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The Oaks Club in Osprey has been named the recipient of the prestigious Distinguished Gold Club of the World award under a pro- gram conducted by BoardRoom magazine, "one of the most respected trade publications serving private clubs," a news release says. The Distinguished Clubs award program uses a rating system based on an extensive evalua- tion process that distills and measures a club member's experience, the release explains. "This honor showcases our member experi- ence at the highest level," said Jeff Hartigan, general manager of The Oaks Club, in the release. "We are the only club in west cen- tral Florida with this designation and are extremely proud of the staff and leadership who are an integral part of our success," he added in the release. "This year marks our 30th anniversary and our membership is at an all-time high." As defined by the Distinguished Clubs program, "member experience" is the combi- nation of qualities a private club provides. It is not just the quality of service or facilities or the products provided, the release notes; it is also the quality of the staff and manage- ment and the overall club governance they deliver. The most important quality, however, is that of the intangible, the release points out. While difficult to measure, the latter com- prises "those magic moments experienced, the members befriended, the memorable events and famous tournaments attended, as well as the club traditions, history and heri- tage proudly recognized." Additionally, five department heads at The Oaks Club were honored for Gold Distinguished Achievement in Leadership. They are Susan Greene, director of membership and mar- keting; Holly Caviglia, director of clubhouse operations; Tim Beckwith, director of golf; Nick Kearns, director of greens and grounds; and Tom Whitten, director of tennis. THE OAKS CLUB IN OSPREY RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS HONOR Oaks Club General Manager Jeff Hartigan (left) and Board of Governors President John Bogatay. Contributed photo Press Releases & News Tips News@SarasotaNewsLeader.com Sarasota News Leader June 6, 2014 Page 72