Page 6 - Mississippi/Louisiana Gaming News - Winter, 2021

25 Years of Service
1st Jackpot Casino Tunica marked its 25th anniversary in December. Employees celebrated with cake and prizes. The property’s ve Day One employees also received special gifts for their service. Day One employees (right) are Keith Bowen, casino operations assistant shift manager; Patricia Ankston, casino operations assistant shift manager; Dorothy Snyder, player services cashier; Terry Briggs II, casino operations manager, multi- property; and Sheveta Kuykendall, slot attendant.
Fifteen crewmembers marked their 10 year anniversary at Treasure Bay. (Inset) Four celebrated 25 years at the Biloxi property.
Celebrating anniversaries in Biloxi BILOXI — Crewmembers celebrating anniversaries of
10, 15, 20 and 25 years with Treasure Bay were recently honored at a special luncheon. COO Susan Varnes presented each with a certi cate, photo frame, and cash award.
“These are the individuals who have helped create the environment that makes
Treasure Bay so special,”
Varnes said. “Their warmth
and attention to the
guests, especially through
these stressful times,
creates the loyalty we have come to enjoy from our guests.”
Recognized for 25 years at Treasure Bay were Patty Graham, Laura Morris, Claude Russell and Jimmy Smith. Bobbie Boudreaux, Charlene Krafnick, Lisa McCurry, Mike Schillinger, Melanie Torres and Matthew Ulm were honored for 20 years, while Theo Davis, Glynn Grif n and Toni Seymour each have 15 years at the Biloxi property.
And, marking 10 years of service at Treasure Bay were Daniel Agardi, Sandy Avrit, Josh Broussard, Walt Brown, Dedri Caldwell, Casey Emery, Ed Glaser, Paul Hunt, April Jarman, Steven McLean, Kim Peacock, Lisa Peacock, Shelly Pinkerton, Dave Smith and Jason Tschudy.
Fifteen-year crewmembers (above) and those celebrating 20 years.
13 Years in Greenville
Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa in Greenville celebrated its 13th anniversary in November. Executives from the property’s parent company, Churchill Downs Inc., were on hand for the celebration and many of the 28 Day One employees gathered for a photo. Pictured with President/ General Manager Roscoe Greene (front row, right) are Brenda Chillis, Barbara Myers, Carolyn Drakes, KaSandra Lewis, Brenda Gowdy, Janice Hardison, Michael Anderson, LaTonya Washington, Linda Taylor, Ida Thomas, Sundra Anderson, Barbara Harris, Melissa Martin, Aaron Thomas, Julia Jones, Kevin Bryant, Tiheda Maiten, Antione Kimble, and Betty Harris.
Fifth Anniversary Gifts
Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort celebrated both the holidays and its fth anniversary with special gifts for associates. On Dec. 9-10, all associates received grocery store gift
cards. The 235 Day 1 associates were also given a fth anniversary long sleeve hoodie, while all other associates received long sleeve anniversary T-shirts. Table games associates Keith Peregina, Yendee Cartwright and Alejandra Flores were happy to receive their gifts.
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