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October 24th, 2022

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Pronounced: Eye-squwa-chi eye-eh-nookw, "It is a good day today" Please join me to Welcome our New People on this Good Day! Today we have 8 Transfers and 1 Rehire. If you see them while you are out & about, give them a friendly hello, Congrats on your new position, Welcome. Well wishes on your new position!



Ryan Sullivan


First up, let's Welcome back our Re-Hire. Ryan Sullivan has accepted the position of Tribal Buildings Custodian. Welcome back Ryan! So glad to have you back on the team. 

What work experience would you like to share with your new co-workers?
Bring positive attitude, willing to learn and help where needed
How long have you lived/worked in the area?
I been here my whole Life
What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
I been a Dallas Cowboys fan since I was 4 years old. 
I like listening to music. 


Roma Call

Next up, we have a Transfer. Roma Call has accepted the position of Natural Resources Director! Welcome Roma. We are looking forward to your new role within Tribal Government Natural Resources.

How long have you worked for the Tribe?
It will be 12 years this January

What excites you most about  your newly acquired position?
Working with all the programs and amazing staff across the NR Department

What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
Fact #1: Was recently in contact with 5 Grizzly Bears (AK vacation)
Fact #2: I'm a middle child from a family of 9 (6 siblings)




Elaine Fulton

Next, we have Elaine Fulton who has accepted the position of Elder's Cook/Activities Coordinator. Welcome to your new position Elaine! 

What work experience would you like to share with your new co-workers?
I've taken a few Gordon Ramsey courses

How long have you lived/worked in the area?
Lived & worked my whole Life 100% Local Worker :) 

What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
I'm determined to do all al can and I love love animals-like LOVE ANIMALS!




Stacy Mills

Up next, we have Stacy Mills who has accepted the position of Continuous Improvement Specialist! Welcome to your new position Stacy. 

What work experience do you want to share with your new co-workers?
I've worked at PGST for 12 years and have worked with and met many of our community members.

How long have you lived/worked in the area?
I've lived in Kingston most of my life except for moving to Eastern Washington for college and moved back here to raise my family.

What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
I was in the Ms Kingston pageant and was awared Ms Spirit as a teenager. I was a teacher in Incheon, South Korea for one semester before moving back home.






Star Hagen

Now we are moving along to Star Hagen who has accepted the position of Kinship Caregiver Program Coordinator! Welcome Star. Wishing you the best of luck in your newly acquired position.

How long have you worked for the Tribe?
On 10/29/22, I will have worked for the tribe for 25 years. I have worked within 3 departments, Early Childhood, Natural Resources and Children & Family Services. I also worked as a summer youth worker on the crew for 3 summers before I graduated high school.

What excites you most about your newly acquired position?
I am looking forward to being part of an amazing team. I'm excited to work with the kinship caregivers, getting to know them, providing resources, and supporting families.

What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
#1. I have 5 brothers and 5 sisters, which makes immediate family 68 people (this does not include my hubby's side of the family, that adds 17 more). And I am the 5th born
#2. I have a weird thing about being even. I have to eat 2 of the same color, or 2 of the same thing. The volume and temperature has to be aon an even number. 





Sandra Horton



Alright! Next up, we have Sandra Horton. She has accepted the position of Family Assistance Program Manager. Welcome Sandra! We are wishing you the best.

How long have you worked for the Tribe?
I have worked for the tribe for 13 years and 11 months.

What excites you most about your newly acquired position?
I am most excited to learn a new set of laws to operate under.

What are two interesting fact about you that you would like to share? 
I currently have 24 piercings and I read 10-15 books a month.






Cassandra Laroche



Now, we are moving along to Cassandra Sullivan. She has accepted the position of Wildlife Specialist. Welcome and well wishes in your new role Cassandra!

How long have you worked for the Tribe?
11. 5 years

What excites you most about your newly acquired position?
Everything but mostly field work.

What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share?
I'm a hunter and a commecial fisherman. 




James Struen


Last but not least, we have James Streun who has accepted the position of Facilities Maintenance Lead at Heronswood Garden. Wishing you the best James!

How long have you worked for the Tribe?
5 years

What excites you most about your newly acquired position?
Fresh start to new beginnings. Ready to broaden my horizon and learn new things.

What are two interesting facts about you that you would like to share? 
My birthday is Pie Day.
I enjoy playing baseball.


Post comments below sending Welcomes and well wishes! 
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MALISSA PURSER on Monday, 24 October 2022 14:26

Welcome!

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Welcome!
Lisa McDonald on Monday, 24 October 2022 14:47

Congrats to everyone. I'm excited to see all you do in your new roles!!

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Congrats to everyone. I'm excited to see all you do in your new roles!!