LEADERSHIP
Dave Stearns, Board President Doug Sutter, General Manager/COO
Dear Forest Highlands Golf Club Membership,
As the holiday season brings the year to a close, I want to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to each of you, our wonderful members, and to my dedicated team members for welcoming me so warmly as your new General Manager and Chief Operating Officer. Since joining this incredible community in January 2024, I have felt nothing but kindness and support, and I am truly honored to be part of the Forest Highlands Golf Club family. Reflecting on this first year, I am reminded of something I shared in my very first Voice in the Pines message back in February—my desire to learn and uphold the rich traditions that make Forest Highlands so special. Over the past year, it has been a true pleasure to experience these traditions firsthand and to witness the incredible sense of pride and connection they bring to our community. As we look to the future, the team and I will remain devoted to our newly adopted mission of “Elevating Excellence” and our commitment to enhancing Forest Highlands’ storied legacy for many years to come. On that note, I would like to take a moment to celebrate our three outgoing Board Members: Mr. Dave Stearns, 2024 Board President; Mr. Dirck Illacobelli, 2023 Board President; and Mr. Jeff Schrock, Multi-Term Board Member and longtime DRC Committee Chair. Please join me in thanking these dedicated leaders for their countless hours of service and the significant contributions they have made to better our club and community. This year has been marked by success, thanks to the efforts of our remarkable team and the engagement of our membership. From delivering exceptional member experiences to achieving stronger financial results than in previous years, we’ve made great strides together.Yet, we are never content to rest on our accomplishments. Instead, we are motivated to continually improve, striving to outdo ourselves day by day and year by year, always with the goal of providing the best possible experiences for our members. One of the most important ways our members have supported this effort is by completing the 2024 Annual Membership Survey. I want to thank everyone who took the time to share their invaluable feedback.Your insights into expectations and experiences help us identify areas for improvement and empower our team to enhance the overall membership experience. This collaborative effort ensures we remain aligned with the needs and desires of our community.
WHAT OUR MEMBERS ARE SAYING...
Fitness Classes Incredible instructions and a nice gym. Meadow Dining Good food. Great servers. Warm and comfortable setting.
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VOICE IN THE PINES • DECEMBER 2024
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