When I first got the news
that I would be representing the Irvine office, at The RSM Classic this year, I
was really excited, so I started asking around about what to expect. My
colleagues who have been here, all said I was going to have a good time. That
was an understatement. Everything related to the RSM Classic is absolutely
amazing – from the car service from the airport right to the hotel. The RSM
brand is everywhere. And it’s evident how much giving back to the community
means to our firm, and to the residents of Sea Island. I went to the grocery
store, and when I told the cashier I worked for RSM, she couldn’t hide her excitement.
She even called her supervisor over to meet me.
The welcome reception at the
Cloister (where my hotel room is larger than my entire apartment back in
California!), will go down in my books as a night to remember. Seriously, I met
RSM US Managing Partner and CEO Joe Adams, Professional Golfer and Team RSM
Member Zach Johnson and Willie Robertson from TV’s Duck Dynasty – and yes, I
have pictures to prove it! All three were incredibly nice. Also, I don’t know
if many people know this, but Zach could easily pass for comedian. He had the
rest of the room in stiches about his experiences as a golf champion.
I also got a chance to try a
little clay skeet shooting while on the island. I’ve never held a gun before,
but the instructors were really good, and in the end, I was able to shoot eight
out of 10 moving targets. That experience – well, actually the entire
experience – will also go in my book as things to remember. I truly feel
blessed to be part of an amazing company such as RSM.
My last evening on the
island, my husband and I attended the Pro-am draw party at Davis Love III’s
home – what a beautiful house, and what a wonderful family! They came to meet
and greet us, and briefed us about the work they’ve been doing for children and
families in need.
I want to thank everyone who
is a part of this event, and for the welcoming southern hospitality of all of
the tournament volunteers who make it such a successful event!
