Every club encounters challenges over the course of its history, regardless of size, location, service level, culture or the scope of its amenities. The difference in outcomes—whether they are positive or negative—is determined in large part by how the club responds to those challenges. Are
“Effective nonprofit boards deliberate as many and govern as one,” according to noted governance expert Fred Laughlin. Unfortunately, many club boardrooms have become a reflection of the evening news marked with bickering, contempt and dysfunction. How can board leaders restore the levels of cooperation, deliberation
Editor’s note: Club Director’s new Legal column will present background on issues important to clubs and is written by NCA Legal Committee attorneys. (Save a little space for a legal disclaimer.) Can Private Membership Clubs Rely on Their “Exempt” Status in Mandating Vaccinations for Employees,
The Employee Retention Credit (ERC) is a refundable credit designed to encourage businesses, including social clubs, to keep employees on their payroll during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ERC was initially created by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). It was later
The National Club Association (NCA) recently interviewed Representative Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) to discuss his views on clubs, COVID-19 relief, health care, taxes and other critical club issues. Smith has represented Nebraska’s Third District since 2007 and serves as ranking member of the Ways and Means
Before 2020, when most of us thought about nature, it was most likely a place we had to “go to” or “be in.” It required considerable planning and packing for a special trip to a distant national or state park or a multi-day camping trip
Jack Welch’s quote, “No company, small or large, can win over the long run without energized employees who believe in the mission and understand how to achieve it,” is more in play today than ever before. During the past 13 months, all club leaders have
In response to an increased national focus on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), a growing number of club industry organizations are taking steps to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment at their workplaces and throughout the industry. Club Director interviewed ClubCorp CEO David
Do you cringe before looking at your club’s annual health insurance renewal? You know you’re getting hit with another increase; it’s just a question of how much. You ponder changing plans, switching carriers, asking more from the employees, or finding more money in the budget—all
There are many structures and processes for Nominating Committees to leverage and no one is necessarily better or worse than the other, but there are best practices. Bob: Some clubs believe that the process needs to be very transparent and carefully avoid any sense of