Archive - June 2016

Cleaning and sanitizing food-contact surfaces is one of the most important steps to prevent food-borne illness. As a golf course, your reputation is paramount. Ecolab Food Safety Specialties, Inc. has the products and services to make sure your reputation stays positive. Here are a few reminders to protect guests: From the article 3 tips to ensure clean and sanitary food-contact surfaces found on the National Restaurant Association's website. Reinforce the need for vigilant cleaning

VGM Club and VGM Insurance are here to help you stick to the facts. There is growing speculation about the virus, which only continues as famous Olympians back out of the upcoming games. Take this opportunity to be proactive. Remind your maintenance workers to stay vigilant and smart as we focus on safety this month. Read the CDC recommendations below to help mitigate the risk Zika could potentially pose. According to VGM Insurance's risk management partner Zywave, in Outdoor Workers and Zika

Any successful manager knows that in order to be successful, they need to learn to delegate. Club managers around the country are inundated with responsibilities; especially during the busy season. Isn't it time to take something else off your plate? Cintas and VGM Club are here to remind you of Cintas' First Aid and Cleaning Services. A quick Google search reminds the untrained individual the necessary components of a first aid kit can be upwards of 20 or 30 items! Some of these items

Father's Day and the U.S. Open. What a perfect combination. There are facts to back up that these two annual events are meant for each other. Golf is the #1 sport mentioned in tweets on Father's Day (courtesy Research Industry Voices). Drive by any course this Sunday. Look at the groups. What will you see? Fathers, daughters, and sons enjoying each other for four and a half hours. There are moments etched in our minds that bring the two together. Remember the late, great Payne Stewart

June is safety month, and Gempler's is here to remind your maintenance workers when to wear protective clothing, how to care for it, and how to clean and safely dispose of your gear. Your safety doesn't end with wearing the protective clothing, the steps after your employees finish their daily activities is of vital importance to the entire crew and their family's safety! Take a moment to re-familiarize yourself and your crew with proper protective clothing care habits. From Gempler's