Club Insider Brief – May 22
Club Insider Brief (CIB) covers what we’re reading, to what other clubs are doing, governance solutions, golf/tennis/yacht trends, unlocked NCA articles and legal updates. It’s a must-read for all club staff and leaders—and remains a free benefit for the entire club community.
What We’re Reading Now:
- Legal: US Chamber Sues the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Over Walkaround Rule, The Southland Journal
- In Memoriam: Daniel T. Condon, Legacy.com
- NCA: NCA Welcomes New Members of Board of Directors, Elects New Executive Committee, C+RB
Private Club News
- Tish Dawson Selected as Club Controller at Pelican Isle Yacht Club, LinkedIn
- A Private Club Wanted to Import Big Game. The State May Ban Captive Hunting Instead, The Providence Journal
- A New 40,000-square-foot Private Club is Coming to Downtown Tampa, News Channel 8
- Club Acquires Apartment Complex for Workforce Housing, C + RB
- D.C.’s Newest Social Club, Ned’s Club, Announces Winter 2024 Opening, PoPville
- ‘It was a Nightmare’: Capital City Country Club Staff Watched as Tornadoes Converged on Historic Course, WCTV
- Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club’s New Owners Come with a Fresh Vision, Observer
- The Chicago Literary Club’s 150 Years of Camaraderie and Civility, Chicago Magazine
On the Green
- Philadelphia PGA of America Golf Professional Braden Shattuck Earns Low Club Professional Honors at 2024 PGA Championship, PGA of Philadelphia
- PGA Championship 2024: Fan Strips Down and Retrieves Golf Club From Pond to Cap Wildest Day in Major Championship History, Golf Digest
- Opinion: Lighted Par 3s are the Future, Perfect Putt
- The Seven Things Every Guest Forgets When Golfing at a Country Club, Microsoft Start
NCA Vault (Unlocked Content)
On the Water
- New York Yacht Club Women’s Championship Sets Sail for Second Edition June 28-30, Newport Buzz
- Solo Open at Bassenthwaite Sailing Club, Sail World
Workforce
- Staffing For Success In Today’s New World, National Club Association (member-only content)
- Best Practices for Establishing a Modern-day Performance Management System, KK&W
Legal
- The Country Club of Pittsfield Cut Down Trees in and Around Golf Course Wetlands, It was a Violation of State Environmental Law, The Pittsfield Eagle
- WWU: House Education and Workforce Hearing on Unfair Union Tactics, National Club Association (member-only content)
- WWU: Businesses Request More Time to Comply with DOL Overtime Rule, National Club Association (member-only content)
Governance
- Three Keys to Consensus Based Strategy Planning, GGA Partners
Racquets
- Welcome to the Golden Age of Racquets, C + RB
- Zendaya Serves ‘Tenniscore’ on ‘Challengers’ Red Carpet. Now Fans are Making it a Trend, NBC News
Food & Beverage
- On Top Of The Town: Reborn City Club Aims For Elevated Dining, Service, Events–With A Personal Touch, Greenville News
NCA Welcomes New Members in April
- Cullasaja Club, Highlands, N.C.
- AngeLink, Naples, Fla.
- Links Bridges, Stuart, Fla.
- Vices, Los Angeles Calif.