Jeff Nobers
Jeff Nobers
cash donated excess far habitat humanity materials million national
So far this year, we've donated in excess of $2.5 million in materials and cash to Habitat for Humanity on a national basis.
achieved again analyzed analyzing answer asked business commitment difficult financial growth improve maintain next ourselves plan question result six staff strategic taken tournament whether works
As part of the strategic growth plan that's been in the works for some time, we analyzed the staff and financial commitment it had taken to put on a first-class tournament and asked ourselves if we had achieved what we wanted to achieve as a result of that commitment. And the answer was, yes. We then started analyzing how much of a commitment it would take for us to maintain and improve the tournament for the next six years and ask the question as to whether we could again achieve our goals. We didn't think so. This was a very difficult decision, but it was a business decision, and it was the right one.
continue decision difficult emotional golf
At the end of the day, it was a very emotional and difficult decision not to continue with the golf tournament.
cleaned fuel generators start
Right now we want to get generators down there and fuel and start getting things cleaned up.
assignment cases corporate few promotion result store transfer type
If they transfer to another store, they would be at least at the same position. In some cases, like for co-managers, it could result in a promotion to manager. There could be a few cases where they would transfer to corporate headquarters, which, of course, would be a different type of assignment from store operation.
house late morning roof walls work
They'll be there late morning on Tuesday. They will work on the walls and the roof will be put on so they'll have the house under roof.
aspect beneficial charities excess gives last looked march money opportunity period raise request sales sell sold tickets
I think we looked at it from the aspect that this would be more beneficial to the charities. They would be able to raise more money up front, and it gives us the opportunity to sell more tickets. Last year, the sales period was from March to the end of June, and charities sold 60,000 tickets. With this expanded sales time, our request for tickets is already in excess of 80,000.
deciding finding minor stuff
Right now we are just finding stuff to do. Little things like deciding to repaint a railing, just minor stuff. We are ready.
benefit bigger cbs charities corporate exposure greater move summer
The charities will benefit from the move to the summer as well. We'll get a better field, bigger crowds, more corporate sponsorship opportunities and greater exposure on CBS than ESPN.
absolutely billion growth needed order realized review strategic
For the long-term growth of the company, this is absolutely necessary. This is part of our three-year strategic growth plan. We realized we could become a $10 billion operation, but in order to do this we needed to review where we were.
building home market
If there isn't a lot of home building going on, it's not a market we are going to be in.
course daily handle increase room sit
I'm not going to sit here and say we'll increase by 100,000 or 200,000, but there is room to expand. The course can handle 60-70,000 on a daily basis.
days store
Once we get the permits, it's about 120 days to get the store built, stocked and open.
charitable community dedicated effort giving hallmark tour
The PGA Tour is very dedicated to charitable giving. That is the hallmark of the tour. The players' wives, when they are at a tournament, try to get into the community effort somewhere.