March-April 2019 Newsletter

MARCH-APRI L 2019

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NEW FOR 2019

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MEMBER VIP PACKAGE – STREAMLINED FOR 2019 Regular price $350. $300 if purchased before March 31 (2 adult badges + dependents 25 and under) $50 /day

Package includes two (2) personalized badges and lanyards - Household dependents receive badges at no cost - One (1) Lot A parking pass • Access into Cellar 91 and Back Patio + all new member tent and viewing deck on 9th green • VIP Access into private evening functions in member areas • Special access into private member area at the Saturday afternoon Black Jacket Symphony concert • Proceeds from each member package purchases a gift box for a Children’s of Alabama patient and • Complimentary happy hour 3-4 Wednesday -Sunday

his/her mother

* Purchase before March 31st and receive a $50 discount. Purchase before March 31st and spread out your payments over three months. Passes will be mailed to your home.

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Table of Contents

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President's Message General Manager's Message New Members Social & Dining Events Services & Clubs Dining Offerings & Hours Employee Tenure Awards Golf Tennis & Fitness Directory

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Fellow Greystone Members, We are on the doorstep of spring, the time of year our trees, flowers, turf, and outdoor lifestyles come back to life! Golf, Tennis, Pizza & Pints Tuesdays, Wine Down Wednesdays, Family Night Thursdays, Acoustic Fridays… springtime is PERFECT for all of the things we love about Greystone. So… What does Greystone offer to help you enjoy life at the club? Only one of the best golf training staffs and facilities in the country led by Mark Blackburn (winner of the prestigious 2018 Horton Smith Award). Check the calendar for clinics or book your personal lessons with his staff. How about TENNIS? Ryen Valentine now has men’s clinics on Saturdays. Fitness? Dalton Gillilan can help you develop a program to get your body in shape for all the spring and summer fun. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

I have some EXCITING NEWS about the role Greystone members can play for the Regions Tradition week. Ticket package offerings

have been released and the experience for members who purchase our packages will be better than ever! This year, the Sunday finals fall on Mother’s Day. While it’s not ideal, I believe we can turn this into one of the most positive things Greystone has ever done. With some exceptional help from members and sponsors, each Regions Tradition ticket package purchased by Greystone members will enable us to provide a very special gift to roughly 300 mothers who are spending their Mother’s Day with their sick children at Children’s of Alabama Hospital. We’re also providing gifts to the children as well. This gives us the opportunity to show the world that Greystone members have enormous HEART. Because of you & with financial commitments from Regions, other sponsors, and the extraordinary effort from Bruno Event Team, Golf Channel and Children’s of Alabama, hundreds of smiling kids and their moms will have a special Mother’s Day. All you have to do is purchase your tickets! I’m so proud to be a member of this great club, and I’m excited that the world will know that Greystone is The Club with a Heart.

"Make Greystone your go-to spot for early evening cocktails and dinner"

Our Cellar 91 is the centerpiece of Greystone dining. Chef Alan’s menu is better than ever so now it’s time to have friends or family out for a great night out. I want to call upon you to make Greystone your go-to spot for early evening cocktails and dinner at least one night every week. The more you use the club, the better it will get. I’d like to congratulate a few other award winners. Our region of The PGA of America named Steve Smith “PGA Professional of the Year”, Jon Gibbons was named “Merchandiser of the Year” and Max Doster won the “Player Development Award”. The quality of staff here at Greystone impresses me more every day.

Warmest Regards,

Matt Scalici Club President, 2019

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GENERAL MANAGER'S MESSAGE

DearMembers, I hope this spring edition of the Greystone newsletter, “The Stone News” finds you well. We have endured a very wet winter and the staff is surely ready for an incredible spring season for you to enjoy your Club. Our new golf car fleet has arrived and we are ready for some players to utilize them. The new seats, steering, overall ride and features like the USB port really upgrade the member experience. Also, we will have a second full size refreshment vehicle at Legacy and we are retiring the Cushman to tennis. We have added two four-seater golf cars at each course for families. If a family of three to four players with any combination of member, spouse and dependent children ride together in one of these vehicles, the maximum fee will be $50 for the family. We have some important capital projects in progress. As you know, we planned to embark on the redesign of the main floor at the Founders clubhouse in the first quarter. After looking at our planning, we decided to be more conservative and have the money in house from the monthly capital payments before spending it. It can be a significant cash flow challenge during the busy second quarter if we front load our capital spending. We experienced this last year with the pool renovations. All aspects of the project have been ordered and we are on a plan to execute during aerification in June, if not sooner. The added benefit is waiting until after Regions to give the new flooring and furnishings an extra year without that level of traffic. In the meantime, we are executing some small necessary projects: new HVAC in the Trophy Room and Conference Room, new awning with new lighting at Founders, and Gates for the Founders loading dock.

The Regions Tradition member ticket package has been unveiled for 2019. We have expanded the viewing deck on#9 green to be double the sizewith a large portion to be covered. There will be incredible entertainment,

food and beverage, and new fun. For instance, on Saturday there will be a concert with Black Jacket Symphony on #10 where members can enjoy a VIP area up front with a separate bar. Also, we have added the option to spread out your payments for the ticket package over threemonths. As mentioned byMr. Scalici, the final day of Regions will fall on Mother's Day; our Mother's Day Brunch will be moved to Legacy. We’ll assure your experience is outstanding as we celebrate all of the amazing mothers. This year's Regions Tradition will be the best so far as we are committed to improve the experience each year.

"Mother’s Day Brunch on May 12th will be available at Legacy & reservations are open from 10am-2pm."

We have an exciting event coming up for the members that is not included in this newsletter edition. Saturday, May 4th will be our Spring Member Appreciation Party in Cellar 91 and the Patio. Enjoy complimentary food stations, a live band & signature drinks. I am so proud of our first two classes of students to graduate from Greystone University. We will be sending a supplemental newsletter out for celebration of the graduates. It will explain the entire program and spotlight each graduate. We have some amazing upcoming events planned, as you can see in this publication. I encourage you to participate and enjoy all your Club has to offer. Please download the Greystone App from the App Store for free and stay in close communication with what is happening, plus you can be a couple clicks from a dining reservation, tee time or looking up a friend’s phone number.

I look forward to seeing you and your family at the Club soon.

Best regards,

Dave Porter General Manager

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Welcome to Greystone!

WELCOME BACK!

LANCE & GINA EVANS Self Employed

MATT & LINDA MCGUIRE President, Jones Stephens Inc.

MICHELLE & DANIEL VARNEL CEO, Genesis Elite LLC.

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Sunday, April 21st 10:30AM-2PM • FOUNDERS Menu

Eggs & Omelets • Applewood Smoked Bacon • Conecuh Sausage Creamy Southern Grits • Vegetable Frittata • Fresh Seasonal Fruit Buttermilk Biscuits & Sawmill Gravy • Fresh Baked Muffins Spring Asparagus Soup • Fresh Gulf Shrimp “Cocktail” Oysters on the Half Shell • House-Smoked Salmon Waldorf Salad • Organic Mixed Lettuce Salad • Caesar Salad Tomato, Cucumber, Feta Salad • All-Natural Chicken Salad

Roast Angus Tenderloin of Beef • Grilled Rack of Lamb Chicken Roulade • Fresh Gulf Fish

French Green Beans Amandine • Roasted New Crop Potatoes Spring Onions • Rice Pilaf • Asparagus • Assorted Desserts • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • $34++ PER ADULT $15++ PER CHILD (AGES 3-12) 48 hour cancellation policy in effect. RSVP online at greystonecc.com or by calling 980.5200.

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GREYSTONE EGG DROP AND FAMILY EASTER EGG HUNT SATURDAY, APRIL 2 0 TH ON THE FOUNDERS DRIVING RANGE • AT 3:00PM FAMILY FRIENDLY BUFFET ON CELLAR 91 PATIO FOLLOWING THE FINAL HELICOPTER DROP RESERVATIONS ENCOURAGED: $14.99++ ADULTS & $9.99++ KIDS (3-12) Free Member Event LIVE MUSIC by DJ Ivan & MEMBER CHARGE BAR available. KID’S (AGES 0-3) EASTER EGG HUNT starting at 3PM Followed by our HELICOPTER EGG DROP & M I N I S H O T D R O P f o r A d u l t s A F T E R E G G D R O P !

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RSVP ONLINE AT GREYSTONECC.COM OR BY CALLING 980.5200

SOCIAL & DINING EVENTS MARCH

6th J. LOHR WINE & FOOD PAIRINGS SHOWCASE WED. • 6:30PM • FOUNDERS Join us as we showcase one of the country’s most popular wine brands, J. Lohr. Journey through our food & wine stations and end with coffee & dessert. $59 Wine Club Members $69 Non-Wine Club Members 17th ST. PATRICK'S DAY CELEBRATION SUN. • 5-8PM • CELLAR 91 Corned beef & cabbage, green beer, festive cocktails, & live music in Cellar 91 on St. Patrick's Day! See the website for more details and to make your reservation. 21st SOUTHERN DINNER THU. • 5:30-9PM • FOUNDERS Enjoy Wanda’s Famous Fried Chicken and other southern specialties. Win prizes at Bingo starting at 6:30pm! $21.95++ adults, $9.95++ kids (ages 3-12)

22nd CHEF'S DINNER FRI. • 5:30-9PM • LEGACY Seasonal three course menu featuring locally grown produce, fresh-from-the-gulf seafood, and farm fresh dishes. $49++ per person 23rd TRACTOR & TRUCKS KID'S BREAKFAST SAT. • 9AM-12PM • 2044 KING STABLES RD. FOUNDERS MAINTENANCE FACILITY Come out to our Course Maintenance Facility for tractor rides, play with your favorite toys in our massive pile of fresh sand, & enjoy light breakfast. $15 per person

Reservations are strongly encouraged a minimum of two days in advance. Reserve online at greystonecc.com or by calling 205.980-5200.

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SOCIAL & DINING EVENTS APRIL

4th PGA AWARDS RECEPTION THU. • 5-7PM • FOUNDERS

20th HELICOPTER EASTER EGG DROP

SAT. • 3PM • FOUNDERS DRIVING RANGE Ages 0-3 will enjoy an egg hunt followed by the helicopter egg drop & then the ultimate shot drop for ages 21 and up. Stick around for a buffet afterwards on the Cellar 91 Patio. Buffet Pricing: $14.99++ adults, $9.99++ kids (ages 3-12) 21st EASTER BRUNCH SUN. • 10:30AM - 2PM • FOUNDERS Make your reservation today for our highly acclaimed Easter Brunch buffet that will consist of assorted salads, signature entrees, holiday sides, & festive desserts. Seating will be in the Main Dining Room, Trophy Room, and Cellar 91. $34++ per adult $15++ per child ages 3-12 30th HAPPY HOUR WITH DAVE TUESDAY • 6-7PM • CELLAR 91 Enjoy complimentary beer & wine during a presentation from our General Manager.

Come honor the accomplishments of our Greystone Pros: Steve Smith, Mark Blackburn, Jon Gibbons, & Max Doster. Enjoy complimentary beer, wine, and hors d'ouerves while congratulating our award winning team! 5th CHEF'S DINNER FRI. • 5:30-9PM • LEGACY Seasonal three course menu featuring locally grown produce, fresh-from-the-gulf seafood, and farm fresh dishes. $49++ per person 11th MEXICAN DINNER THU. • 5:30M-9PM • FOUNDERS Join us for a delicious south-of-the-border themed dinner featuring classic Mexican & Tex-Mex dishes! Enjoy favorites like chicken enchiladas, steak fajitas, & a taco bar! $21.95++ adults, $9.95++ kids (ages 3-12) 18th WINE BLENDING CLASS THU. • 6:00PM • FOUNDERS Members will artfully create their own bot- tle of wine with a custom label to take home as a gift. Enjoy light bites as you taste & blend. $75 per person RSVP 24 hours in advance

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SERVICES & CLUBS

WINE CLUB MONTHLY TASTING DATES

LAWN CARE SERVICE PREMIUM MAINTENANCE & SYSTEM UPGRADES Greystone has officially launched our premium lawn care service for Club members who reside within the Greystone gates. Provided by the same staff who maintains & operates Greystone's two award-winning golf courses, our lawn care service will offer a variety of lawn maintenance options like:

March 5th | 6pm | Cellar 91 April 2nd | 6pm | Cellar 91

LAWN AGRONOMIC PROGRAMS SMART IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGY PRUNING & PINESTRAW IRRIGATION REPAIRS & SMALL LANDSCAPE PROJECTS

WHY JOIN? Only $25 a month charged annually, with benefits including discounts at all wine dinners, waived corkage fees, wholesale cost plus 10% on full cases of wine, & more! Visit greystonecc.com to register for the Wine Club.

Contact Brandon Haley, Greystone's Landscape Residential & Lawn Operations Manager at lawncare@greystonecc.com, or by calling 205.980.5215.

WINE SERVICE Greystone offers a wine delivery service that allows members to purchase wine by the case or bottle and we’ll deliver it to your home inside the Greystone Gates or load it into your car

ART CLUB TUESDAYS AT FOUNDERS From 9:30am-2pm Refer to the website for more information and for details on how to register for the Art Club. LADIES GAME NIGHT FEBRUARY 7 & 28 6:30pm meet and mingle, 7:00pm game begins This isn't your grandma's boring 3-hour card game. Join us for some fast-paced, easy-to-learn, no partner needed games. Plus half price on Greystone Wine! Need we say more?

for pickup. Time of delivery will be scheduled when order is placed. For our list of wines & pricing call 205.980.5200.

TAILOR SERVICE WEEKENDS AT FOUNDERS

Meet with Master Tailor, Debbie Coston in the Founders Golf Shop, for your tailoring needs. Be on the lookout for our weekend e-mails regarding our hours for that weekend! Contact the Golf shop at 986.5125 with any questions.

CAR WASH SERVICE WEEKENDS AT FOUNDERS We offer full-service washing and interior cleaning to your cars on Saturdays at Founders. Check our Saturday e-mails for details on the times this service is available. Contact the Golf shop at 986.5125 with any questions.

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DINING OFFERINGS & HOURS

LUNCH & AFTER ROUNDS Fridays - Tuesdays 11am-6pm LEGACY *Closed for Course Aerification though March 7th

CELLAR 91 HAPPY HOUR

Tue.-Sat. from 5-6:30pm in Cellar 91 Enjoy half-off on all appetizers & $2 off on all drinks! * Appetizers not served on Tuesdays. PIZZA & PINTS TUESDAY Tuesdays 5-9pm Buy one pizza, get one half off. Also serving salads and a pasta special. $2.00 Pints (Bud Light & Michelob Ultra) WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY Wednesdays 6pm Complimentary wine tasting, charcuterie, & cheese. Discounted bottle and wine by the glass pricing.

Our Menu features club favorites including salads, burgers, wraps, sandwiches, and more! First come first served. GRAB & GO DINNER Mondays 4-7pm Chef’s choice fresh take-out dinner for the family. Order must be placed by 2pm the day of pick up. Order online at greystonecc.com or by calling 980-5200. *See your Monday email for pickup location. EXPRESS BREAKFAST Saturdays & Sundays 7-11am Chef’s choice of fresh and fast breakfast ideal for golfers and members on the go.

FAMILY NIGHT Thursdays 5-8pm

Children, 12 and under, eat for free when accompanied by paying adult. Enjoy our ice cream bar with assorted toppings (free for kids 12 & under).

ACOUSTIC FRIDAY Fridays 6-11pm

FOUNDERS SUNDAY BRUNCH Sundays 10am-2pm in the Founders Main Dining Room

Enjoy our full dinner menu from 5-9. Live music from 6-10pm. Our pizza menu will be served from 9-10pm, and the bar will be open until 11pm. WEEKEND BREAKFAST Saturdays & Sundays 7-11am Enjoy your favorite a la carte breakfast dishes in Cellar 91.

Breakfast items: omelet station, smoked bacon, sausage, biscuits & gravy, creamy grits, buttermilk pancakes & fresh fruit. Lunch items: Mixed greens salad with assorted toppings and dressings, three signature entrees paired with several homemade sides; children’s table and assorted desserts. *Reservations highly recommended

RESERVATIONS & QUESTIONS CALL 205.980.5200 OR VISIT GREYSTONECC.COM

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EMPLOYEE TENURE AWARDS THANKS TO OUR LOYAL TEAM MEMBERS FOR THEIR MILESTONE YEARS OF SERVICE REACHED IN 2018

DARLY BAXTER 10 YEARS Cellar 91 Restaurant Manager

JOAQUIN CERVANTES 20 YEARS Course Maintenance Grounds Crew

ESTEBAN PEREZ 15 YEARS Course Maintenance Grounds Crew

ASHLEY DEVINE 15 YEARS Director of Membership

JOSH WHITEHEAD 5 YEARS Golf Outside Services

TODD BOWMAN 5 YEARS Equipment Technician Legacy Course

BRODY CORNELIUS 5 YEARS Founders Course Superintendant

ROY BANNERMAN 5 YEARS Player Services Associate

MARK BLACKBURN 5 YEARS Director of Golf Instruction

KEVIN HOWARD 5 YEARS Food & Beverage Associate

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C L A S S Thursday, April 18th 6 pm at F o u nd e r s T r o p hy R o om Learn What You Love in Wines & Mix Your Own Blend! Dare to experiment & mix your own unique red wine blend, guided by a sommelier. You will sample some unforgettable flavors, discover the history behind winemaking, experiment different combinations, & create a personalized bottle of your very own! $ 7 5 P e r P e r s o n Price Includes: Unlimited tastings, Bottle of Wine with Personalized Label, & Light Bites along the way!

RSVP 24hrs in advance by calling 980.5200 or by visiting greystonecc.com

GOLF

UPCOMING GOLF EVENTS

APRIL GMGA Dollars for Scholars Tourney · 6TH Women’s SEC Championship · 16TH — 21ST Men’s Member-Guest · 24TH — 27TH

MAY 18TH — 19TH · Men’s Match Play 25TH — 26TH · Sr. Club Championship 30TH — 31ST · GLGA Tillie Bailey Memorial Invitational

BLACKBURN EVENTS & CLINICS

SPRING FITTING & DEMO DAYS

BLACKBURN GOLF ACADEMY FOR JUNIORS AGES 6-15 Spring Semester March 4th - May 20th

PXG @ Legacy · Saturday, March 16 from 11-3pm Friday, May 17 from 1-6pm Mizuno @ Founders · Saturday, March 9 from 11-3pm Titliest @ Legacy · Sunday, March 30 from 1-3pm

· Callaway @ Legacy/Founders Sunday, March 24 from 12-4pm Friday, April 12 from 2-6pm · TaylorMade @ Founders/Legacy

Semesters consist of fun, skill enhancing classes, supervised practices, on course matches, & private lesson opportunities for accelerated development. For more information or to register your junior please email Max at max@blackburngolf.com

Friday, March 8 from 11-3pm Friday, May 3 from 11-3pm

SPRING LADIES CLINIC FRIDAYS 10-11:30 AM · FOUNDERS & LEGACY (sessions 1 & 2 at Founders, sessions 3-6 at Legacy) March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd April 5th, 12th *Make up April 19th

MEN’S SPRING SCORING BOOTCAMP $500 for members and $600 for non-members EVERY MONDAY FROM 5:30-7PM Include 2 private 1 hour lessons March 18 – April 22 *April 29 – rain date

WEDNESDAYS 4-5:30 PM · FOUNDERS March 6th, 13th, 20th April 3rd, 10th, , 17th *Make up April 24th WOMEN'S COURSE STRATEGY SERIES $60 per for members & $70 per for non-members WEDNESDAYS AT THE FOUNDERS (10am to 12pm or 1pm to 3 pm) March 6th, 13th and 21st April 3rd, 10th, & 17th Contact Liz Mattioli at liz@blackburngolf.com or 205.527.1843.

SPRING AIMPOINT EXPRESS GREEN READING CLINICS $175/members and $225/non-members

March 10 from 2-4pm at Founders March 23 from 3-5pm at Legacy April 5 from 5-7pm at Legacy April 14 from 2-4pm at Legacy May 4 from 3-5pm at Legacy May 17 from 5-7pm at Legacy

LPGA USGA GIRLS GOLF AT BLACKBURN GOLF Sessions starting in March continuing thru November *For Girls ages 6-17 Sign up at www.girlsgolf.org

Contact Brian Speakman, PGA Lead Instructor 205-383-8843 or brian@blackburngolf.com

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TENNIS PROGRAMS & EVENTS

6-WEEK SESSIONS STARTING MARCH 4TH BEGINNER CLASS Mondays & Wednesdays Price for both days $145 Price for one day $80

INTERMEDIATE CLASS Tuesdays & Thursdays

Price for both days $220 Price for one day $120 REFER A FRIEND DISCOUNT! If you have a friend sign up for the 6-week program, they will be given $50 off of their pricing! JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMS BEGINNER CLASS (AGES 5-9) Monday & Wednesday 4:30-5:30pm $15 per class

FITNESS NEWS & EVENTS

INTERMEDIATE CLASS (AGES 9-14) Tuesday & Thursday 4:30-6pm $20 per class

Please contact the tennis shop @ 986-5154 to sign up!

UPDATED KEY FOBS! We want to ensure you continue to have 24 hour access to the facility! If you are still using the old key fob for the Fitness Center please call the Fitness Front Desk at 986.5139 to set up a time to have it updated. (Please bring your old fob with you!!)

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU, FAT LOSS CHALLENGE Final Weigh-ins from March 15 – March 30

REFER A FRIEND Have a friend sign up for our Monthly Group Fitness Classes & you'll receive 1 month free group fitness classes!!

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Week 1: JUNE 17-21 17-21 Week 2: JUNE 24-28 8 Week 3:

Members 1ST CHILD $250 ADD. SIBLINGS $225

Ages 5-12

Non-Members 1ST CHILD $300 ADD. SIBLINGS $275

JULY 22-26

Register www.greystonecc.com Contact Andy Gray agray@greystonecc.com

DROP-OFF 8:30-9AM

PICK-UP 2:30-3PM

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Sign-Up for One Week or All Three! Camp will be held rain or shine.

GENERAL MANAGER/ CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER David W. Porter, CCM dporter@greystonecc.com DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP Ashley Devine, CMP adevine@greystonecc.com CATERING/EVENTS Candice Smith csmith@greystonecc.com CONTROLLER Chris Cochrane ccochrane@greystonecc.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Matt Scalici, President Janice Folmar, President-Elect Lane Milam, Chairman DIRECTOR OF TENNIS Ryen Valentine, USPTA rvalentine@greystonecc.com DIRECTOR OF GOLF Steve Smith, PGA ssmith@greystonecc.com DIRECTOR OF COURSE OPERATIONS Jason Miller jmiller@greystonecc.com DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION Mark Blackburn blackburngolf@greystonecc.com

EXECUTIVE CHEF Alan Martin

amartin@greystonecc.com RESTAURANT MANAGER Daryl Baxter dbaxter@greystonecc.com DIRECTOR OF FITNESS Dalton Gillilan dgillilan@greystonecc.com DIRECTOR OF AQUATICS Andy Gray agray@greystonecc.com

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