The Colony Connection

🎙️ Daily Club Podcast – Cliff Notes (09.25.25)

Intro:

Host: Chris Alvarez, GM, The Colony Golf & Country Club.

Purpose: Keep members updated daily.

1. Hours & Dining:

Lunch: 11am–3pm

Dinner: 5pm–8pm (Toast for Two with wine special)

Bar open until last member leaves.

2. Forecast & Reminder:

Partly cloudy, high 91°F.

Complimentary coffee in fitness & locker lounges.

Come for golf, tennis, or dining.

3. Golf Update:

20 golfers on tee sheet.

Course conditions optimal; no restrictions.

4. Events & Highlights:

Congrats to Quaremba’s anniversary dinner.

Contact Erin for private events.

Caroline leading event booklet & elected to MDASF Board – big achievement.

October activity booklet covers golf, tennis, social, and dining events through April 2027.

Thursday “Toast for Two” dinner gaining traction (48 reservations).

Menu highlights: Wedge Salad, Braised Beef Pappardelle, scallops, chocolate cake.

Friday: Live music by Guy Smith – reservations recommended.

5. Culinary Update:

Soup of the Day: Chicken Tortellini (light cream base, fresh herbs, mini tortellinis).

6. Club News:

Heatherwood Construction inspecting Club areas for renovation cost analysis.

Board meets Sept 29 for 2026 budget discussions.

7. Perspective:

24 reservations so far for Friday “Toast for Two.”

Reflection from CMAA SWFL meeting: importance of family culture at Clubs vs. hotels.

Personalized service = hallmark of a great Club.

Goal: build consistency, tenure, and culture; treat staff well so they treat members exceptionally.

8. Closing Word of Wisdom:

Service = enhancing action.

Hospitality = generous service beyond expectation.

Members asked to give praise, share constructive feedback, and support Club initiatives.

Goal: within 3 seasons, The Colony will be among the best Clubs in the country.

Sign-off:

Grateful for member support.

See you at the Club.

“Putt out those 3-footers and have a wonderful day!”

The Daily Update at The Colony features:

-Day-Forecast-Date

-Hours of Operation

-Number of Golfers and Course Conditions

-Upcoming Events for the Week

-Soup of the Day and Daily Specials

-Service and Club Initiatives with Updates

-Wrap-Up with a Daily Word of Wisdom

It's all here and available for you Monday-Friday!

The Daily Update at The Colony features:

-Day-Forecast-Date

-Hours of Operation

-Number of Golfers and Course Conditions

-Upcoming Events for the Week

-Soup of the Day and Daily Specials

-Service and Club Initiatives with Updates

-Wrap-Up with a Daily Word of Wisdom

It's all here and available for you Monday-Friday!

The Daily Update at The Colony features:

-Day-Forecast-Date

-Hours of Operation

-Number of Golfers and Course Conditions

-Upcoming Events for the Week

-Soup of the Day and Daily Specials

-Service and Club Initiatives with Updates

-Wrap-Up with a Daily Word of Wisdom

It's all here and available to you Monday-Friday!

The Daily Update at the Colony features:

-Day-Forecast-Date

-Hours of Operation

-Number of Golfers and Course Conditions

-Upcoming Events for the Week

-Soup of the Day and Daily Specials

-Service and Club Initiatives with Updates

-Wrap-Up with a Daily Word of Wisdom

It's all here and available to you Monday-Friday!

The Daily Update at The Colony features:

- Day-Forecast-Date

-Hours of Operation

-Number of Golfers and Course Conditions

-Upcoming Events for the Week

-Soup of the Day and Daily Specials

-Service Initiatives

-Wrap-Up with a Daily Word of Wisdom

It's all here and available to you Monday-Friday!

The Daily Update at The Colony features:

- Day - Forecast - Date

- Hours of Operation

- Number of Golfers and Course Conditions

- Upcoming Events for the Week

- Soup of the Day and Daily Specials

- Service Initiatives

- Wrap-Up with a Daily Word of Wisdom

It's all here and available to you Monday - Friday!

We're making a splash at the Colony - diving headfirst into the world of Food & Beverage while keeping the Club running smoothly behind the scenes.

This episode touches on Kitchen inefficiencies and size restraints with perspectives from our Director of Facilities and Executive Chef.

This is an important conversation that brings understanding to why a renovation is important based on member expectations and commitment to continual improvement.

We hope you enjoy!

Join us as we breakdown the decision to make changes in the kitchen and discuss exciting next steps ahead. Sometimes the hardest things and the right things are the same. Listen in as Megan shares updates on summer projects, and Justin tells a story about why our new Chef made his wedding day extra special. It's a family business here at The Colony! We hope you enjoy this edition of the Colony Connection.

Join us as we breakdown the decision to make changes in the kitchen and discuss exciting next steps ahead.

Sometimes the hardest things and the right things are the same.

Listen in as Megan shares updates on summer projects, and Justin tells a story about why our new Chef made his wedding day extra special.

It's a family business here at the Colony! We hope you enjoy this edition of The Colony Connection!