Vol. 7, Issue 47, November 19, 2012

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Weekly Total Reach

17 -10.5% 358 +14.0%

Back Row (L to R): Maria Malabuyoc (CHIR),

Ellen Villalobos (SON), Lize Vescovi (APH), The-

resa Beall (FAC), Dhannoon Zahrah (GER), Mor-

gan Tucker (OLW), Kathryn Daly (CG). Middle

Row (L to R): Michael Craig (OLW), Joseph Mo-

reland (CG), Michael Biondo (CLUB MAINT),

Hari Javier (APH), William Leonard (APH), Bran-

don Faris (OLW), Nicolas Anguenot (APH), Ralph

Cacace (CG), Pablo Nunez (REN), Robert Lakeman

(CHIR), Kasey Reeder (SON), Robert Carsia

(REN), Carla Larson (SON), Tara Brannan (APH).

Front Row (L to R): Amar Mussa (GER),

Robensin Zahrah (GER), Julia LeClaire (CHIR).

Back Row (L to R): Bret McIntyre (OLW), Carlye Rob-

ertson (APH), Monika Zolnierczyk (APH), Emily Sill

(CHIR), Noel Woolstenhulme (CHIR), LaNetta Taylor

(CG), Daniel Maher (CG), Luke Hemelstrand (APH).

Middle Row (L to R): Rogelio Valles (GER), Austin

Dulaney (CG), Chad Martin (RECEIVING), Jonay Santi-

ago (APH), Brighitte Cabanillas (CHIR), Donald Barthel

(APH), Norman Lagos (APH), Cole Barreiro (OLW),

Maureen Lake (CHIR), Dain Helbert (APH), John Halli-

gan (OLW), Gerald Gash (CHIR), John Franks (CG),

Joseph Wohl (CHIR), James Gartman (CG). Front Row

(L to R): Daniel Palumbo (CG), Carl McCormick

(OLW), Erin Nells (CHIR).

Back Row (L to R): Meinard Calinagan

(APH), Anthony Coreno (CG), James Hall

(CHIR), Brett Benson (CHIR), Daniel Del

Rios (APH), Michael Malachuk (CHIR),

Kevin Boie (APH), Josh Lindsey (REN), Jill

Laurienzo (APH). Front Row (L to R):

Tyler Muhs (CG), Fred Tilson (CG),

Armando Cordova (REN), Arturo Rodriguez

(CHIR), Traci Williams (HR), Stacie Lutz

(CHIR), Samantha Hodge (REN), Pedro

Cifuentes (REN).

Back Row (L to R): Andres Oaxaca (CG),

Gwenn Ferris (CG), Melanie Gentry (SON),

Sara Gray (CHIR), Steven Rodriguez (REN),

Alexandria Scott (CHIR), Daniel Casarrubias

(REN), Brittany Tarver (CHIR), David Erbe

(CG), Michael Bonicelli (CG), Stephen Kost

(CG), Erik Christiansen (CHIR), Alex Moore

(CG), Andrew Gihm (REN), Michael Adams

(FIT), Nelson Robledo (OLW). Front Row

(L to R): Allyson Waites (CHIR), Simeon

Basquez (CG).

Back Row (L to R): Jaclyn Stevens

(RETAIL), Abigail Alvarez (OLW), Chris

Wrasper (CG), Cole Boeser (CHIR), An-

gelica Meza (REN), Leah Kewley (FIT),

Mario Vazquez (CHIR), Dennis

McLaughlin (CG), Kevin Ganter (APH),

Klinton Krieger (APH), James Duvall

(OLW), Daniel Kirschler (CG), Jacob Ir-

ving (CG), Christopher Hughes (CHIR),

Thomas O’Neill (CHIR). Front Row:

Ayla Hargrove (OLW)

I would like to thank my team and let them know how much I appreciate each one of them. During the Schwab Cup, we were split

into four areas; we had member ticket sales/will call/Member Services at the Fairway Office, our concierge desk at CG, the

member tent, and the Caretaker’s Cottage, not to mention the table organization for the Easton Ashe Concert. For a department of seven (7), they were spread pretty thin but managed to handle all tasks that came their way with smiles and positive attitudes. A true testament of Superior Service! THANK YOU! -Kathy Wyckoff, Dir of Member Svcs

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After the Schwab Cup we had given all the GC staff a day off for rest but, unknown to us, there was a small shotgun Golf Tournament to be played on Cochise that morn-ing. Having only one manager and one irrigator, I wasn't sure how to prepare the golf course for the Tournament. Upon contacting Keith Hershberger, he quickly called to the Geronimo Golf Course team and within minutes they were getting ready to prepare Cochise

for the Tour-nament. They had the entire course prepared in roughly two hours and when finished they went right back to Geronimo to continue their work there like it had never happened. What a great example of Teamwork and Spirit to Serve! Thank you for the help!! -Eric Scharf, COCH Asst GC Super

HAPPY B IRTHDAY Monday, November 19

L isa Abernethy , APH Go l f M gr Trac i Wi l l iams, HR Serv ices Specia l i st

Pedro C ifuentes, REN Greenskeeper John McEwen, CG Rece iv ing

Tuesday, November 20 Hui l i L iu , GER Greenskeeper Wednesday, November 21

Heather Bruen, Account ing Mgr Parker Duty, CG Go l f Shop Sales

Ar turo Jacobo Aya la , OLW Greenskeeper Josue Heredia Sanchez , OLW Greenskeeper

Hugo Gamez, OLW Irr igat ion Tech I Thursday, November 22

Maureen Lake, CHIR Cook I Theresa Bea l l , Fac i l i t ies Mgr

Pab lo Quiroz R ivera , CH IR Equip Op I I Dan Baker , OLW Mechan ic

Fr iday, November 23 Jess ica Sobiesk i , CG Hostess

Saturday, November 24 Kel ly Rausch, Contro l ler

Cassondra Robertson, CHIR Hostess Sunday, November 25

Brandon McIntosh, COCH Asst GC Super I I Monday, November 26

Kamal Abdu l layev, OLW Equ ip Op I

Monday, November 19 Francine Keller, Executive Assist, 5 years Giovanna Santoro, CHIR Server, 3 years

Tuesday, November 20 Brittany Hayes, OLW Server, 6 years

Mark Thush, Dir of Retail, 10 years Wednesday, November 21

Fran Tran, Club Controller, 12 years Leighton Hardy, Asst Chief Engineer, 1 year

Saturday, November 24 Juan Vallejo, APH Asst Restaurant Mgr, 1 year

Jesse Lisson, CG Golf Mgr, 8 years

as selected by

Eliud Rosales,

GER Equip Op II

in a blind drawing

Nelson Robledo

OLW

Jennifer Tucker

REN

Brenda McMahon

ACCT

Senaydo Morales

APH

$25

Over the last several months I have had the great pleasure of working with Tomas Jimenez, GER Asst GC Super II, and Brandon McIntosh, COCH Asst GC Super II, directly as managers on the same course. They both demonstrated an unbeatable desire to produce the best

product for the Schwab Cup Championship and for the membership. The level of teamwork and quality of leadership each one of these guys has is what puts Desert Mountain on a higher level than other

courses. Working 100 hours during the Schwab Cup week after already working

very long, hard days for two months straight, and continuing a positive attitude and a strong desire to keep performing better is why I nominate these two as Managers of the Week. It’s been a great pleasure working with them and I know they will continue to do great work for Desert Mountain Club!

-Eric Scharf, COCH Asst GC Super II

We were so happy to see Napoleon [Guardacasa] at Outlaw Grill the other evening. We don’t often comment but feel this employee deserves special recognition. He always greets the guests with a smile and sincerity to help. We first encountered Napoleon several years ago when our grandchildren recognized him after a few days of

Kids Camp. We were dining at Outlaw and their enthusiasm and joy at seeing him was endearing. We have since

watched him over the years as he demonstrates all that is important at Desert Mountain. We’ve witnessed him handling all members and guests with efficiency and professionalism that goes above and beyond. He is a wonderful representative of your staff at D.M., and we hope he stays around for years ahead. -Mr. and Mrs. Shaheen

Week 4—November 19-25 PAY ATTENTION TO PORTION SIZES -Don’t put dishes of food on the dinner table; you’re more likely to go back for seconds. Dish up in the kitchen. -Did you know that a serving of meat, fish or poultry is equal to the size of a deck of cards? -Use 9” diameter or smaller dishes tonight. -Avoid grazing before your Thanksgiving meal—place a few snacks on a small plate to prevent overeating. -If snacking and watching TV, avoid eating out of the bag. -Did you know half a cup of fruit or vegetables is about the size of your cupped hand?

Week 4 Points Cards due to HR by Mon, Nov 26th!

6 6 D M C e m p l o y e e s a r e n o w a r m e d

a g a i n s t t h e f l u t h i s s e a s o n !

T h a n k s D e s e r t M o u n t a i n a n d M o l l e n C l i n i c s

Tomas Jimenez Brandon McIntosh

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY PAY

All active employees that are full time with 90+ days of

service will be paid 8 hours holiday pay for Thursday,

Nov 22nd. All hourly employees that work on Thursday, Nov 22nd will

receive time and a half for all hours worked.

WILDLY IMPORTANT GOAL: “STRIVE TO INCREASE MEMBER LOYALTY to 70% NPS”

Proud Father Abd Tobia, REN Greenskeeper

Congratulations

Rob and Alison Lidstone

October 13, 2012

$50

Welcome Aboard Fri, Nov 30th

8:30am-4:00pm Thurs, Dec 13th 8:30am-4:00pm

@HR Training Rm

Open Enrollment Nov 27-29 Dec 4, 5, 7 More info to come