May 2023 E-Newsletter

We need your help. Casino funding is a very important source of revenue for our Society. The last Casino was held in November 2019.

The next Casino for HSA at the Deerfoot Inn Casino on November 25 and 26, 2022. We are recruiting 30 volunteers for daytime and evening shifts for the following positions: General Manager, Banker, Cashier, Chip Runner, Countroom Supervisor, Countroom Staff (see descriptions below).

Training will be provided, and backups are also required for all time slots in case of absence. Volunteers must be 18 or older and can work more than one shift but must remain in the same position type across all shifts.

All volunteers will be provided snacks and a meal as part of their shift. Your commitment will be of great benefit to our society and help to maintain our vitality, as it has been a challenge these past few years.

Depending on the role, shifts are: 

• Daytime 10:45 am to 7:30 pm OR
• Evening 7:00 pm to 3:30 am OR
• 11:15 pm to 3:30 am. 

If you need transportation, taxi chits will be provided. 

Please help and support us by contacting Gordon MacIvor to volunteer or for further information at gordonmacivor@gmail.com or 403-850-3377.  

• General Manager: Responsible for the overall continuity of the Casino. Makes sure all volunteer staff arrive and if not, has access to reliable back-up volunteer listing. Some data entry experience is required. Can fill in for any volunteer positions for a short period of time, if needed.
• Banker: In control of cash and chip inventories. This position is mostly data entry.
• Cashier: Redeems player’s chips for cash. Little data entry required.
• Chip Runner: Delivers chips from the Banker to the game tables as required. Will count chips with the gaming floor staff as required. A fair amount of data entry is required.
• Count Room Supervisor: This position is responsible for all count room staff and procedures and reports to the General Manager, also works with the Banker.
• Countroom staff: Will sort and use money counting machines, some data entry required.