Ocean Lakes

Like many others, Ocean Lakes HR Director Bonita Lloyd’s predictions for March Madness were way off - but in a good way. Participation in Ocean Lakes version of March Madness – a 22-Mile Challenge for teammates to walk every paved road in the campground during March – came in way higher than Lloyd expected for this inaugural walking challenge. Danielle Hopper, front, from Accounting, walks around the campground during her lunch hour with teammates Sue Bradley from Property Management and Loretta DeHart from Accounting.  Sixty-one teammates participated; 53 finished all 22 miles and 8 finished a portion. In all, teammates walked 1,486 miles in the campground last month, all while off the clock. “This just blew my numbers out,” said Lloyd, who had expected about a dozen or so teammates to participate.   “They were having fun with it, walking together,” Lloyd said. “They certainly were having fun seeing the property.” Some teammates e...

Don’t be alarmed if you notice pairs of teammates walking a brisk pace around Ocean Lakes Family Campground, weaving up and down every road, every row of campers along the way. No, they aren’t lost. And they aren’t just wandering aimlessly. They are on a mission: Complete our first March Madness 22-Mile Challenge. That’s right, they are going to walk 22 miles. Greg Bender, manager of Ocean Lakes Golf Cars, logs seven miles after work Monday, March 5. The challenge’s goal: Walk every paved road in the campground – a total of 22 miles – while off the clock during March. The reward: 2,200 points in the company wellness program, which encourages teammates to earn points to receive discounts on their health insurance premiums. “It’s such a beautiful place to do it,” said Lance Thompson, Ocean Lakes General Manager and Vice President. “Would you rather walk on a treadmill in a stinky gym or by the ocean with beautiful surroundings?” Don’t panic – teammat...