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Episode 003

Welcome to the Experience in Golf Clubhouse Design podcast, where we explore the nuances of golf clubhouse design and how human interaction impacts member lifestyles. Join us as we delve into the architecture and interior design concepts that make golf clubhouses and resorts successful. From pro-shop design and fitness to dining, we'll cover it all. To stay updated, hit the subscribe button now. In today's episode, we'll cover recognizing employees and building relationships.

Welcome to today's topic: Staff appreciation and personal connections make the club experience. Have you ever worked in an environment where you feel undervalued or disconnected from your colleagues? Studies show that a lack of employee recognition can lead to decreased job satisfaction, increased turnover rates, and a negative impact on the organization's overall productivity. It's essential to show appreciation to your staff regularly. This can be achieved by acknowledging their hard work, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth, and fostering a supportive workplace culture.

But what about personal connection? As much as we value people for their productivity, it's also important to remember that they are human beings with their own unique stories, perspectives, and struggles. Building personal connections with your staff can lead to increased job satisfaction, better communication, and a more cohesive team. This can be achieved by hosting team-building activities, engaging in one-on-one meetings with employees, and creating spaces for open communication.

Small acts of appreciation and personal connection can go a long way in creating a positive work environment, promoting productivity and employee satisfaction. Take the time to recognize and connect with the staff that enhance your member experience.

Have you heard about the amazing bartender who performed CPR and saved a life? Camryn Justice wrote an article about it and given the topic for today, I thought it would be nice to read it here.

A typical day on the golf course took a turn for the worse for Shawn Cavanaugh but ended with a life-long bond between him and a bartender named Taylor Lyn Kemerer, who is credited for saving his life.

On Friday, Cavanaugh was out on the Turkeyfoot Lake Golf Links with a group of friends, enjoying their tradition of "Stress-Free Friday" golf league. They've done it every week for 25 years.

"Beautiful day. Couldn't have played any better, actually. Had a lot of fun. Laughs all day like I do with them all the time, they're a bunch of great guys," Cavanaugh said.

Cavanaugh was running late to the tee time and wasn't able to pick up the waters and Gatorade he normally brings for a day on the golf course. He attributes what happened later that day to being dehydrated.

After the round of golf, Cavanaugh and his friends went across the street to Upper Deck Bar and Grill for a bite to eat. The group sat down on the interior patio, and a few moments later, Cavanaugh started to feel a little off. The dehydration was taking its toll.

"I started feeling dizzy, and all of a sudden I was thinking to myself, 'Whoa, I'm really feeling lightheaded,' and I thought I was going to lay my head down on my arms. And then the next was not a good thing," Cavanaugh said.

Cavanaugh had passed out and was unresponsive. His friends called for help and the general manager of Upper Deck immediately called 9 1 1.

The owner of Upper Deck and Turkeyfoot Lake Golf Links Timothy Adkins got a call from the manager explaining the situation.

"I got a phone call from the manager," Adkins said. "I said, 'What's going on? What happened?' And he goes, 'You're not going to believe this.' He said, 'Some guy like fell over at the