Classic Club Insider

JANUARY-FEBRUARY 2016

Classic Club golf course in Palm Desert

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HONORS BOOK A TEE TIME Meet Classic Club's Employees of the Quarter… LAURA AGUILAR MIGUEL BENAVIDES What is your job title? Greenskeeper. What does your job entail? Maintaining the rough, bunkers, greens, tees, and any- thing else needed from me to get the course in its optimal condition. How long have you worked at Classic Club? Almost 4 years. What do you enjoy most about your job? Even though it is one of the toughest jobs out here, I enjoy working on the bunkers. What is your greatest strength on the job? I think I do well in mowing roughs. I like the way they look after I'm done mowing them! What is it like to work in an industry that people usually assume is more male-dominated? I'm very proud of my work, and proud to know that I can do any job that the men I work with can do. What is your motto on the job? Always do your job with a positive attitude. What is your greatest achievement? Learning how to drive the larger mow- ers, because I was terri!ed of them when I !rst started working here. What do you like to do outside of work? I love to relax at home and once in a while go shopping. One thing people would be surprised to know about you? Given my small stature, people are surprised that I can handle the large mower so well! What is your job title? Sous Chef. What does your job entail? Cooking, prepping, making orders, and calling companies to order supplies. How long have you worked at Classic Club? 8 years. What do you enjoy most about your job? I enjoy when the customers and my associates say they like my food! What is your greatest strength? I think I'm good at making soups and specials, because I'm good at using extra food in creative ways so nothing goes to waste. What's one thing people don't know about your job? Everyone knows everything I know! I train a lot of our new employees, and I'm always sure to tell them all my secrets. What is your motto on the job? Just try it, and trust me! What is your greatest achievement? My family. I've been married 38 years, I raised four beautiful daughters, and now I have 10 grandkids. And best of all, we all have great relationships. What do you like to do outside of work? I enjoy working around my house, going to church with my family, and going out to eat. One thing people would be surprised to know about you? I keep thinking it's getting close to retirement, but as long as I'm healthy, I want to work.

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