GEORGE BERNARD SHAW once said, “Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” In the club industry, the most relentless and dangerous issue in need of change is an obsession with the financial outcomes in F&B that we
Some courses are known for the legendary golf played upon them. Others are known for the legendary golfers they produce. For Latrobe Country Club, home course to Arnold Palmer, it is fair to say that the latter is true. But that is not to discount
GOVERNORS nationwide are cautiously phasing in the business and services that can reopen. As of the end of May, most private club golf courses are open, but it may still be weeks or months before other facilities open. In some regard, that is fortunate because it
Women have made incredible strides in the workforce. Since the 1970s, their participation in both the workforce and in education has dramatically increased. Today, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, women outnumber men in college education across all degrees (bachelors, masters and doctorate), and
EFFECTIVE COMMITTEES are made of compendious charters. Chartering board committees requires clarity of thought and mission. Clarity arises from specificity within the committee charter. When chartering committees there are two touchstones to reference. First, the club bylaws dictate certain mandatory committees that support effective governance. Second,
Philanthropy in the United States, which exists in many forms, has seen substantial growth since the 1980s. Guidestar lists more than one million foundations on its website. In 2019, charitable giving in the United States topped $400 billion. Baby boomers contribute a bigger share of
Change has engulfed and will define us. Change usually arrives suddenly and without warning. Change often seems threatening until one develops an understanding that change is a certainty that can be made highly advantageous. Ginni Rometty, executive chair of IBM, told Fortune magazine editor Alan Murray, “There
When you think about the long-term goal of your club, what’s the most important factor that comes to mind? Member satisfaction? Employee well-being? Having fun? These are all venerable goals but what clubs really need is a full membership roster. Clubs need their members to be loyal,
In a time when there are more questions than answers about COVID-19, the National Club Association (NCA) has provided unprecedented leadership to assist private clubs. As the novel coronavirus pandemic took hold in the United States, NCA reacted quickly and decisively providing education and guidance
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently provided clubs with insight to the IRS’s analysis regarding whether an activity is the active conduct of business not traditionally carried by tax-exempt clubs. A club must be vigilant regarding the identification of nontraditional business activities because such activities do not