“QUI VIVE?” would be the call shouted by an alert sentry during the Middle Ages . . . and one must get the answer right for his life depended upon it. The sentry was asking “Long live who?” And the correct answer was, “Long live the
OUR DATA REVEALS a “Tale of Three Cities” happening in the club industry, and we are deeply concerned about what appears to be a growing divergence. According to our research, one-third of clubs is prospering and growing, one-third is “going sideways” and one-third is falling further
THOROUGH AND THOUGHTFUL board orientation ensures the effectiveness of private club boards in transition. Club leaders often struggle to sustain key strategic initiatives due to the lack of continuity from one board to the next. Board orientation is an important step to ensure the continuity and
Club membership, at its core, has long been about exclusive access to premier facilities. When perceived value is a distinguishing characteristic for clubs and activity preferences are changing dramatically, it is arguable that a club’s physical facilities are more important to their success than ever
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember. Involve me and I learn.” Benjamin Franklin Addressing all the safety issues impacting your club is virtually impossible, yet having your staff add to your collective safety knowledge is a great benefit to you,
As summer wears on, clubs continue to face the serious threat of extreme weather and natural disasters. Across the U.S. wildfires rage, including 17 in California alone, and hurricane season is about to hit its peak. Last year, The Fountaingrove Club in Santa Rosa, Calif,
CLUBS OFTEN ASSUME that family programming is the only way for your club to stay relevant, as if families are the only type of membership available at your club. The hyper focus on—and abundance of—programming targeted to families for the typical 30 to 40-year-old heterosexual married
The 2018 National Club Conference (NCC) was held in Los Angeles from April 16–18 and due to the caliber of presenters, exciting social events, our incredible sponsors and the dedicated NCA staff, it was an extraordinary success. Conference attendees were able to connect with NCA’s