RPTM Kudos and Announcements 2-8-07
Congratulations Alums
James Jones ’04 (jjones@peter-millar.com), sales representative for Peter Millar, was guest speaker at the PGM student society meeting on November 15.
The following alumni attended the Annual PGM Panel Discussion on December 6: Kevin Hamluk ’97 (kevin.hamluk@mac.com) PGM/APG President and PGA Head Professional at Stonewall Golf Club, Stonewall, VA; Joe Hughes ’99 (jdh174@psu.edu) PGA Head Professional at Penn State Golf Courses, State College, PA; Jamie Kilmer ’99 (jamiekilmer@hotmail.com) PGA Teaching Professional at Meadow Brook Club, Jericho, NY; Jason Martonick ’02 PGA Teaching Professional at Sugarloaf Golf Club, Sugarloaf, PA; Andy Pollock ’03 (Andrew.pollock@golfdigest.com) Senior Merchandising & Promotion Coordinator, Golf for Women magazine; and Jason Marciniec ’04 (Jmarciniec@pga.com) PGA Assistant Professional at Oakmont Golf Club, Oakmont, PA.
Congratulations Students
T.J. Bradley (tjb279@psu.edu), David Kim (dvk5005@psu.edu), and Patrick Gunning (pag177@psu.edu), secured $4,100 from the University Park Allocations Committee (UPAC) for the PGM Student Society to participate in the 2007 PGA Convention in Orlando, FL in January.
Kortney Clemons (krc175@psu.edu) a junior in therapeutic recreation, presented at the “Rising Above the Challenges” workshop at the Penn Stater on November 9 to 200 people about his time served in Iraq and his accident that resulted in the amputation of his right leg.
Congratulations Faculty
Al Graefe and Andy Mowen contributed to an article “Public Response to Park and Recreation Funding and Cost-Saving Strategies: The Role of Organizational Trust and Commitment” published in the Journal of Park and Recreation Administration.
In the News
Kathleen Raupach’s RPTM 356 class was profiled in The Daily Collegian on November 21 for planning and arranging “Wellness Day” at Park Forest Middle School to promote healthy food choices, lifestyle choices and emotional wellness.
The Centre Daily Times featured RPTM students participating in the “All Star Family Gathering” held on November 12 at the Corl Street Elementary School and State College High School North Building. The event was designed to encourage youth and their parents to get involved in family recreation activities.
Notable Quotes
I thoroughly enjoyed the time at PSU - you have an impressive group of students. I left State College thinking about how much more mature the kids were then I was at that age. Well done. Note to Burch Wilkes from Scott Mahoney, President and CEO of Peter Millar.
Over the past four years of my collegiate career, I have had the privilege and the honor to work with the collective group simply known as the “PGM Family”. Dr. Frank Guadagnolo, Burch Wilkes, Stevie Lovell, Jeanne Korman and Eric Handley are nothing less than miracle workers. I would like to thank them from the bottom of my heart, along with all of the graduating seniors. The jobs you do and the commitment you bring to this program will never be forgotten. You all are the reason that the Penn State University Professional Golf Management Program is considered the best! We will all miss you very much, many thanks. Note to Burch Wilkes from Chris Perrini.
If you have accomplished something you would like to share with the RPTM crew, please notify me. Also, if you are aware of accomplishments or quotes by our alumni, students, or staff, please let me know so I can share the news. Thank you! – John Dattilo, Professor and Department Head jxd8@psu.edu