Club Management - March/April 2008 - (Page 37)

After nine years with Heritage Club in Mason, Ohio, Peter C. Davies, CCM, accepted the position of general manager/ chief operating officer for The Wianno Club (est. 1916) in Osterville, Massachusetts. The club’s main clubhouse overlooks the Nantucket Sound. Jack S. Slaughter, CCM, is the new general manager/chief operating officer at the Platinum Club, Carolina Country Club, in Raleigh, North Carolina. Prior to the move, Jack served for more than 10 years as general manager for the Louisville Country Club, in Louisville, Kentucky. Gregory Webb, CCM, general manager of the Kansas City Country Club, resigned on March 15. Greg and his family will relocate to Mazatlán, Mexico, in June. Although Greg loves the club industry and his job at Kansas City, he is leaving his position to spend more time with his family and to provide his 12-year-old son international experience and a bilingual education. He is researching employment opportunities both in and out of the hospitality field with hopes of obtaining a better work/life balance. Greg is the former president of the CMAA Mid-America Chapter, a frequent contributor to the Idea Fair and is a member of the Honor Society. Dale R. Pedevillano, CCM, recently became general manager/chief operating officer of the Colonial Country Club in Memphis, Tennessee. Justin Verwey is the new assistant clubhouse manager at Wade Hampton Golf Club in Cashiers, North Carolina. Justin is a graduate from Western Carolina University with a degree in marketing with a minor in hospitality. He has worked for Firethorne Country Club and Quail Hollow Club, both located in Charlotte. Woodbridge Country Club in Danbury, Connecticut, became the 10th recipient of the Distinguished Club Award at the Connecticut State Golf Association’s 108th Annual Meeting held at Ridgewood Country Club. The CSGA Distinguished Club Award is based on four major criteria: That the club has continually supported and advanced the game of golf; the club has served as a model of commitment to other Connecticut golf clubs; the club has consistently supported amateur golf through club-sponsored activities, hosting state competitions and member participation in CSGA events; and the club has consistently provided extraordinary service to the CSGA by encouraging volunteers, providing leadership personnel and hosting meetings, seminars and special events. Christmas in New York Comes to Atlanta Athletic Club No city embraces the holiday season quite like New York. Last year, the Atlanta Athletic Club brought Christmas in the Big Apple to Atlanta for the annual holiday event. The halls of the club were transformed into the streets of New York, with authentic cuisine, entertainment and shopping around every corner. The event spanned two nights. As guests stepped out of their cars and onto the red carpet, they were met by two New York “newsies.” “Extra! Extra! Read all about it!” they yelled as they handed guests the evening program that resembled a copy of The New York Times. The melodies of Frank Sinatra’s “New York, New York” filled the air as guests walked through the front doors held by doormen in authentic top hats and tails. Upon entering the club, it was clear they had been transported to the streets of New York. A stop at FAO Schwarz allowed children to create their very own stuffed teddy bear or animal as a memento of their trip to the Big Apple. A mock-up Rockefeller Center made a great venue for family portraits by the celebrated Christmas tree. A stop at the street vendors allowed guests a mini-taste of traditional New York fare – pretzels, hot dogs and roasted chestnuts. After their whirlwind through New York, guests made their way to the Radio City Ballroom for New York delicacies such as Waldorf Astoria salad, Chinatown dim sum, carved New York strip and Long Island duckling. The grand finale was a performance by AAC’s own version of the Rockettes. The event, in its second year, was again a hit with members. MARCH/APRIL 2008 • 37

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Club Management - March/April 2008 Contents President’s Message Board Governance Technology Human & Professional Resources 2008 CMAA President Peter Homberg: A Profile in Courage, Perserverance Welcome, CMAA 2008 Board of Directors Club Events: Bring Magic to Your Members Club Adopts 'Dependent Parent' Membership Policy Paving a Path to Success Groundbreaking Project Measures Environmental Data for Golf Courses Paradise Preserved HFTP Insight New Directions Global Outreach Products and Services Marketplace Advertiser Index/Advertisers.com Club Wrap

Club Management - March/April 2008

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