MCHG's 2009 Team of the Year Announced

Congratulations to the Muddy Rudder Yarmouth Team on being named MCHG's 2009 Team of the Year!! Thanks to the hard work of GM Tom Schwarz, AMs Tony Fortin & Beth Dugas, and the entire Muddy Rudder Team, MCHG was pleased to award them with this honor.

MCHG's 2009 Leader of the Year Announced

Congratulations to Kevin Pagnano, GM of Courtyard Bangor, who was named MCHG's 2009 Leader of the Year!

MCHG Featured Hotel Associate

Gary Woodhouse
Courtyard Portland Airport, South Portland

Gary Woodhouse enjoys interacting with the guest and assisting them in any way he is able. In his role as van driver, he is a great help to the guests and the staff here at the Courtyard in South Portland.

“Little Gary”, as his co-workers affectionately call him, decided to give the hospitality business a try after retiring as an engineer. He was actually happy to hear the hours we needed him were 3am – 10am! He has proven to be a true guest service expert and team player.

I received a call from the Wyndham one afternoon to thank me because Gary had rescued their van driver when he was stranded on the side of the road at 4am. I had no idea he had even done this! True service – helping others without even thinking it was anything out of the ordinary.

MCHG Featured Restaurant Associate

Brittany Crawford

After spending 3 years at the Muddy Rudder in Brewer, Brittany has transferred to the Muddy Rudder Yarmouth so that she may attend Culinary school in Portland.

Brittany played a key role in the Brewer kitchen, and has the capability to do the same in Yarmouth. I asked Brittany what she liked about Yarmouth, and she told me the people and that it was a little more relaxed and easy going here. What she missed about Brewer was the responsibility she left behind.

While attending college full-time , Brittany will also be working full time at The Rudder.

Her favorite show...... HOUSE
Favorite Author............Jane Austin
Hobbies.............Reading & Writing

Oh yeah, and she loves the dude on "The Ace of Cakes!"

Human Resources Updates

New Payroll Processing Company
contact Julia at julia@mchg.com

As of January 1, 2010 MCHG will be using a new payroll processing service called Ceridian, Inc. The only difference that Associates will notice is that the Paycheck and Paycheck Stub format will be different. Your Management Team has posted a sample Paycheck Stub on your property’s Employee Board.

Every attempt is being made to make this transition seamless, however, I could really use your help in ensuring that all information on your paycheck is correct. Please carefully review your Paycheck Stub dated January 7, 2010, if you see any errors at all, please notify your Manager immediately.

Here are items that you should be sure to double-check:
1. Social Security Number (SSN) (this will only show on the Jan 7 Paycheck!)
2. Name & Address
3. Federal & State Tax Filing Status & Exemptions
4. Voluntary Deductions – are they all correct? Health, Dental, Life, 401(k), Garnishments, etc.
5. Direct Deposit Account # (this will only show on the Jan 7 Paycheck!)

Just to reiterate: Social Security #s and Bank Account #s will only show on the Jan 7, 2010 paycheck so that you may review them. After that, these #s will be blocked out for your security.

If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact me.

May you all have a Healthy & Happy Holiday Season!