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OUR PANCAKES UP DAY WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!
SEE HOW OUR JAIL & BAIL WENT AND HOW MUCH MONEY WAS RAISED!
WE KICKED OFF OUR CANCER AWARENESS MONTH IN STYLE!
A Note from Scott Barber American Cancer Society through team member fundraising and property contests across the enterprise. At the conclusion of October, we, along with all participating Caesars-affiliated properties across North America, will report the extent of our BCA-related activities to the Corporate Responsibility team. The Caesars Foundation will be awarding a total of $25,000 to the local chapters of the American Cancer Society in recognition of the efforts of each of the top three participating properties, giving $10,000 to first place, $8,000 for second place, and $7,000 for third place. Let’s show everyone what we’re made of and earn that $10,000 for our local ACS chapter!
October is the time of year that Caesars MidSouth comes together in a unified effort to bring attention to cancer and both women’s and men’s health issues, as well as promote Wellness Rewards through our monthly activities. This has quickly become one of the Caesars family’s most inspiring times of the year as our team members rally to support this important health and wellness initiative. I am proud that our team has consistently played an important role in raising funds for cancer research by supporting the American Cancer Society’s events. Last year, Caesars-affiliated properties raised more than $100,000 for the
To date, the Caesars Foundation has contributed more than $3.6 million to cancer-related organizations through cash and in-kind donations. We encourage you to participate in Cancer Awareness Month activities. Sincerely,
R. Scott Barber Regional President
INTEGRITY . SERVICE WITH PASSION . DIVERSITY . CELEBRATING SUCCESS . OWNERSHIP . CARING CULTURE
Create a caring culture so every team member can have fun and be at his or her personal and professional best.
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PCOMING EMPLOYEE EVENTS
Change Matters Stop by HR to receive your bottle wrap through October 26. You will receive 5 HERO hours per 16.9oz bottle filled with dimes.
Jersey Days Wear your favorite team’s jersey every Monday in October. Must pick up pin to wear with Jersey from Wardrobe.
Pink Shirt Days Wear your pink Battle of the Bras shirt every Wednesday and Saturday in October through October 28th.
Sock it to Me! Wear pink socks/hosiery every Thursday in October
Passionate Pink Wear pink accessories every Tuesday in October.
Making Strides Sunday, October 23 at 1:30pm at Liberty Bowl Stadium
Battle of the Bras Friday, October 28 at 7pm in Bluesville
Stay In The Know with the Employee App! Step 1: Go online on your phone, tablet, or computer to www.appcaesars.com Click on the appropriate App Store button based on the device you are using. Step 2: Click ‘install’ to begin the download process. Step 3: The app will now appear on your device if you are using a tablet or smart phone. Click on the app button to open it and then tap ‘Join Now’. Follow the in-app instructions to begin the registration process.
Cancer Awareness Month Kick-Off Every year we put our best foot forward to helping fight cancer and bring awareness to this terrible disease. More than one million people in the United States get cancer each year, but with each awareness activity we are one step closer to finding a cure. On Friday, September 30 a group of employees from Horseshoe and Roadhouse met at Transportation to kick-off our Cancer Awareness Month with a walk from Transportation to the Wellness Clinic. Our goal is to educate and bring awareness of this terrible disease. Cancer is not just one disease. There are many types of cancer. Cancer can start in the lungs, the breast, the colon, or even in the blood. They are alike in some ways, but different in the ways they grow and spread. The cells in our bodies all have certain jobs to do. Normal cells divide in an orderly way. They die when they are worn out or damaged, and new cells take their place. Cancer is when the cells start to grow out of control. The cancer cells keep on growing and making new cells. They crowd out normal cells and can spread to other parts of the body. There are several ways to detect cancer early with several screenings and at-home techniques. Physical exercise and healthy eating can also help to prevent different forms of cancer. If you have any questions about cancer or need help finding resources in your area, please call the American Cancer Society at 1 (800) 227-2345. Thank you to everyone who came out and participated with the Kick-Off Walk.
Are You a Cancer Survivor? Help us BUILD HOPE against all types of cancer. We invite you to be a part of a very special parade. Join us as we strive to raise money for cancer research. Battle of the Bras “Survivor Parade” Friday, October 28, 2016 ~ 7:00PM in Bluesville
Contact Robyn Johnson:
[email protected] if you are interested in being a part of this very special evening. Survivors who participate in the Survivors Parade at Battle of the Bras will each receive 1500 TR Credits. Participants need to wear the pink Battle of the Bras t-shirt and black slacks or a black skirt. When you sign-up, please let Robyn know how long you have been cancer free. Survivors who are participating must be at Bluesville on October 28th no later than 6:30pm, dressed and ready to go. The Survivors Parade will open the event! *Must be a Caesars employee to participate in the parade.
BIOMETRIC SCREENINGS
Location Bluesville (Flu Shots Available) Bluesville (Flu Shots Available) Magnolia Room (Flu Shots Available) Bluesville Bluesville
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Code Rewards
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Caesars Code Rewards is an online CodeGreen program where employees can compete against other properties in their CodeGreen efforts. Each month there are new activities listed that you can earn points for by completing. You can even sign up for HERO activities through Code Rewards. What are you waiting for? Sign-up with Code Rewards today! Visit: www.caesarscoderewards.wespire.com Or scan the QR code with your smartphone below!
October 3 – Adopt A Road Department teams host the event to clean and recycle trash picked up on Church Road and Hwy 61. This section of road was assigned to Caesars Mid-south by MDOT.
October 17 – National Church Residences Bingo Employees deliver excitement and joy to residents at Southern Pines Aging Adults. Residents enjoy playing Bingo, winning prizes and having fun!
SCHEDULE
October 10 & 24 - Ronald McDonald House
Employees clean and sanitize toys for children residing at the Ronald McDonald House for treatment.
FoodHope BankLodge Mobile Pantry Distribution in Tunica October 11 – Harrah’s Game Night ~ 1pm—4pm Employees deliver excitement and joy toThursday, patientsJanuary at the 21 Harrah’s Hope Lodge by playing Bingo. Patients Tunica Appreciation Dinner at 5:30pm-7:00pm. and family win prizes and enjoy fun and games. Volunteer
Toy Sanitizing at Ronald McDonald House October 20 – Veteran’s Hospital Coffee & Cookies Monday, January 4to andpatients January 18 9am—Noon Employees help by passing out coffee and cookies at ~the Veterans Hospital of Memphis. 535 Alabama Avenue, Memphis Patients enjoy the conversations, love, and attention from these visits. Contact Brenda Wilson-Thurman at 901-212-0883 to volunteer or with any questions.
October 18 – Harrah’s Hope Lodge Dinner Night Employees deliver a specially made meal to patients at the Harrah’s Hope Lodge. Patients and their family BINGO at Adult Assisted Living are able to enjoy a well cooked and balanced meal.
Monday, January 18 ~ 6pm—7pm 3400 Tulane Rd West, Horn Lake October 20 – Food Pantry in Tunica Contact Tandre 662-357-5590 volunteer or any questions. Employees deliver joy by passing outJackson food toatlocal families.to Families arewith provided dry goods, water, produce and meat for meals.
Serving Dinner at Hope Lodge October 25 – Harrah’s Hope Lodge Cooking with Chef
January 19 ~ 5pm—7pm Chef prepares a meal on site for patients Tuesday, and family to enjoy. The chef shares recipes and preparation tips 718 Union Avenue for cooking the meal at home. Contact Cindy Collier at 662-357-8059 to volunteer or with any questions.
October 14 & 28 – Sacred Heart Southern Missions Organize and Sort Volunteers help organize and sort donated goods atCookie the Sacred Southern Mission in Walls, Ms. VA Hospital andHeart Coffee Thursday, January 21 ~ 9am
October 23—Making Strides Against1030 Breast Cancer Jefferson Avenue
Volunteers needed at Liberty help pass out cupcakes cards. Volunteers can also ContactBowl SteveStadium Mitchell atto662-326-0083 to volunteer or and with any questions. participate in the Making Strides Walk.
Game Night at Hope Lodge Tuesday, January 12 ~ 5:30pm—7pm 718 Union Avenue Contact Margaret Adams at 662-357-3683 to volunteer or with any questions.
Adopt a Road
Week of Caring Our HEROs were back at it again celebrating not just a Day of Caring, but a whole week! Volunteers from Horseshoe Tunica and Tunica Roadhouse worked all week long September 12—16 at the Mid-South Food Bank. The Week of Caring started with a kickoff at the National Civil Rights Museum and then the HEROs headed to the Mid-South Food Bank warehouse. They were able to establish a process to help keep the warehouse organized and make sure that it stayed efficient. It was hot work, but with over 100 volunteers working all week long, we were able to store, sort, and send out dozens upon dozens of pallets of food. The Mid-South Food Bank serves charitable agencies that feed hungry and needy people in west Tennessee, east Arkansas, and north Mississippi. Agencies include food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, youth programs, senior programs, rehabilitation programs, and residential centers. Mid-South Food Bank is the only Feeding America affiliate in the Mid-South that supplies food to qualified charitable organizations. The Mid-South Food Bank depends on the generosity and support of caring people to help in the fight against hunger. Every month, volunteers from Horseshoe and Roadhouse head to downtown Tunica to hand out food from the Mid-South Food Bank, but the Week of Caring helped to show our volunteers what all goes into running such a great establishment before the trucks head out. The Food Bank is always looking for people to organize or participate in food drives. Call the Mid-South Food Bank for more details on how to run a successful drive: 901-373-0400. We want to thank everyone who helped to make this event successful. Our community events wouldn’t be the same without all the effort and hard work that our HEROs put forth.
At the Mid-South Food Bank
We had our first Jail & Bail on September 22 and 23. Our leaders were wrongfully placed under arrest and we had a chance to bail them out of our EDR jail! Leaders Tammy Young, Loretta Snipes, Andre Jackson, Kevin Munn, Ricky Busey, Pam Richardson, Trudy Pfisterer, Jason Williams, Romeo Khazen, Shaun Pittman, Tammy Hansen, Glenn Greer, Matt Earnheart, Lee Dillard, and Scott Barber were able to earn their earn their bail raising a whopping $7,610! We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who participated. All of the money donated will benefit the American Cancer Society.
We have the best employees in the business and we want everyone to know that! On Thursday, September 15th our leaders served free breakfast to our employees all day long! Everyone was able to enjoy pancakes, bacon, hash browns, and eggs! We are so proud of the great SERVICE WITH PASSION everyone exhibits! Thank you for helping make our properties great!
AUGUST STAR PERFORMERS
STU Andy Wolf Ownership
UTU Jimmy Turner Service with Passion
STU Elivia Neely Service with Passion
STU Angela Morrissey Ownership
STU Patricia Bridgewater Service with Passion
UTU Jerlene Taylor Ownership
UTU Jennifer Rich Service with Passion
UTU Cedric Leflore Ownership
Why A Star Performer? Caesars Entertainment is committed to rewarding and recognizing our employees for outstanding performance, both at our properties and across the company. Superior performances contribute to the success of our Company and deserve to receive superior rewards and recognition. Employees at Horseshoe/Roadhouse win the following: Party Parade Presentation at work 10,000 Total Return credits Balloons Name Tag & Certificate Preferred Parking (newly remodeled) Parking Decals (recently added) Photo on Wall of Fame Recognition at Quarterly Awards Banquet Star Performer employees can enjoy the New Parking Spots and Parking Decals for the providing outstanding service for internal and external guest at both properties. Employees will be given a parking decal during the Party Parade at work by the committee to hang on their rear view mirror for an entire month while parking in the newly remodeled parking spots. You can nominate anyone you believe has gone above and beyond with one of our six values! Tell us why you think this person should be our next Star Performer. Be sure to elaborate on what kind of impact they have made. We can’t wait to read their story! Star Performer nominations need to be submitted by the 1st of every month.
Leadership Skills Series Class Congratulations to our 2nd Leadership Skills Series Class Graduates! These 9 dedicated employees attended an 8 week course from July 18 to September 5 in which they learned how to build a resume, computer programs, interviewing, and several other valuable skills. Their graduation ceremony was held on Friday, September 23. We are very proud of their hard work and commitment to the course. We already have one promotion and are awaiting news on others. Congratulations to Renee Yates, Falisha Rushing, Shamario Taylor, Jessica Holloway, Chandra Washington, Kathy Jerry, Sharon Willis, Terry Bailey, Shondra Williams. We wish you luck on your future endeavors with your new skillset.
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Need help? Call 45603 at UTU or 54537 at STU.
On Thursday, September 15 Horseshoe, Roadhouse, and Gold Strike competed in the International Housekeeping Olympics. Employees Participated in a Safety Relay Race, Tissue Toss, Buffer Pad Toss, and Housekeeping Bowling. Roadhouse left with the most amount of medals, making them our overall champions for 2016! We can’t wait until next year’s Housekeeping Olympics!
TARNISHIA L SMITH
BUFFET
10/01
LEONA M MARTINEZ
TABLE GAMES
10/16
ELOISE BROWN
TABLE GAMES
10/02
LINDA F PALMER
TABLE GAMES
10/16
ERNEST A WOMACK III
TABLE GAMES
10/02
ROSANNA F MOORE
GIFT SHOP
10/16
ABRAM R MADDOX SR
TABLE GAMES
10/03
SHIRLEY J TENNER
BANQUETS
10/16
CEDRIC A LEFLORE
BUFFET
10/03
KIMBERLY L TERRY-JACKSON
CASINO/CAGE CASHIERS
10/17
DOMINIQUE X WARD
SURVEILLANCE
10/03
MEKITA Y LEFLORE
CASINO/CAGE CASHIERS
10/17
HUYEN TRANG M BUI
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT 2
10/03
TIMOTHY E HENSLEY
RETAIL MANAGERS
10/17
RITA R FLETCHER
POKER
10/04
CHRISTOPHER D WHITEHEAD JR
BUFFET
10/18
ALBERT KIS
THE STEAKHOUSE
10/05
JONATHAN D HALL
LEAN OPERATIONS
10/18
JEFFREY J HARRELL
WAREHOUSE
10/05
SPENCER L VANVELSOR
TABLE GAMES
10/18
JOE M BROWN
TABLE GAMES
10/05
OZELLA L MARTIN
BANQUETS
10/19
MARILYN R JONES
POKER
10/05
TOMMIE J TRIBBLE
SECURITY
10/20
PAUL L BLAIR
POKER
10/05
PEGGY J YATES
COUNT ROOM
10/21
ROBERT S BUSH
FRONT SERVICES
10/05
PHYLLIS E REED
BUFFET
10/21
ROBYN F PACK
FRONT SERVICES
10/05
SUDONNA WILEY
CENTRALIZED SCHEDULING 10/21
HENRY HINTZ
TABLE GAMES
10/06
WANDA E SCHMIDT
TABLE GAMES
10/21
SAMUEL B BOWERS
TABLE GAMES
10/06
ALVIS L MAHAN
FACILITIES/ENGINEERING
10/22
CYNTHIA L PHILLIPS
TABLE GAMES
10/08
TASHA L DERRING
STARBUCKS #1
10/22
KIM L ROSS
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT 5
10/08
UNDRA T REDMON
TABLE GAMES
10/22
LAWONDA M MCELRATH
SECURITY
10/08
CARL L SHAFER
TABLE GAMES
10/23
LINDA J WOYCKE
POKER
10/08
JACQUELINE J SERROS
TABLE GAMES
10/23
PAULA E RONE
TABLE GAMES
10/08
TANDRE JACKSON
SLOTS
10/23
PHYLLIS A BOWEN
TABLE GAMES
10/08
CRISTINA D OSWALT
TABLE GAMES
10/24
ANDRE B JACKSON
FRONT OFFICE
10/09
SOMBATH S KEOKANLAYA
TABLE GAMES
10/24
HUNG H NGUYEN
TABLE GAMES
10/09
CHRISTY M LOCKETT
CENTRALIZED SCHEDULING 10/25
JENNIFER J MARJAY
TABLE GAMES
10/09
DORISTINE BANKS
TABLE GAMES
10/25
JESSIE R HIGGINBOTHAM
CASINO BARS
10/09
BUDSARIN B MILLER
CASINO BARS
10/26
MARCIA L DAVIS
TABLE GAMES
10/09
CURTIS E SMITH
POKER
10/26
WILLIE TINNER
SECURITY
10/09
BARRY V JENNINGS
SLOTS
10/27
WYKEITHA M JONES
CASINO BARS
10/09
JIANZHEN GAO
BUFFET
10/27
BENNY T LU
PLAYER DEVELOPMENT 2
10/10
PATRICIA A DICKIE
TABLE GAMES
10/27
CHRISTINA P CARLISLE
THE STEAKHOUSE
10/10
PRISCILLA JOHNSON
POKER
10/27
JANETT ALLEN
CASINO/CAGE CASHIERS
10/10
RAYMOND LEUNG
CASINO MARKETING
10/27
SHIRON R SMITH
SPECIAL EVENTS
10/11
BARBARA R IRONS
BUFFET
10/28
KIMBERLY D JENKINS
TABLE GAMES
10/12
HATTIE L STRINGER
SLOTS
10/28
MARY THACKER
RETAIL CENTER
10/12
ANTHONY L LEGGETT
MAIN SHOWROOM
10/29
BROOKS M BRADLEY
POKER
10/13
ANTONY J BARRETT
TABLE GAMES
10/29
MITCHELL A PATE
TABLE GAMES
10/13
MARTHA A WILKINSON
CASINO BARS
10/29
REBBECCA L MURPHEY
CENTRALIZED SCHEDULING 10/13
MICHAEL L YOUNG
TABLE GAMES
10/29
JENNIFER P HONEYCUTT
STARBUCKS #1
10/14
SHEMEKIA L GILLIAM
SECURITY
10/29
ROBBIE GARRETT
WAREHOUSE
10/14
EBONIE E NEELY
TABLE GAMES
10/30
SHARON R STRICKLAND
BUFFET
10/14
ERIC T MORRISON
TABLE GAMES
10/30
VERA L ANDERSON
TABLE GAMES
10/14
STACEY J ROCHELL
TABLE GAMES
10/30
EVETTE A GRIFFIN
TABLE GAMES
10/15
LLEWELLYN D LENARD
TABLE GAMES
10/31
REBECCA O VANHOOZER
TABLE GAMES
10/15
PATRICIA J DODSON
EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA
10/31
SAMBA FALL
BUFFET
10/15
VANNA OM
TABLE GAMES
10/31
ADA J MCVEY
MAIN KITCHEN
10/16
WILLIE D FLEMING
TABLE GAMES
10/31
ELENITA G DABNEY
CASINO BARS
10/16
TARNISHIA L SMITH
BANQUETS
10/01
LELIA N ROSS
TABLE GAMES
10/14
LATAVIA M MCKINNEY
TABLE GAMES
10/02
SAMBA FALL
BANQUETS
10/15
WILLIE A DAMPIER
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANING
10/02
ADA J MCVEY
BANQUETS
10/16
WILLIE LEWIS JR
CASINO ADMINISTRATION
10/02
ELENITA G DABNEY
CASINO BARS
10/16
BYRON C MITCHELL
SLOTS
10/03
ROSANNA F MOORE
BANQUETS
10/16
CEDRIC A LEFLORE
BANQUETS
10/03
SHIRLEY J TENNER
BANQUETS
10/16
LISA G BARNHART
CASINO BARS
10/03
MEKITA Y LEFLORE
CASINO/CAGE CASHIERS 10/17
LEROY A CURTIS
FRONT SERVICE
10/04
TAKYLER V ANDERSON
HOUSEKEEPING
10/18
PAULETTE JOHNSON
RIVER STAGE BAR
10/04
THEODORE R HAWKINS
TABLE GAMES
10/18
JEFFERY J HARRELL
SECURITY
10/05
KEOMI K JOHNSON
HOUSEKEEPING
10/19
ROBERT S BUSH
EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA
10/05
MOZELLA PROWELL
RIVER STAGE BAR
10/22
TONOA M DODSON
CASINO BARS
10/05
VLADIMIR MARKIC
TABLE GAMES
10/23
JESSIE R HIGGINBOTHAM
CASINO BARS
10/09
CAROLYN M SMITH
SECURITY
10/25
STACY L MCGLOTHIN
CASINO/CAGE CASHIERS
10/09
CHARLES J WILSON
SECURITY
10/25
HENRY L BANKS
SECURITY
10/11
JOSHUA L KELLY
SURVEILLANCE
10/25
KIRK D WEST
TABLE GAMES
10/12
BARBARA R IRONS
BANQUETS
10/28
MARY A HANNAH
EMPLOYEE CAFETERIA
10/13
ERIC S THORNE
TABLE GAMES
10/28
JENNIFER P HONEYCUTT
BANQUETS
10/14
ANTHONY FRENCH
HOUSEKEEPING
10/31
WILLIE J JOHNSON
HOUSEKEEPING
10/01
15
MIEASHA M SIMMONS
THE STEAKHOUSE
10/02
5
ANGELA C BERRY
STARBUCKS #1
10/03
10
MATTHEW B EARNHEART
MARKETING ADMINISTRATION 10/03
10
SHENITRIA S COLLINS
BUFFET
10/04
10
MARIO JONES
CASINO ACCOUNTING
10/09
15
PAUL S DUTSCH
POKER
10/12
5
TAMMY A FOUST
SECURITY
10/15
15
LARRY J ALLEN
TABLE GAMES
10/10
10
TAMMY A FOUST
SECURITY
10/15
15
JOHN D FORBESS
SLOT PERFORMANCE
10/16
15
LESIA L WILSON
SLOTS
10/17
10
HERSCHAL R LANE
TABLE GAMES
10/17
5
MELINDA K PALMER
TABLE GAMES
10/17
10
NICHOLAS M PETTY
MAIN SHOWROOM
10/17
5
OLIVER G KING
TABLE GAMES
10/17
5
SABRINA M SHINGLER
CASINO BARS
10/17
5
WANDA E SCHMIDT
TABLE GAMES
10/17
5
TAMIKA L BONDS
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
10/19
15
CHARLES BAKER
TABLE GAMES
10/22
15
JOHN V TAYLOR
SECURITY
10/22
20
ALVIS L MAHAN
FACILITIES/ENGINEERING
10/28
10
TONNIE T LEE
TABLE GAMES
10/29
15
ANTHONY J HARRIS
SECURITY
10/31
10
JACKIE O BRUCE
SPECIAL EVENTS
10/31
10
RICHARD B ROGERS
TABLE GAMES
10/31
5
TAMARA L DELANEY
TABLE GAMES
10/31
5
October 2016 At A Glance In an effort to uphold our CodeGreen program, we will no longer be printing the At-A-Glance. The full At-A-Glance can be found on the Employee App at www.AppCaesars.com or here. Please cut along the dotted line for your print version of the At-A-Glance.
October 2016 At A Glance In an effort to uphold our CodeGreen program, we will no longer be printing the At-A-Glance. The full At-A-Glance can be found on the Employee App at www.AppCaesars.com or here. Please cut along the dotted line for your print version of the At-A-Glance.
The Employee App is now available for your Smart Phone, Blackberry, iPad, Kindle, and Computer! Access information at home or on the go! Step 1: Go online on your phone, tablet, or computer to www.appcaesars.com Click on the appropriate App Store button based on the device you are using. Step 2: Click ‘install’ to begin the download process. Or watch the video instructions at www.appCaesars.com Step 3: The app will now appear on your device if you are using a tablet or smart phone. Click on the app button to open it and then tap ‘Join Now’. Follow the in-app instructions to begin the registration process.
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