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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCORRESPONDENCE - RFP - P777 GOLF PROFESSIONAL SOUTHRIDGE (4)The Colorado VOICE NEWSPAPER Northern Colorado's Local Paper Since 1980 1471 Front Nine Drive Phone (970) 223-9271 Fort Collins, Colorado 80525 Fax (970) 223-1662 September 28, 2000 Jerry Brown and Fort Collins Golf Board 281 North College Fort Collins, CO 80524 Mr. Brown and Golf Board: If the head golf professional position becomes available at the SouthRidge course, I hope you will consider Dan Bruntz for it. I have lived at SouthRidge for over five years and have been impressed with Dan's business acumen and customer service. He has been at SouthRidge for years and knows the community, which I think is important. I also believe he is a dependable person with a solid reputation in the community. Many of my SouthRidge neighbors who play golf have said they would like to see Dan get the head pro position. Sincerely, William Lambdin, Ed.D. Owner/Publisher, The Voice Lauren D. Miller Telephone (970) 221-5553 Accounting and Tax Services 709 Pecan Drive Bellvue, CO 80512 October 24, 2000 Jerry Brown Golf Board City of Fort Collins Dear Jerry, I have been the accountant for Sandtrap Inc dba Mackenzie's Pub and Grill for over nine years. I have worked with three different managers at the concession in those nine years. I am writing this letter to recommend Dan Bruntz for future contracts with the city. Of all the managers I have worked with I have found Dan to be the most responsible, dedicated and professional employee. He has worked hard to improve operations at the concession and has increased gross sales by 75 % in the past 5 years. His honesty and integrity are genuine and he sincerely cares about the caliber of the work that he and his staff provide. I can recommend him without hesitation for any position. If I can provide any further information please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Lauren. D. Miller Thomas D. Brower 5730 Wingfoot Dr. Fort Collins, CO 80525 303-225-2805 October24, 2000 Mr. Jerry Brown Ft. Collins Golf Board 281 North College Ft. Collins, CO 80524 Re: Golf Pro. Position Southridge Golf Course Dear Mr. Brown: This letter is in support of Dan Bruntz as your new Golf Professional at Southridge. I have known Dan for pass four years as an assitant at Southridge. Dan has always been a good and proficient professional and bodes well with the Seniors and Young Kids. In effect Dan runs a good ship and would work out well as a manager. If you like you may call me at anytime about Dan's application. Very truly yours, l Thomas D. Brower October 26, 2000 Golf Board 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 Dear Sirs. I think if the golf board would offer Dan 13runt2 the head professional position at South Ridge golf course, the board would be doing a service to the community. Dan's abilities have been shown to all of us byrunning the restaurant. The employees working for him respect him as well as tn: ating the customers with respect. I have personally taken golf lessons from Dan and his knowledge of the game is superb. South Ridge is considered the home court:: for many Fort Collins residents. By putting Dan as the pro, we can maintain the courts integrity and move on pass Derrick. Please offer Dan the job. Thant you. Sincere �v k'_evin u' up President LEISURE "TIME PRODUCTS P4C. Partr E ors in i �rctit SI h 6' a i. all Bra 011111111110110 M kR MEMN 1 WAIIIIIIIIIIIIII100 i1 a. :: O. Box 2287, or Collirs, 1-clorcdo 30522, 970-224-5398 FAX# � ; 0-22,1-9935 THOMAS J. MCCOMB Attorney at Law 215 West Oak, #602 Fort Collins, CO 80521 October 27, 2000 Fort Collins Golf Board 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 ATTN: Jerry Brown RE: Daniel Bruntz Dear Mr. Brown; Telephone (970) 482-2124 Fax (970) 482-2127 E4nail woograd@aol.com It is my understanding that due to recent changes in the management structure at Southridge Golf Course there may be a need for a new head golf professional and, in addition, that there may be a new search for someone to run the local bar. It has been my great honor and pleasure to know Dan Bruntz for many years and i heartily recommend Mr. Bruntz for both positions. Mr. Bruntz treats customers with honor and makes them feel as if they are the single most important element of the transaction. I have taken notice of this over my many years as a regular both at Southridge Golf Course as well as at Mackenzies Bar and Grill. Many times I have gone out of my way to stop by the course to practice my swing or enjoy a cocktail and meal at the course. Mr. Bruntz always makes it a point to greet any and all customers personally and to make them feel comfortable and otherwise at home. I have observed Mr. Bruntz in this capacity both at Mackenzies as well as working behind the counter at the golf pro shop. There is no change in his demeanor between the pro shop and the restaurant; he acts as the same person and treats all customers with the same courtesy. Mr. Bruntz takes great pains to hire staff who share his philosophies regarding customer service. Mackenzies is an establishment in which I have always, as a direct result of Mr. Bruntz's management and tutelage, felt welcome and I have every faith and confidence that this would extend to his management of the pro shop. It has become rather obvious to me, over the years I have spent time at Southridge/Mackenzies, that Mr. Bruntz is driven to succeed and that this drive extends to the manner in which he treats the client/customer. In addition to enjoying my time at Mackenzies, and in my interactions with Mr. Bruntz when he has been involved with operation of the pro shop, I have had the pleasure of having taken golf lessons from Mr. Bruntz this season; I am not the most patient FCGOLF01 1 10127r2000 of clients when it comes to such instruction. Mr. Bruntz has patiently, and with appropriate interjections of humor, led my golf game to a much higher level with hints and tips regarding what I must do in order to better my game. It is my strongest hope and desire that I will be able to continue my instructions with Mr. Bruntz in the coming season. I have observed Mr. Bruntz giving instructions to others and have heard similar comments from them when the lessons are completed. Mr. Bruntz truly desires to make Southridge Golf Course a place where there is pride taken by employees; this pride and enjoyment of the work environment translates into hard working congenial employees who care deeply about the experience occasioned by all who partake of the facilities. His customer first attitude coupled with his desire to make employees feel wanted, deserved, trusted and respected, make Mackenzies a truly magnificent place to spend leisure time. It is my strong belief that Mr. Bruntz's approach to the formal hands on management of the Southridge Pro Shop will only enhance the experience felt by customers and it is my fervent hope and desire that he will be awarded the contract for the management and operation of the Southridge Pro Shop as well as the extension of his contract to operate Mackenzies Bar and Grill. These locations would be only a distant remnant of their current status were Mr. Bruntz to no longer be involved. Thank you for the time taken to review this letter. If you have any additional questions concerning the contents hereof or of my thoughts regarding Mr. Bruntz and his desire to operate both Mackenzies and the Southridge Pro Shop please do not hesitate et me know. McComb TJM;ms FCGOLF01 2 10/27/2000 Friday, October 27, 2000 Golf Pro Selection Committee, I am wri,&ing this letter to express my opinion on the selection of the new Golf Pro for Southridge Golf Course. It is very sad that we as a city have had to go through this current situation. I would like to thank everyone involved for understanding the seriousness of these events and for the action that has been taken to find a new head pro. I believe that because of these tragic circumstances our city is forced to seriously evaluate the potential candidates for this position. I know that it comes as no surprise to you that the position of Head Pro is one that carries with it a lot of responsibility. This responsibility is not only relating to the business side of running a golf course but also to the influence that this position carries in our community. As with any coach or teacher in our city there will be many who will look -up to this professional with a great deal of respect. It is essential that our city choose someone who is respectable as our Head Pro. When you are in a position of influence and leadership it is important to be a person with integrity. This is a huge concern as one who works with students on a daily basis. Our desire should be that the individual who accepts this position would understand the importance of being a role model for our community. I am aware that I don't know all of the individuals that have or will submit contracts to fill this position. However, I do know Dan Bruntz and believe that we would be hard pressed to find another candidate that would do as good a job as he would. His track record is a good one. He has done a great job as an assistant and is a great teaching pro that has helped my game a lot. I believe that two of ban's greatest assets are his people skills and the great relationships that he has already developed with many of the golfers in our community. From the business side of things, he has done very well in providing our city with a quality, well run restaurant at Mackenzie's. Most importantly, I know Dan well enough to feel more than comfortable with the influence that he would have on all of the young golfers, including my own children, in our community. I am sure that there is a great deal of information that is being processed as you seek to find the "right person for the job". I am trusting that the right decision will be made so that our city will once again be extremely proud of the individuals that have been given our trust and the responsibility of being a role model for us all. Thank you for your time and for considering my perspective on this pivotal decision Sincerely, ID) ougI iller 3509 Pike Circle North Fort Collins, CO 80525 October 28,2000 Fort Collins Golf Board 281 No. College Ft. Collins, Co 80524 To whom it may concern; Dan Bruntz will be your best choice as head pro. at Southridge. Nine years of experience at Southridge means an easy transition with no surprises. Dan's experience coupled with his very high character and integrity traits makes my choice easy. Yours too I hope. Southridge golf �3� Chuck Newcomb @V October 293 2000 Ft Collins Golf Hoard 281 N. College Ave. Ft. Collins, Co. 80524 We would like to express our wish that Dan Hruntz be appointed head pro at SouthRidge Golf Club. We have known Dan & have played golf at SouthRidge for ten years. Dan has always been a professional and courteous assistant pro and would be an asset to the club as the head professional. He has timed the restaurant into a successful business. With his business background, his golf teaching skills, his good rapport with customers and his fiYeodly demeanor, he would make golfing at SouthRidge the pleasant experknce it should be. Thank you for your time. Dan & Sandy Davis 608 Ruby Drive Ft Collins, Co. 80525 970.663-6886 415 Pelican Cove Windsor, CO 80550 October 29, 2000 Mr. Jerry Brown Ft. Collins Golf Board 281 North College Avenue Ft. Collins, CO 80524 Dear Mr. Brown: I am a golfer who plays the South Ridge golf course an average of 2-3 times a week. I've belonged to the Men's League and, after I retired a few years ago, started working part time at the golf course. I highly recommend Mr. Dan Bruntz for the position of Head PGA Golf Professional at the South Ridge Golf Club. Dan has worked at the golf club for nine years. In that nine years he has earned the respect and admiration of the personnel who work there as well as the public who utilize the club. Dan has a great personality and the ability to deal with all kinds of people as shown by the way he interacts with the public, golf students, and other professionals and employees. Dan has proven his management ability by the success and the number of golf tournaments he's organized at the golf club as well as the success of McKenzies restaurant and bar. He earned the confidence of all his customers, making it a popular place for socializing or for McKenzies-catered events. Dan's enthusiastic hard work will be a great improvement to the South Ridge Golf Club as the Head PGA Golf Professional. Sincerely, Fort Collins Golf Pro Selection Committee 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 Dear Committee: I am writing this letter to give my support and to strongly urge your consideration in selecting Dan Bruntz as the new Golf Pro for the Southridge Golf Course. As a resident of Southridge and a member of the Mens Club for the past 8 years, I have had considerable contact with Mr. Bruntz and have always been treated in a very friendly and professional manner. I feel Southridge is one of the better courses in our area and whenever I played golf there it was a pleasant and positive experience. I feel Dan would carry through the same courteous and professional attitude. Again, I would like to highly recommend Dan and my consideration given him would be greatly appreciated. 4roly,Butler 713 S. Lemav Fort Collins, CO 80524 (970) 490-2 12 1 Fat (970) 224-3889 w%"v.ceniennialbanks. com FT. COLLINS GOLF BOARD 218 NORTH COLLEGE AVE. FT. COLLINS, CO 80525 MEMBERS: I AM A VISITING GOLFER THAT PLAYS THE SOUTHRIDGE GOLF COURSE ABOUT SIX TIMES EVERY YEAR. I WOULD LIKE TO STATE THAT ON EVERY OCCASION THAT I HAVE PLAYED THAT COURSE, I HAVE BEEN TREATED EXCEPTIONALLY WELL BY THE ASSISTANT PRO - DAN BRUNTZ. PLEASE ACCEPT THIS SHORT NOTE AS A SHOW OF SUPPORT FOR MR. BRUNTZ AS YOUR NEW GOLF PRO AT THE SOUTHRIDGE GOLF COURSE. SINCERELY, BRUCE FORBES 1810 25TH AVENUE GREELEY, COLORADO 80634-4912 Fort Collins Golf Board 281 N. College Ave. Oct. 30, 2000 Fort Collins, Co. 80524 To whom it may concern, I would recommend Daniel Bruntz for the Head Pro job that is pending. He is very knowledgeable about what goes on with the golf course and has a great personality. I have played your course several times and Dan has always been very helpful. I would recommend him highly. You s ly, Don Kammerer October 31, 2000 Fort Collins Golf Board 281 N. College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 Gentlemen: I would like to recommend Dan Bruntz for the position of head golf pro at South Ridge Golf Links. I have known Dan only a few years, but I think he is your man and will do an outstanding job. I have heard of his talent with the younger set and how he relates to them in teaching the fundamentals of golf. The fact that he managed the restaurant there should be proof of his ability to manage. Please consider him in your search for a head pro. Thank you. Yours truly; Clete J. Huerter October 31, 2000 Gentlemen: It has been brought to my attention that Daniel Bruntz has applied for the head pro position at the Southridge Golf Course. I have known Dan since he was a child. He has always proven to be responsible and trustworthy. May I recommend Mr. Bruntz for this position as I feel he would be a worthy addition to your community. Sincerely, Gene A. Brown 3611 Golden St. Evans, CO 80620 6112 Pheasant Court Fort Collins, CO 80525 November 2, 2000 Mr. Jerry P. Brown Golf Division Manager Fort Collins Golf Board 281 N. College Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80524 Dear Mr. Brown: As regular (senior) golfers at SouthRidge, we are most interested in the appointment of the next pro/manager. Our nomination is Dan Bruntz. We believe Dan exhibits excellent managerial capabilities, is uniformly considered a most helpful and patient instructor, displays a wonderful talent with the junior golfers, and deserves serious consideration for this opening. We like him! Sincerely, Jim Edgerley Ray Lewis cc: Dan Bruntz Tom Brower Van Van Keuren w�IA'C 4a-t� II/ 4(W / ova 11 /6/00 To: Jerry Brown / SouthRidge Pro Committee Reason: Recommendation for Dan Bruntz I understand Dan is applying for the head -pro job at South Ridge and rightfully he should. He has been assistant now for years and has a great deal of experience for the job. I have known Dan for many years at South Ridge as a golfer and golf coach and all experiences have been very positive. He has gladly and friendly handled Poudre High School tournament bookings, daily fall and spring practice accommodations for our teams, and has set up over 10 year-end awards dinners for the golf team and families all of which have been exceptional in quality and service. Dan is known as a quality Golf Professional who has a very highly regarded personal character by all who know and work with him. He is a very fine candidate who knows everything about running South Ridge successfully with a professional business manner, a hard work ethic, and a pleasant demeanor. He is very well liked by the golf community. He has been successful managing the restaurant, the daily tee -time reservations, tournaments, and teaching quality golf lessons and I am sure is highly regarded by the grounds crew and management. I highly recommend Dan Bruntz for the South Ridge change over of head professional and have all the confidence that he would manage the establishment for continued financial success for the city golf fund. Feel free to communicate with me personally for further character reference. Sincerely, Mary T. Hodge 222 857) LPGA Girls Golf Club 2116 West Peoria Avenue, Suite 1A • Phoenix, Arizona 85029 • Ph. (602) 944-6168 • FAX (602) 944-7795 GiiRLS November 7, 2000 GOLF CLUB Jerry Brown 281 N. College Fort Collins, CO 80524 Golf Pro Selection Dear Jerry Brown, I am writing this letter to highly recommend Dan Bruntz for the Head Professional position at Southridge Golf Clnh. I had the fortunate opportunity to work with Dan from 1992-1995 and would like to share my experience with you. Dan was the First Professional and clearly the best person for the job. He was an integral part of the daily operations from scheduling, purchasing and bookkeeping to setting up the handicap system, advertising, tournament operations and teaching. Dan was always the first person we sought with a question or concern because we knew it would be taken care of logically, promptly and fairly. He was normally the first person at work and often the last one to leave. His wide range of skills and experience in the golf business awarded him the ability to fill in for any number of positions that may have been neglected by another staff member on a given day. The First Professional job duties often flowed into the Head Professional duties and have continued to do so in recent years. Dan possesses the unique ability to wear many hats and maintain a heavy workload at Southridge, which could seem cumbersome for another employee, but not for Dan. He has the capability and knowledge to facilitate all areas of the golf operations while continually maintaining his professionalism and amiable character. His leadership qualities enable him to organize, delegate, and execute any given task in a timely, fair and professional manner. In 17 years of working in the golf profession. Dan is one of the most upstanding, honest, hard working, fair and trustworthy professionals I have met. Dan helped bring in and continues to maintain a steady stream of repeat players due to maintaining a friendly and respectable environment amongst the staff. It was truly a pleasure for me to work for and with Dan and I know the present staff at Southridge continues to feel the same way. It is my recommendation that due to his many years of experience and outstanding job performance at Southridge Golf Club, Dan be given great consideration for the position of Head Professional. Thank you very much for your time. Sincerely_ Kathy Knadler Directed by The LPGA Foundation ORIGLVATED THROUGH THE JUNIOR GOLF ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA Frank Ayala November 10, 2000 President Mackenzies Golf League 7201 Woodrow Dr, Ft. Collins, CO 80525 (970)225-2620 Mr. Jerry Brown, I'm writing this letter in my support of Dan Bruntz as your choice for the new Head professional at Southridge Golf Course. I'm the President ofMackenzies Golf League, a league that was formed five years ago as an overflow league to the Wednesday Night Men's League. Dan has been instrumental in helping me to organize and support this league. His leadership was great for me since I was clueless with respect to operating a golf league. Now, the league seems to keep expanding with new members that Dan has sent to me as well as friends of existing members. I have also worked for Dan in the restaurant and have dealt extensively with him and his great organizational skills with tournaments. His attentions to detail and making sure the client is always pleased with the tournament is never ending. I think Dan would be great as the Head Professional at Southridge due to his dedication to the clients. His energy level at helping clients enjoy the game of golf is exemplary. Once again I think Dan would be the best choice for the head pro position. Thank You , Frank Ayala 14 October 2000 City Golf Board c/o Jerry Brown 281 N. College Ave. Ft. Collins, CO 80524 Dear Mr. Brown and Members of the Board: The situation at South Ridge golf course surrounding head pro Derek Cordova is most unfortunate, for South Ridge, and the city. Since who occupies this position in the future seems to be uncertain, we would like to offer this unsolicited letter in support of Dan Bruntz as the next head pro at South Ridge. We have known Dan for several years, frequent South Ridge, and live adjacent to the course. We have a strong interest in seeing South Ridge continue to be a fun place to play and enjoy golf. We firmly believe Dan has all the necessary skills to be a very successful successor to Derek. We sense that the following skills should be possessed by a head pro: *Obviously a head pro should be dedicated to the great game of golf, and support and encourage players of all levels. Members of our household and many friends have taken lessons from Dan, and he is most supportive. He is especially dedicated to getting young people into the game. He has personally spent time with our son (a varsity golfer here in Ft. Collins) on both the range and course. Dan willingly provided support and encouragement to our son, which has played a large role in his success as a golfer. We are confident that Dan would run an outstanding teaching program for golfers of all levels, and instill in them respect and appreciation for the game. •A head pro must have a good sense of the business end of the pro shop. Obviously Dan is a businessman, demonstrated by his successful venture at Mackenzie's. Dan has excellent human resource skills that would translate into him managing an effective staff, as well as relating very well to clients. •A head pro must be skilled at organizing tournaments and other activities at the course. Again we see Dan having excellent qualifications here. He conducts annual Mackenzie's tournaments and there is no doubt that he would establish a healthy mix of tournament and open play at the course. He would manage tournaments extremely well. •A head pro must work effectively with the green's superintendent. Dan has a good working relationship with Randy Boneville and his staff. Dan really takes pride in South Ridge, and under his leadership, Nve are confident that South Ridge would deliver a good product to its clientele. Christopher E. Harris CPA 311 North Shores Circle Windsor, Colorado 80550 (970) 686-0647 November 14, 2000 Fort Collins Golf Pro Selection Committee 281 N. College Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 Dear Committee Member(s): It has been brought to my attention that you are in the process of selecting a new Golf Pro for Southridge Golf Course. I would like to offer my opinion on, the Assistant Pro at Southridge, Mr. Dan Bruntz. While I currently live in Windsor, I resided at Southridge for over six years. I also have been in the men's league at Southridge for over ten years and I have served as an officer of this league for over seven years. During this time I have seen many changes at the course. One of the best changes I have seen occur over the years is when Mr. Bruntz became a part of the Staff at Southridge approximately seven years ago. Dan, has had a very positive influence not only on myself but also, I feel, on everyone he come into contact with at the course. He truly wants Southridge to be the best course it can be. He has made many personal sacrifices over his tenure along with making several financial commitments to Southridge. Also, I have come to know Dan as a person. And, I am proud to have Dan as a friend. I have found hirn to be of good character, honest, with a willingness to help others, and he maintains a high level of integrity. I also believe that Dan has a good "business sense" and can lead Southridge in becoming one of the most outstanding golf courses in Colorado. I think you would do Southridge Golf Course an injustice if you do not select Mr. Bruntz as the new Golf Pro. He is the best person for the position, and he will do right by all of us. Sincerely; Chris Harris November 14, 2000 To: Jerry Brown and Golf Selection Committee Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. My purpose in writing you today is to give my support for Dan Bruntz as your next Head Professional at Southridge Golf Club. I fully understand the decision in front of you is not easy. You may have numerous qualified people to consider for the job, but none will be as qualified as Mr. Bruntz. Let me explain. Historically, Dan has run an outstanding establishment with Mackenzies Resturaunt. Dan has a very strong work ethic, sixty plus hours per week is not unusuaL He oversees the hiring, training, and scheduling of 25 employees a year. Additionally Dan schedules and runs over 107 tournaments a year, personally overseeing every facet whether its coordinating pro shop with food and beverage to creating tournament score cards and posting sheets. The reason is Dan cares, he wants things done right and that's not all. Last season Dan setup the inventory pricing for the entire pro shop, scheduled the junior programs which are the most active within the city, taught personal lessons and coordinated virtually all activities associated with the 25 leagues that play each week during the spring and summer. What this means is he has well-rounded experience in the golf business. He's an excellent teacher but doesn't spend all of his time just teaching and likewise an excellent player who doesn't spend all of his time playing. As a personal friend I know Dan Bruntz. He's a devoted husband and father with high moral standards and coupled with his experience in the golf and restaurant business would be your best choice as head pro for Southridge Golf Club. ce ly, Dave Kenney VP Southridge Mens As tion November 15, 2000 Fort Collins Golf Board 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 Dear Members of the Golf Board I understand that Dan Bruntz has applied for the recently announced vacancy for golf professional at Southridge Golf Club. I would strongly endorse his candidacy for this position. As a previous member of the Golf Board, I know you will receive a number of excellent candidates. However, I believe there are several factors which weigh heavily in Dan's favor. His loyalty to Southridge Golf Club for many years cannot be overlooked. He would bring stability and continuity not only to the on -going operations of Southridge, but also to the many activities and tournaments hosted there. His ownership of Mackenzie's Restaurant further enhances his ability to provide the golfing public with coordinated league, tournament and charitable activities. As a member of the Southridge Men's Club for the past eight years, I have had the opportunity to observe Dan interact with many people in numerous and diverse situations. He has always been extremely courteous and helpful not only to us, but even more to the golfing public in general. He would be an excellent representative for the City of Fort Collins at Southridge. As a resident of the Southridge Greens subdivision, and as an active golfer in Fort Collins, I have no reservations in recommending the hiring of Dan Bruntz as the golf professional at Southridge Golf Club. Very Tru"oursZ?/ Terence A. Gihnore November 15, 2000 Jerry Brown Fort Collins Golf Board 281 N. College Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80525 Dear Jerry, We are writing you today to recommend Dan Bruntz for the Head Professional golf position at SouthRidge golf course. Dan has been working with our son, Mitch for many years as a teacher and a mentor. He has provided guidance and education in all aspects of golf as well as teaching the importance of sportsmanship and etiquette. Dan has also promoted the value of Junior programs and has gone beyond his responsibilities to encourage and initiate opportunities for Junior golfers in our community. Dan has proven to be a successful and knowledgeable businessman as well as an outstanding member of our community. We urge you to consider his proposal for this position and we are convinced that he will take this opportunity to expand and improve this recreational facility to benefit the City of Fort Collins. Thank you for your time and your consideration of Dan Bruntz for Head Professional at SouthRidge golf course. Sincerely, Jim & Jessie Benshoof November 20, 2000 Golf Board % Jerry Brown 281 N. College Fort Collins, CO 80524 I would like to recommend Dan Buntz for the position of golf pro at the Souduidge Golf Course. I have worked with him for the last two years as a marshall. He knows Souduidge well and I think he would do a very good job there. He is a very outgoing person and would be able to get along with anyone. If you have any questions that I might be able to answer, give me a call at 223-2132. Thank you. Keith D. Wilson 3001 Stockbury Drive Fort Collins, CO 80525 TAH STATE SENAT' 319 STATE CAPITOL • SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84114 (801) 538-1035 • FAX (801) 538-1414 SENATOR DAVID H.STEELE TWENTY-FIRST DISTRICT DAVIS COUNTY 3376 W. 400 N. WEST POINT, Ur 84015 (B) (801) 825-3033 (0) (801) 444-5178 FAX (801) 444-5177 E-mail: dstecle®le.state.ut.us November 21, 2000 Jerry P. Brown, Manager of Golf 281 N. College Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80524 Dear Jerry: APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEES Executive Appropriations, Co -Chair Natural Resources STANDING COMMITTEES Education Transportation/Public Safety NCSL Education & Job Training, Chair Information Technology Commission, CoChair I am writing to enthusiastically support Kim Moyer as first assistant pro at your course should this position come open. Kim's help and subtle teaching techniques have greatly improved my own game. As a Legislator and State Education Administrator, I am often invited to charity and celebrity golf tournaments. I was planning to forego these events due to lack of my own consistency and poor scores. Kim's instruction and encouragement have given both technique and mental imaging support that I have not previously received in other lessons I've taken over the past 15 years. This letter is to acknowledge her outstanding performance as a professional educator and potential for further promoting your venue. Her teaching ability, warm personality, and encouragement are very important strengths she would add to the position. She has oral and verbal communication skills unsurpassed by others. If you have any questions, please contact me directly. Sincerely, aot David H. Steele No Text A Mr. Jerry Brown City of Fort Collins Parks and Recreation 281 North College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80522 Dear Mr. Brown, 11/22/00 I am writing to you today to recommend Mr. Dan Bruntz and Mrs. Kim Moyer for the positions of Golf Pro at Southridge Golf course. My son has participated in the Junior Golf classes at Southridge for two summers now and has been taught by Mr. Bruntz. I have only high remarks for Mr. Bruntz as a golfer and a person who has taught my child a life long skill. He is very capable and professional. I have known Kim Moyer for over ten years and can not speak enough about the qualities that make her perfect for this position. She has a true love of the sport and is extremely professional. Her past professional experience in public relations/marketing can only add to the quality of the golf programs at Southridge Golf Course. I look forward to seeing Dan and Kim announced as the new Golf Pro team at Southridge! Sincerely I I Jennifer D. chwat fffUUU 6 Gu/ cc: K. Moyer D. Bruntz ]tole[ D. 04d ❖ 371 OW (old ❖fort (olbus, (0 60)LU26 1 *VZiKqT� To the Fort Collins Golf Board Selection Committee, This letter is in regards to the appointment of the new head professional at SouthRidge Golf Club. In my opinion the best and most logical choice is Dan Bruntz. He has been associated with the golf course and the daily business for many years and I believe he has a very good `feel' for how to manage the course and it's employees. He has a very good personality and is able to communicate and interact with the golfers who play there. Dan was the golf professional who I went to for lessons and I still refer to those les- sons to this day. He has a way of spotting a problem and then is able to give you sound instruction in a way that you can understand and incorporate it into your game. I moved away from Fort Collins a couple of years ago but I still remain in contact with Dan and have continued to do business with him. He has always treated me profession- ally and fairly; I know he would do the same in the day-to-day business at SouthRidge. I feel Dan Bruntz is a good man and the one for the head professional position. Sincerely, v He:Bosak LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION To: Golf Board/Jerry Brown This letter is being written in support of Dan Bruntz for the position of Head Golf Professional at Southridge Golf Course. Dan's qualities, in my judgment, are: * Business oriented - * Conscientious - * Straightforward - * Golf is a passion - * A very good manager of his employees - * Detailed oriented - * Very personable - I highly recommend Dan Bruntz to become the next Head Golf Professional at the Southridge Golf Course. Dave D / We offer our strong support for Dan Bruntz as the next head pro at South Ridge. One additional comment can be made. Dan is a strong family man and therefore presents a very positive image, especially to the young players at South Ridge. We are very comfortable with him being around our youth. We are sure you recognize how important this is. Dan is not only an outstanding candidate for this position, but a logical one as well. He knows the course, the area, clientele, is savvy from a business perspective, and would bring a great deal of dedication to this position. We urge you to make Dan Bruntz the next head pro at South Ridge golf course. Sincerely, Dr. Ste kBarbara Rutledge 6106 Pheasant Ct. Ft. Collins, CO 80525 JERRY SWOFFORD 2301 SOUTHRIDGE GREENS BLVD. FORT COLLINS, CO 80525 PH. 970-223-7648 Fort Collins Golf Board 281 N. College Ave. Fort Collins, CO 80524 To Whom It May Concern: Please accept this letter of recommendation on behalf of Mr. Dan Bruntz. I have known Mr. Bruntz for several years and find him to be a very upstanding individual both in personal and business matters. I have had the opportunity to play in several golf tournaments with Dan and find that he is quite professional in addition to upholding family oriented values. S' cerely, Je Swofford DR. MICHAEL J. KEATING Optometrist 205 E. Foothills Pkwy. Fort Collins. CO 80525 (970) 223-8414 To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to give my strong support for Dan Bruntz for the head professional job at Southridge Golf Club. I have known Dan for 9 years. He is a man of great character and responsibility. He has been a fixture at Southridge for many years. His face is probably more recognizable in the clubhouse than the former head professionals. Sincerely, Dr. Michael J. Keating No Text MARK XXV ACCOUNTING 412 S. Howes Street Suite A-2 Fort Collins, CO 80521 (970)-484-3096 October 18, 2000 Fort Collins Golf Board Attn.: Jerry Brown 281 N. College Avenue Fort Collins, CO 80524 Dear Mr. Brown, As the newly elected Treasurer of the Southridge Men's League and a 12+ year player of the course, I would like to give my recommendation of Dan Bruntz for the next Head Golf Professional for Southridge Golf Course. For the past seven years I have held an informal tournament at Southridge. During those years Mr. Bruntz has been tremendously helpful with helping to organize and promote my event. Year after year I hear nothing but praise about how well Mr. Bruntz and his staff have treated my tournament guests. I feel that this level of management and customer service would not only continue, but could very possibly improve the complete golfing experience at Southridge. In the year 2000, three friends and myself signed up for a series of golf lessons Mr. Bruntz. Our group brought the challenge of four very different levels of ability, ranging from a near novice to a player that has played for 25 years. Mr. Bruntz had a terrifically well thought out plan for each lesson. Rather than having all four players working a single drill that may have not been suited for their own ability level, Mr. Bruntz had a definite "cause/effect" drill for each individual player. At the conclusion of each session, each player walked away with a positive feeling that they were given something that was unique to their own game. Sincerely Norm Sandersen MARK XXV Accounting To: Mr. Jerry Brown and Ft. Collins Golf Board 281 College Avenue Ft. Collins CO 80524 Dear Mr. Brown and Board: After retiring to Estes Park 15 years ago, I worked in the Pro Shop at Estes Park Golf Course. Last January we moved to Ft. Collins and I started to work part time in the Pro Shop at Southridge. In the time I've been there I have recognized the professional work being done by Dan Bruntz in both the pro shop and restaurant and it's obvious he is well liked by both the Public and employees. Based on the above I feel he is well qualified for the position of Head Professional at Southridge. Sincerely, Edward Carlson Uct 18 00 11:22a Mark Wagner 970-493-7527 p.1 7 �� �c.F �✓mac �� �/�./—L� L��.�c �� ���p��. u.0 . c ",, %gyp C%1 zlzCJ,71 �!�/I.G'{' .���•%;".c�����I�..2�Z �c'%' ���,C/ ��� rya , - � Oct 18 00 11:22a Mark Wagner 970-493-7527 p.2 11-2 /�7 October 21, 2000 Fort Collins Golf Board % Jerry Brown 281 N. College Ave. Ft. Collins, CO 80524 Subj: Selection Southridge golf professional - 2001 Mr. Brown: We would like to take this opportunity of respectfully suggesting the appointment of Mr. Dan Bruntz to the position of head golf professional at Southridge Golf Course beginning January 1, 2001. All of us having lived in Ft. Collins in excess of 20 years and all being avid devotees of the game of golf, we have utilized all the municipal golf courses in Fort Collins. For the past approximately seven years, we have called Southridge our home course. During this time, we feel that Mr. Bruntz, in addition to his obvious good working relationship with the people and extensive history of the course during his 9 years in association with Southridge, is the type of mature, knowledgeable and hardworking individual whose abilities and loyalty to our course should be retained for years to come. Thank you for your time and attention. Respec y, Mr. and Mrs. Gil Ellerby 7Z/4 Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hansen �. 41 Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Norton