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14 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JUNE 2020 DID YOU KNOW? DID YOU KNOW that we are privileged to have three very caring and capable security officers managing our 'main' gate at Potrero? These gentlemen protect our privacy as they monitor visitors and observe and patrol our community before, after, and during the time(s) our gate is open. The three of them work a 40-hour week each, at some time between the hours of 5 am and 10:30 pm daily; AND they work alone! Yes, each shift is managed by one guard at a time. So you can imagine how busy they are. Officer Mike Newmeyer is site supervisor and his shift includes a morning patrol from 5 am until he reports to manage the gate at 6 am. Mike has worked with us for almost six years. He says that his duties are many and he stays quite busy most of the day. (Note: On the day of the interview, Mike said that he'd just spent almost two solid hours at the door of the guardhouse processing guest check-ins.) Mike says that what he likes most about his job is "the people" here at Four Seasons. When asked what, if anything, he would want the residents to change, he said only that he would ask them to realize he sometimes has so much going on that he is unable to answer the phone. He says he would ask the residents not to hang up and call back, but to leave a full message for him regarding expected guests, etc., and he will see that their requests are taken care of. He says that if we leave a full message the first time we call, it will save him time by his not needing to sift through a multitude of hang-ups in order to handle actual messages. Officer Chandi Lawton has worked here at Four Seasons for approximately eight years. A very interesting gentleman, Chandi is a U.S. Army non-commissioned officer, currently serving in 'reserve' status. While on active duty, he held an eclectic list of positions such as Chef, Dental Technician, and Prison SRT (Sudden Reaction Team) Guard. His duties here, however, are very much the same as the other two officers: issuing passes, managing phone calls and requests, computer input, monitoring cars, patrolling the grounds, and assisting with lock-up of The Lodge, all while assuring the safety of our late-evening staff. When asked what, if anything, he would want the residents to change, he politely said, "For safety-sake, please 'slow your roll' when traveling through the entry area." He has witnessed mishaps! When asked what he likes most about his job, Chandi ALSO said, "the people." He commented on the holiday treats the guards have received, along with other thoughtful "drop-offs" residents leave from time-to-time. Soooo, 'people' at Four Seasons, that's two-for-two… We're batting 100! Kudos to you 'likeable' residents! Officer Jesus "Sonny" Robles has worked at Four Seasons Beaumont for approximately three years. He first worked in maintenance, primarily at The Summit and The Courts. After being informed that there was a security guard position available, he applied and was subsequently hired by Allied Universal. After a few months with Allied, he was assigned to his current position. Are you ready for this? When asked what he liked most about his job, the first two words that came out of his mouth were "the people." So, my dear residents, give yourselves a pat on the back. You ARE some of the best people to work for and with! Three out of three (unsolicited) agree. Sonny's message to our residents: First and foremost, "Thank you for your kindness," and second, "Although I'd love to be of more assistance in the time of emergency, I am unable to provide help outside of the guardhouse because I work alone and cannot leave my post." For your safety, if you see something, please immediately call the appropriate agency, whether it is 911, the Fire Department, Police Department, or Animal Control; and then, perhaps, also notify The Lodge here at Four Seasons. ~ Jan White Officer Mike Newmeyer Officer Chandi Lawton Officer Jesus "Sonny" Robles

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