Ramily –
We have a champion in our ranks. Congratulations to Benji Martinez and his fellow freshmen Timberline Wolves for going undefeated and winning the league football championship. Benji sports #21 at cornerback where he wrangles opposing offensive players with his speed, strength, and smarts. It is going to be a lot of fun watching him play ball in the coming years. Legend has it that Benji is just as unstoppable on the wrestling mat. When Benji is not studying or putting the hurt on wide receivers and running backs you can find him bussing tables at the Boise Ram while showering his Ramily and guests with Gracious Hospitality. Game On Benji!
Is it really December? I know that’s a rhetorical question, but gee whiz where did 2022 go? As I pen this message, I am looking at a snowy, icy parking lot in Lakewood. Same picture I saw in Boise yesterday.
This is the time of the year when all of us are putting the finishing touches on our initial goals for 2023. Proper goal-setting techniques say that you share your goals with those who can help you hit your goals. Here are three things we are focusing on as a company – continue to grow sales and guests by nurturing loyal guests and cultivating new guests, find/develop and implement operational efficiencies and develop and institute a new Gracious Hospitality department.
Our new menu starts today. Welcome back Ram Chips! I talked about this menu last month and just wanted to say thank you again to all who contributed. Same for the 2023 Mug Club – great job team. What a great-looking mug. Early sales are very strong. Let’s get those mid to late-January Mug Club dinners planned now. Speaking of mugs and beer, the Udder Chaos I have been lucky to sample has been fabulous. Please remember to “high five” our brewers.
As I close out this message, I want to wish you all Happy Holidays. Enjoy the season. Shower our guests and fellow team members with smiles and the holiday spirit. Let’s have holiday music playing, all the great games on the TVs, and tasty Ram food and beverages served with a smile for all to enjoy.
This month we say Happy Birthday to Vosean Dennis, Amanda Helmke, DJ Stark, Kelly Van Matre, Austin Iverson, and Josh Pitt.
Special thanks to these team members who celebrate significant anniversaries with the Ram this December: Angelina Basile (6 years), Codi-Rei Pezario (6 years ), Reaven Signs (6 years), Stacey Moon (18 years), Kendra Peck (5 years), Indra Patricio Ramirez (9 years), Robyn Ortiz (7 years), Aaron Ramirez (11 years) and DJ Stark (6 years). Thank you all very much.
“Goals give purpose. Purpose gives faith. Faith gives courage. Courage gives enthusiasm. Enthusiasm gives energy. Energy gives life. Life lifts you over the bar.”
` Bob Richards