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OUR PNK FAMILY!
2014
Pinnacle Entertainment
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July 2014
Pinnacle Entertainment Casinos and Racetracks
Ameristar
Casino Hotel
Ameristar
Casino Resort Spa
Boomtown
Casino
Kansas City, Missouri
Black Hawk, Colorado
New Orleans, Louisiana
Cactus Petes
Casino Resort
Jackpot, Nevada
Ameristar
Casino Resort Spa
L’Auberge
Casino & Hotel
Belterra
Casino Resort
St. Charles, Missouri
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Florence, Indiana
Ameristar
Casino Hotel
Belterra Park
Gaming & Entertainment Center
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Cincinnati, Ohio
L’Auberge
Casino Resort
River City
Casino & Hotel
Lake Charles, Louisiana
St. Louis, Missouri
Ameristar
Casino Hotel
East Chicago, Indiana
Ameristar
Casino Hotel
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Boomtown
Casino & Hotel
Retama Park
Racetrack
Bossier City, Louisiana
Selma, Texas
All statements included in this presentation, other than historical information or statements of historical fact, are “forward-looking statements”
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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These forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the closing of Pinnacle’s investment in RPL, are based on management’s current expectations and are subject to
risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that could significantly affect future results. © 2014 Pinnacle Entertainment
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JULY
Welcome to
Yo u r
2014
Magazine
Dear Fellow PNK Team Members,
It’s been a terrific first half of 2014 for Pinnacle Entertainment! On
May 1, we welcomed our newest member of the PNK family - Belterra
Park Gaming & Entertainment Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. In June,
we hosted the 51 Miss USA contestants at L’Auberge Baton Rouge,
where our team knocked it out of the park by delivering excellent
guest service. And, we celebrated 20 years of excellence at Ameristar
Casino Resort Spa in St. Charles, Missouri. What a fun and exciting
six months it has been. I look forward to an equally thrilling second
half of the year.
All the best,
Anthony Sanfilippo
Chief Executive Officer
Pinnacle Entertainment, Inc.
[email protected]
PNK TEAM MEMBER HOTEL STAY DISCOUNTS
June – August 2014
DestinationWeekdayWeekend
Boomtown Bossier City$59 $99
Boomtown New Orleans$79$129
L’Auberge Lake Charles$119$189
L’Auberge Baton Rouge$89$149
Belterra Resort$59$129
River City Casino & Hotel
$69
$129
Ameristar St. Charles$59$109
Ameristar Kansas City$59 $109
Ameristar Vicksburg$49$89
Ameristar East Chicago$49$89
Ameristar Black Hawk$59$109
Ameristar Council Bluffs$59$89
Cactus Petes & Horeshu
$49
$89
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Glen Young is predicting
the future in the Solar
Flare Paint Shop at
Boomtown Casino & Hotel in
Bossier City, Louisiana.
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Offers are limited and rates are subject to change without notice.
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Ameristar
Casino Resort
Spa in St.
Charles, Missouri celebrated
two decades of magical and
memorable moments.
This issue of mypnk Magazine was edited by Vikki Shearman, Marketing Communication Specialist, L’Auberge Lake Charles
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Book online at pnkinc.com using the code MYPNK. Team Members must present valid work ID at check-in to redeem the rate.
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L’Auberge
team members
went above and
beyond to make the 51 Miss
USA contestants feel at home
in Baton Rouge!
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GET WET. DIVE IN.
L’Auberge Lake Charles Hosts Liquid Society
nce it starts to warm up, a question is heard from
guests and team members alike—Who is playing
at Liquid Society?
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Liquid Society is L’Auberge Lake Charles’ summer concert
series that takes place Thursday nights by the pool from
May 22 to August 14. Starting in 2006, this annual concert
series has evolved over the years and so has its name.
It was first called Boogie on the Bayou, then later changed
to Party by the Pool and is now Liquid Society. Acts like
The Black Crowes, 311, Lifehouse, Gavin DeGraw,
Candlebox and DJ Pauly D have performed in the Louisiana
heat—much to the delight of thousands of fans.
BEACH BODY BOOT CAMP
By: Vikki Shearman Marketing Communication Specialist
L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
Summer Workout Program at L’Auberge Lake Charles
This year, we start off with The Wallflowers and will host
acts such as Counting Crows, Neon Trees, Weezer,
and local bands Ashes of Babylon, Molly Ringwalds
and Velcro Pygmies.
f you haven’t noticed by now, working at L’Auberge is not
your “normal” working environment. I mean, where else
can you go workout at the beach after work with experienced
personal trainers… for free?!
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Beach Body Boot Camp is an annual summer workout
program organized by Health Educator, Kristie Evans.
The program features a variety of beach workouts that
combine different body movements, light resistance training
and cardio that will tone the body and help shred pounds!
By: Jessica Saxby
Internal Communications &
Community Relations Manager
L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles
All team members may participate in this program which
is set up to help them stay active and have fun while
doing it. This year’s program is titled “Drop and Give Me
5” and helps team members reach their set goals in
increments of 5 such as losing five pounds or 5 inches.
The team atmosphere provides motivation, support,
accountability and most of all… a great time!
Liquid Society is the hot place to be on Thursday nights—for
the entertainment and for the Louisiana heat. Guests who
get too hot can simply jump in the pool and enjoy the tunes
in cool comfort. Another perk is ticket prices—this year,
tickets are only $10 or $25.
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FLYING ABOVE US ALL
Ashton Collier
A RICH HISTORY
AND BRIGHT FUTURE
By: Celeste Burks
Internal Communications & Engagement Manager
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
Zekerijah “Zack” Osmanovic
lying high is where you will find Ashton Collier, Valet Attendant,
when he is not working at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City.
Flying an airplane as a career is something Ashton has wanted to do
most of his life. “My grandmother surprised me with a trip on a single
engine airplane for my 12th birthday,” said Ashton. Since then he has
wanted to become a pilot. While working part-time at Ameristar, Ashton
has been studying for his licensing to pursue his dream.
F
n 1992 a civil war broke out in Bosnia. Towns were
destroyed and families went missing. Zekerijah “Zack”
Osmanovic, HR Representative at Ameristar Casino Hotel
Kansas City, lived in a small town in Bosnia with his parents
and brother. When it became very dangerous to live in the
town, Zack and his family took the first opportunity given
by military to leave. “The men, women and children were
separated. My father went one way and my mother, brother
and me went the other way,” said Zack, who was seven
years old at the time. Zack and his family didn’t know where
his father was sent. It turned out that his father was sent with
the other men to a concentration camp, where he lived for a
year and a half with no communication to Zack or his family.
Zack and his mother and brother were sent to a university
basketball arena where they stayed on cots for two months.
Once a new refugee camp near Tuzla was built, Zack and
his mother and brother lived with a family of seven in a small
apartment.
After eight years, the refugee camp was no longer being
taken care of by the government. Don Bosco, which
is located in Kansas City, gave Zack and his family a
chance to leave the refugee camp and come to America.
“Don Bosco gave us six months rent, food stamps and
cash to help us get started in America,” said Zack. “They
truly were helping people get a second chance at life.”
When Zack and his family came to America, they knew
no English. “Don Bosco gave us bags that helped others
know we were refugees and could not communicate in
English. We would hold the bags up to people as a way of
communicating with them,” said Zack.
In 2006, Zack started at Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
as a Hotel Front Desk Clerk. “My English wasn’t great, but
Stephanie Hurla gave me a chance in the Hotel,” said Zack.
Stephanie is now the Director of Hotel Operations for the
property, but was the Hotel Operations Manager at the time
when Zack came to work at Ameristar. “She stood behind
me and helped me learn the business. She truly made me
the person I am now and I consider her like a big sister,” said
Zack. While working at Ameristar, Zack improved his English
and became a guest and fellow team member favorite.
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This summer Ashton will graduate from University of Central Missouri
with his professional pilot degree and earn his commercial license,
which means he can fly passengers for hire. Ashton enjoys flying for
fun too and has flown as far as Iowa and Arkansas from Missouri.
Soon he will make a trip to Colorado as well. Ashton has already
received many of his licenses and training and is looking forward to
graduating this summer.
By: Celeste Burks
Internal Communications & Engagement Manager
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
LENDING A HELPING
HAND IN VIETNAM
Loi Tran
oi Tran, Slot Service Specialist, dreamed of going
back to his native country of Vietnam to help orphans.
Recently, his dream came true. He traveled to Soc Trang
City in Mekong Vietnam and brought the orphan children
much needed clothing, food and school books. Although he
is the real star for his compassion towards the children, he
thanks Ameristar for the time off they gave him.
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“It is a pleasure to know offering our team members
time off leads to such good things to others,” said Traci
Gray-Steehn, Slot Supervisor and Casino Operations
Scheduling. “He is an incredible team member and person.
It makes me proud to be a part of his team.”
July
By: Celeste Burks
Internal Communications & Engagement Manager
Ameristar Casino Hotel Kansas City
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Just recently, Zack received a promotion to Human
Resources Representative where he enjoys working closely
with all of the team members helping them by answering
their questions. Zack’s wife had their baby boy in May. They
are enjoying being parents. “We are very excited, because it
is our first baby,” said Zack.
Zack is proud of his history and where he came from.
He looks forward to sharing his past stories with his son
when he is older.
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BRAVING THE SEAS
Daniel LaFleur
SOLAR FLARE PAINT SHOP
By: Martina Malone
Team Member Engagement Specialist,
L’Auberge Baton Rouge
Glen Young
By: Lauren Tigges
Guest Experience Specialist,
Boomtown Bossier City
aniel LaFleur, L’Auberge Baton Rouge Engineer III, has been sailing for over
25 years. The Florida native’s love affair with sailing began while working as a
Cub Scout leader.
D
Daniel enjoys the serenity of boating alone. He said, “When I’m on the water the
only things I can hear are the birds, wind and water. It’s very relaxing.”
Even so, everything hasn’t always been pleasant for the seasoned sailor. While
boating on a Hunter 25 Sailboat, Daniel had a spine-chilling experience. The tranquil
scene he came to love was abruptly replaced with a dark ominous sky. The modest
boat he sailed in suddenly became prisoner to robust winds and heavy rainfall.
“When I saw the storm coming my way, I didn’t have time to be scared. I had to think
of how I would survive,” said Daniel.
Daniel quickly began the process of “feathering the boat.” This tedious process
requires the sailor to maintain a 45-degree angle to the wind while sailing into
the storm. If the process is not done perfectly, the boat will stop moving and be in
jeopardy of spinning out of control and flipping over.
Although this experience would deter most from boating again, Daniel said this was one of his favorite memories. “The
storm lasted for about 20 minutes. When you are in that type of situation, you don’t have time to think. You have to rely on
your instinct.” He continued by saying “I loved the excitement of the experience.”
This fall, Daniel plans on sailing for three months. He plans to travel to St. Petersburg, Florida, to visit his brother before
arriving to his final destination in Carrabelle, Florida. G
len Young has been a part of our Boomtown Bossier
universe for the past 14 years. In addition to being a
professional in engineering, painting and maintenance,
Glen has also developed an innovative and truly interesting
method of predicting the future.
Some of his most interesting discoveries have included how
solar flares directly affect earthquakes and tornadoes. Did
you know that there is almost always an earthquake within
days of a full moon? Or that somewhere in the US there will
be a tornado after an intense x-class solar flare?
He spends much of his time working in the paint shop
located on the lower level of our parking garage. From the
outer appearance of the shop, no one would ever suspect
the meticulous and detailed contents he has documented
on the walls inside the shop. For the past six years,
Glen has been avidly studying the sun and the effect
it has on the earth. “I use an x-flux monitor, which tracks
the activity of the sun and sends the information back to
earth as a graph,” he says.
Even more unusual and fascinating, he has charted
evidence of earthquakes and flares occurring on 90% of all
Jewish holidays, including larger magnitude earthquakes
on Passover for the past three years. “It brings prophecy to
life,” he says excitedly “The more information you add, the
more it comes alive and tells a story. That’s why I believe it’s
important that we watch. That we continue to keep watch.”
For the past three and a half years, each day he has printed
out a series of graphs documenting the suns activity which
is long enough to circle the entire shop nearly four times!
From these graphs, he has created an exceedingly accurate
time line of events around the world and their correlation to
solar flares and the sun’s effect on the earth.
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Here at Boomtown Bossier, we have a diverse group of team
members with many unique talents, interests and ideas. Mr.
Glen’s solar flare paint shop is one of our most fascinating
examples. He teaches us that there is always something
magical and exciting happening around us at all times, we
just have to be watching in order to notice.
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A PREFERRED PLACE TO WORK,
PLAY, AND HAVE FUN FOR ALL
By: Tracy West
Director of Internal Communications
Pinnacle Entertainment
On May 1, we welcomed the newest member to our PNK family of properties - Belterra Park Gaming & Entertainment
Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Belterra Park is a beautiful property with exceptional food and beverage offerings, an
energetic gaming floor and passionate team members who create magical and memorable moments with our guests.
Team Members from across the company lent a helping hand to assist with opening the doors in time for the legendary
Kentucky Derby on May 8.
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TEAM MEMBERS SHOW THEIR RACING SPIRIT
The Belterra Park team gathered the night before opening to celebrate with a Pep Rally hosted by Chief Executive Officer
Anthony Sanfilippo, President Carlos Ruisanchez, VP & GM Kevin Kaufman and EVP Neil Walkoff. Team Members strutted
their stuff in a fashion show, won great gifts and prizes in a raffle and showed their spirit. As GM Kevin Kaufman put it best,
the team members at Belterra Park will make the new facility a preferred place to work, play and have fun for all.
The PNK and Belterra Park
Leadership Team pose for a
photo as the first guests begin
to arrive on opening day.
The Stadium Sports Bar and Grill is a high energy place for
guests to cheer on their favorite sports teams. A concept
unique to Pinnacle Entertainment. There are also Stadium
grills at L’Auberge Baton Rouge and Belterra Resort.
VP & GM Kevin Kaufman and
many other PNK leaders met
with local media to show off
the terrific facility.
Belterra Park team members pose for a
group selfie that is even better than the
Oscars celebrity selfie!
Chief Executive Officer Anthony
Sanfilippo calls out the winner of a trip
to Las Vegas.
Belterra Park offers live horse
racing, horse race betting and
more than 1,500 video lottery
terminals for guests to enjoy.
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Burger Brothers team members dance
down the runway as they model their
new fashionable uniforms.
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A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY AT THE BEST CASINO
ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY IN THE WORLD
RACING INTO THE
HEART OF THE
COMMUNITY
The Belterra Park team is already racing into
the heart of the community by supporting
non-profit organizations through volunteerism
and financial donations. Committed to being
a strong community partner, Belterra Park
sponsored the Human Rights Campaign (HRC)
gala, and donated $50,000 to a Veterans
Memorial in the community.
Brandon Zigler
Woody Mitchell
Margaret Temcheshen
Meet Brandon Zigler, mychoice/
Cage Shift Manager at Belterra
Park. Brandon began his
career with PNK at Ameristar
Casino Hotel in Council Bluffs,
Iowa, working as the Casino
Services Shift Manager for
two and half years. Attending
high school in England, college
in California and spent time
working in Thailand, Brandon is
no stranger to living in different
areas of the world. When PNK
announced that Belterra Park
would be opening, Brandon's
manager at Ameristar told him
about the many opportunities
that were available at our new
racetrack in Cincinnati, Ohio.
He jumped at the chance for
another adventure and moved
to the Midwest. Brandon has
been enjoying the high energy
of the property and his fellow
team members. He looks
forward to continuing to grow his
career at PNK.
Meet Woody Mitchell, MultiOutlet Manager at Belterra
Park. Woody transferred from
River City Casino & Hotel in St.
Louis, Missouri, where he was a
Multi-Outlet Assistant Manager.
Woody enjoys working for PNK
and wanted to be a part of an
opening while developing skills
and advancing in his career, so
he applied to work at Belterra
Park. Although Woody is a St.
Louis Cardinals fan at heart,
he enjoys the excitement
and enthusiasm of Cincinnati
sports fans. Woody enjoyed
living in St. Louis and wasn’t
looking to relocate. With a
passion for growing his career
with Pinnacle Entertainment,
he knew that being a part of the
Belterra Park opening was an
opportunity for a new phase of
his life and career. Today, he
says he is glad that he made
the move and his position at
Belterra Park is opening doors
for new opportunities to learn
and grow his career with PNK.
Meet Margaret Temcheshen,
Lead Buffet Cook at Belterra
Park. Margaret's mentors, Chef
Stephen Schubert and Chef
John Johnson from River City,
told her about the many culinary
opportunities that were available
at Belterra Park. Transferring to
the new racetrack was not only
an advancement in Margaret's
career, but also an opportunity
for her to move closer to her
family in Dayton, Ohio. Margaret
aspires to be a Sous Chef and
says that in her new position,
she is able to enhance her skills
by teaching new team members
about PNK's standards. She
has already been nominated
for a recognition award and
looks forward to many new
experiences at Belterra Park!
mychoice/Cage Shift Manager,
Belterra Park
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Multi-Outlet Manager,
Belterra Park
On March 1, team members from Belterra Park
joined the Cincinnati business community and
individuals in supporting the Human Rights
Campaign (HRC) Gala as one of two Gold
sponsors for the event. More than 600 people
were in attendance at the event supporting
progress made by HRC in its programs
that support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and
Transgender (LGBT) civil rights.
Lead Buffet Cook,
Belterra Park
Through a $50,000 donation, Belterra Park and
the Pinnacle Entertainment Foundation are
lending financial support to erect a Veterans
Memorial in Anderson Township. The first
phase of the project includes the building of
an “anchor station” at the Anderson Center,
with five pillars representing each branch of
the military. In addition to the memorial, the
first day of live racing, May 8, was dedicated to
the military and veterans for their tremendous
sacrifice made on behalf of their community
and their country.
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By: Tracy West
Director of Internal Communications
Tiaras, heels and sparkles took over L’Auberge Casino & Hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in June as our
team members welcomed the 51 Miss USA contestants to our property. As the host hotel of the pageant,
L’Auberge welcomed the contestants, showing them true Southern hospitality. “Every team member has
been so courteous and kind. I’m really feeling the Southern hospitality here. Everyone has been wonderful
to us,” said Miss USA 2014 Nia Sanchez.
The contestants toured Baton Rouge, visiting a plantation, the Louisiana Culinary Institute and enjoying all
that L’Auberge has to offer. “Fried green tomatoes, scallops, cheesecake, everything – delicious! I can’t wait
for the crawfish boil that’s coming up,” said Miss Colorado USA, Hannah Porter.
L’Auberge team members delivered excellent guest service, going above and beyond to make their stay
magical and memorable. Being selected as the host hotel was a true honor for Pinnacle Entertainment.
Thank you to L’Auberge for truly embodying what it means to be the Best Casino Entertainment Company
in the World.
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The Miss USA contestants mix and
event in 18 STEAK.
The Miss USA contestants pose with VP of Resort Operations David Blitch at the rooftop pool
at L’Auberge.
The 2014 Miss USA contestants and
Miss USA
2013 Erin Brady filmed a yoga /fitness
shoot in the
L’Auberge suites.
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Dear Fellow PNK Team Members,
It’s with great pleasure that we offer our team members special incentives
through our mychoice loyalty program partners! MGM Resorts International
and Mercedes-Benz are offering PNK team members exceptional savings. Visit
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Pinnacle Entertainment the Best Casino Entertainment Company in the World.
Magical and memorable moments await you!
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Team Members receive 20% off of advertised rates at any of the MGM Las Vegas locations. Use the code ZAMSTAR online
at mgmresorts.com to book your stay.
Mercedes-Benz Fleet Employee Program
Team Members can receive up to a $4,000 incentive to buy or lease a Mercedes-Benz through the Fleet Employee Program.
Visit mypnkperks.com to learn more.
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AMERISTAR CASINO RESORT SPA, ST. CHARLES, MISSOURI
CELEBRATING
20 YEARS TOGETHER
On May 27, team members at Ameristar St. Charles celebrated the 20th anniversary of the property. For two decades,
Ameristar team members have been delivering magical and memorable moments to guests. Congratulations to the 67 team
members who started with Ameristar on day one and have grown their careers with our company throughout the years.
Ameristar team members celebrated this great milestone with guests, community members and each other.
Team Members celebrated 20 years together with free meals
in the dining room including steak, shrimp and pastries.
Each team member received a free 20th Anniversary t-shirt
to wear with pride.
As part of the 20th anniversary celebration, team members
gave back to the community by volunteering at Operation
Food Search and Angel’s Arms. They also participated in
the annual Torch Run for Special Olympics. VP & GM Ward
Shaw ran with law enforcement officers for a leg of the run
and presented a $5,000 check to the organization.
Congratulations to the 67 team members who have been with Ameristar St. Charles since opening day. The group came
together for a celebratory dinner to congratulate one another on 20 years at Ameristar.
Christopher Andrews
Donna Arizzi Shields
Therese Braun
Karen Bross
John Calhoun
Sandra Crain
Rhonda Crawford
Teresa Dawson
Michael Dennison
Patricia Durnil
Mark Durnil
Anne Ebeler
Laureen Edelstein
Herbert Edwards
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Lucia Fridrich
Robert Gernigin
Michael Giambalvo
Kimberly Gittons
Lisa Green
Sturgus Green
Timothy Greiner
Helen Hagen
Nancy Haglund
Susanne Henry
Vickie Hicks
Curt Hilton
Michael Hughes
Georgia Huskey
Henry Inglis
Charita Jackson
Lisa Kelly
Sharon Kutchma
Kelli Leath
Gregory Lesinski
Grace Liggins
Bernard Marquart
George Marshall
Patrick Mcdonald
Valerie McGaughey
Ralph McQuaid
Daniel Moody
Nancy Mueller
Donna Murphy
Bernadette Patrico
Debra Percival
Barbara Phares
Leslie Pickering
William Powers
Karla Pudiwitr Lyles
Cindy Sayles
James Scheve
David Schultz
Linda Scrivener
Joseph Shipley
Gregory Smith
Anthony Steckel
Timothy Stinnett
Michael Sullivan
Timothy Summers
Michelle Taylor
William Tredway
Steven Van Deven
Suzanne Wallace
Gregory Wann
Glenn Woods
Lisa Worthey
Scott Young
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Our very own L’Auberge Casino &
Hotel in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was
the host hotel for the 2014 Miss USA
pageant. Visit mypnkonline.com to
view photos of the 51 contestants and
to watch a special video message.
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