Q: Why do private clubs need strategy? A: Roughly half of America’s private clubs operate with a strategic plan, according to a 2014 National Golf Foundation study of private clubs. Among the 32 percent of clubs surveyed that defined themselves as “financially sound,” nearly three-in-four (73%)
A complaint was filed in federal court in Massachusetts in November by well-known former local sportscaster Robert Lobel against a local club at which the plaintiff is NOT a member. The lawsuit, Robert Lobel v. Woodland Golf Club of Auburndale, is based on the Americans with
In a rare moment of bipartisan support for the embattled health care law, President Obama signed the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees (PACE) Act into law, which gives smaller clubs much-needed relief from aspects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). It marks the first time
Q: We continue to struggle in our dining program. What are other clubs doing that makes them successful? A: Food and beverage programs remain the single biggest challenge area for private clubs. That’s the result of multiple factors, including serving a limited audience, changing tastes,
While private clubs represent an industry steeped in tradition, there have been a lot of changes over the past three decades. People often argue passionately about whether or not the direction in which their club is moving is the right one. This is to be
Q: What is the difference between an employment contract and offer letter? A: This seems to be the age-old question both from candidates and Selection Committees and one we thought best to partner with an expert, Scott Centrella, to provide a detailed response. As the defining
In today’s political environment, private club leaders often overlook the benefits that can flow from positive relationships with public officials. One reason for this is the traditional attitude that a private club by its very nature is supposed to be “under the radar” and out
Henry Wallmeyer began his tenure as NCA’s President & CEO on Sept. 29. In this interview with NCA, Wallmeyer discusses his professional experience, goals and vision for NCA, including his aspirations to strengthen NCA’s influence in the club industry and its role as the advocate
Fall has begun and change is in the air—in more ways than one. Here at NCA, we are transitioning from longtime President and CEO Susanne Wegrzyn to Henry Wallmeyer. Sue has been the face of NCA for more than twenty years and few NCA members
Q: What are best practices that both the club Audit/Finance Committee and club employees should follow to make sure internal controls are protecting against cyber attacks? A: It almost seems commonplace when reading or listening to the news that some major corporation has fallen victim