(Above) "Armed and Dangerous" - Chef's Steven and James on the RangeEvery few months, all of our managers get together to "blow of some steam" and recreate together. We call these events "The Management Olympics" and they usually involve some sort of healthy competition. The time before last, we all got together at Paso Bowl and Fred Fredericks (Head Golf Instructor) and myself were crowning "Management Olympic's Bowling Champions". As a result of our win, we not only took home the four foot trophy but were also obliged to plan the next outing. We chose "trap shooting" at the San Luis Obispo Sportsman's Association on Highway One between SLO and MB.
We decided on a "Cowboy and Indians" theme. Event Coordinator's Claire and Gayle helped organize the event. We went to Costco and bought a load of tri-tip, chicken, sausages, garlic bread and beans for our old fashioned Cowboy Barbeque. Our Continuity Manager George helped make some wickedly good rubs and marinates for the beef. We even had a "pie cook off". Our COO Cody's wife Rachael won that prize. Her plum pie was a thing of beauty and delight. :)
Below is a video I took. We spent the afternoon BBQ'ing and shooting trap together. "Range Master Maddy" was wonderful and gave us great safety and general instruction. Everyone was given a 12 guage and we were instructed on a series of fun "shooting games". In frame are George (won "best cowboy outfit"), Cody, Claire and Steven. You will notice what a great "marksman" Claire is. She hit the clay. Her stance is exemplary. You can hear my voice in the background as I mutter that perhaps bringing your key employees to the shotgun range is not such a great idea. :) But it was and "Man, did we have fun"!
In the photo below, you will see "Cowgirl Claire" and "Cowboy Sean". Sean is the Head Golf Professional at our Morro Bay Golf Course. He would go on to eliminate every one of us and win the Management Olympics. Congrats "Shotgun Sean" (the ironic thing was that it was his second time shooting!!) What a natural. All of us experienced shooters were "put in our place". Now, it must be said that Greg (our head of IT) is the best shooter amongst us. However, as he is 100% deaf, he was unable to hear the shooter before him and was at an impossible disadvantage for the elimination game "Annie Oakley" we played. Having said that, he was rightly awarded "Best Shooter".
All being said, everyone had a great time. It is nice to have an opportunity to get together and not have to worry about all the work challenges that arise each and every day. We are all blessed to work with a hard working, passionate and loyal group of individuals!
0 comments:
Post a Comment