MCCONNELL MESSENGER MCCONNELL GOLF EMPLOYEE NEWSLETTER
I JUNE
2021
THE CARDINAL BY PETE DYE
PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB THE WATER'S EDGE COUNTRY CLUB
BROOK VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB
TREYBURN COUNTRY CLUB RALEIGH COUNTRY CLUB
COUNTRY CLUB OF ASHEVILLE
THE RESERVE GOLF CLUB
HOLSTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
MUSGROVE MILL GOLF CLUB
PORTERS NECK COUNTRY CLUB
MARCH EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
KENDALL LAW
THOMAS WALKER
JACK FADDE
CHARLES POSEY
MATTHEW MCTEAGUE MARIA MALDONADO
APRIL EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH
MARVIN IRACHETA
TUNAS MORALES
DAVID PAYNE
BRUCE MICHAELS
EMPLOYEES OF MAY AND FIRST QUARTER
DAN THOMAS
ORLANDO AVILA
TERRIE MCELWAIN
CINDY VENTURA MALDONADO
COLE OLIVE
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT RECENT REVIEWS BROOK VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Fantastic course and great staff. Challenging course and excellent greens. Bring your A game!! - Michael Mason
CAITLYN WHORISKEY TENNIS PROFESSIONAL, THE COUNTRY CLUB AT WAKEFIELD PLANTATION
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Wakefield is very excited to welcome its newest tennis professional, Caitlin Whoriskey. Caitlin is a former 3-time AllAmerican at the University of Tennessee and was ranked as high as 109 in the world on the WTA women’s circuit. Her knowledge of the game and friendly personality will make her an incredible addition to the Wakefield Tennis Staff.
Awesome layout, great condition and service! A+ - Mark Cates
RECENT REVIEWS GRANDE DUNES MEMBERS CLUB From the time we pulled up to the bag drop until we left, everybody was very nice and great to deal with. The course was top notch from tee to green. Would play there again anytime. - Chuck Palm
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2021 AWARD RECIPIENT
TRAVIS HUDDLESTON BANQUET AND CATERING DIRECTOR SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB
The Carolinas Club Foundation awards scholarships each year to industry professionals to be used for Carolinas Chapter Club Management Association of America (CMAA) education. In April, Banquet and Catering Director, Travis Huddleston, was the recipient of the Future Leaders Scholarship. The funds will be used for Travis to attend the CMAA Summer Conference coming up in July in Hilton Head. Congratulations Travis!
Challenging but scenic golf course tucked away off the beaten path in Clinton, SC. Bring plenty of balls as the fairways are tight and there's a lot of water hazards, including the Enoree River that winds along several holes. Still a fun time and definitely worth a visit. - Chris Schweighart
RALEIGH COUNTRY CLUB I'm not a member of this club, but have had the opportunity to visit here on many occasions for weddings and events. Recently went to an Outdoor Wedding here.....fantastic. Very pleasant job experience with free dinner nightly and tons of amenities for members. Great to see people living well. - Kent Jernigan
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C CO ON NG GR RA AT TU UL LA AT T II O ON NS S WELCOME TO THE FAMILY! SEDGEFIELD COUNTRY CLUB F & B Manager, Evan Morris, and his bride, Courtney, enjoying their first dance as husband and wife. The couple wed in a beautiful ceremony at Old North State Club on March 20th. Join us in wishing them a lifetime of bliss! Congratulations Evan and Courtney!
Steve and Brandi Windham from PCC welcomed baby girl, Isla, on April 20, 2021.
HOLSTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Eli Cox of Holston Hills Country Club has graduated high school! Eli will be attending University of Tennessee in the Fall. Eli has been an excellent employee since he began here last year. Hard working and balancing school work has been an amazing duty on his part. We are so proud of him and can’t wait to see what he accomplishes.
Kyle and Maddie Perry from CCA welcomed baby girl, Elaine, on May 18, 2021.
PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB We are pleased to announce that our Head Bartender in the Card Room, Chase Massey, has been promoted to our Dining Room Supervisor position. Chase has done an outstanding job since joining our team 3 years ago and has built some very strong relationships with our membership. We are excited to see how he grows into his new role and what the future has in store for him here at PCC!
The Bidwell Family from PCC officially adopted their new son, Nolan, on February 5, 2021. MCCONNELL MESSENGER I JUNE 2021
CONGRATULATIONS BROOK VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Congratulations to Dylan Jenkins on being promoted into a supervisory position on our Food & Beverage Team! Dylan has been a strong member of the waitstaff team since 2019 and will assist with leading and training the team, taking lead on select pool events, and assist with F&B scheduling and admin duties. Congratulations Dylan!
BROOK VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB Brook Valley Country Club is happy to introduce Buckley Brockmann as our new Golf Course Superintendent. Buckley grew up on a farm outside of Washington, Missouri. He earned a communications degree from Missouri Western State University while playing on the football team. Buckley has worked at 9 golf courses throughout his career including Greenville Country Club and Washington Yacht & Country Club. Buckley comes to us from Beechwood Country Club, where he has been the superintendent since 2016. Additionally, Buckley speaks with the students at the ECU School of Hospitality every semester where he shares views and inspires the students on how to be successful in career and life. His extensive experience and leadership skills make him an outstanding candidate for the superintendent position at Brook Valley. We are grateful to have him join the McConnell Golf team and look forward to the value he will bring to our facility.
DID YOU KNOW MCCONNELL GOLF OFFERS EMPLOYEES A 401(K) PLAN? Your contributions to the plan will be made with before tax payroll deductions and any earnings will accumulate tax deferred until withdrawn. We also now offer Roth (after-tax) 401(k) deductions. Roth 401(k) withdrawals at retirement are tax-free. The company will match half of what you put in to the plan up to your 5% deferral. You can choose either option, traditional 401(k), Roth 401(k) or a combination of both. If you have been with the company at least a year and meet the minimum hours requirement and are interesting in signing up, please see the HR department at your club for further instructions.
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EMPLOYEES IN ACTION RALEIGH COUNTRY CLUB Chef Warren cooking up a storm at the Donald Ross Classic!
PROVIDENCE COUNTRY CLUB Amanda Kingsley singing at PCC West Pavilion for the Live After Five events.
THE WATER'S EDGE COUNTRY CLUB The Equestrian Center gearing up for Movie Night and Meet & Greet!
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