<div class="nw_lotus" data-mce-style="height: 0; line-height: 0; font-size: 0; background-color: transparent;" style="color: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and state agencies are increasing their enforcement actions against employers with respect to worker classification issues. In recent years, the worker classification issue has become an extremely hot topic
While there are many reasons a golf club may decide to make updates and improvements to its course and surroundings, two specifically stand out: making the game more fun and attractive to players, and the natural wear of a course requiring attention. Members of the
A CAUTIONARY TALE A great example of poor member communication derailing a capital project came from a membership sales manager from an affluent golf club. She asked to remain anonymous, so let’s just call her “Mrs. Smith” from “The Well-Intentioned Golf Club.” Smith shared the
We are entering a period of profound change in the United States. Demographic, lifestyle and economic factors are swirling in varied directions. The population is aging; the types of activities—social and recreational—that pique our interests are changing; and a smaller middle class is the barbell
Q. What does it take to be a “well-governed” club in the eyes of the IRS? A: Tax-exempt clubs that file Form 990 (Federal Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax) annually with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Part VI, Section B questions 12, 13 and 14
This summer, the members of Merion Golf Club gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Hugh Wilson Pavilion, our newest space. A large, light-filled room, with a soaring ceiling and expansive views of the East Course, the pavilion appears as a natural extension of
Q. What does it take to be a “well-governed” club in the eyes of the IRS? A: Tax-exempt clubs that file Form 990 (Federal Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax) annually with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Part VI, Section B questions 12, 13 and 14
For decades, luxury club practices have been built on offering elite lifestyle experiences for a demographic of affluent communities and club members. However, with today’s new generation of members seeking advanced ways to improve the quality of their overall health and lifestyle, there is a
Capital project funding is an ongoing reality for private clubs and it is virtually guaranteed to foster discussion and debate among the various “communities of interest” within a club’s membership. Usually, club members take a conservative approach to deploying those funds and focus habitually on
Private clubs are capital-intensive facilities, in terms of both operations and physical improvements.Buildings, grounds and outdoor facilities generally have a fixed life span and require continuous attention. Maintaining and improving a club’s facilities can involve some of the most expensive, and difficult decisions a club