Friday, December 21, 2012

December Anniversaries

We would like to recognize the following team members who have demonstrated their continued commitment to excellence and have reached important milestones with IGM.
 
11 Years
Aaron Cordero
Alan Jackson
 
8 Years
Charles Carnrite
Cher Xiong
 
5 Years
Jorge Garcia
 
4 Years
Douglas Kirkland
 
3 Years
Glenn Esposito
 
2 Years
Paul Hand
David Nettles
Willie Rudolph
 
1 Year
Glen Millich II

Thanks to each of you for your efforts in making IGM the leader in the golf maintenance industry. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Friday, December 14, 2012

December Birthdays

Members of the IGM Team with December birthdays:
 
Clemente Campos
Ivan Beltran Quintero
John Holcomb
Guy Casimir
James Foy
Xavier Fowler
Sean Gillen
Jesus Grijalva
Raymundo Guzman
William Jeffrey
Douglas Kirkland
Chris Posell
Victor Ramirez
Aaron Sexton
Robert Tramel
Franco Vecchio
Thomas Walden
Wesley Winters
 
We wish each of you a very Happy Birthday!

Thursday, November 22, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving

We would like to wish everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving.
 
During this time as we look to those things that we all most thankful for, it is important not to forget the men and women of the US Armed Forces both past and present. On this day of thanks be sure to let those who have served or are serving our country know how thankful we are for them.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Veteran's Day

On Veteran's Day, our most heartfelt thanks goes out to all those who have served or are serving our country. We also share a great admiration for the families of service men and women. A sincere thanks to you as well.
 
 
Many have fought and died for the freedoms and opporunities we have as Americans. Honor a veteran; not just today but everyday.

Friday, November 9, 2012

November Anniversaries

We would like to recognize the following team members who have demonstrated their continued commitment to excellence and have reached important milestones with IGM.
 
11 Years
Hipolito Resendiz
 
9 Years
William Martz
 
8 Years
Richard Humpal
Victor Ramirez
 
6 Years
David Souder
 
5 Years
David Bair
Curt Doerrer
 
4 Years
Oleon Frederic
 
3 Years
Daniel Goulet
Kou Lee
Everardo Lopez Magana
Nicholas Masters
 
2 Years
Curtis Noles
 
1 Years
Nicholas Chaippini
 
Thanks to each of you for your efforts in making IGM the leader in the golf maintenance industry. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Election Day

To vote freely is a nearly sacred right of American citizenship. Susan B. Anthony called it our "pivotal right." Today, all American citizens age 18 and over have the right to vote. But it was not always so, and the price for this freedom has been dear.

Educate yourself on the issues that are important to you, select a candidate who aligns with your views and get out and exercise your right to vote.

Friday, November 2, 2012

November Birthdays

Members of the IGM Team with November birthdays:
 
Worth Patrick
Martin Bojorquez
Harold Mcclintick
David Baer
Michael Burris
Wayne Deese
Angel Ferrer
Andrew Fowler
Ernesto Gomez
Penny Hamilton
Adali Lopez
Edin Lopez
Hedras Lopez
Bryon Mallet
Alex Marshall
Rolando Martinez
Jorge Martinez
Juan Medina
Edi Amilcar Mejia
Jeff Miller
James Moller
Galdino Ramirez
Ernesto Ramos
Ronald Sinclair
John Taylor
John Wright
 
We wish each of you a very Happy Birthday!

Friday, October 19, 2012

October Employee of the Month

So that's who cut that cup on the ridge on #6...

Friday, October 12, 2012

October Anniversaries

We would like to recognize the following team members who have demonstrated their continued commitment to excellence and have reached important milestones with IGM.
 
11 Years
Todd Hugill
 
9 Years
John Taylor
Juan Villegas
 
8 Years
Toua Hang
 
7 Years
Aaron Warstler
Winfield Yount
 
6 Years
Martin Suarez
Tommy Joe Coffey
Arthur Hampton
 
5 Years
Shane McGuire
Johnny McKinney
Edi Amilcar Mejia
Raymond Morrison
Ernesto Ramos
Talius Richardson
Daniel Scroggs
 
4 Years
Daryl Morris
 
3 Years
Jorge Hernandez
Lynden Aldrich
Rebecca Fordham
Katherine Jeffrey
Richard Merritt
Luciano Rodriguez
Ronald Sinclair
Daniel Soqui
Ralph Taranto
 
2 Years
James Folsom
 
1 Years
Junobed Bonilla
Raul Caro
Sam Cespedes
Xavier Fowler
Tracy Freeman
Robert King
Glen Millich
Gerardo Victor
Arturo Villanueva
 
Thanks to each of you for your efforts in making IGM the leader in the golf maintenance industry. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Friday, October 5, 2012

October Birthdays

Members of the IGM Team with October birthdays:
 
German Beltran Quintero
Marcus Armstrong
Blayne Austin
Jorge Avalos
James Cullen
David Deleon
Tracy Freeman
David Gonzalez
Nigel Hoyte
Alan Jackson
Jason Kelly
Howard Larkin
Sriram Laldhar
John Lecour
Harrison Manis
Robert Miller
Travis Padgett
Taylor Prichard
Wilbert Reyes
Ralph Taranto
Arturo Villanueva
Juan Villegas
 
We wish each of you a very Happy Birthday!

Friday, September 14, 2012

September Anniversaries

We would like to recognize the following team members who have demonstrated their continued commitment to excellence and have reached important milestones with IGM.
 
12 Years
John Lenski
Ronald Wright
 
10 Years
Daniel Wikiera
 
9 Years
Bill Scheer
James Temple
 
6 Years
Brenda Costello
Benito Salas
Carlos Rosario
 
5 Years
Cornelio Lopez
O’Dave Tyson
Jose Benitez Macias
Brad Batchelor
 
4 Years
Wayne White
Ely Castillo
Roel Figueroa-Solis
Michael Kuhn
Vernon Williams
 
3 Years
Brain Certo
Jorge Garcia
Richard Huffer
Travis Padgett
Robert Tetlow
Tomas Garcia
 
2 Years
Blayne Austin
Thomas Kupillas
Edward Ortiz
 
1 Years
Felipe Cazares
Jason Kelly
Mason McBurrows
Juan Medina
Fernando Medina
 
Thanks to each of you for your efforts in making IGM the leader in the golf maintenance industry. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Never Forget

 
We honor those who lost their lives on 9/11/01 and salute those who serve and protect us every day.

Friday, September 7, 2012

September Birthdays

Members of the IGM Team with September birthdays:
 
David Bair
Ryan Cahill
Raul Caro
Nicholas Chaippini
Eddy Dieu
Michel Dieuseul
Rebecca Fordham
Jonathan Hayes
Yasmany Hernandez
Richard Humpal
Marc Marinello
Christopher Monserrate
John Pont
Wyatt Riffey
Jorge Rodriquez Vega
Juan Rodriquez
William Scheer
Cher Xiong
Aurelio Zapata
Robert E Reyes
Alec Jones
 
We wish each of you a very Happy Birthday!

Friday, August 31, 2012

IGM Mourns the Passing of Stan Zontek

IGM mourns the passing of Mr. Stanley J. Zontek, USGA Green Section Director, Mid-Atlantic Region. Stan was a friend and mentor to many in golf. His contributions to our industry have been many. He will be missed.
 
 

Friday, August 10, 2012

August Anniversaries

We would like to recognize the following team members who have demonstrated their continued commitment to excellence and have reached important milestones with IGM.

13 Years
James Moller

7 Years
Maurice Miyo
Martin Bojorquez

5 Years
Pierre Auguste
Stanley Cierach
Marcelus Marseille
Miguel Pascual
Jorge Reyes
Harold Mcclintick

4 Years
Daniel Maggi

3 Years
Ismael Avalos
Uriel Cruz
Dallas Dupont
Wyatt Riffey
John Samples
John Wright

2 Years
Juan Diaz
Jose Carlos Dossantos
Yasmany Hernandez

1 Years
Ivan Beltran Quintero
Kyle Scholtka
Marcus Armstrong
David Brachfeld
Eber Castanon
Mike Dickerson
Roberto Gomez
Jaime Martinez
Jonathan McMahon
Wilbert Reyes
Gamard Richardson

Thanks to each of you for your efforts in making IGM the leader in the golf maintenance industry. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Friday, August 3, 2012

August Birthdays

Members of the IGM Team with August birthdays:

Charles Carnrite
Eber Castanon
Stanley Cierach
Charles Dobson
Brandon Greenaway
Corey Hardee
Michael Heckenstaller
Roger King
Marcelus Marseille
Jaime Martinez
William Martz
Ronald Northern
Rene Rodriguez
Willie Rudolph
Christopher Swider
Filiberto Alcala
Robert Lendak

We wish each of you a very Happy Birthday!

Friday, July 20, 2012

Andy Fowler Wins Return to Excellence Award

IGM is proud to announce that Andy Fowler is the recipient of the Return to Excellence Award. Andy is the IGM Golf Course Superintendent at Waynesville Golf Resort and Spa.

When the new ownership group consisting of Mr. David Stubbs and Mr. Sammy Carver acquired the Waynesville Inn back in September of 2006, they purposely styled their new operating entity as “Return to Excellence, Inc.” This company was based on the premise of restoring the North Carolina landmark back to its former glory. This is what continues to drive all aspects of the resort’s operation today.
In 2009 a quarterly management recognition award was created. The criteria for the award is first and foremost exemplary performance. It goes to those who not only go above and beyond but in a way that exemplifies the basic tenants of quality and service envisioned at the creation of Return to Excellence concept.

“Andy had always been a good employee for the Resort, however since being supported by IGM he has furthered his leadership skills and gained further knowledge. Andy has grown as a leader and professional turf manager.” commented Mr. Carver, Owner of The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort & Spa.       
Steve Gano, Vice President of Operation added his congratulations, "We are very proud of Andy. He is a true success story within our company and his success is in part due to our team approach and support but just as importantly lots of hard work on his part. Great job!" 

About Waynesville Inn Golf Resort & Spa
Visiting this historic mountain lodge is like stepping back in time, yet with all the modern amenities. Pristine mountain views are the focal point of many of our 115 rooms. While staying at our mountain retreat you won't need your car, as we have a choice of two fine and uniquely different restaurants available - only steps from your room. Like to play golf? You will have 27-holes of championship golf designed by the legendary Scottish architect Donald Ross, rated 4-stars by Golf Digest. For more information about the Waynesville Inn Golf Resort and Spa please visit www.TheWaynesvilleInn.com and see for yourself this “diamond in the rough” in Western North Carolina.

Friday, July 13, 2012

July Anniversaries

We would like to recognize the following team members who have demonstrated their continued commitment to excellence and have reached important milestones with IGM.
 
8 Years
Robert Lendak

7 Years
Tanner Couch
Maria Martinez
Alberto Rivera
 
5 Years
Jason Farr
Chris Posell
William Stone
Jerry Wheelis
 
4 Years
Prophete Branel
Betole Elisee
Felipe Estrada
Robert Miller

3 Years
James Jones
Harrison Manis
Antonio Oliveros
Duane Stinson

2 Years
David Davilla
 
1 Year
Kenneth Morgan
Raul Hernandez
Jose Luis Banaga
David Deleon
Daniel Eason
Caleb Eide
Joshua McConnehey
Ronald Northern
William Nunez
Brandon Pinner
Aaron Sexton
 
Thanks to each of you for your efforts in making IGM the leader in the golf maintenance industry. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

Friday, July 6, 2012

July Birthdays

Members of the IGM Team with July birthdays:

Jose Luis Banaga
Eric Titus
Charles Calhoun
Ely Castillo
Aron Cordero
Brenda Castillo
Michael Davis
Mark Edmisten
Oleon Frederic
William Jeffrey
Joshua Koch
Thomas Kupillas
Terry Lazenby
Oscar Lopez
Johnny McKinney
Jonathan McMahon
Curtis Noles
Daryl Schomber
Daniel Soqui
Andres Lopez
Brad Batchelor
Martin Suarez

We wish each of you a very Happy Birthday!

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Happy Independence Day

From all of us at IGM, have a safe and happy Independence Day.

Friday, June 29, 2012

Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program

As a demonstration of IGM's commitment to the environment, our team is seeks to establish each of the properties we serve as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. IGM is a Charter Member of Audubon’s Conservation Country Club and has committed and maintained 100% participation of all its courses in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses (ACSP). To date, IGM has completed certification of 13 courses across the country. One of IGM's certified courses, Widow's Walk Golf Course, is an environmental research center built to assess the impact of golf course maintenance practices on the environment.
Naturalized or native area

There are five basic steps for completing the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program’s process - analysis, documentation, implementation, evaluation and revision.

Analysis
The golf course environmental assessment is the initial step in the process of creating an ecosystem-based Golf Course Management Plan. Properly completing the assessment is paramount to the long-term compatibility of a property’s golf course management practices with the Golf Course Environmental Management Program’s goals and objectives.

Through constant monitoring and updating documentation, the golf course will remain in compliance beyond the regular restrictions put in place by regulatory agencies and Audubon International.

Documentation
It is not enough to know the keys to a successful golf course management program. There must be a written record of existing site data, opportunities, constraints and historical maintenance practices that documents where we have been as well as assists in helping us choose where we need to go. The Program consists both of a report and an outline that maps the daily management of the course according to the environmental stewardship goals set by the IGM and Audubon International. The report and outline also provide a convenient method to help educate and involve the course's customers and the community.

Implementation
Action is really the only true measure of success in a solid Golf Course Environmental Management Program. By implementing new practices, whether to knowingly improve the course's role in the environmental stewardship or just trying new ideas to determine their value, will not only benefit the good manager, but also the image of the property and the ability to market the course in such a manner.

Dead tree was topped but left standing to provide
habitat for woodpeckers

With proper environmental management, the course has a great opportunity to use this attention to draw exposure and positive press to the course.  IGM has had great exposure for caring for the environment both on and off the golf course. The implementation of a proper Golf Course Environmental Management Program can be a key differentiation point to set your golf course above its competition.

Evaluation
In order to ensure the highest quality of customer service, the IGM staff conducts continual internal-evaluation and improvement research at the course level.  There will be on-going measurement of the environmental impact the management programs have on the course. For example, documenting the reduced use of inputs such as fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation can be used to demonstrate the overall value of the Program. This can be easily accomplished by regularly evaluating our maintenance methods, practices, and management approaches to day-to-day issues.


Revision
The very nature of a superior program implies that all documents be regularly updated and maintained to represent the most current conditions. IGM’s golf course managers and superintendents should be constantly looking for ways to improve their processes. Acting on lessons learned is right behind initial implementation as the most important aspect of a successful Program. The plan should be completely updated at least every two years.

Highlights & Successes

Underbrush left where possible to provide cover for wildlife
Our successes are measured almost daily by our team in many ways. Some of the accomplishments that we are most proud of:

-          Complete participation of all maintained properties in ACSP

-          Assisted in ACSP certification of 13 courses

-          An additional 18 courses are nearing ACSP certification with all others working towards that goal

-          Team members have received dozens of awards and recognition for Environmental Planning and Environmental Stewardship

-          Meadowbrook/IGM CEO Mr. Ron Jackson served three years on the Board of Directors of the Environmental Institute for Golf

Our efforts are collaborative with our clients and represent our desire to go above and beyond standard maintenance practices to get results - this results in sustainability.