GOVERNANCE EXCELLENCE IN A PRIVATE CLUB requires a plan built on a foundation of systematic and established disciplines. The resulting framework enables reliable and trustworthy structures, processes and systems. This article, the second in a three-part series, brings focus to the current-day model for private
HAVING SERVED AS PRESIDENT OF THE WESTMOOR CLUB’S BOARD OF GOVERNORS for the past several years, I have grown to appreciate that at the very core of a successful club are clearly defined, strict procedures for overseeing a club’s finances and subsequent long-term financial health.
What makes great board members so great? The fact is that top private club board leaders are made and seldom born. One of the common characteristics is their clear understanding of servant leadership and the necessity of putting the needs of others ahead of their
Many new directors come from business backgrounds where they are continually challenged to increase sales and profit. They naturally think that this is one of the roles they are going to play on the club board. As they start out, they want to share their
A club’s mission statement is at its essence how a club perceives itself and how it wishes to be viewed by the outside world. As our society evolves, a club’s mission should be examined and, if necessary, changed to reflect the club’s relevance to current
SUPERIOR PRIVATE CLUBS are very diligent in matters of governance. Those clubs know the truth of Peter Drucker’s admonition, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” In fact, culture in private clubs is governance. Poor governance undermines effective strategy and excellent governance creates great possibilities. The National Club Association has
FOR SOME IN THE CLUB INDUSTRY, the term “Millennial” has almost taken on the air of a four-letter word as the generation composed mostly of twenty-somethings remains a bit of a mystery. With headphones permanently implanted and eyes that are seemingly unable to break the invisible
IN THE SUMMER OF 2010, my family had just purchased a home in Alexandria, Virginia, and we were looking forward to our third child’s arrival. In short: We were busy. The last thing on our minds was how to spend our free time. Thus, my
WHAT HAS TWO LETTERS, ONE NUMBER, AND CAN ELICIT ABSOLUTE JOY on one day and complete dread the next? For those who answered H-2B, you must be one of the many clubs across the country that rely on the H-2B seasonal visa to properly staff for