The Forest Hills
Staff Newsletter
Volume 5
Fall 2023
Download the Paylocity App Now! By Abby Le Dear Forest Hills Employees, We have changed payroll systems to Paylocity. You will need to download the app, register as a new user, and follow the instructions below. Our company ID to register is 186901. If you have any questions, please reach out to your department manager or Abby. Thank you, Abby Le, HR Director
Paylocity Registration Instructions 1. Download the Paylocity app or go to access.paylocity.com. 2. Select Register New User. 3. Enter the following: - Paylocity Company ID (186901) - Last Name - Social Security Number (SSN) 4. Re-enter the SSN in the Confirm SSN field. 5. Enter the Home Zip Code. 6. Enable the I'm not a robot reCAPTCHA box. 7. Select Continue. 8. Enter a Username (not case-sensitive).
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8. Enter a Password (case-sensitive) to use when accessing this account, taking into account the specific requirements noted for each field. 9. Re-enter the password in the Confirm Password field. 10. Provide a personal email address or phone number. 11. Select Continue. 12. Select Challenge Questions from the Question 1, Question 2, and Question 3 dropdown menus. 13. Enter a corresponding answer for each challenge question (80-character limit). 14. Select Next. 15. Select Finish.
January
December
Luke Newsham 11/1
Thomas Wojcicki 11/4
Morgan Simers 12/1
Kayla Kowal 12/1
Maxwell Nickerson 11/5
Logan Thomlison 11/6
Carter DeMay 12/2
Justin Stotler 12/3
David White 11/9
Emma Knopf 11/10
Caitlin McDonough 12/16
Victoria Zimmerman 12/16
Earl Lim 11/12
Steven Matthews 11/18
Jose Perez Gavilanes 12/18
Monica Knudtson 12/21
Jason Cabra 11/19
Joseph Crawford 11/20
Abigail Knopf 12/23
Frank Amanor 11/23
Megan Murphy 11/24
Esteban Acosta Coroneaux 12/21
Kyle O’Leary 11/28
Matt Swanson 11/28
Beckham Moses 11/28
Danill Zhyvotov 12/27 Langston Miller 12/30
Kate Sosa 12/26 Jackson Heimann 12/28
Akshaj Variath 1/1 Miguel Rodriguez 1/10 Steve Wayant 1/18 Colton Davis 1/21 Scott Reynolds 1/22 Nathan Solomon 1/25 Alex Peimann 1/26 Mackenzie Schuler 1/27 Brianna McCowan 1/31
Jesse Cotton III Q: How long have you worked at Forest Hills and what do you do? A: I started in 2021 and returned this summer. I have worked as an a la carte server, events server, I have worked in the Café and Cabana, and I was recently promoted to Event Captain.
Q: What is your favorite thing about working at FHCC? A: The employees keep everything together and running smoothly. I love my team—it’s what makes Forest Hills Forest Hills!
Rapid Fire Questions: Q: What do you like to do in your free time? A: I am currently a student at STLCC and will be transferring to the University of Kansas in the spring to study aerospace accounting.
Q: Tell us a random fact about yourself. A: I like to sing and I can play many instruments, including the piano, violin, trumpet, and the harp.
Q: What are you watching on Netflix (Hulu, AppleTV, etc.)? A:
Golden Girls!!
Q: What is makes you such a great employee? A: I try to learn as much as I can, both in areas of expertise and from people. I try to learn from my mistakes and that makes me better. I also think working as a team makes everything work!
Q: Halloween or Christmas? A: Christmas Q: Favorite ice cream flavor? A: Vanilla Q: Cats or dogs? A: Both, if they don’t fight. Q: Favorite color? A: Blue Q: What is a quote you live by? A: In the movie Hidden Figures, the main character is asked if she believes they will make it to the moon. She responds, “We’re already there.” If you believe you are already there, anything is possible.
Kristen Chamberlain Q: How long have you worked at Forest Hills and what do you do? A: I have been the Events Director since June. Q: What is your favorite thing about working at FHCC? A: I love building relationships with the members and creating memorable experiences for them. Q: What do you like to do in your free time? A: I enjoy playing with my three young kids.
Rapid Fire Questions:
Q: Tell us a random fact about yourself. A: I am an ordained minister and have married over 100 couples.
Q: Halloween or Christmas? A: Christmas
Q: What are you watching or reading right now? A: I love reading Ellen Hopkins books, and I am in the process of rewatching the Harry Potter series.
Q: Favorite ice cream flavor? A: Chocolate
Q: What makes you such a great employee? A: My energy!
Q: Cats or dogs? A: Neither; I’m not an animal person. Q: Favorite color? A: Black Q: What is a quote you live by? A: Life is short!
Welcome Our Newest Forest Hills Members
Anyone who is a part of the Forest Hills community knows how beautiful the flowers and plants are around the Clubhouse and along the Course. But did you know who was behind all of that? The horticulture team at Forest Hills is made up of Horticulturalist, Karen Viola and her assistant, Joyce Heeb. They have an additional full-time team member in the busy season months. They maintain 86 flower beds on club property. Every morning, they detail blow the front entrance of the Club, Circle Drive, all the brick pavers along the back of the Clubhouse, everything around the Golf Shop to the Bag Drop, the drink stations on Holes #5 and #16, Dutch’s Hut, and the Valley drink station. They also water plants in all the big pots around the Clubhouse, Pickleball Courts, Tennis Chalet, Cabana, Eagles View, and the Ballroom Veranda. Then, after this, they start taking care of the landscape beds on the course. Karen and Joyce also manage the holiday decorating throughout the Clubhouse. They decorate every single room of the Club and all of the Christmas trees. How long have you worked at Forest Hills? Karen: I started in March of 2000, so twenty-three years now. Joyce: Seven and a half years. What other experience do you have/how did you get into this position? Karen: This is a third career for me! I worked in retail up until my daughter was born. After I had her, I didn’t want to go back to retail. I got a horticulture degree from Meramec and started working in horticulture in 1998. Joyce: I received my bachelor’s in agriculture. I worked for over 35 years in interior plant maintenance, working with plants in offices, malls, and private residences. I met Karen and made the switch to come out here! What does a typical shift look like for you? Karen: We start at 5:30 am, and begin with cleanup. We clean up trash, leaves, and other things around the property for about an hour and a half. Joyce then waters the plants and flowers for about two to three hours. We check the plants and flower beds for damage and necessary maintenance.
How does your work vary throughout the year? Karen: Late summer is mostly maintenance, but after Men’s Member Guest, the fall flowers are ready to be planted. We also plant tulip bulbs in the fall. We create the autumn display around the entrance and Circle Drive in early fall, and in the winter, we decorate the clubhouse with a tree in practically every room. In the spring, we clean up all the flower and plant beds, and replenish the perennials. In May, we plant the annuals. We have about a three season flip that we do here around the Club. What is a fun fact about horticulture on the Club property that members may not know? Karen: We get a lot of questions about how we deter the deer from eating all the flowers and plants around the property, especially because members see how many deer are in the area. We try to get ahead and choose plants that deer don’t like or won’t eat. Joyce: People would be surprised to learn that deer establish eating patterns. If we spray deer repellent early, and choose plants they don’t like, they won’t return and try to eat our plants later in the season.
What is your favorite thing about your job? Karen: We love being outside all day. It’s hard in the heat and freezing temperatures, but for the most part, we get to work with the weather. Joyce: You couldn’t ask to work at a more beautiful place. The members are always friendly, and very complimentary. What is your favorite flower/plant? Karen: Salvias- so many birds, bees, and butterflies love them. Joyce: Begonias and Lantanas. They’re tried and true! Any advice for someone who would like to start or level up their gardening? Karen: Do your own research on plants. The staff at bigger box garden sections may not know as much as someone at a more specialized nursery. Google is an underrated tool. Joyce (left) and Karen (right)
Congratulations, Scott McKinney and Ava Reynolds! Scott was recognized as October Employee of the Month, and Ava was recognized as November’s.
Q & A with Scott
Rapid Fire Questions
Q. How long have you worked at Forest Hills? A. I started in September 2020.
Q. Favorite color? A. White.
Q. What is your job title? A. Chef Garde Manger (Pantry Chef). Q. What is your favorite part of your job? A. Making the members happy and coming up with new salads and pizzas.
Q. Do you have a secret talent? A. Running. Q. Dogs or cats? A. Neither. Q. Favorite Christmas Song? A. “Blue Christmas” by Elvis.
Q & A with Ava
Rapid Fire Questions
Q. How long have you worked at Forest Hills? A. I started in July of this year.
Q. Favorite color? A. Purple.
Q. What is your job title? A. Marketing & Communications Coordinator.
Q. Do you have a secret talent? A. I can recognize almost anyone I’ve ever met.
Q. What is your favorite part of your job? A. I love interacting with the members, especially at events where I can take pictures of the fun!
Q. Dogs or cats? A. Both. Q. Favorite Christmas Song? A. “Last Christmas” by Wham!
FHCC Staff Christmas Party Thursday, January 4th, 2024 At Main Event Chesterfield Timeline: 5:00 pm: Arrival/Food 6:00 pm: Staff Raffle & Prizes 6:30-9:30 pm: Game Play 7:00 pm: Room Closes *Game Play Continues After Room Closes* ● ● ●
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Please arrive on time or you will miss the food and staff raffle. You and your immediate family members (or +1) are invited. Please RSVP by Friday, December 22nd. The Sign-Up Sheet is posted in the kitchen near the bulletin board by the Grill Alcove/Chef’s Office.
Positive Reviews Here are some positive reviews we’ve received this fall. Excellent job to the whole staff for making these members experiences so fantastic. Keep up the great work! “Olga was fabulous and always available to get us everything we need! :)” “Sammy did a great job with our table.” “Our server, Kate, was very attentive. She even showed our grandkids how to fold the napkin into a tree shape!” (From Breakfast/Brunch with Santa) “I just have to tell you how really wonderful our book club experience was yesterday. Our server, Lexi, did a
fantastic job! When we arrived, she had the beverage station all ready and the table beautifully set with glasses of ice water for us. She checked on us, but also gave us lots of privacy while we discussed the book. I had asked if it was OK for one guest to bring a cake to celebrate her birthday. Well, your wonderful staff truly went "above and beyond" for our celebration! Noah brought in 7 scoops of ice cream with the sparkler on top!! And Lexi served us the cake, which was so thoughtful! I did not expect that but it was very much appreciated!! The kind attention of the servers and the fabulous birthday treat meant so much to her! Thank you!” (Mrs. Saffa) “I wanted to pass along compliments regarding the food and service at the Club last night. We came for the Fried Chicken dinner and the fact that it is my Birthday month. The food was excellent and the service provided by Madeline was exceptional. She was there when appropriate yet not overly bothersome. We would be happy to have her at any time. And then the Birthday ice cream was a wonderful surprise!” (Mr. Welsch)
Staff Reminders If you have any questions about health insurance or benefits enrollment, please see Abby Le! Please make sure you are changed and in uniform before clocking in, and please ensure you are always wearing your name tag. Do not clock in and then go and change into uniform. Additionally, do not change before clocking out. You should clock out before changing out of uniform at the end of your shift. It is important to make sure you adhere to these rules. Finally, please remember to enter in through the side door. We are grateful for all your hard work. Keep it up, team!
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