2018
January
January 1: Haley S. and the inspiration she’s giving me to be professionally young
January 2: Nikki P. and the belief she has in me is indescribable
January 3: Rebecca R. for being the strongest person i know in 2017
January 4: Ron H, my professional rock
January 5: Scott G. for solid advice every time
January 6: Bruce Y. for giving me the first shot
January 7: Kip R. for showing me the ropes
January 8: Brooke H. for always checking in and supporting me
January 9: Sophia P. for being honest
January 10: Stephen M. for doing what he needs to do
January 11: Steve J. for coaching me up
January 12: Bryan O. spiritual mentorship
January 13: James R. time well spent with his godson working out
January 14: Heather R. the desire to improve her quality of life
January 15: Brandon F. he believes that we’ll do it
January 16: Beth S. starting something with me
January 17: Sharon S perhaps the most thoughtful person I know
January 18: John S. couldn’t have a more welcoming person
January 19: Richard V. for his kindness to a young couple back “then"
January 20: David W. just for being “that sales guy"
January 21: Joel G. always picks up in time of professional crisis
January 22: Rob S. old and loyal friends are really hard to come by
January 23: David O. older but just as loyal friends are really hard to come by
January 24: Richard B. for being the original Culture Ninja
January 25: Michael K. believing in the idea in “team" with his wife
January 26: Hunter H. for making Ansley feel special
January 27: Kathy P. making time to come visit… even when I don’t
January 28: Joey H. unwavering commitment to the family
January 29: Emily K. Rallying all the time
January 30: Jeff M. for being my new music distributor
January 31: Steve G. keeping me connected to the old crew
may
May 1: Bob S. hosting at Peachtree Golf Club
May 2: Wen Y. having the courage to embrace fear for what he believes is right
May 3: Craig M. keeping our Faith based culture alive
May 4: Jeremy S. speedgolfing with him for the first time
May 5: Jenn S. extending an invite to keep our families friends
May 6: Matt D. coaching the boys up and driving behavior
May 7: Darian M. fitness guru with a sense of humor
May 8: Michale C. from all that I learned from him at Corus and still today
May 9: David S. professional friend that is developing into a personal one
May 10: North Point Youth Leaders. walking Sophia to a great version of herself
May 11: Erik A. continuing a youth program for our friends and families
May 12: Cole’s Parents. raising a young man with morals
May 13: Sadie M. bringing Greek tradition to our family
May 14: Amy R. bringing honesty to a group of friends from a place of love
May 15: Mary J. helping our boy move through the cycle of Pisgah
May 16: Chef Chris. accepting our invite to cook for us again
May 17: Kenzie H. for being my daughter’s friend in times of real need
May 18: Artis J. simply a pleasure just to be around
May 19: Ben O. enjoying the journey of a first half marathon with him
May 20: Reagan at Stones. for simply remembering my name
May 21: Laura A. caring for the health and future of our business
May 22: Eric B. setting a world record to chase
May 23: Mike B. a customer who is on our side
May 24: Pat G. always showing up for kids last day of school
May 25: Patrick C. making the right decision
May 26: Chris M. for his fight
May 27: Bryan N. new speedgolf partner
May 29: Steven S. for always just trying
May 28: Virginia C. keeping him safe
May 30: Laurie L. finding her way to the stoop
May 31: Marybeth K. going out of her way to enhance the baseball experience for the boys
september
September 1: Larry L. serving his country and his community
September 2: Shelley G. introducing me to the island culture
September 3: Kelly M. first professional mentor
September 4: Scott L. getting together after crazy days together
September 5: Tony S. for teaching me golf
September 6: Drew I. just easy going all the time
September 7: Kim H. the gypsy married to the pirate
September 8: Drew M. for the backflip
September 9: Stephanie B. allowing us to crash her party
September 10: Father Mike for marrying us 19 years ago today
September 11: grateful for all who contributed
September 12: Mystie B. giving me a shot for TV
September 13: Mike E. for his prayers at our lunch
September 14: Caleb M. being a sounding board for reason
September 15: Jennifer H. the torque
September 16: Billy V. giving the that job
September 17: Rich T. maybe one of the best neighbors ever
September 18: Kate V. always lending her ear and honest opinion
September 19: Johnny E his backyard
September 20: Chris B. ex bake
September 21: Jenifer M. loving my bro
September 22: Lance C. his relentless efforts towards self-improvement
September 23: Brad H. looking after the girls
September 24: Christine W. bringing SoCal to GA
September 25: John W. for taking care of all those twelve year olds
September 26: Ryan C. because his boat story will live in infamy
September 27: Jon B. side pics when swimming with the pigs
September 28: Joe S. a man, his vespa, and a cigar
September 29: Rusty H. owning why he doesn’t come to parties
September 30: Doug M. easy going neighbor who genuinely cares
FEBRUARY
February 1: Archie J. consistent concern for my professional wellbeing
February 2: Matt B. invites and dinner with his family
February 3: Dave S. keeping me in mind in a time of change
February 4: Dave C. professional coaching
February 5: Chris H. teaching me to write the narrative of my professional story
February 6: Eric H. Cooperstown dream is alive
February 7: Dennis T. his investment in the betterment of baseball
February 8: Rhonda H. too much for me to mention. everything she does
February 9: Allison R. teaching me to toastmaster
February 10: Jack S. young pro becoming an industry pro
February 11: Uber driver who takes care of an elderly woman everyday
February 12: George P. the old man would have ben 70 years old today
February 13: Beth R. for continuing to come through what she has to
February 14: Pete G. the kids love what he brings this day
February 15: Ethan for his concern and love for his wife and unborn child
February 16: Ashley M. she’s her most authentic self
February 17: Rally runners. supporting those with cancer
February 18: Larry D. running for his health and others
February 19: Ansley H. growing up to be as good as we thought she’d b
February 20: Cab Driver out of LGA for telling me his story
February 21: Lindsey K. coming back to coaching
February 22: Robert M. for showing us the Brooklyn ropes
February 23: Sharon O. supporting me to get back into philanthropy
February 24: Pete P. the boy’s first ever home run
February 25: Tim V. reaching back out for The War for Talent
February 26: Virginia D. for keeping Speedgolf alive around the world
February 27: Ian C. inspiring me to run
February 28: Prasanna K. for holding nothing back
june
June 1: John T. for fighting the same fight we have with an eleven year old
June 2: Eric A. helping us understand the Pisgah family culture
June 3: Mr Moon. keeping me clear of Sr’itis
June 4: Kim R. for always being Mrs. Kim to little G
June 5: Stacie R. for always caring beyond what is expected
June 6: Rob M. has it working in multiple directions and cares about the details
June 7: Meet P. wanting to come back
June 8: Shamik showing me the way back into my old building
June 9: Hochman Family. taking care of our girl
June 10: Kevin G. memories back to the 90’s
June 11: Rob S. for reading the gratitude log
June 12: Dan B. helping professionally
June 13: Captain Mike. letting G sit in the cockpit
June 14: Tony the cab driver. showing us a picture of his son
June 15: Steve F. his porch with a lake view
June 16: Lou P. dreaming for every kid to play there
June 17: Linda P. keeping Coaches dream alive
June 18: Tom K. setting an example for other parents
June 19: Mineah N. making Georgia laugh even outside the park
June 20: Stephen C. for founding The Hall
June 21: Head Ump. keeping integrity first
June 22: Jen W. sending off the baseball family
June 23: Dylan for her candy shop
June 24: Alex C. for a McGee’s memory
June 25: John R. for his Churchill references and wisdom
June 26: Mike B. caring for us and his business
June 27: Anthony D. staying professional friends for more than a decade
June 28: Bill B. for standing in front of the team and owning the bad situation
June 29: Pastor Neal for teaching me faith over practice
June 30: Larry L. for putting his heart and soul into the people he serves
october
October 1: Lori L. just good ole fashion “good"
October 2: Michael R. father’s transfer the love of baseball
October 3:Scott B. being my man when I was a youngster
October 4: Chris S. for his family’s love when I needed it
October 5: Chuck C. never got too big for his britches
October 6: Ryan C. signing Le Mis in the shower
October 7: Anthony H. all those dark cold runs together
October 8: Jay L. can i repeat what I said about Lori?
October 9: Traci G. beating cancer
October 10: John E. teaching me how to be a seller
October 11: Tony K. his 3:35
October 12:Joe M. moving me beyond sr-itis
October 13: Hannah K. keeping in touch over the years
October 14:Billy V. his meat market
October 15: Steve B. our childhood
October 16: Steven S. his passsion for redefining himself
October 17: Cathy L. my homegirl in college
October 18: Meghan F. work ethic like no other
October 19:Larry H. taking responsibility for himself
October 20: Tom B. fighting for childhood cancer
October 21: Tony S. teaching me to surf/la_icon_list_item] October 22: Mark P. great times in the forest together
October 23: TDan A. two dudes in spandex and an ostrich
October 24: Jamey H. jock/la_icon_list_item] October 25: Alex H. Elvis singing machine
October 26: Rick D. not flinching with a fish hook in his head
October 27: Jason L. simple and neighborly
October 28: Eddie S. likely the happiest disposition ever
October 29: Scott P. pulling me up the mountains
October 30: Adam N. giving me hope the status quo was breakable
October 31: T Scott F. deck time during IronMan
march
March 1: George III. waving back on the bus every morning
March 2: Dave F. singing his favorite artist on my run
March 3: Venkat G. for his commitment to helping me with technology
March 4: Michael K. remaining friends as we walk down different roads
March 5: Richard K being a great mentor to his son
March 6: Mark M took too long for this one.. giving me a shot to run a business
March 7: Matt B. his shared love for the game of golf with his boy
March 8: Michael C. for his courage to follow his dream to run a startup
March 9: Eleanor U. for her day to visit my dad
March 10: Judy W. always looking after the boys in the hood
March 11: Craig M. his kindness and patience with me
March 12: Sharon O. Luv luggage and helping fosters
March 13: Jeff W. his southern draw
March 14: Billy J. being what a pro should be
March 15: Chris V. he’s as genuine as a friend can be
March 16: David H. being there for Joey every second needed
March 17: Colleen S. shares a birthday with my boy
March 18: Lukus H. new friend for my family and myself
March 19: Karthik S. wanting to conquer the professional world
March 20: Vetri K. architecture in his mind and putting it to paper
March 21: John G. his thoughts to paper are food for my brain
March 22: Zerlina H. smiling face that keeps the room alive and happy
March 23: Trent H. kind words from the heart for a departing colleague
March 24: Brian S. keeping the boys friendship going
March 25: Heather R. bringing my niece to play with the family
March 26: Shekar V. for thinking of me at his temple
March 27: Big Joe he taught his son to be a good man
March 28: Jeno M. she puts more into community youth sports than anyone I know
March 29: Venkat G. helping me find the truth in the workplace
March 30: David H helping his nephew and brother
March 31: Preacher at funeral. comforting message for life beyond Earth
july
July 1: Sheila L. calling me her friend
July 2: Craig C. trying to reinvent himself
July 3: Barry R. walking to school with our kids
July 4: Niko D. bringing rugby to our community
July 5: Chris M. fighting for his life and his family
July 6: Ed F. helping me along in the early years of the company
July 7: Jeff W. keeping the boys at the club in a single motion
July 8: Joe S. making neighbors be more neighborly
July 9: Ron D. just for being my Ronnie D
July 10: Darren D. for always praying at lunch
July 11: Gopi P. bailing me out time after time
July 12: Bruce L. for his passion at the parks
July 13: Chris R. listening to his kids laugh one last time with me
July 14: Tom M. the easy flowing golf swing of his
July 15: Lauren S. the courage to message her journey to the world
July 16: John O. bring me back to big d many years later
July 17: Karly C. steeping in to fill some big shoes
July 18: Roman P. starting his development and inspiring others to join
July 19: Tim H. teaching me migration activity
July 20: Shell C. crushing the star trek gear
July 21: Ram A. dominating at his craft
July 22: Bill M. for believing he’s funnier than he really is
July 23: Todd B. preaching to people on the train
July 24: Wes V. helping me become six sigma
July 25: Troy S. from the days inn to us
July 26: Dawn R. the courage to show up and ask
July 27: Amy K. caring so much for all of us
July 28: Venkat S. the “pain in my soul" phrase
July 29: Suresh S. writing the book
July 30: Kent P. putting up with the same stuff I did
July 31: Tom S. keeping 4t moving along
november
November 1: Blaise Z. playing guitar witih the coolest name ever
November 2: Mystie B. my shot at the big screen
November 3: Gary R. twisted ankel marathon and all those AT hours
November 4: Kevin B. know when “enough is enough"
November 5: Maureen R. hours upon hours of training
November 6: Michael W. being so welcoming
November 7: Coach K. for being into what I’m into
November 8: Adiascar C. the salsa machine
November 9: Tony A. mountain bike buddy trip
November 10:Bill B. must pro move ever on his way out
November 11: Bob B. running and running and running
November 12: Mike B. keeping hte pack alive and well/la_icon_list_item] November 13: Todd B. his faith and willingness to spread it
November 14: DJ B. mad man on the drums
November 15: Keith C. showing up and supporting
Nov 16: Mar V. showing me clear water and darkness
Nov 17: Karly C. for putting up with such nonsense
Nov 18: Clint M. not sure I can explain it here
Nov 19: Roy P. his craziness
Nov 20: Greg C. teaching me what I should fight for (literally)
Nov 21: Ro T. the real Black Panther
Nov 22: Rich M. knock out in the forest
Nov 23: Jeff S. commitment to boy scouts
Nov 24: Alisha A. first girlfriend that wasn’t a girlfriend
Nov 25: Amanda B. driving me around when young
Nov 26: Amy K. lot of good times early on
Nov 27: Charles P. random run-in at the charity event
Nov 28: Martin R. digging in during old age
Nov 29: Wendy D. her dads sign on the tree
Nov 30: Michael D. funny times together with broken
april
April 1: Reinhold G. approaching 80 years and still living every day
April 2: Donna N. service like no other at the club
April 3: Josh S. helping us in the AWS journey
April 4: Elizabeth H. training her staff right to make a situation good without asking
April 5: Merel R. making Uno
April 6: Gary B. creating a surf board rental program
April 7: Billy for being captain of the Wahoo
April 8: Francis saying goodbye to him and we never met
April 9: Sarah G. Calgary micro brew host
April 10: Crystal for showing us the best bakery in Canada
April 11: David S. keeping the tee times coming
April 12: Tom M. long time and things never miss a beat
April 13: Jake C. starting the crypto currency activity
April 14: Scott R. opposite sides of street with common ground
April 15: Judy N. keeping me signing the song
April 16: Stephanie G. keeping Shaia growing
April 17: Binh S. Toastmasters legend
April 18: April H. Denver to Atlanta for us
April 19: Alice C. coming back out with the crew
April 20: Scott C. reminding me on the Pinehurst hole in one
April 21: Curate Waiter. started the day off right for us through his passion
April 22: Kara V. loving her family enough to let him follow a dream
April 23: Christina B. being my work homegirl
April 24: Amy K. helping me professionally through the mid 2000s
April 25: Pete H. love the game as much as I do
April 26: Jon G. inspiring me to keep the energy vampires away
April 27: Ken M. for being my voice to benchmark a new direction with
April 28: Jenn S. extending an invite for a black tie night out
April 29: Donna helping me get my MIL intro’d to golf
April 30: Shekar V. for his commitment to moving the process forward
August
August 1: Trent S. hanging with me at the park for so many years
August 2: Nick L. taking the boys under his wings on the fields
August 3: Shawn D. for quoting fletch with me
August 4: Kristen W. for the falcons gear at halloween
August 5: Colm H. helping out db in the last minute crunch
August 6: John A. driving past the peach and making me laugh
August 7: Billy H. years and years of tech support
August 8: Jay A. joining early in to a venture
August 9: Dean M. fishing and sleeping
August 10: Greg B. fighting all the way with a smile
August 11: Jay A. sending emails of appreciation
August 12: Matthew E. wisdom and driving for a change
August 13: John B. for just being simple and fun to be around
August 14: Ben T. for his professional kindness
August 15: Blaise Z. for the coolest name ever
August 16: Bob K. setting us up for an authentic german meal
August 17: Paul J. for pulling back together personally and professionally
August 18: Bob G. for the weekly travel in the fall back to his home
August 19: Peter M. one hour drumming
August 20: Chris L. still playing the old clubs
August 21: Ivan B. learning and healing together
August 22: Shaun C. long time friend and his back flip
August 23: Mary W. just jumping off and encouraging me to do it
August 24: Darian M. for his encouragement to Nikki
August 25: Sheryl C. making everyday work when it shouldn’t at times
August 26: Terry G. showing me the transformation ropes
August 27: Scott T. lifelong friendship to one of mentors
August 28: Bob L. keeping his career alive all these years
August 29: Ryan C. his boat story will live forever
August 30: Jon G. doing what’s right over what corp tells you to do
August 31: Ralph J. giving Nikki her first “real job"
december
Dec 1: Stephanie M. for taking care of one of my best friends
Dec 2: Mary W. commitment to sewing
Dec 3: Julie F. for taking care of my other best friend
Dec 4: Stephanie B. Kesha was at home with her always
Dec 5: Daniel Y. his large owl
Dec 6: Tina R. challenging me in the professional setting
Dec 7: Anita M. for making the choice to not choose me
Dec 8: Kim C. taking Scotty’s heart
Dec 9: Jeff C. being Freddie the Falcon
Dec 10: Rick S. being outward about his mail order bride
Dec 11: Shannon D. marrying the only person as big as her
Dec 12: Matt T. experiencing East Lake with him for the first time
Dec 13: Kaitlin D. not so conservative after all
Dec 14: Ron H. as authentic as you’ll ever get
Dec 15: Kevin O. my prayers to him for healing
Dec 16: Jessica S. taking the South out West
Dec 17: Herman B. beating us all up with his foot
Dec 18: Jay H. he never admitted the life saver golf thing
Dec 19: Shell C. may he rest in peace with God
Dec 20: Joey P. freddie mask and fright nights
Dec 21: Shawn M. for actually taking the hike in the dark
Dec 22: Betsy F. her smile to me every day
Dec 23: Cindy K. the hike to the top of the mtn together
Dec 24: Walter C. traveling so far for our tradition
Dec 25: Steven Y. playing our piano
Dec 26: Ross H. so smart and doesn’t know it
Dec 27: Dejennifer C. loving Alex so much
Dec 28: Chuck C. standing by my side all the time
Dec 29: Jeremy S. reading his bible at starbucks
Dec 30: Steven Spears: taking the same road I did
Dec 31: Venkat G. my partner in the software journey