If you’ve heard me speak before, you know I stress that club boards should read their bylaws annually to be sure they know and understand what the bylaws say, identify provisions that the club is not following or wants to modify, ensure the bylaws do
Usually when people think of country clubs, an image of a rolling green-hilled golf course comes to mind. Golf has long been the primary attraction for country clubs, but it soon may need to share some of it’s spotlight with a new rising star: tennis.
According to the Wellness Councils of America (welcoa.org), more than 81 percent of businesses with 50 or more employees have some form of health promotion program—the most popular being exercise, stop-smoking classes, back care programs and stress management. Not surprisingly, programs and incentives to improve
Mere mention of the IRS tends to trigger certain symptoms among club board members: sweaty palms, worried looks, and the overwhelming feeling that, though you’ve tried to do everything right, you still may have done something wrong. That’s O.K. It’s a natural reaction. But, contrary
Sound governance practices and principles are the foundation of a successful club. They lay the groundwork for the club’s board and its decisions, as well as ensure that club procedures adhere to strong legal and ethical standards. NCA, in conjunction with the NCA Foundation, recently
In recent months, news about unions and union organizing efforts has been steadily creeping up above the fold. A large part of the discussion—especially within the private club industry—has centered on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or Board). The NLRB is a five-member agency
In the first article in our membership development series, we detailed how to identify the key target groups for new member recruitment. When it comes to membership development, though, simply identifying the best member prospects isn’t enough. Once a club determines which groups to target
Even though the American economy is slow to rebound, some products have seen sharp price increases in the past year. In particular, commodity prices have skyrocketed, leaving restaurants, including those at private clubs, struggling to keep up. Consumers have seen higher prices at grocery stores
Tough economic times can bring out the best and the worst in people. While everyone would like to believe that all employees act ethically and responsibly all of the time, fraud does happen. Clubs should take a closer look at their fraud insurance and take
In these unstable economic times, attracting new members and increasing club revenue are often seen as jobs 1 and 1a for many general managers. Unfortunately, depending on how a club leader approaches it, successfully adding to the bottom line can actually endanger a club’s private