Tribe shows its appreciation

Employees from the Southern Ute Permanent Fund joined the early morning archery competition during the Tribe’s Employee Appreciation Day, Friday, Aug. 25. Travis Nanaeto, Building Maintenance Technician, shoots his compound bow while Darren Rock, Grounds Maintenance worker, Quinten Lucero, Property and Facilities worker, and Andrew Gallegos, Ground Maintenance Division Head watch to see where his arrow hits.

Southern Ute tribal member and TIS Receptionist, Elijah Weaver casts his line in the water during the fishing derby.

Southern Ute Wildlife Fisheries Technician, Jon Broholm provides bait and tackle for employees joining the fishing derby event at Scott’s Pond.

Senior Internal Auditor, Erik Tsosie tries his hand at fly fishing in Scott’s Pond, hoping to deceive a bass and trout into striking his fly.

Wildlife Administrative Assistant, Nicole Black and DNR Executive Assistant Candi Valencia try their luck at fishing during Employee Appreciation Day.

SUHC Medical Assistant, Tanisha Figueroa won third place in the Employee Appreciation Day archery shoot compound bow category.

Council member Marge Barry selects a card during the Employee Appreciation Day Poker Walk hosted by SunUte Community Center. Employees walk the mile long course stopping at multiple card stations pulling a card in hopes of winning the Poker Walk.

Southern Ute Permanent Fund employees walk along the Piinu Nuuchi Skate Park nearing the halfway point of the Poker Walk course. Employees spent the day celebrating Employee Appreciation Day with multiple events sponsored by various departments, the Poker Walk saw a large number of participants.

Ute Language Guide Shawna Steffler picks her final poker card from Fitness Trainer, Eliyah Lucero during the Poker Walk. Employees then gathered outside of the Multipurpose Facility to have their poker hands evaluated to see if they had won.

Chairman Melvin J. Baker welcomes Permanent Fund employees to the annual Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, Aug. 25, outside of the Multi-Purpose Facility. Standing alongside other members of Tribal Council, Tribal Information Services, and Southern Ute Tribal Royalty, Chairman Baker shared his gratitude with the employees in attendance, thanking them for their continued service.

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Fri Sep 8th, 2023 , by Staff report |

The Southern Ute Permanent Fund celebrated its tribal employees during the Employee Appreciation Day held on Friday, Aug. 25, various tribal departments and divisions collaborated to host this event offering games, competitions, and entertainment for the employees. The day began with a 3D Archery competition and the welcoming address provided by Southern Ute Tribal Council, Southern Ute Tribal Royalty, Southern Ute Singers, and Tribal Information Services Director, Amy Barry. Throughout the remainder of the day employees enjoyed numerous activities, including a poker walk, fishing, pickleball, volleyball, karaoke, bowling, scavenger hunts, kickball, horseshoe and cornhole competitions.