Southern Ute Tribe shows appreciation

Thursday - August 22, 2024 by Staff report | The Southern Ute Drum
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Team Sasquatch and Team Eagles share high-fives after the Kickball game, Team Sasquatch won the match.
Reeling in a small bass from Scott’s Pond, SUIMA Guide Jared Ruybal spent the morning fishing, where anglers were vying for raffle prizes and a variety of fish species. The fishing event was coordinated by the Southern Ute Wildlife Division.
Southern Ute heritage dancer, Leandra Litz showcases the Traditional Women’s dance style alongside her peers during a cultural program held for Employee Appreciation Day.
Soil & Water Conservationist, Joseph Bukosky tries his hand at pickleball, one of the many activities offered up to employees during the Tribe’s annual Employee Appreciation Day.
Eugene Bereza, Southern Ute Family Court Case Manager, sang Jessie’s Girl by Rick Springfield during the karaoke contest for Employee Appreciation Day. Events were held outside the Multi-Purpose Facility.
As part of the Employee Appreciation Day, tribal employees enjoyed free games of bowling on Friday, Aug. 16 at the Rolling Thunder Lanes located in the Sky Ute Casino Resort.
SunUte Community Center employee Shannon Herrera enjoys a free game of bowling during the Tribe’s Employee Appreciation Day held on Friday, Aug. 16. Free bowling took place at the Rolling Thunder Lanes inside the Sky Ute Casino Resort.
Gabriel Figueroa, Tanisha Figueroa, and Angela Romero stand together for a photo ahead of their game of bowling on Friday, Aug. 16 as part of the Permanent Fund Employee Appreciation Day.
Tribal Housing Project Manager, Derrell Lindsey joins in on the Employee Appreciation Day fun and competes in the Cornhole Tournament on Friday, Aug. 16 right outside of the Multi-purpose Facility.
Senior Internal Auditor, Ysela Garcia competes in the Cornhole Tournament sponsored by Tribal Information Services.
Internal Auditor, Adam Red competes against Bruce LeClaire during the Employee Appreciation Day Cornhole Tournament.
SunUte employee Katy Guffey competes on Team Sasquatch against Team Eagles during the Employee Appreciation Day Kickball game.
Team Sasquatch are the winners of the Employee Appreciation Day tournament and will hold this title until next year’s event. The team gathered around their trophy for a photo after the game.
Employee Appreciation Day is kicked off with introductions and well wishes from Southern Ute Tribal Council, Southern Ute Royalty, and Executive Officer Lindsay Box. They all took time to express their gratitude to the Permanent Fund employees ahead of the events scheduled for Friday, Aug. 16.
Chris Mimmack, Justice and Regulatory Director, throws his horseshoe in the hopes of a ringer during the annual EAD Horseshoe Tourney. Mimmack and Brian Sheffield, Human Resources Director, placed third.
Winners of the annual EAD Horseshoe Tourney with Robert Ortiz, who has hosted the tourney for a number of years. First place, Bruce LeClaire, BCG Director and Terrence Whyte, TIS Vital Statistics Clerk. Second place, Ross Jacket and Tony Archuleta, both of Grounds Maintenance. Third place, Brian Sheffield, Human Resources Director and Chris Mimmack, Justice and Regulatory Director.
Kaylee Cuthair, Finance AP/AR Clerk and Chris Mimmack, Justice and Regulatory Director throw in tandem, as Mark Hutson, Environmental Programs Director, looks on, during the annual EAD Horseshoe Tourney.
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Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | The Southern Ute Drum
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Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
Photo Credit: Robert L. Ortiz | The Southern Ute Drum
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The Southern Ute Permanent Fund is celebrated on Friday, Aug. 16 during the annual Employee Appreciation Day event. The event was hosted by the Tribal Information Services, Human Resources, Cultural Preservation Department, and SunUte Community Center with a homemade meal provided by the Multi-Purpose Facility staff for lunch. Permanent Fund employees enjoyed a full day of activities and prizes, including; poker walk, fishing, kickball, horseshoe contest, and cornhole tournament among many other activities. This day of appreciation is held to celebrate another year of committed service to the Permanent Fund and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe.  

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