The club finally agreed to bring Brian back to his position. I am completely drained after this fight but knowing he is getting his job back makes the weight of the last few weeks worth it. We will keep watching how management handles things from here on out.
July 1, 2019
Final supporters
June 17, 2019
RE: Brian Cosma Dismissal – A Total Injustice that must be Reversed!!
We are sending this letter/petition to express our absolute dismay and total shock that the Sweetwater Country Club (SWCC) would terminate the services of our beloved Brian. His leadership has been nothing short of outstanding for many, many years. We are completely surprised and outraged at this action. We are at a loss to come up with a justifiable reason for his abrupt termination of employment. The way this was handled will forever leave a sour taste in our mouths.
Perhaps one can not appreciate or understand that Brain has been the heart and soul, literally the glue that has kept the tennis program(s) at SWCC together and active for over 25 years. With the very wide and diverse opinions of the many, many tennis players at SWCC, Brian has always been the understanding, calming voice of opinion and reason that has kept things running smoothly for years and years. Brian’s ability to listen, handle issues and/or disputes, almost always with a smile on his face, is something he dealt with on a consistent basis; something that most of us could not handle with such finesse. Brian has been a constant and reliable presence at SWCC.
We hereby request that the club immediately rehire Brian Cosma to the Tennis Director position. Obviously, there are serious issues in all areas of the club which have required attention for many years; firing the Tennis Director, apparently without warning, nor an opportunity to address the issues (which is really the General Manager or Assistant General Manager's responsibility) is not the proper approach to resolve club maintenance issues. Brian is beloved by many, and SWCC Tennis would not be the same without him. It would be extremely challenging to find anyone to fill Brian's shoes.
Bottom line and in conclusion, it is apparent that the decision to fire Brian was a rash one and did not consider the huge impact it would have on the tennis program and the many people that love, support and depend on him. Brian has been, for most of us our “go to guy". While the upkeep of the club (in all areas) has been deplorable it is very difficult to believe that Brian has had the funds, support or ability to make all of the necessary changes around the club. It is, in fact, due to Brian’s leadership and enthusiasm that so many of us have been willing to stay.
Very Concerned (and Upset) Tennis Players, Spouses and Children
Updates
June 18, 2019
Reaching this point has been exhausting but seeing this level of support makes the long hours worth it. I am frustrated that we are even in this situation, yet your commitment reminds me why I started this fight.
Reached 100 supporters
June 18, 2019
60 Comments
Brian gave both of my children tennis lessons for many years throughout their childhood. He ran and organized the programs and I feel my children greatly benefitted from his influence. I did not play tennis myself, and not sure of what has happened. Brian is a good man, and I simply wanted to thank him for the years spent with my children. Terri Gill
Very disappointed in how this was handled. Many improvements needed, but Brian was one of the bright spots of the club. After many golf members left the club earlier this year due to poor support and lack of response, probably time to start considering other club options now as tennis program will likely suffer more now.
I have been a full golf member for over 30 years. My children grew up in the tennis program under Brian. My wife has played there for 27 years now. There may be several department heads that should be put on notice or fired but Brian is not one of the them.
Mr. Brian is a rule follower. My mom didn’t know about the Kid Cove rules and signed her guests boys in Kid Cove. Mr. Brian mentioned it was against the rules and explained the reason. The way I understand management, that’s the kind of person you want in a company and promote, not fire. I like rule followers like Mr. Brian.
Full golf member since 1987 when we joined at 30 yrs old. Still very actively using the club However I have personally had a couple of people tell me they are thinking of dropping- and I haven’t even been around to speak to anyone about this
Couldn't agree more; as Club Champion and being heavily involved in the tennis program cannot stress highly enough how valuable Brian has been to its improvement.
Return Brian to our Club
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The club finally agreed to bring Brian back to his position. I am completely drained after this fight but knowing he is getting his job back makes the weight of the last few weeks worth it. We will keep watching how management handles things from here on out.
July 1, 2019
Final supporters
June 17, 2019
RE: Brian Cosma Dismissal – A Total Injustice that must be Reversed!!
We are sending this letter/petition to express our absolute dismay and total shock that the Sweetwater Country Club (SWCC) would terminate the services of our beloved Brian. His leadership has been nothing short of outstanding for many, many years. We are completely surprised and outraged at this action. We are at a loss to come up with a justifiable reason for his abrupt termination of employment. The way this was handled will forever leave a sour taste in our mouths.
Perhaps one can not appreciate or understand that Brain has been the heart and soul, literally the glue that has kept the tennis program(s) at SWCC together and active for over 25 years. With the very wide and diverse opinions of the many, many tennis players at SWCC, Brian has always been the understanding, calming voice of opinion and reason that has kept things running smoothly for years and years. Brian’s ability to listen, handle issues and/or disputes, almost always with a smile on his face, is something he dealt with on a consistent basis; something that most of us could not handle with such finesse. Brian has been a constant and reliable presence at SWCC.
We hereby request that the club immediately rehire Brian Cosma to the Tennis Director position. Obviously, there are serious issues in all areas of the club which have required attention for many years; firing the Tennis Director, apparently without warning, nor an opportunity to address the issues (which is really the General Manager or Assistant General Manager's responsibility) is not the proper approach to resolve club maintenance issues. Brian is beloved by many, and SWCC Tennis would not be the same without him. It would be extremely challenging to find anyone to fill Brian's shoes.
Bottom line and in conclusion, it is apparent that the decision to fire Brian was a rash one and did not consider the huge impact it would have on the tennis program and the many people that love, support and depend on him. Brian has been, for most of us our “go to guy". While the upkeep of the club (in all areas) has been deplorable it is very difficult to believe that Brian has had the funds, support or ability to make all of the necessary changes around the club. It is, in fact, due to Brian’s leadership and enthusiasm that so many of us have been willing to stay.
Very Concerned (and Upset) Tennis Players, Spouses and Children
Updates
June 18, 2019
Reaching this point has been exhausting but seeing this level of support makes the long hours worth it. I am frustrated that we are even in this situation, yet your commitment reminds me why I started this fight.
Reached 100 supporters
June 18, 2019
60 Comments
Why would CBIGG fire the one guy who could get the Members to ignore the inadequacies of the needed repairs and upkeep, especially since Brian was not the one controlling the purse strings needed to make the repairs, that he was supposedly fired for?
Brian gave both of my children tennis lessons for many years throughout their childhood. He ran and organized the programs and I feel my children greatly benefitted from his influence. I did not play tennis myself, and not sure of what has happened. Brian is a good man, and I simply wanted to thank him for the years spent with my children. Terri Gill
Very disappointed in how this was handled. Many improvements needed, but Brian was one of the bright spots of the club. After many golf members left the club earlier this year due to poor support and lack of response, probably time to start considering other club options now as tennis program will likely suffer more now.
I have been a full golf member for over 30 years. My children grew up in the tennis program under Brian. My wife has played there for 27 years now. There may be several department heads that should be put on notice or fired but Brian is not one of the them.
Mr. Brian is a rule follower. My mom didn’t know about the Kid Cove rules and signed her guests boys in Kid Cove. Mr. Brian mentioned it was against the rules and explained the reason. The way I understand management, that’s the kind of person you want in a company and promote, not fire. I like rule followers like Mr. Brian.
Full golf member since 1987 when we joined at 30 yrs old. Still very actively using the club However I have personally had a couple of people tell me they are thinking of dropping- and I haven’t even been around to speak to anyone about this
Couldn't agree more; as Club Champion and being heavily involved in the tennis program cannot stress highly enough how valuable Brian has been to its improvement.
Return Brian to our Club
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Why would CBIGG fire the one guy who could get the Members to ignore the inadequacies of the needed repairs and upkeep, especially since Brian was not the one controlling the purse strings needed to make the repairs, that he was supposedly fired for?