RCSC’s Interim General Manager’s Invitation to meet

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  1. eyesopen

    eyesopen Well-Known Member

    MEET MIKE DIRMYER, RCSC’s Interim General Manager

    Join him for lunch and chat.

    The second Thurs of each month (starting June 12, 2025) you are invited to join Mike for lunch and a chat from 11:00am-12:30pm in the Lakeview Recreation Center Board Room.

    This is an “Open House” opportunity to meet him, ask any RCSC questions, and grab something to eat.
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    **Source: RCSC Your Sun City AZ Week June 8-14, 2025 e-blast https://us10.campaign-archive.com/?u=100083ab001c5179fefc4e0a7&id=21d756793b
     
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  2. old and tired

    old and tired Active Member

    Jan used to do that (minus the food). I went when she was at Fairway.
     
  3. BPearson

    BPearson Well-Known Member

    This is a good thing.
     
  4. CMartinez

    CMartinez Well-Known Member

    What an amazing opportunity for outreach to the members. Most welcome to hear this type of conversation will be happening within the RCSC.
     
  5. Eileen McCarty

    Eileen McCarty Well-Known Member

    Is it possible that Mike Dirmyer is going to be our permanent GM! I would be fine with that. He is a trustworthy good man
     
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  6. BPearson

    BPearson Well-Known Member

    Seems a bit premature E, just a year and a half ago he was running two bowling alleys. I like Mike, i think he is a good asset to the community/RCSC. I also think the GM position is one that will be hard to fill.

    I was talking with someone the other day and said the best candidates will come from either a relatively new/younger person who wants to build their resume off a successful effort in one of the best known senior communities in the country; or from an older, more established candidate looking to downsize from the rat race as they approach their career's end. Either works well.

    I've long argued non-profits tend to let management people stay around too long. They (the organization) gets comfortable and they (management people), get comfortable and settle in to the status quo. We stagnate and allow everyone and everything to just drift. After 5 or more years, the checks and balances on performance should become standard operating procedure. Setting benchmarks and goals for said managers becomes a necessity; Sun City did none of that.

    Hopefully we learned.

    I guess only time will tell.
     
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  7. CMartinez

    CMartinez Well-Known Member

    Curious. The interim GM is meeting folks at Lakeview at the same time there will be no hot water. Does this pose a health safety concern? I can’t wait to meet the new interim GM, but perhaps when there aren’t any health concerns, especially since food was being offered?
     
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  8. BPearson

    BPearson Well-Known Member

    The meeting is June 12, Thursday. The water is turned off tomorrow.
     
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  9. Emily Litella

    Emily Litella Well-Known Member

    I'm sure it will be fine. It will probably be pizza, cookies and soda/coffee/tea. There still will be water. And you never know, they may finish the repairs the day before which is not uncommon with water heaters.
    Go. Have fun. Enjoy Don't worry so much. :)
     
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  10. eyesopen

    eyesopen Well-Known Member

    Bill,
    ❗️ALL OF LAKEVIEW CENTER CLOSED TUESDAY, JUNE 10, 2025❗️
    ❗️REOPENS WITH **NO HOT WATER** WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY JUNE 11 & 12❗️ Phone(623) 561-4675

    • Official RCSC E-Blast Notification •
    There will be a full closure of the Lakeview Recreation Center on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. This impacts all areas of the center. This is due to the water being shut off for the water heater replacement. Please be aware on June 11 and 12, the center will be open but there will be no hot water available. Thank you for your understanding.
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    Sent Monday, June 9, 2025 3:26pm https://mailchi.mp/ab819f962dd0/exchange-video-link-7788453?e=f18f779945


     
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  11. eyesopen

    eyesopen Well-Known Member

    I reached out to Mike Dirmyer with concerns expressed.

    His prompt response:

    “I understand how not having hot water could be considered a health safety concern. In this case I am having food prepared off site and not selling it so needing to adhere to food safety requirements does not pertain here. If someone is worried about the hot water situation we do have the bowling alley fully functioning within a short drive or walk if needed.

    It is also an optional event so if someone is concerned they don’t have to attend.

    I landed on the day because it was the most consistent time I could reserve and commit to for the long term. I also didn’t want to put it off another month as I want to create momentum for a tremendous event.

    I plan to continue this when the new GM gets hired and hope that person would expand it to open up the communication with the members.”

     
  12. Emily Litella

    Emily Litella Well-Known Member

    It will be fine, people.
    Please don't make a mountain out of a mole hill.
    Life is short, go have fun.
    You don't have to eat or drink anything if you don't feel like it.
     
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  13. eyesopen

    eyesopen Well-Known Member

    WILL YOU BE THERE?
    MEET MIKE DIRMYER, RCSC’s Interim General Manager, Thurs. 6/12/2025
    Lunch and a chat from 11:00am-12:30pm in the Lakeview Recreation Center Board Room.
    WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND?
     
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  14. BPearson

    BPearson Well-Known Member

    I'll be there, to listen and learn.
     
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  15. FYI

    FYI Well-Known Member

    It was good to hear Mike say that he would like to make those sessions an ongoing event even after the new GM is hired!

    Does anybody know if it will be video recorded?
     
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  16. FYI

    FYI Well-Known Member

    It will not be video recorded!
     
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  17. FYI

    FYI Well-Known Member

    Will be curious to learn how many showed up to ask ligitament questions and how many showed up for the free pizza?
     
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  18. eyesopen

    eyesopen Well-Known Member


    The Meet Mike chat and lunch was a success! Close to 20 participants!

    Mike purposely did not do a full-out promotion on the event because he was concerned about how many might attend.

    Good thing, table and overflow seating were full!

    Multiple topics discussed by most every attendee. Not everyone ate pizza!

    NEWS! Director of Golf has been hired, starts Monday!!

    WHO? Eddy Renio, until Monday, Director of Golf at IronOaks in Sun Lakes Arizona IronOaks in Sun Lakes, Arizona. Impressive career background.

    From Linkedin:
    • Director of Golf
    IronOaks in Sun Lakes Arizona
    Jan 2011 - Present 14 years 6 months
    Sun Lakes Arizona
    Manage and operate multiple facilities within 4,000 home community.
    Create and manage yearly budget for golf operations that include 45 holes of golf spread over two facilities.
    Hire, train and direct staff for multiple facilities.Coach staff members to become well rounded workers and to promote high customer service.
    Constantly working on ideas to market facilities to both local and non resident customers.
    In charge of membership sales and daily revenue.
    Conduct merchandising…

    • Program Coordinator/ PGA Golf Management
    Universtiy of Nevada Las Vegas
    Jul 2009 - 2010 1 year
    PGA Education Instructor/ Player Development/ Play Golf America Coordinator/

    • Program Coordinator/ PGA Golf Management
    Eastern Kentucky University
    Mar 2006 - Jul 2009 3 years 5 months
    worked together with director of program to create pga educational classes. Internship coordinator. Student recruitment. Manage student files. Taught PGA education, Business Planning and Operations, Tournament Operation, Merchandising, Club Repair, Golf Instruction and Teaching.

    Worked as the United Way representative for the Business College.

    More on Linkedin:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddy-renio-09a6127


    PGA Member spotlight on Eddy Renio has photo: https://www.southwestpga.com/news/2024/spotlight/renio.asp
     
    Last edited: Jun 12, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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  19. FYI

    FYI Well-Known Member

    Thanks EO!

    Waiting to see the ads and requirements they're using to recruit the new GM!

    I'm sure you're on it!
     
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  20. FYI

    FYI Well-Known Member

    Just curious, what did you think?

    cheese or pepperoni?
     
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