THE MADAJIMO Published for Mille Lacs Corporate Ventures Associates Grand Casino Mille Lacs Edition

February 3, 2017

The Grand Northern Grill in Mille Lacs has closed, and its replacement will be the 1991 Kitchen! That year has special meaning for us, as it was the year Grand Casino Mille Lacs opened its doors. 1991 Kitchen will offer comfortable, sit-down service in a modern, rustic atmosphere — 24 hours a day.

YOU ARE INVITED! In This Issue... Join one of our fantastic leaders for a meal! The Dine with a Leader Series will allow you an infor- mal opportunity to meet and greet MLCV leaders. Associate Interest 2 Meals will be provided, and leaders may present a theme or subject to discuss during the meal. Lim- ited to the first 15 people. We ask that you please sign up for only one of these series a year to allow Events & Promotions 3 more Associates an opportunity to attend. Upcoming Dine with a Leader events: • Bob Schlichte, VP of Strategic Relations, & Kelly Sam, Director of Strategic Rela- Associate News 4 tions, “The Ship in Relationship” Tuesday, February 7 at 11 am at GCML • Andrea Bolin, Director of Strategic Initiatives, “Behaviors in a Servant Leadership Environment” Wednesday, March 22 at 5 pm at GCML • Andrea Bolin, Director of Strategic Initiatives, “Behaviors in a Servant Leadership Service Recognition 6 Environment” Thursday, March 23 at 11 am at GCHK • Joe Nayquonabe, Commissioner of Corporate Affairs, “Running a Marathon - The Highs and Lows” Thursday, April 27 at 8:30 am at GCML

Learning & Development 7 Additional information and future dates will be announced or you may also view the webpage. To register, visit: http://dwal.mlcvconnect.com/. If you have questions, please contact Tawnya Stewart. ASSOCIATE INTEREST Welcome New Associates W2s Are Now Available Ronnie Avant Security Officer Audrey Bonilla Hotel Room Attendant Adrian Bugg Jr. Mille Lacs Gas Cashier Roger Carpenter Valet Attendant Alicia Cleveland Hotel Room Attendant Gabriel Frausto Security Officer Johnathan Gerry Security Officer Selena Harrold Taco Johns Team Member W2s are now available on Greenshades. Trenton Isaacson Service Desk Supervisor Steven Kreiser B3 Kitchen Crew Trenton McManus Valet Attendant Healthy Habits, Elaina Mewszel Retail Sales Associate Pernell Redday B3 Kitchen Crew Healthy You Virginia Sam Grand Rewards Rep Collin Smith Taco Johns Team Member Associates that signed up for this program have been sent information viaebruary email. If youth do arch not have th an email it was John Wagner EVS SVC Engineer sent to your department head, or you may pick it up in HR.

It’s a great time to start, renew or maintain healthy habits.

The Healthy Habits, Healthy You program includes weekly tipsheets and a guide on the following topics: • Eating healthy • Moving more • Sleeping well • Relaxing daily

Watch for registration information coming soon!

2 The Madajimo EVENTS & PROMOTIONS Upcoming Concerts Date & Time Performer Ticket Prices Friday, February 3 - 7 pm Felix Cavaliere's Rascals $20, $25 Saturday, March 18 - 6 pm Terri Clark & Pam Tillis $30, $35 Saturday, April 9 - 6 & 9 pm Rodney Carrington $35, $45

Upcoming Promotions Fri, Feb 3 Sat, Feb 4 Sun, Feb 5 Mon, Feb 6 Tues, Feb 7 Wed, Feb 8 Thurs, Feb 9 Take and Bake Bonus Cash Bonus Grand Mystery Cash Grab Bonus Grand Bonus Cash Dish with a Kick Play Money (mailer) Play (mailer) Giveway (mailer) (kiosk) (kiosk) (kiosk) (50 points) Senior Tuesdays VIP Tier Gift Any Given VIP Tier Gift Order Sunday Order

Showtimes for February 3 - 9

Split – Rated PG 13 • 117 minutes Snowmobile Racing Weekdays: 5:10 / 7:15 / 9:20 Saturday, February 4 at 8 am Saturday – Sunday: 1:00 / 3:05 / 5:10 / 7:15 / 9:20 $10 Gate Admission Patriot's Day– Rated R • 133 mins Come watch the races! Food Weekdays: 6:00 / 8:30 Saturday –Sunday: 1:00 / 3:30 / 6:00 / 8:30 and beverage will be available on the ice. Resident Evil: The Final Chapter – Rated R • 106 minutes Weekday: 5:00 / 7:00 / 9:00 Saturday – Sunday: 1:00 / 3:00 / 5:00 / 7:00 / 9:00

The Space Between Us – Rated PG 13 • 121 minutes Dirt Bike Ice Race Weekday: 5:00 / 7:00 / 9:00 Saturday, February 11 Saturday – Sunday: 1:00 / 3:00 / 5:00 / 7:00 / 9:00 Gates open at 7 am Practice begins at 8:30 am Ticket Prices Race begins at 11 am $8.50 Adults $10 Gate Admission $6.50 Children under 12 (Under 2 Free) $6.50 Matinee (shows starting before 6:00 pm) $6.50 Senior Citizens (55 and over) Watch the Midwest Ice Racing $2.50 Surcharge for all 3D movie showings Association (MIRA) race dirt $5.00 Tuesdays bikes on ice! Movie Hotline: 320-532-3923 www.GrandMakwaCinema.com

The Madajimo 3 ASSOCIATE NEWS

Become a Safer Driver with the AARP Smart Driver Course (formerly 55 Alive) Should you take the AARP Smart Driver Course? Cars have changed. So have traffic rules, driving conditions, and the roads you travel every day. Even the most experienced drivers age 55 and over can benefit from brushing up on their driving skills. By taking the AARP Smart Driver course you'll learn the latest changes in Minnesota rules of the road, defensive driving techniques, and how to operate your vehicle more safely in today's increasingly challenging driving environment. Plus, you may qualify for a 10% automobile insurance discount by completing the course. There are NO written or driving tests to pass this course – just be an active participant.

The AARP Smart Driver course teaches drivers age 55+ valuable defensive driving skills and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. Attend an AARP Smart Driver course at the locations and times listed below. Please pay at the time of the class. Space is limited, so register early. The course costs $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members. Guests and Associates are welcome to take this course.

Grand Casino Hinckley Grand Casino Mille Lacs Ballroom 1 Autumn Ballroom 8-Hour Course March 6 from 9 am - 5 pm (base course) 8-Hour Course March 20 from 9 am - 5 pm (base course) 4-Hour Course March 7 from 9 am - 1pm (refresher course) 4-Hour Course March 21 from 9 am - 1 pm (refresher course) To register, contact Vicki Kroschel at extension 4930 To register, contact Cathy Bisch at extension 8376 *Please arrive 15 minutes early to register and bring your AARP Card/Number. Ice Dam Buildups Brought to you by the ML Area Safety Committee

ICE DAMS: Several quick fixes but only one cure. An Ice Dam is a hump of ice that forms at the edge of a roof under certain wintertime conditions. An ice dam can damage both your roof and the inside of your home. It will put gutters and downspouts at risk too.

Ice Dams are a common sight in Northern New England winters, and Home Partners has dealt with quite a few. There are several things you can do to avoid getting an ice dam or to reduce the risk of damage after one has formed, but there’s really only one cure: a combination of better sealing, insulation, and venting in the attic and eaves.

HOW DO ICE DAMS FORM? An ice dam forms when the roof over the attic gets warm enough to melt the underside of the layer of snow on the roof. The water trickles down between the layer of snow and the shingles until it reaches the eave of the roof, which stays cold because it extends beyond the side of the house. There, the water freezes, gradually growing into a mound of ice. The flatter the pitch of the roof, the easier it is for an ice dam to get a grip. Gutters at the eaves can also trap snow and ice. If snow and ice buildup high enough in the gutter, it can provide a foundation for an ice dam.

WHAT DAMAGE DO ICE DAMS CAUSE? When an ice dam gets big enough, melted water backs up behind it and seeps underneath the shingles. Eventually, it will drip into the insulation and down into the ceilings and exterior walls beneath the eave, ruining sheetrock and paint. If the ice dam breaks free, it can pull shingles and gutters off with it, and it will damage anything it falls on: shrubs, windowsills, cars, pets, and people. If the roof sheathing stays wet, it can form mildew and start to rot.

4 The Madajimo ASSOCIATE NEWS Heart Health: Why Should You Care? What is Heart Disease? Heart disease occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle become hardened and narrowed due to buildup of plaque (accumulation of fat, cholesterol, and other substances) on the arteries’ inner walls. As plaque continues to build up, blood flow to the heart is reduced. A heart attack is when an artery becomes totally blocked with plaque, preventing oxygen and nutrients from getting to the heart. Other cardiovascular diseases include stroke, high blood pressure, and rheumatic heart disease. • Heart disease is the #1 killer of both men and women. It can affect you at all stages of life but people of middle age and older are at a higher risk. • Each year, 610,000 Americans die of heart disease, and approximately half of them are women. That’s 1 in every 4 deaths. • As early as age 45, a man’s risk of heart disease begins to rise significantly. For women, risk starts to increase at age 55. 50% of men and 64% of women who die suddenly of heart disease have no previous symptoms of the disease. Risk Factors: • High blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, and smoking are key heart disease risk factors. • Others medical conditions can also put people at a higher risk for heart disease such as: Diabetes, overweight and obesity, poor diet, physical inactivity, excessive alcohol use.

The getFIT Initiative Health topics for the month of Shout Out to Jim in February Heart HEALTH Hotel Housekeeping Week of the 6th Handout: 7 Heart Health Prevention Strategies Week of the 13th Complete the getFit puzzle and place in the HR drop box in Slot #1 at the getFit Communication Center by February 20 at 8 am to be eligible for this month's Health Topic drawing. Week of the 27th Drawing winner announced

New Grand Buffet Hours Grand Buffet hours will change in February to: • Breakfast will be served Monday-Friday from 8 -11 am. • Full Brunch will be served on Saturday & Sunday from 8 am - 3 pm.

New Buffet Breakfast Price Effective Saturday, February 4th, 2017 the Buffet will start to serve a FULL Brunch Buffet for $11.99 starting at 8 am on Saturday/Sunday. This will replace the current $7.99 Breakfast Buffet from 7-10 am on Saturday/Sunday. Effective Monday, February 6th, 2017 the Buffet will also change its Breakfast Buffet open time from 7 am to 8 am, Monday-Friday. Guests will still be able to get their eggs to order Monday-Friday on this Breakfast Buffet.

The Madajimo 5 SERVICE RECOGNITION GuestNet Shout - Outs

Beverage Service: I would like to compliment Bonnie. She is always very friendly and helpful. Lynda Pella has always been a great server and all the others on the main floor, don't Beverage Service: know their names. Lynda always remembers me! And when I'm up there sometimes 2-3 times a week that's nice. Thank you to all Associates for keeping the restrooms clean, and always on the go with Casino Housekeeping: cleaning around the machines. Your work is greatly appreciated. Casino Housekeeping: Extremely clean and very much appreciated. Also, very friendly staff. Grand Casino Mille Lacs: Everyone was nice and helpful had a good time. Thank you. Grand Casino MIlle Lacs: Love this place! Host Reservation: Richard is a great host. He truly made sure we were completely comfortable for our stay. Hotel Front Desk: Baillie was very helpful at the front desk. Bailey, Merle, Dawn, Belinda, Karen, and Jon are always extremely helpful and friendly. Hotel Front Desk: I always look for one of them to help me!

Bailey was excellent at her job. There had been an error in my reservation, she got right Hotel Front Desk: on it and fixed it immediately. A great shout out to Belinda. She was so patient and helpful in checking us into our Hotel Front Desk: room by making sure that we could keep the same room even though the computer was down. Hotel Front Desk: Bailee helped us. She was friendly and helped us with every need. Hotel Front Desk: Merle is the person that is very good at the job in the VIP check in room. Hotel Front Desk: Kayla does a great job! Hotel Front Desk: Karen, at the front desk, was super friendly and happy to be at work. Hotel Front Desk: Bailey was very friendly and recognized me as a frequent customer. Hotel Front Desk: Merle is the best person for this job. He knows his job and gets it done quickly. Hotel Housekeeping: The housekeeper was excellent. Ann was friendly and helpful. I felt well cared for. Rooms have always been clean, housekeeping is always friendly and respects your Hotel Housekeeping: privacy or concerns. I appreciate that, great job in housekeeping. Poker: Tim, the manager, was fantastic! Poker: Kristy is super friendly and has a great sense of humor.

Shout Out to Valet Shout Out to the Jukebox

Valet & Shuttle Team, Devon, Deb, Jared, and Pam you I just wanted to thank you for doing such a all have been doing such a great great job during the transition of leadership; job. It's been nice to be served it's never easy. I am excited to join your team and look forward to building relationships by this team. Wonderful Guest with you all. I also wanted to thank Tyler service! Hendrickson, Recruiting and Staffing Rep, for helping us fill the open positions in the Valet & Shuttle Team. Go team! Thank you, Shannah Jones, Transportation Supervisor

6 The Madajimo LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT Becoming a Super-Achiever • And seventh, refuse to give up. Persist in the face of opposition, every setback, and be totally, 100% There is nothing in the world more powerful than a committed to bringing about the end-result you good idea. No matter where you are, or where you have desire. been, you probably have learned or discovered some terrific ways to break through self-doubt, get rid of Commitment is a potent force that will bring to you all unfulfilling lifestyles and achieve success - in whatever sorts of resources you may have never realized were way you personally measure success. You can find these there. Ideas like these turn lives around. Why not get rid ways at every opportunity. of the thoughts that are keeping you down and choose thoughts that uncover your best self? Some of the most Here are seven ideas that can turn you into a super- powerful words in the world are, "I have a great idea!" achiever, if you decide to use them: • First, becoming your best self is a choice you make. • Second, change happens through action and the understanding that we create our future. • Third, dwell on your strengths, use them constantly, and watch them grow. • Fourth, facing your fears is not a one-time event; but it does get easier the more you do it. • Fifth, procrastination does not exist. What exists is a passive choice to do nothing. • Sixth, believe in the importance of your ideas, and your ability to bring them into reality.

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LOL!

Did you know laughter can increase energy, strengthen the immune system and reduce effects of stress on the body? Your body changes physiologically when you laugh. Your pulse and blood pressure go up and you breathe faster, sending more oxygen to your tissues. If you are feeling rundown, try laughing more.

Challenge: Seek out things that make you laugh:

 Watch funny videos on YouTube  Go to a comedy club or listen to a comedy radio or TV program  Watch a funny movie  Play with your pets  Share stories  Play games with your children

Article adapted from the February 2017 Healthier Living Newsletter

“Work joyfully and peacefully knowing that right thoughts and right efforts will inevitably bring about the right results.” - Anonymous

The Madajimo 7 Birthdays Anniversaries JUKEBOX MENU February 3 February 3 Christine Anderson Daily Specials for Jennifer Gahbow Heather Rohde February 4 February 3 - 10 February 4 Bilinda Nemitz 15 years Friday, February 3 Julie Modrynski 9 years Chicken Dumpling Casserole with Fruit Virginia Hill Sally Cielinski 4 years Stacy Virnig 4 years Saturday, February 4 February 5 Pork Chop, Red Potatoes, Veggie, and a Dinner Roll Audrey Pardum February 5 Sunday, February 5 Angela Raymond 2 Hot Dogs, Chips, and Baked Beans Michael Sam Erikkah Skog Monday, February 6 Chris Weston February 6 1/2 Chicken Breast, Brown Rice, and a Breadstick getFit $1.75 February 6 Donald Pewaush 11 years Tuesday, February 7 Nona Gallant Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, Salad, and a Breadstick Dawn Leyk Johnathan Miller February 7 Wednesday, February 8 Nicole Rhoda Kevin Rhoda 17 years Stuffed Baked Potato Tony Sargent Rebecca Yackel 6 years Lisa Schweich Chris Weston 5 years Thursday, February 9 Chimi and Spanish Rice February 7 February 8 Friday, February 10 Matt Klym BBQ Ribs, Fries, and Coleslaw $5 Theresa Novotny Virginia Hill 1 year February 8 Burger of the Week: Hot Dog Breakfast Night: Friday Jodi Rhoades February 9 Kyle Trettel Cassondra Horning 2 years February 9 Carolyn Remmer 2 years Please Check Your Paystub Dale Houger 1 year Linda Ferrier Ed Searle 1 year Dennis Silkworth We are having issues with the Benefit deduction on this payroll. Please check your payroll and ensure that all benefits were deducted. All issues related to this should be Sudoku forwarded to the Benefits de- The object is to place the numbers 1 to 9 in the empty squares so that each row, each column and each 3x3 box contains the same partment, please do not contract number only once. Payroll.

For Mille Lacs please contact Brian- na Boyd at 8130 or Nicole Mitchell at 8844.

For Hinckley please contact Tam- my Morse at 4927 or Robin Roatch 4761.

Please provide your Name, Employee ID, what benefit is missing or if you were charged to much.

The payroll issue will not impact your coverage, this is strictly a payment issue not an enrollment issue.

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