Wintergreen Resort
December 1, 2016 Volume 1, Issue 3
The Buzz WINTERGREEN MEDIA CHECK This section features what people are saying about us on the web. Check it out!
Had lunch before getting on Skyline drive; ate at the Edge restaurant. Beautiful view, excellent & generous portions! Ordered the Rockfish bites & subbed a side salad! The Rockfish was excellent & more than enough for 2 people (typical ski portions). -Haikulei07 on TripAdvisor 11/15/2016
These pictures are featured on our Facebook page
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Anniversaries .......................... 2 Special Interest Stories…………2 Associate of the Month…………3 Manager of the Quarter .......... 4 Community Events……………….5 Birthdays ................................. 6
The apartment was lovely, beautiful furnished and very comfortable. Very close to the SPA and with lovely views from the balcony. Had a great meal at the copper mine one night and bought a takeaway from the deli the other. Really beautiful place thoroughly enjoyed it. -kulfold on TripAdvisor 11/8/2016
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST Congratulate your fellow associates on their December anniversary! Congratulate the Associate of the Month, Alfred Carter! Congratulate the Manager of the Quarter, Kelly Short! Look out for upcoming birthdays in your department!
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We would like to recognize the following associates on their November anniversaries: 3 Years
13 Years
Valerie Imbert (Spa)
Dabney Richardson (DK Golf Maintenance/Snowsports/Slope Services)
1 Year
Carrie O’Brien (Marketing)
Larry Birckhead (Public Areas)
Penny Pibernus (Resort Services)
Tom Herrold (IT)
Beth Harris (Front Desk)
Kir Obenschain (Snowsports)
Carolyn Hobbs (Spa)
Norm Fenton (Resort Services)
Abe Orme (SC Golf Maintenance)
Andrew Brookman (Edge)
4 Years
2 Years
Kostyantyn Khodirev (Tennis)
Carrie Eheart (Housekeeping)
Angela Holland (Spa)
Darin Davis (Transportation)
10 Years
Kimberly Fitzgerald (Housekeeping)
Kevin Douglas (Storeroom)
Justin Lane (Rental Shop)
Dave Moga (SC Golf) 11 Years
18 Years Tammy Donnelly (Rental Properties) Joann Agnone (Spa) 22 Years Ronnie Kemp (Resort Services) 35 Years Sharon Bloom (Spa) 36 Years Connie Thomas (Housekeeping) 40 Years Lynn Tyler (Food and Beverage)
Bill Hill (Stoney Creek Bar & Grill)
Thank you, Banquet Department! All members of the Banquet team have stepped up to ensure that all events have been running seamlessly and that all guests are leaving happy despite the absence of their manager. There are often many conferences and events happening at the same time around the resort. This requires a great deal of communication and cohesion. However, even with perfect performance, it is hard work. Our team has completed each event with no major issues. We have even received many compliments from recent conference attendees. The Banquet team
COMMUNITY EVENTS December Sunday, December 4: 2:30PM Nelson County Christmas Parade at the racetrack at Oak Ridge Estate. The theme is “The Gift of Giving.” For more information, contact
[email protected] (434-962-5022) or
[email protected] (540-447-4450). Friday, December 10: 10:00AM-4:00PM
Oakland Museum is hosting a Holiday Open House. Oakland Museum is decorated for the holidays and will provide complimentary cookies and punch. Also, Tye River Elementary School students will sing at 11:00AM. You can also tour the museum exhibits while you are there. Call (434) 263-8400 for more information. Wednesday, December 21: 5:00PM-10:00PM “Every Wednesday is Locals Night at Blue Mountain Brewery! $1 Off Beverages Until 9pm, $5 Off Pizzas 5pm-10pm and Live Music from 7-10pm. Locals Night music is held in our event hall (the original brewpub space).” Monday, December 26– Thursday, January 5
The Twelve Days of Christmas on Nelson 151. “The members of Nelson 151 invite you to join them in celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas. Visit a member on their day and help benefit a local charity.” December 26– Devils Backbone Brewing Company | December 27 – Cardinal Point Winery | December 28 – Bold Rock Cidery | December 29 – Nelson County Tourism | December 30 – Afton Mountain Vineyards | December 31 – Veritas Winery and Wild Wolf Brewing Company | January 1 – Happy New Year from Nelson 151 | January 2 – Flying Fox Vineyard | January 3 – Nelson County Economic Development | January 4 – Hill Top Berry Farm and Winery | January 5 – Blue Mountain Brewery
Saturday, December 31: 7:00PM-1:00AM The Masked Ball at Veritas Vineyard and Winery. “Celebrate in style! Join us at 7PM for wine and hors d’oeuvres followed by a six-course winemaker’s dinner at 8PM in Saddleback Hall. There will be dancing until midnight, when the masks come off and the champagne flows! Breakfast follows at 12:30AM. So bring your mask and your dancing shoes to have great food, wine, and fun to bring in the New Year 2017.”
Read about Wintergreen’s events in This Week at Wintergreen
ASSOCIATE BIRTHDAYS
DECEMBER 2016 SUN
4
MON
TUE
WED
7
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
Nate Tillson
Carrie Eheart
Keith Ignotz
Katie French
8
9
10
Dario Sanchez
Daniel Bowyer
17
5
6
Darin Davis
Wallace Haskins Vaden Huffman
Patricia Brown
Heather Gibb
Sarah Abbott
Abigail Ryan Sarah Pate
11
12
13
14
15
16
JJ Rutledge
Ricky Garland
Beth Caister
James Sandidge
Cody Martin
Chris Shepard
Sara Mays
Drew McDougall
William Linen
Desaray Meredith
Chris Bach Tekla Byrne
18
19
20
Carol Simonton
21
22
Benjamin Templeton
Catherine Dunne
25
26
Nash Basilio
Angela Holland
Carl Fitzgerald
Carol Neely
27
23
24
Shari Wilbur
Robert Sandy
28
29
30
31
Brett Henyon
Cleveland Barrett
Chuck Hopkinson
Michael Cesaro
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Davion Dewar
Getting to Know Alfred What department do you work in? Devils Knob Golf Maintenance and Lifts What brought you to Wintergreen? I was looking for a job that would give me reliable income and benefits.
What is your favorite part about your job? I love everything about my job, but I especially love the people. What is your favorite activity to do on the resort? I like to take care of the kids during the ski season when I work at
ASSOCIATE OF THE MONTH: ALFRED CARTER
Nominees The following associates were nominated for Associate of the Month and will receive 20 Wintergreen Bucks. Thank you all for going above and beyond! Dabney Richardson: DK Golf Maintenance/Snowsports/Slope Services Carrie O’Brien: Marketing Carol Garrison: Housekeeping Dal Tamang: Housekeeping Harka Mongar: Housekeeping Tom Dewey: Stoney Creek Golf
Manager of the Quarter: Kelly Short Getting to Know Kelly What department do you work in?
Slope Services What brought you to Wintergreen? I was looking for another challenge. What is your favorite part about your job?
The fall and winter. I love the hectic schedule with the excitement and energy of having to prep for winter. What is your favorite activity to do on the resort? I like to golf down at Stoney
Nominees The following associates were nominated for Manager of the Quarter and will receive 20 Wintergreen Bucks. Thank you all for going above and beyond! Betsy Dunkerton: Marketing Ricky Fields: Stoney Creek Golf Maintenance Nick Hamner: Stoney Creek Golf Maintenance