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9 - JDRF Walk 17 - Kidney Walk 27 - Administrative Professionals Day 30 - Arthritis Walk

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Team Members,

April is upon us, which means it is time to celebrate the arrival of

spring. Spring is a time for reflection, rejuvenation and growth. Gila River Casinos has created its own rejuvenation and growth through constant reflection. As you are aware, the Enterprise has undergone a great deal of changes recently. In the height of new competition entering into the market and a slowing economy, these changes were both imperative and necessary. Change is essential in continuing the Enterprise’s position as a leading gaming entity in the Valley.

When an organization is doing well, it is often hard to understand why changes are required. As a result of the changes we have recently implemented, the Enterprise recently achieved its best quarter in history. This positive momentum continues to grow. These results would not be possible without all of our team members working together for a common goal.

Thank you for your support and efforts. We will continue to strive to produce the best results for our guests, team members, and the Gila River Indian Community!

Sincerely,

With summertime quickly approaching, many of us will be spending more time

outdoors as we take advantage of the many activities that the Valley has to offer. While we are enjoying our time outside, it is important to remember the warm weather in April through

October also encourages rattlesnakes to come out.

If you see a snake, give it room and don’t agitate it. By doing this, you should not encounter an attack. For the most part, the rattlesnakes in Southern Arizona are defensive, not aggressive. They will not strike unless provoked.

Here is what you should do if you encounter a snake while on property at Gila River Casinos.

1. Alert Security - Security will contact operations/landscaping to remove the snake.

2. Do not try to pick up the snake; leave it alone.

3. Keep others away from the snake until Security arrives.

4. Do not try and get close to take a picture or a selfie with the snake.

5. Always use common sense when dealing with a snake, venomous or not.

Joseph A. MagliarditiCEO, Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc.

Watch Out For Snakes!

MESSAGE FROM CEO JOSEPH A. MAGLIARDITI

S E C U R I T Y T I P • S E C U R ITY TIP • SECURITY TIP • SECU

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•Always be careful of

opening email attachments. Make sure the sender is trusted.

If you don’t feel comfortable about an attachment on an

email you have received, you can contact the IT department to

have them inspect it

Always be careful of opening email attachments.

Make sure the sender is trusted. If you don’t feel comfortable

about an attachment on an email you have received, you can

contact the IT department to have them inspect it

A GLIMPSE INTO THE

PERSONALITIES OF OUR LEADERS

GARY ANDERSONIT Communications Supervisor

Property: All Properties Date of Hire: 02/06/08

Title: IT Communications Supervisor

Best part about your job? First, the best part of my job is working with a team that is able to acclimate to an environment that is constantly changing for the better. Second, being able to promote the G.I.L.A. way to our guests is always a plus.

Your background: My parents are Janice and Gary Anderson Sr. My father is from District 3 and my mother is from Ak-Chin. I have a brother, Duane and sister, Chyenne. I was born an Army brat in Fayetteville, NC when my father was stationed at Ft. Bragg. My family and I traveled all over the world with Tucson eventually becoming my home until I enlisted in the Army after high school. I spent a total of 8 years and 7 months defending this great nation. I fought as an Infantryman in the 82nd Airborne Division and have deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, and other training missions all over the world. I have a beautiful wife named Ashlea and together we have 2 beautiful foster children in our care. We also have 2 dogs, a Shih Tzu and a Great Dane/Wolfhound mix.

If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose? The Giant from the movie Iron Giant

What’s the best gift you’ve ever received? A dog named Rupert Optimus Prime Anderson given to me by my wife.

If someone were to make a movie about your life, who would you hope would play you? Harry Potter

Traveling to Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino in

the Enterprise's shuttles has become even more accommodating after the IT department announced that guests now have free WiFi access during their ride to the west side property.

"Innovation is a key theme this year for busing, and we have worked with the Transportation Department to find new and innovative ways to further improve the experience of our guests who ride the bus to our property.” said Michael Feldman, Vice President of Corporate Marketing.

The IT Department is excited to continue working with Transportation to help further expand upon the free WiFi initiative that will include the other properties in the near future.

Internet Access Expanding On Some GRGE Busses

Recent GRGE Mentee GraduateGRGE would like to congratulate Mary Jane Sosolda who

recently completed the GRGE Mentorship Program. Ms. Sosolda mentored under Players Club Manager K.J. Johnson at Vee Quiva Hotel & Casino for six months, learning the ins and outs of being a successful Players Club Manager. Congratulations Mary Jane!

As part of the timeless tradition that is Mul-Chu-Tha, the

Gila River Indian Community celebrated with its annual parade, fair, and rodeo. Gila River Casinos was honored to have had the opportunity to participate in March’s festivities. Representatives of the executive and management team passed out promotional items to the Community and walked alongside our sports partners to bring cheer to the crowd. Representatives from the Arizona Cardinals, Arizona Coyotes, and the Arizona Diamondbacks were in attendance and were thrilled to be a part of this special day.

Thank you again to all the managers and executive team members for coming out!

ACROSS

4. A day for pranks

6. Works best on a windy day

8. Precipitation

9. A small pool of water

10. Set clocks ahead one hour

DOWN

1. April showers bring these

2. A yellow flower with a trumpet-shaped center

3. Used to keep dry

5. A season of the year

7. A flower often associated with Holland

CROSSWORD

NAME: DEPARTMENT: PHONE: PROPERTY:

LB VQ WHP

Send entries to Teaya Vicente for your chance to win 2 tickets to Harkins Theatre. One winner from each property will be drawn each month. Only current GRGE/Spectra Team Members qualify.

TO SEE ANSWERS PLEASE VISIT TEAM WORKS

MARCH WINNERS: Vincent Molina, LB, Security Dispatcher Hubert Moreno, WHP, Security Supervisor

Howard John, VQ, Retail Manager Contact: Teaya Vicente, Public Relations Coordinator, to pick up your movie tickets.

Casino Participates In A Time-Honored Tradition Of The Mul-Chu-Tha

River Spirit is published monthly by the Gila River Gaming Enterprises, Inc., Public Relations Department for team members only and is designed to provide informative material of interest to our readers. Information in this publication is current as of the issue date. For additional information, or to submit an article, please contact Teaya Vicente at teaya.vicente@wingilariver.com or at (520) 796-7723.