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A Conversation with Representative Cárdenas

Rep. Anthony Cárdenas(D-Calif.) was first elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2013 for the 113th Congress (2013–2014) and has represented California’s 29th district since. Now in the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Rep. Cárdenas sits on the prestigious House Committee on Energy and Commerce, where

Lasting Impact

The club industry is not immune from career volatility for even the most accomplished managers, with the resumes of many top GMs including a series of hops, skips and jumps as they seek to find a place that provides professional security and satisfaction. But examples

The Beauty of the Club

Art depicting private clubs has for decades been woven into the fabric of the club world. Many private clubs, including many National Club Association (NCA) members, have commissioned accomplished painters and photographers to memorialize their clubhouses, facilities and most storied holes. Others have turned to

Leading and Listening

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

Teeing Up the Mid-term Elections

WaterCongress adjourned for its annual August recess period after a flurry of negotiations and successfully passed significant legislation including the so- called “Inflation Reduction Act,” which most would admit does little, if anything, to reduce inflation. While on the surface, it may seem the Inflation

How can my club effectively set goals to get the best results?

Peter Drucker first popularized the concept of management by objectives in, “The Practice of Management.” Management by objectives is the process of defining specific objectives within an organization on the premise that management will achieve each objective. Most club leaders are well-schooled on the idea

What are the benefits of Leasing vs. Buying in Today’s Economy

WHEN ECONOMIC conditions signal changes may be ahead, it’s difficult for businesses to project future revenue. Yet for golf courses, the grass keeps growing and courses need to be maintained. That requires equipment. In warm-season markets with heavy year-round use, it’s essential to refresh your

Point/Counterpoint: Holding Your President Accountable

IN “GOOD TO GREAT and the Social Sectors,” author James Collins defined a different view of the authority and accountability for volunteer organization board presidents than that of presidents (CEOs) of traditional businesses. According to Collins, presidents of volun- teer organizations lead with legislative (authority)

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