THE TERMS “leading” and “leadership” are words you hear quite a bit living and working in Washington, D.C., whether it is in the context of Congress, the Executive Branch or advocacy organizations like the National Club Association (NCA) and many others.
In the short time I have been at the helm of NCA, it has been my pleasure to hear from so many members who all have valuable lessons and experiences to share, not only with me and the NCA team, but all NCA members. In the last several months, we have held some of our most popular webcasts since the beginning of the pandemic and I’m excited about the programming we have set for the fall. This edition of Club Director is a great example of the issues and opportunities NCA is highlighting for our members. It’s my belief that NCA has the leading club publication in the industry and our aim is to continue providing a quality magazine that covers the challenges, opportunities and trends private club leaders need to be aware of as stewards of their clubs.
Providing a forum to work together and learn from each other is an important role NCA plays in the private club community and you can see in this issue how sharing this information can help clubs create an even better experience for their membership. The commitment to inclusiveness and diversity demonstrated in the creation of Old Barnwell in South Carolina, ensuring a safe and secure environment without alienating members and guests, and building effective member communications strategies are just a few areas we cover in this edition that offer insights club leaders can use to inform the decisions they make at their clubs. The latest information on club governance practices, labor recruitment and retention, federal regulatory actions impacting private clubs and more await you in this edition of Club Director.
As I mentioned above, since moving into my new role with NCA, I’ve had the benefit of hearing from many NCA members and appreciated the insights they have offered. It’s been my experience that one of the best things the leader of any organization can do is listen intently to those you aim to serve. In that spirit, I invite you to contact me any time to share your thoughts on NCA’s publications, webcasts or other programs.