FROM THE CLUB FROM DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
We hope you had a wonderful summer with your friends and family. It was quite busy around the club, to say the least, and was certainly a pleasure to see members continue to socialize together. However, considering the new concern of the delta variant, and the updated guidance from the CDC, we will be taking the following measures to keep both our members and employees safe at Members Club (Ocean Club). Thank you for your patience and kindness as we continue to work through these uncertain times. · Effective immediately, all employees (regardless of vaccination status) are required to wear masks indoors at all facilities, and employees are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated. · At this time, we strongly encourage, but will not, require guests, members, or visitors to wear masks. The above guidelines may change as the pandemic and advice from the relevant authorities evolves. We greatly appreciate how our teams have managed through the pandemic over the past 16+ months, especially focusing on safety as a top priority. I’m excited to announce that we have an accepted offer for a new Food and Beverage Director at the Members Club. We are still finalizing the details, but we anticipate him beginning in the next two weeks. I plan to share more information in the coming days about our new F&B Director. I will also be focused on transitioning our culinary staff at The Members Club and Ocean Club.Unfortunately we are having to say farewell to our Executive Chef, Michael Marques. Chef Mike had returned to the Grande Dunes Members Club last September after spending a couple of years managing all of the food outlets for Coastal Carolina University. Prior to Coastal Carolina, Mike spent six years with McConnell Golf as the Corporate Chef and Executive Chef at Grande Dunes. Recently Chef Mike received an excellent opportunity to become the Sheraton Resort’s Culinary Director. We thank both Chef Mike for his many contributions to Grande Dunes and wish them nothing but the best in his future endeavors. Ocean Club Chef, Jackie “Tanaka” McMillan will resume as our Executive Chef, in the interim, as we begin our search for a new Executive Chef. We also say farewell to Virginia Hitchcock who has been our Anchor Café Manager for the past 6 years.In addition to managing the Anchor, Virginia has worked behind the scenes with all of the F & B outlets.Virginia has decided to move to Raleigh, NC to pursue a new career and be closer to family. Current Assistant Manager, Cory Thomas, will be promoted to the Manager’s position at the Anchor Café. Please join me in thanking both Mike and Virginia for their many years of service to Grande Dunes.I look forward to working closely with our new Food and Beverage Director, as well as the rest of the team, as we transition the club into the future. Brian Vest, Director of Operations I Brian.Vest@GrandeDunes.com
A NOTE FROM YOUR MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
What a super summer we have had! The weather is still especially hot, showers seem to be daily and the course is still faring well. BUT, I am so ready for Fall y’all!!
I hope that we can all agree that the Members Club is working consistently and diligently to provide the best and high quality service for you and your guests. We are focused on how to make your experience here are the Members Club a great one. Our ears are available for you as we are always open to new ideas and new events. I am passionate for all the members here new and old and looking forward to more members joining our Club Family. Ask me about our exciting membership promotion to share with your family and friends. As always, I appreciate all of you. As in the past, all members will be automatically billed $50 for the Employee Holiday Fund on your October statement. Your contribution shows your appreciation to our awesome staff from the front-of-the-house to the back-of-the-house. Our staff truly thanks you. Please note that you may opt-out of this giving by contacting our accounting manager Robin. Robin.Doran@grandedunes.com
Pam Evans, Membership Director I membership@grandedunes.com
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