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
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) establishes minimum wage and overtime pay standards affecting employees in the private sector and in federal, state and local governments. It provides an exemption from both its minimum wage and overtime pay provisions for individuals employed as bona fide
Q: What are some best practices to maintain a safe alcohol program that will reduce our club’s exposure to liquor-related incidents/claims? A: The key to protecting a private club from claims relating to liquor liability is awareness, training and timely action. Overindulgence of alcoholic beverages
Gated community clubs are rebounding, reports a recent survey by the McMahon Group. Real estate sales are up in 81 percent of surveyed gated community clubs by an average of 12 percent from last year, indicating a stronger position for these clubs than in recent
Imagine working diligently to ensure that your club is always legally compliant. You have spent time speaking to your attorney, researching best practices in the club industry, and even looking into the rules and regulations yourself. Then, you receive notice from the government that what
On Nov. 4, 2014, Americans went to the polls to decide what direction the country would take over the next two years. When the votes were counted, a strong message was sent to those in Washington that the status quo was no longer acceptable. The
We live in a world where change is inevitable and continuous. Through the many articles and education programs NCA offers, we strive to keep you apprised of the changes that are most likely to impact private clubs, to help you in your planning and preparation
Technology today is mostly about software; sometimes the software is “wrapped in hardware” such as a smartphone or moisture sensor, and sometimes it’s a software product such as a reservation system, but it’s useful to think of all this technology as software. Why has computer