes count as one WHIP choice)
LampD On-line ResourcesVisit us on Sharepoint
Letters to SantaWhat started as a simple holiday decoration over 20 years ago has turned into a Christmas tradition For years a bright red and white mailbox with the words Santas Mail North Pole has sat outside the Edmonds Washington Visitors Center So it only makes sense that children have been drawn to drop their letters to Santa inside
One day Rich Lindsay a longtime worker in the citys Parks Department decided to open up the box He was astonished to find a huge pile of envelopes inside
He came home and showed them to my mom and he said he didnt know what to do with them says his stepdaughter Janine Harles
Turns out Lindsays wife Lana had a heart so full of the Christmas spirit that she personally took it upon herself to respond to every single letter She continued that tradition until the year she succumbed to cancer Harles has followed in her moms footsteps for the past 15 years
As word of the mailbox spread Harles found herself overwhelmed with letters sometimes writing up to 500 a year Thats when she knew she needed some help One of the friends she enlisted Nadina Khalil placed her letters in the very same box when she was a little girlhellipall the way through college
As the help for the project has grown so has the holiday cheer My mom was so full of the Christmas spirit She wouldve loved this says Harles A story from CNN in 2013 found that approximatley 7 Million letters are sent to Santa annually Dont forget to send your letter next year
For more information or to submit articles for the newsletter email The Madajimo or utilize The Madajimo drop box near the Associate entrance by Tuesday of the week you would like the item included
JUKEBOX MENU
Daily Specials for December 25 - January 1
Friday December 25 FREE Meal 10 am - 5 am
Saturday December 26Cheeseburger French Fries Ice Cream Sandwich
Sunday December 27Sub Sandwich with Chips
Monday December 28 Chicken Bleu Cheese Craisin Salad amp Breadstick GetFIT $175
Tuesday December 29Basket Day
Wednesday December 30Baked Ziti Salad amp Breadstick
Thursday December 31 Tacos
Friday January 1BBQ Ribs French Fries Coleslaw $5
Burger of the Week Hawaiian Breakfast Night Tuesday 4 pm - 9 pm
Grand Market December Special
$2 Off Any Sliced Deli Meat or Cheese
Associates must show ID badge at checkout
MLCV Connect How to Set-up Your Profile amp Account Settings
The first step is to edit your profile including uploading a picture and ensuring your information is correct
bull Fill in your information for General Settingsbull Select Photos for Your Profilebull Set-up Your Notification Settings
If you need assistance please contact an LampD Specialist
MLCV Connect Training Thursday January 21 12 pm -1 pm Participants will learn how to access MLCV Connect from home setup an icon on their smart phones how to setup accounts and how to use the social media platform efficiently and effectively Contact your supervisor or Tina Bartheidel at extension 4808 to register
BirthdaysDecember 25
Harvey Donek MiKayla Gosiak Allan Anderson Krystle Boyd Konne Carlson Carolyn Remmer Lucy Van Horn
December 26Patrick Hill Nancy Smuda
December 27TIna Kaehn Sheri Strickland
December 28Douglas Brown Doran Lancrain Thomas Johnson Keith Boyd Bonnie Endrizzi
December 29Ronald Jones Timothy Petrak Jessica Kreutter Elizabeth Baxter
December 30Abby Christensen Erin Carrillo Jean Trenda
December 31Linda Tomberlin Chris Nylund Michael Allen
AnniversariesDecember 25
December 26
December 27Shannan Johnson Carmella Wimer Paul Williams Aaron Engel
11 years 11 years 11 years 4 years
December 28Heather Reese 17 years
December 29Joanne Whiterabbit Natalie Savor Phyllis Sergent Jon Berczyk Mark Wirth Stefanie Morris Alison Remer Richard MIller
4 years 1 year 1 year1 year1 year1 year1 year1 year
December 30Stephan Pirnie Alycia Horning
2 years 2 years
December 31
4 The Madajimo
ASSOCIATE NEWSGreenshades ndash Our Associate Portal
Listed below are the links you need to use to receive your check stubs and W2 tax information (typically available end of January) Both Casinos have computer training labs with how-to information for you to log into these websites There is also a mobile app available If you have never logged in and setup your account please do so In Mid-January we will be setting up hot lines for password resets during W2 season Keep checking your company newsletter for updates when W2rsquos will be available on the Greenemployee website this is the only way to view and obtain copies of your check stubs and W2 If you have worked at multiple companieslocations throughout the year you will need to go to each companyrsquos portal to receive your W2 for the wages earned at that companylocation
Company -Company Code and website linksGrand Casino Hinckley - GCH ndash httpsgchgreenemployeecomGrand Casino Mille Lacs - GCML- httpsgcmlgreenemployeecomCorporate Commission - CORPORATE- httpscorporategreenemployeecomGrand Makwa Cinema - GRANDMAKWA ndash httpsgrandmakwagreenemployeecomSubways Stores - SUBWAY ndash httpssubwaygreenemployeecomGrand Market - GRANDMARKET ndash httpsgrandmarketgreenemployeecomMille Lacs Gas Incndash MLGASndash httpsmlgasgreenemployeecom (all three C-Storersquos) Sweetgrass Media ndashSWEETGRASS ndash httpssweetgrassgreenemployeecomMille Lacs Waste Water ndash MLWASTEWATER ndash httpsmlwastewatergreenemployeecomGrindstone Laundry ndash LAUNDRY ndash httpslaundrygreenemployeecom Eddyrsquos Resort ndash EDDYS ndash httpseddysgreenemployeecom
Make sure to set up your notification information on the portal this will allow you reset your own password if you need to When setting up your notification make sure that you change the drop downs to read ldquonotification email addressrdquo the de-fault is corporate email address and you want it to go to your email address so that the password reset notification will reach you
Congratulations On Your AchievementJenny Buchholz LampD Specialist
Jenny has been with Grand Casino since September 1992 She started in the Buffet as a food runner She supervised and managed front and back of the house in several positions for the FampB team Jenny has worked in LampD for fives years serving as a Performance Specialist supporting Facilities Marketing Finance and Table Games Jenny currently serves as an LampD Performance Specialist working with Online Learning amp Videos Jenny wrapped up classes on December 18th and will graduate this December She holds a Bachelorrsquos degree in Elective Studies from St Could State She started eight years ago in criminalistic studies at Central Lakes College and then transferred to St Cloud State to continue in law enforcement She said It wasnt for me So I changed to community psychology I was going to do the online program but the professor that runs the program went on sabbatical and the university dropped the program I couldnt complete it My counselor put me in the bachelors of elective studies with an emphasis in community psychology Jenny received a scholarship from the Mille Lacs Band as member of the band Now that shes done with classes and studying she plans on focusing on her physical health and spending more time with her family Please be sure to congratulate Jenny when you see her
The Madajimo 5
ASSOCIATE NEWS
Food and Beverage Holiday Hours of OperationAs the holiday season is upon us the Food amp Beverage team will be adjusting hours of operation in the Grand Buffet Grand Northern Grill Plums and Grand Cup amp Cone Plums and Grand Cup amp Cone will have regular hours and featuring their regular menus
Grand Buffet Grand Northern Grill
Christmas Day Friday December 25
10 am - 3 pm Grand Traditions $1699 4 pm - 10 pm Seafood $2399
Regular Hours 7 am - 12 am Regular Menu and December Shrimp Special $777
New Years Eve Thursday December 31
11 am - 3 pm Lunch Buffet $999 4 pm - 10 pm Seafood $2399
7 am - 4 pm Regular Menu 4 pm - 12 am New Years Eve Special Menu
New Years Day Friday January 1
10 am - 3 pm Grand Traditions $1699 4 pm - 10 pm Seafood $2399
7 am - 12 am Regular Menu11 am - 12 am January Prime the Grand Way $777
Last Chance to Buy Your Christmas Gifts Associate Holiday Sale 50 OffThe Associate Discount will increase from 25 to 50 for the dates of Monday November 30th through Friday December 25th After this time the Associate discount will revert back to the standard 25 off discount The payroll deduction limit will remain at $150 The same restrictions remain in place for merchandise that would be eligible for the discount Any MLCV Associate that presents their badge at the time of purchase would be eligible to receive the 50 discount however only GCML Associates will be able to use the payroll deduction option
Associates please shop before or after your shift and not on break We are happy to help you shop for the holidays but if there is a Guest in the shop the Guest will be helped first Also if you are asking to do a payroll deduction for the purchase your break time is not adequate time to process the purchase Thank you
The getFIT Initiative Health Topics for the month of December
Financial Health (During the Holidays)
Week of the 28thDrawing winner announced
Associate Holiday Sale December 15 - 31
All MLCV Associates may receive 20 Off one Eddyrsquos logo item in The Marina Gift Shop Thank you
Ojibwe Language ClassExciting news Larry Smallwood will be teaching the Ojibwe language as well as enhancing cultural knowledge for all Mille Lacs Band Members that are employed by MLCV This class will be limited to the first 20 participants that register This 10-week course will be held on Tuesdays from January 19th through March 15th at 2 pm - 4 pm in the training area of the Learning and Development Center in the Sunrise Room at Grand Casino Hinckley Grand Casino Mille Lacs will start their classes in the Ziigwan (Spring) Information regarding the dates and times will be announced at a later date If you are a Mille Lacs Band Member and are interested in learning and or enhancing your Ojibwe language please contact Vicki Kroschel Learning and Development Specialist at extension 4930 or email vkroschelgrcasinoscom no later than December 28
Thank YouOur thanks go out to Mark Fahlstrom Keith King Antonio Taylor and Joe Edgington for their efforts in conducting seven classroom training sessions for a total of 102 Associates for Crisis Management Their dedication and hard work is greatly appreciated
6 The Madajimo
SERVICE RECOGNITION
GuestNet Shout - Outs
Grand Rewards Brian was great He signed me up to be in the players club He was very friendly and informative
Shuttle John is the best Thanks
From the Safety Committee How to Make a Winter Survival Kit
Everyone should carry a Winter Survival Kit in their car In an emergency it could save your life and the lives of your passengers Here is what you need
bull a shovelbull windshield scraper and small broombull flashlight with extra batteriesbull battery powered radiobull waterbull snack food including energy barsbull raisins and mini candy barsbull matches and small candlesbull extra hats socks and mittens
Kit Tipsbull Reverse batteries in flashlight to avoid accidental switching and burnoutbull Store items in the passenger compartment in case the trunk is jammed or frozen shutbull Choose small packages of food that you can eat hot or cold 911 Tipsbull If possible call 911 on your cell phone Provide your location condition of everyone in the vehicle and the problem youre experiencingbull Follow instructions you may be told to stay where you are until help arrivesbull Do not hang up until you know who you have spoken with and what will happen nextbull If you must leave the vehicle write down your name address phone number and destination Place the piece of paper inside the front windshield for someone to see Survival Tipsbull Prepare your vehicle Make sure you keep your gas tank at least half fullbull Be easy to find Tell someone where you are going and the route you will takebull If stuck Tie a florescent flag (from your kit) on your antenna or hang it out the window At night keep your dome light on Rescue crews can see a small glow at a distance To reduce battery drain use emergency flashers only if you hear approaching vehicles If youre with someone else make sure at least one person is awake and keeping watch for helpat all timesbull Stay in your vehicle Walking in a storm can be very dangerous You might become lost or exhausted Your vehicle is a good shelterbull Avoid Overexertion Shoveling snow or pushing your car takes a lot of effort in storm conditions Dont risk a heart attack or injury That work can also make you hot and sweaty Wet clothing loses insulation valuemaking you susceptible to hypothermiabull Fresh Air Its better to be cold and awake than comfortably warm and sleepy Snow can plug your vehicles exhaust system and cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to enter your car Only run the engine for 10 minutes an hour and make sure the exhaust pipe is free of snow Keeping a window open a crack while running the engine is also a good ideabull Dont expect to be comfortable You want to survive until youre found
bull blankets or sleeping bagbull tow chain or ropebull road salt sand or cat litter for tractionbull booster cablesbull emergency flares and reflectorsbull fluorescent distress flag and whistle to attract attentionbull Cell phone adapter to plug into lighterbull First aid kit with pocket knifebull Necessary medications
The Madajimo 7
LEARNING amp DEVELOPMENT
Upcoming in
Learning amp DevelopmentAll MLCV Associates Are Welcome
Business Writing Thursday January 21 8 am - 10 am
Participants learn grammar basics the importance of correct spelling in business writing the parts of effective business writing and the impact of written communication By applying the skills of business writing participants will be able to create effective written materials in a manner that increases their ability to be understood increases their opportunity to be viewed as a professional and ultimately saves time through increasing communication efficiency
Goal Setting Tuesday January 26 2 pm - 4 pm
Participants learn the importance and process of goal setting practice setting goals and understand the impact that it has on their day-to-day life
The Supervisors Role Tuesday February 2 7 am - 11 am
This class is now in the career development track and is open to all Associates It offers a general overview of the supervisor function providing information skills knowledge on being an effective supervisor Topics include transition from co-worker to supervisor problem solving decision making delegation-itrsquos value and how to do it and leading and handling change
Click here or contact your supervisor or Tina Bartheidel (extension 4808) to register(Personal and Career Development Classes count as one WHIP choice)
LampD On-line ResourcesVisit us on Sharepoint
Letters to SantaWhat started as a simple holiday decoration over 20 years ago has turned into a Christmas tradition For years a bright red and white mailbox with the words Santas Mail North Pole has sat outside the Edmonds Washington Visitors Center So it only makes sense that children have been drawn to drop their letters to Santa inside
One day Rich Lindsay a longtime worker in the citys Parks Department decided to open up the box He was astonished to find a huge pile of envelopes inside
He came home and showed them to my mom and he said he didnt know what to do with them says his stepdaughter Janine Harles
Turns out Lindsays wife Lana had a heart so full of the Christmas spirit that she personally took it upon herself to respond to every single letter She continued that tradition until the year she succumbed to cancer Harles has followed in her moms footsteps for the past 15 years
As word of the mailbox spread Harles found herself overwhelmed with letters sometimes writing up to 500 a year Thats when she knew she needed some help One of the friends she enlisted Nadina Khalil placed her letters in the very same box when she was a little girlhellipall the way through college
As the help for the project has grown so has the holiday cheer My mom was so full of the Christmas spirit She wouldve loved this says Harles A story from CNN in 2013 found that approximatley 7 Million letters are sent to Santa annually Dont forget to send your letter next year
For more information or to submit articles for the newsletter email The Madajimo or utilize The Madajimo drop box near the Associate entrance by Tuesday of the week you would like the item included
JUKEBOX MENU
Daily Specials for December 25 - January 1
Friday December 25 FREE Meal 10 am - 5 am
Saturday December 26Cheeseburger French Fries Ice Cream Sandwich
Sunday December 27Sub Sandwich with Chips
Monday December 28 Chicken Bleu Cheese Craisin Salad amp Breadstick GetFIT $175
Tuesday December 29Basket Day
Wednesday December 30Baked Ziti Salad amp Breadstick
Thursday December 31 Tacos
Friday January 1BBQ Ribs French Fries Coleslaw $5
Burger of the Week Hawaiian Breakfast Night Tuesday 4 pm - 9 pm
Grand Market December Special
$2 Off Any Sliced Deli Meat or Cheese
Associates must show ID badge at checkout
MLCV Connect How to Set-up Your Profile amp Account Settings
The first step is to edit your profile including uploading a picture and ensuring your information is correct
bull Fill in your information for General Settingsbull Select Photos for Your Profilebull Set-up Your Notification Settings
If you need assistance please contact an LampD Specialist
MLCV Connect Training Thursday January 21 12 pm -1 pm Participants will learn how to access MLCV Connect from home setup an icon on their smart phones how to setup accounts and how to use the social media platform efficiently and effectively Contact your supervisor or Tina Bartheidel at extension 4808 to register
BirthdaysDecember 25
Harvey Donek MiKayla Gosiak Allan Anderson Krystle Boyd Konne Carlson Carolyn Remmer Lucy Van Horn
December 26Patrick Hill Nancy Smuda
December 27TIna Kaehn Sheri Strickland
December 28Douglas Brown Doran Lancrain Thomas Johnson Keith Boyd Bonnie Endrizzi
December 29Ronald Jones Timothy Petrak Jessica Kreutter Elizabeth Baxter
December 30Abby Christensen Erin Carrillo Jean Trenda
December 31Linda Tomberlin Chris Nylund Michael Allen
AnniversariesDecember 25
December 26
December 27Shannan Johnson Carmella Wimer Paul Williams Aaron Engel
11 years 11 years 11 years 4 years
December 28Heather Reese 17 years
December 29Joanne Whiterabbit Natalie Savor Phyllis Sergent Jon Berczyk Mark Wirth Stefanie Morris Alison Remer Richard MIller
4 years 1 year 1 year1 year1 year1 year1 year1 year
December 30Stephan Pirnie Alycia Horning
2 years 2 years
December 31
The Madajimo 5
ASSOCIATE NEWS
Food and Beverage Holiday Hours of OperationAs the holiday season is upon us the Food amp Beverage team will be adjusting hours of operation in the Grand Buffet Grand Northern Grill Plums and Grand Cup amp Cone Plums and Grand Cup amp Cone will have regular hours and featuring their regular menus
Grand Buffet Grand Northern Grill
Christmas Day Friday December 25
10 am - 3 pm Grand Traditions $1699 4 pm - 10 pm Seafood $2399
Regular Hours 7 am - 12 am Regular Menu and December Shrimp Special $777
New Years Eve Thursday December 31
11 am - 3 pm Lunch Buffet $999 4 pm - 10 pm Seafood $2399
7 am - 4 pm Regular Menu 4 pm - 12 am New Years Eve Special Menu
New Years Day Friday January 1
10 am - 3 pm Grand Traditions $1699 4 pm - 10 pm Seafood $2399
7 am - 12 am Regular Menu11 am - 12 am January Prime the Grand Way $777
Last Chance to Buy Your Christmas Gifts Associate Holiday Sale 50 OffThe Associate Discount will increase from 25 to 50 for the dates of Monday November 30th through Friday December 25th After this time the Associate discount will revert back to the standard 25 off discount The payroll deduction limit will remain at $150 The same restrictions remain in place for merchandise that would be eligible for the discount Any MLCV Associate that presents their badge at the time of purchase would be eligible to receive the 50 discount however only GCML Associates will be able to use the payroll deduction option
Associates please shop before or after your shift and not on break We are happy to help you shop for the holidays but if there is a Guest in the shop the Guest will be helped first Also if you are asking to do a payroll deduction for the purchase your break time is not adequate time to process the purchase Thank you
The getFIT Initiative Health Topics for the month of December
Financial Health (During the Holidays)
Week of the 28thDrawing winner announced
Associate Holiday Sale December 15 - 31
All MLCV Associates may receive 20 Off one Eddyrsquos logo item in The Marina Gift Shop Thank you
Ojibwe Language ClassExciting news Larry Smallwood will be teaching the Ojibwe language as well as enhancing cultural knowledge for all Mille Lacs Band Members that are employed by MLCV This class will be limited to the first 20 participants that register This 10-week course will be held on Tuesdays from January 19th through March 15th at 2 pm - 4 pm in the training area of the Learning and Development Center in the Sunrise Room at Grand Casino Hinckley Grand Casino Mille Lacs will start their classes in the Ziigwan (Spring) Information regarding the dates and times will be announced at a later date If you are a Mille Lacs Band Member and are interested in learning and or enhancing your Ojibwe language please contact Vicki Kroschel Learning and Development Specialist at extension 4930 or email vkroschelgrcasinoscom no later than December 28
Thank YouOur thanks go out to Mark Fahlstrom Keith King Antonio Taylor and Joe Edgington for their efforts in conducting seven classroom training sessions for a total of 102 Associates for Crisis Management Their dedication and hard work is greatly appreciated
6 The Madajimo
SERVICE RECOGNITION
GuestNet Shout - Outs
Grand Rewards Brian was great He signed me up to be in the players club He was very friendly and informative
Shuttle John is the best Thanks
From the Safety Committee How to Make a Winter Survival Kit
Everyone should carry a Winter Survival Kit in their car In an emergency it could save your life and the lives of your passengers Here is what you need
bull a shovelbull windshield scraper and small broombull flashlight with extra batteriesbull battery powered radiobull waterbull snack food including energy barsbull raisins and mini candy barsbull matches and small candlesbull extra hats socks and mittens
Kit Tipsbull Reverse batteries in flashlight to avoid accidental switching and burnoutbull Store items in the passenger compartment in case the trunk is jammed or frozen shutbull Choose small packages of food that you can eat hot or cold 911 Tipsbull If possible call 911 on your cell phone Provide your location condition of everyone in the vehicle and the problem youre experiencingbull Follow instructions you may be told to stay where you are until help arrivesbull Do not hang up until you know who you have spoken with and what will happen nextbull If you must leave the vehicle write down your name address phone number and destination Place the piece of paper inside the front windshield for someone to see Survival Tipsbull Prepare your vehicle Make sure you keep your gas tank at least half fullbull Be easy to find Tell someone where you are going and the route you will takebull If stuck Tie a florescent flag (from your kit) on your antenna or hang it out the window At night keep your dome light on Rescue crews can see a small glow at a distance To reduce battery drain use emergency flashers only if you hear approaching vehicles If youre with someone else make sure at least one person is awake and keeping watch for helpat all timesbull Stay in your vehicle Walking in a storm can be very dangerous You might become lost or exhausted Your vehicle is a good shelterbull Avoid Overexertion Shoveling snow or pushing your car takes a lot of effort in storm conditions Dont risk a heart attack or injury That work can also make you hot and sweaty Wet clothing loses insulation valuemaking you susceptible to hypothermiabull Fresh Air Its better to be cold and awake than comfortably warm and sleepy Snow can plug your vehicles exhaust system and cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to enter your car Only run the engine for 10 minutes an hour and make sure the exhaust pipe is free of snow Keeping a window open a crack while running the engine is also a good ideabull Dont expect to be comfortable You want to survive until youre found
bull blankets or sleeping bagbull tow chain or ropebull road salt sand or cat litter for tractionbull booster cablesbull emergency flares and reflectorsbull fluorescent distress flag and whistle to attract attentionbull Cell phone adapter to plug into lighterbull First aid kit with pocket knifebull Necessary medications
The Madajimo 7
LEARNING amp DEVELOPMENT
Upcoming in
Learning amp DevelopmentAll MLCV Associates Are Welcome
Business Writing Thursday January 21 8 am - 10 am
Participants learn grammar basics the importance of correct spelling in business writing the parts of effective business writing and the impact of written communication By applying the skills of business writing participants will be able to create effective written materials in a manner that increases their ability to be understood increases their opportunity to be viewed as a professional and ultimately saves time through increasing communication efficiency
Goal Setting Tuesday January 26 2 pm - 4 pm
Participants learn the importance and process of goal setting practice setting goals and understand the impact that it has on their day-to-day life
The Supervisors Role Tuesday February 2 7 am - 11 am
This class is now in the career development track and is open to all Associates It offers a general overview of the supervisor function providing information skills knowledge on being an effective supervisor Topics include transition from co-worker to supervisor problem solving decision making delegation-itrsquos value and how to do it and leading and handling change
Click here or contact your supervisor or Tina Bartheidel (extension 4808) to register(Personal and Career Development Classes count as one WHIP choice)
LampD On-line ResourcesVisit us on Sharepoint
Letters to SantaWhat started as a simple holiday decoration over 20 years ago has turned into a Christmas tradition For years a bright red and white mailbox with the words Santas Mail North Pole has sat outside the Edmonds Washington Visitors Center So it only makes sense that children have been drawn to drop their letters to Santa inside
One day Rich Lindsay a longtime worker in the citys Parks Department decided to open up the box He was astonished to find a huge pile of envelopes inside
He came home and showed them to my mom and he said he didnt know what to do with them says his stepdaughter Janine Harles
Turns out Lindsays wife Lana had a heart so full of the Christmas spirit that she personally took it upon herself to respond to every single letter She continued that tradition until the year she succumbed to cancer Harles has followed in her moms footsteps for the past 15 years
As word of the mailbox spread Harles found herself overwhelmed with letters sometimes writing up to 500 a year Thats when she knew she needed some help One of the friends she enlisted Nadina Khalil placed her letters in the very same box when she was a little girlhellipall the way through college
As the help for the project has grown so has the holiday cheer My mom was so full of the Christmas spirit She wouldve loved this says Harles A story from CNN in 2013 found that approximatley 7 Million letters are sent to Santa annually Dont forget to send your letter next year
For more information or to submit articles for the newsletter email The Madajimo or utilize The Madajimo drop box near the Associate entrance by Tuesday of the week you would like the item included
JUKEBOX MENU
Daily Specials for December 25 - January 1
Friday December 25 FREE Meal 10 am - 5 am
Saturday December 26Cheeseburger French Fries Ice Cream Sandwich
Sunday December 27Sub Sandwich with Chips
Monday December 28 Chicken Bleu Cheese Craisin Salad amp Breadstick GetFIT $175
Tuesday December 29Basket Day
Wednesday December 30Baked Ziti Salad amp Breadstick
Thursday December 31 Tacos
Friday January 1BBQ Ribs French Fries Coleslaw $5
Burger of the Week Hawaiian Breakfast Night Tuesday 4 pm - 9 pm
Grand Market December Special
$2 Off Any Sliced Deli Meat or Cheese
Associates must show ID badge at checkout
MLCV Connect How to Set-up Your Profile amp Account Settings
The first step is to edit your profile including uploading a picture and ensuring your information is correct
bull Fill in your information for General Settingsbull Select Photos for Your Profilebull Set-up Your Notification Settings
If you need assistance please contact an LampD Specialist
MLCV Connect Training Thursday January 21 12 pm -1 pm Participants will learn how to access MLCV Connect from home setup an icon on their smart phones how to setup accounts and how to use the social media platform efficiently and effectively Contact your supervisor or Tina Bartheidel at extension 4808 to register
BirthdaysDecember 25
Harvey Donek MiKayla Gosiak Allan Anderson Krystle Boyd Konne Carlson Carolyn Remmer Lucy Van Horn
December 26Patrick Hill Nancy Smuda
December 27TIna Kaehn Sheri Strickland
December 28Douglas Brown Doran Lancrain Thomas Johnson Keith Boyd Bonnie Endrizzi
December 29Ronald Jones Timothy Petrak Jessica Kreutter Elizabeth Baxter
December 30Abby Christensen Erin Carrillo Jean Trenda
December 31Linda Tomberlin Chris Nylund Michael Allen
AnniversariesDecember 25
December 26
December 27Shannan Johnson Carmella Wimer Paul Williams Aaron Engel
11 years 11 years 11 years 4 years
December 28Heather Reese 17 years
December 29Joanne Whiterabbit Natalie Savor Phyllis Sergent Jon Berczyk Mark Wirth Stefanie Morris Alison Remer Richard MIller
4 years 1 year 1 year1 year1 year1 year1 year1 year
December 30Stephan Pirnie Alycia Horning
2 years 2 years
December 31
6 The Madajimo
SERVICE RECOGNITION
GuestNet Shout - Outs
Grand Rewards Brian was great He signed me up to be in the players club He was very friendly and informative
Shuttle John is the best Thanks
From the Safety Committee How to Make a Winter Survival Kit
Everyone should carry a Winter Survival Kit in their car In an emergency it could save your life and the lives of your passengers Here is what you need
bull a shovelbull windshield scraper and small broombull flashlight with extra batteriesbull battery powered radiobull waterbull snack food including energy barsbull raisins and mini candy barsbull matches and small candlesbull extra hats socks and mittens
Kit Tipsbull Reverse batteries in flashlight to avoid accidental switching and burnoutbull Store items in the passenger compartment in case the trunk is jammed or frozen shutbull Choose small packages of food that you can eat hot or cold 911 Tipsbull If possible call 911 on your cell phone Provide your location condition of everyone in the vehicle and the problem youre experiencingbull Follow instructions you may be told to stay where you are until help arrivesbull Do not hang up until you know who you have spoken with and what will happen nextbull If you must leave the vehicle write down your name address phone number and destination Place the piece of paper inside the front windshield for someone to see Survival Tipsbull Prepare your vehicle Make sure you keep your gas tank at least half fullbull Be easy to find Tell someone where you are going and the route you will takebull If stuck Tie a florescent flag (from your kit) on your antenna or hang it out the window At night keep your dome light on Rescue crews can see a small glow at a distance To reduce battery drain use emergency flashers only if you hear approaching vehicles If youre with someone else make sure at least one person is awake and keeping watch for helpat all timesbull Stay in your vehicle Walking in a storm can be very dangerous You might become lost or exhausted Your vehicle is a good shelterbull Avoid Overexertion Shoveling snow or pushing your car takes a lot of effort in storm conditions Dont risk a heart attack or injury That work can also make you hot and sweaty Wet clothing loses insulation valuemaking you susceptible to hypothermiabull Fresh Air Its better to be cold and awake than comfortably warm and sleepy Snow can plug your vehicles exhaust system and cause deadly carbon monoxide gas to enter your car Only run the engine for 10 minutes an hour and make sure the exhaust pipe is free of snow Keeping a window open a crack while running the engine is also a good ideabull Dont expect to be comfortable You want to survive until youre found
bull blankets or sleeping bagbull tow chain or ropebull road salt sand or cat litter for tractionbull booster cablesbull emergency flares and reflectorsbull fluorescent distress flag and whistle to attract attentionbull Cell phone adapter to plug into lighterbull First aid kit with pocket knifebull Necessary medications
The Madajimo 7
LEARNING amp DEVELOPMENT
Upcoming in
Learning amp DevelopmentAll MLCV Associates Are Welcome
Business Writing Thursday January 21 8 am - 10 am
Participants learn grammar basics the importance of correct spelling in business writing the parts of effective business writing and the impact of written communication By applying the skills of business writing participants will be able to create effective written materials in a manner that increases their ability to be understood increases their opportunity to be viewed as a professional and ultimately saves time through increasing communication efficiency
Goal Setting Tuesday January 26 2 pm - 4 pm
Participants learn the importance and process of goal setting practice setting goals and understand the impact that it has on their day-to-day life
The Supervisors Role Tuesday February 2 7 am - 11 am
This class is now in the career development track and is open to all Associates It offers a general overview of the supervisor function providing information skills knowledge on being an effective supervisor Topics include transition from co-worker to supervisor problem solving decision making delegation-itrsquos value and how to do it and leading and handling change
Click here or contact your supervisor or Tina Bartheidel (extension 4808) to register(Personal and Career Development Classes count as one WHIP choice)
LampD On-line ResourcesVisit us on Sharepoint
Letters to SantaWhat started as a simple holiday decoration over 20 years ago has turned into a Christmas tradition For years a bright red and white mailbox with the words Santas Mail North Pole has sat outside the Edmonds Washington Visitors Center So it only makes sense that children have been drawn to drop their letters to Santa inside
One day Rich Lindsay a longtime worker in the citys Parks Department decided to open up the box He was astonished to find a huge pile of envelopes inside
He came home and showed them to my mom and he said he didnt know what to do with them says his stepdaughter Janine Harles
Turns out Lindsays wife Lana had a heart so full of the Christmas spirit that she personally took it upon herself to respond to every single letter She continued that tradition until the year she succumbed to cancer Harles has followed in her moms footsteps for the past 15 years
As word of the mailbox spread Harles found herself overwhelmed with letters sometimes writing up to 500 a year Thats when she knew she needed some help One of the friends she enlisted Nadina Khalil placed her letters in the very same box when she was a little girlhellipall the way through college
As the help for the project has grown so has the holiday cheer My mom was so full of the Christmas spirit She wouldve loved this says Harles A story from CNN in 2013 found that approximatley 7 Million letters are sent to Santa annually Dont forget to send your letter next year
For more information or to submit articles for the newsletter email The Madajimo or utilize The Madajimo drop box near the Associate entrance by Tuesday of the week you would like the item included
JUKEBOX MENU
Daily Specials for December 25 - January 1
Friday December 25 FREE Meal 10 am - 5 am
Saturday December 26Cheeseburger French Fries Ice Cream Sandwich
Sunday December 27Sub Sandwich with Chips
Monday December 28 Chicken Bleu Cheese Craisin Salad amp Breadstick GetFIT $175
Tuesday December 29Basket Day
Wednesday December 30Baked Ziti Salad amp Breadstick
Thursday December 31 Tacos
Friday January 1BBQ Ribs French Fries Coleslaw $5
Burger of the Week Hawaiian Breakfast Night Tuesday 4 pm - 9 pm
Grand Market December Special
$2 Off Any Sliced Deli Meat or Cheese
Associates must show ID badge at checkout
MLCV Connect How to Set-up Your Profile amp Account Settings
The first step is to edit your profile including uploading a picture and ensuring your information is correct
bull Fill in your information for General Settingsbull Select Photos for Your Profilebull Set-up Your Notification Settings
If you need assistance please contact an LampD Specialist
MLCV Connect Training Thursday January 21 12 pm -1 pm Participants will learn how to access MLCV Connect from home setup an icon on their smart phones how to setup accounts and how to use the social media platform efficiently and effectively Contact your supervisor or Tina Bartheidel at extension 4808 to register
BirthdaysDecember 25
Harvey Donek MiKayla Gosiak Allan Anderson Krystle Boyd Konne Carlson Carolyn Remmer Lucy Van Horn
December 26Patrick Hill Nancy Smuda
December 27TIna Kaehn Sheri Strickland
December 28Douglas Brown Doran Lancrain Thomas Johnson Keith Boyd Bonnie Endrizzi
December 29Ronald Jones Timothy Petrak Jessica Kreutter Elizabeth Baxter
December 30Abby Christensen Erin Carrillo Jean Trenda
December 31Linda Tomberlin Chris Nylund Michael Allen
AnniversariesDecember 25
December 26
December 27Shannan Johnson Carmella Wimer Paul Williams Aaron Engel
11 years 11 years 11 years 4 years
December 28Heather Reese 17 years
December 29Joanne Whiterabbit Natalie Savor Phyllis Sergent Jon Berczyk Mark Wirth Stefanie Morris Alison Remer Richard MIller
4 years 1 year 1 year1 year1 year1 year1 year1 year
December 30Stephan Pirnie Alycia Horning
2 years 2 years
December 31
The Madajimo 7
LEARNING amp DEVELOPMENT
Upcoming in
Learning amp DevelopmentAll MLCV Associates Are Welcome
Business Writing Thursday January 21 8 am - 10 am
Participants learn grammar basics the importance of correct spelling in business writing the parts of effective business writing and the impact of written communication By applying the skills of business writing participants will be able to create effective written materials in a manner that increases their ability to be understood increases their opportunity to be viewed as a professional and ultimately saves time through increasing communication efficiency
Goal Setting Tuesday January 26 2 pm - 4 pm
Participants learn the importance and process of goal setting practice setting goals and understand the impact that it has on their day-to-day life
The Supervisors Role Tuesday February 2 7 am - 11 am
This class is now in the career development track and is open to all Associates It offers a general overview of the supervisor function providing information skills knowledge on being an effective supervisor Topics include transition from co-worker to supervisor problem solving decision making delegation-itrsquos value and how to do it and leading and handling change
Click here or contact your supervisor or Tina Bartheidel (extension 4808) to register(Personal and Career Development Classes count as one WHIP choice)
LampD On-line ResourcesVisit us on Sharepoint
Letters to SantaWhat started as a simple holiday decoration over 20 years ago has turned into a Christmas tradition For years a bright red and white mailbox with the words Santas Mail North Pole has sat outside the Edmonds Washington Visitors Center So it only makes sense that children have been drawn to drop their letters to Santa inside
One day Rich Lindsay a longtime worker in the citys Parks Department decided to open up the box He was astonished to find a huge pile of envelopes inside
He came home and showed them to my mom and he said he didnt know what to do with them says his stepdaughter Janine Harles
Turns out Lindsays wife Lana had a heart so full of the Christmas spirit that she personally took it upon herself to respond to every single letter She continued that tradition until the year she succumbed to cancer Harles has followed in her moms footsteps for the past 15 years
As word of the mailbox spread Harles found herself overwhelmed with letters sometimes writing up to 500 a year Thats when she knew she needed some help One of the friends she enlisted Nadina Khalil placed her letters in the very same box when she was a little girlhellipall the way through college
As the help for the project has grown so has the holiday cheer My mom was so full of the Christmas spirit She wouldve loved this says Harles A story from CNN in 2013 found that approximatley 7 Million letters are sent to Santa annually Dont forget to send your letter next year
For more information or to submit articles for the newsletter email The Madajimo or utilize The Madajimo drop box near the Associate entrance by Tuesday of the week you would like the item included
JUKEBOX MENU
Daily Specials for December 25 - January 1
Friday December 25 FREE Meal 10 am - 5 am
Saturday December 26Cheeseburger French Fries Ice Cream Sandwich
Sunday December 27Sub Sandwich with Chips
Monday December 28 Chicken Bleu Cheese Craisin Salad amp Breadstick GetFIT $175
Tuesday December 29Basket Day
Wednesday December 30Baked Ziti Salad amp Breadstick
Thursday December 31 Tacos
Friday January 1BBQ Ribs French Fries Coleslaw $5
Burger of the Week Hawaiian Breakfast Night Tuesday 4 pm - 9 pm
Grand Market December Special
$2 Off Any Sliced Deli Meat or Cheese
Associates must show ID badge at checkout
MLCV Connect How to Set-up Your Profile amp Account Settings
The first step is to edit your profile including uploading a picture and ensuring your information is correct
bull Fill in your information for General Settingsbull Select Photos for Your Profilebull Set-up Your Notification Settings
If you need assistance please contact an LampD Specialist
MLCV Connect Training Thursday January 21 12 pm -1 pm Participants will learn how to access MLCV Connect from home setup an icon on their smart phones how to setup accounts and how to use the social media platform efficiently and effectively Contact your supervisor or Tina Bartheidel at extension 4808 to register
BirthdaysDecember 25
Harvey Donek MiKayla Gosiak Allan Anderson Krystle Boyd Konne Carlson Carolyn Remmer Lucy Van Horn
December 26Patrick Hill Nancy Smuda
December 27TIna Kaehn Sheri Strickland
December 28Douglas Brown Doran Lancrain Thomas Johnson Keith Boyd Bonnie Endrizzi
December 29Ronald Jones Timothy Petrak Jessica Kreutter Elizabeth Baxter
December 30Abby Christensen Erin Carrillo Jean Trenda
December 31Linda Tomberlin Chris Nylund Michael Allen
AnniversariesDecember 25
December 26
December 27Shannan Johnson Carmella Wimer Paul Williams Aaron Engel
11 years 11 years 11 years 4 years
December 28Heather Reese 17 years
December 29Joanne Whiterabbit Natalie Savor Phyllis Sergent Jon Berczyk Mark Wirth Stefanie Morris Alison Remer Richard MIller
4 years 1 year 1 year1 year1 year1 year1 year1 year
December 30Stephan Pirnie Alycia Horning
2 years 2 years
December 31
For more information or to submit articles for the newsletter email The Madajimo or utilize The Madajimo drop box near the Associate entrance by Tuesday of the week you would like the item included
JUKEBOX MENU
Daily Specials for December 25 - January 1
Friday December 25 FREE Meal 10 am - 5 am
Saturday December 26Cheeseburger French Fries Ice Cream Sandwich
Sunday December 27Sub Sandwich with Chips
Monday December 28 Chicken Bleu Cheese Craisin Salad amp Breadstick GetFIT $175
Tuesday December 29Basket Day
Wednesday December 30Baked Ziti Salad amp Breadstick
Thursday December 31 Tacos
Friday January 1BBQ Ribs French Fries Coleslaw $5
Burger of the Week Hawaiian Breakfast Night Tuesday 4 pm - 9 pm
Grand Market December Special
$2 Off Any Sliced Deli Meat or Cheese
Associates must show ID badge at checkout
MLCV Connect How to Set-up Your Profile amp Account Settings
The first step is to edit your profile including uploading a picture and ensuring your information is correct
bull Fill in your information for General Settingsbull Select Photos for Your Profilebull Set-up Your Notification Settings
If you need assistance please contact an LampD Specialist
MLCV Connect Training Thursday January 21 12 pm -1 pm Participants will learn how to access MLCV Connect from home setup an icon on their smart phones how to setup accounts and how to use the social media platform efficiently and effectively Contact your supervisor or Tina Bartheidel at extension 4808 to register
BirthdaysDecember 25
Harvey Donek MiKayla Gosiak Allan Anderson Krystle Boyd Konne Carlson Carolyn Remmer Lucy Van Horn
December 26Patrick Hill Nancy Smuda
December 27TIna Kaehn Sheri Strickland
December 28Douglas Brown Doran Lancrain Thomas Johnson Keith Boyd Bonnie Endrizzi
December 29Ronald Jones Timothy Petrak Jessica Kreutter Elizabeth Baxter
December 30Abby Christensen Erin Carrillo Jean Trenda
December 31Linda Tomberlin Chris Nylund Michael Allen
AnniversariesDecember 25
December 26
December 27Shannan Johnson Carmella Wimer Paul Williams Aaron Engel
11 years 11 years 11 years 4 years
December 28Heather Reese 17 years
December 29Joanne Whiterabbit Natalie Savor Phyllis Sergent Jon Berczyk Mark Wirth Stefanie Morris Alison Remer Richard MIller
4 years 1 year 1 year1 year1 year1 year1 year1 year
December 30Stephan Pirnie Alycia Horning
2 years 2 years
December 31
