Q.When is your Birthday
A. 9/19/1973
Q. How long have you worked at Woodloch and what departments have you worked in?
A. I have worked at Woodloch for 12 years, in the Golf Shop and I'm currently in IT.
Q. What is something interesting about you that not many people know?
A. Have had 2 hole-in-ones and several 290+ games in bowling (highest being 299)
Q. If you could be any TV character, who would you be and why?
A. Cozmo Kramer. Due to having the ability to sit back and laugh all day, being able to come up with great ideas such as a book about coffee tables that actually is a coffee table, adopting my own highway and of course creating Christmas cards with inappropriate pictures of my friends :)
Q. What is your favorite thing about Woodloch?
A. My co-workers. I enjoy coming to work and that is a huge benefit. Its like a second home sometimes.
Q. If you could change one thing about Woodloch what would it be?
A. Creating a more modern feel. I know the rustic look attracts some of our business, but I wonder how many more people would enjoy the accommodations being more of modern look.
Q. Do you have a funny or interesting Woodloch story? Tell me about it…
A. Well, there was one time by the lake after some time spent in the Sports Bar that I went down the water slide and lost my glasses. There are still under the sea of Lake Teddy.
Forrest C. Goodenough
Q: Do you have a Nickname?
A: Gump
Q: How long have you worked at Woodloch? What Dept(s) have you worked in?
A: I’ve been working at Woodloch for over 16 years I started in the Recreation Dept now known as the Social Staff. I currently work in Housekeeping.
Q: When is your Birthday?
A: February 7
Q: What is your favorite childhood memory?
A: My favorite childhood memory would have to be playing baseball; Little League through Senior Babe Ruth!
Q: If you were forced to sing in front of hundreds, what song would you sing and why?
A: Hangin Around by The Counting Crows, it’s a cool song by a cool group, the song has a cool beat, the lyrics are easy and it’s a reminder of Great Times!
Q: If there were a movie made about you, what would it be called?
A: “Untimely yet Reliable”
Q: If you could have lunch with one famous person (living or dead) who would it be and why?
A: without question I would want to have lunch with Ronald Reagan – never has anyone brought such Pride to a nation as he did from 1980-1988
Q: Who is your favorite co-worker and why?
A: My favorite co-worker is Lori Miller because of her loyalty and devotion; to me, the department and the company and the way we often think alike.
Q: What is the most unusual thing that has ever been found in a room?
A: A diamond Ring worth over $10,000.00
Q: What is your favorite Woodloch memory?
A: My wife and I renewed our vows after 10 years of marriage at the Inn on April 15, 2007. It was a very special day.
Christina "Chris" Bower
Q. When is your birthday?A. December 20th
Q. How long have you worked at Woodloch? What departments have you worked in? What is your current Position?
A. I started working at Woodloch in September of 1975 I left in March of 1978 and returned again October 1986 and have been at woodloch now for 23 years. I have worked in many departments such as, the front desk, reservations, group sales, and the Inn. My current position is Guest Relations Manager.
Q. If you could have lunch with one famous person (living or dead) who would it be and why?
A. One person I have always admired and would love to have lunch with was Katherine Hepburn. She was a strong and determined woman when it was not popular to be such, and I enjoyed her spirit both on and off the camera.
Q. Do you have any hidden talents?
A. I don't have any real hidden talents. What you see is what you get. Although I am a pretty good cook, I would say my greatest gift is "gab" and I use it in all aspects of my life.
Q. What is the best thing about living in the Pocono's?
A. Living in the Pocono's is beautiful, I love the seasons, most of the time you don't have to deal with traffic, and the "small town" feeling of knowing almost everyone is very appealing to me.
Q. Where is one place you would like to travel?
A. I am hoping to travel to Bermuda by cruise. I have been told over and over that it is the most beautiful island and I really want to visit there.
Q. What is your best Woodloch memory?
A. There is a story about Chuck Russell, a very “fun loving” guest who passed away due to cancer at a young age. In honor of his memory Woodloch instituted the “Chuck Russell Award”. It has been given out to “fun loving, enthusiastic” guests for the past 14 summers. One candidate per week is chosen to win this award. Each “winner” has their name on a permanent plaque outside the Heritage Club. When the award completed its 10th summer, all 100 “Chuck Russell” winners were invited back to Woodloch for a complimentary weekend. Ninety of them attended. The Spirit at Woodloch was unbelievable. The reason that this story sticks out in my mind is that when I am touring guests at Woodloch for the first time, I show them the wall with all the names. My thought is “is there any other hotel in the world that would honor one of its guests in such an incredible way!”
