Club Management - September/October 2007 - (Page 45) and the rest of the management staff, the club challenged the staff to a dollar or two a week from their checks to sponsor the $5,000 gift. Ted G. Thie, CCM, Minnehaha’s chief operating officer, worked out the details with the Board of Directors and accountants to make sure the deductions were processed correctly. “We are so blessed to have a staff that cares enough about those who need our help,” Thie said. The club also donated a social membership to the Make-A-Wish Foundation golf tournament in July. Funds received from that donation will allow the charity to grant wishes to five sick children. Steve Malvinni, CCM, brings a strong culinary background to his new role as general manager of Wycliffe Golf & Country Club in Wellington, Florida, Steve Malvinni, CCM which just began a $22 million renovation project. He began his career at The Fountains many years ago and was appointed assistant general manager for six years and the interim club manager for one year. He was manager of Norbeck Country Club in Maryland for seven years. Malvinni’s main focus for the next two years will be the renovation project. In addition, he plans to implement better member relations and grow pride in the Wycliffe name by focusing on improving operational shortcomings, member recognition by the staff and club-wide training. Renovations include a state-of-the-art grille room, sports and fitness complex, spa, tennis facility, men’s and women’s card rooms and meeting rooms, and furnishings and finishes will be enhanced and developed to exceed present and future quality standards. the private club industry as a top executive for over thirty years. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our talented team of private club recruiting professionals.” Most recently, Pecca served as general manager/chief operating officer of La Gorce Country Club in Miami Beach. He grew in the ranks, beginning as general manager at St. David’s Golf Club in Wayne, Pennsylvania, and continued his career as Chief Operating Officer at Wilson Country Club in Wilson, North Carolina; Lakewood Country Club in Rockville, Maryland; Sawgrass Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida; and Roanoke Country Club in Roanoke, Virginia. Ralph received the CCM designation in 1985 and Honor Society in 1989 from CMAA. He has been a member of CMAA since 1977. Shadow Isle in Colt’s Neck, New Jersey, is pleased to announce that Manny F. Gugliuzza, CCM, assumed the duties of general manager/COO. Gugliuzza has worked in the club industry for more than 19 years. Prior to this appointment, Gugliuzza completed his twelfth year, over two stints, at the prestigious Plainfield Country Club in Plainfield, New Jersey, which is consistently rated in the top 100 by Golf Digest and recognized as a Platinum Club of America, Manny F. Gugliuzza, CCM as its general manager. Manny held similar management positions at the Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield, New Jersey, and the Forest Hill Field Club in Bloomfield, New Jersey. Gugliuzza is a graduate of Fairleigh Dickinson University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant management. He has held various leadership positions with the New Jersey Club Manager’s Association and serves on its Board of Directors as secretary. Olde York Country Club, the awardwinning private country club nestled in the rolling hills of Burlington County, announces that Danielle Soldo has been named golf course superintendent. With this appointment, Soldo becomes only the fifth active female golf course superintendent in New CMAA Loses a Friend Peter Fischer, 65, lost his battle with cancer on August 1. Peter recently retired from his management position at Bluemount Golf & Country Club after 20 years of service. He was an active member of CMAA, the National Restaurant Association, Sierra Club and the Association for the Rights of Citizens with handicaps (ARCh). KOPPLIN SEARCH, INC. “The Leader in Private Club Executive Placement” We are pleased to announce that KURT D. KUEBLER, CCM has joined our firm as a Senior Partner. We look forward to working with Kurt and believe his exceptional background in the club industry will allow us to provide our clients and the candidates with the continued quality they deserve. KOPPLIN SEARCH, INC. www.kopplinsearch.com Phone: 480-443-9102 • Fax: 480-443-9642 • East Coast Office: 407-217-2160 Email: dickopplin@aol.com Email: kurt_kuebler@yahoo.com Horizon Hospitality of Overland Park, Kansas, recently opened its ninth location and newest regional recruiting office in Ormond Beach, Florida. “I am delighted with the recent addition of Ralph T. Pecca, CCM, as managing director in Florida,” said Scott A. Samuels, founder and president of Horizon Hospitality. “Ralph joins us after having served Over sixty years of experience in the club industry 338755_Kopplin.indd 1 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2007 •1:12:54 PM 45 9/4/07 http://www.kopplinsearch.com
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