As clubs continue to navigate through all the regulations relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, another obstacle has emerged—surging inflation. When businesses began to re-open, consumers returned in force to spend money. This, combined with federal stimulus programs, a low interest rate environment, a soaring stock
Congressman Tom Suozzi represents New York’s Third Congressional District, which encompasses most of the North Shore of Long Island and is the home of seven private clubs. The Congressman was born in Glen Cove, N.Y., in 1962 and is the youngest of five children born
If you are a leader of a top-tier private club (or a club that aspires to be top tier), you understand that relevance is not just a buzz word—it is the key to long-term success. In addition to relevance, the industry’s healthiest clubs share a
Tennis industry leadership gathered for the first of four Tennis Industry United (TIU) “Appreciation Tours” on September 30, 2021, at the historic Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Ga. The tour is the brainchild of industry leaders to show their appreciation to all those associated
WHEN 2021 BEGAN, there was great anticipation and some anxiety about the arrival of a new administration and new leadership in the Senate under the Democratic party. For the first time since 2009 there was unified control of Congress, the Senate and the White House
Let’s say employees at your club are represented by a labor union, perhaps it’s the kitchen staff or the grounds crew. You’ll typically have a wide array of employment terms and work rules spelled out in a collective bargaining agreement. For example, wage classifications and
THIS IS THE 50TH ISSUE of Club Director of which I have served as editor. It is also my last issue. I am retiring from the National Club Association in January 2022 after 15 years of publishing magazines, newsletters, books and other resources for private
With inflation rising, now is the time to look for ways to cut costs. A group purchasing organization (GPO) is one way to realize critical savings at clubs and help club leaders beat the market. A GPO combines the purchasing volume of a group of
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following chapter is an excerpt from Herb Lipsman’s book, “Caring (The Sequel): Valuable Insights Into Effective Club and Hospitality Management,” which offers wisdom and experiences on club management topics like conflict management, membership retention, board messaging, handling stress and more. Lipsman is
ClubsHelp, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that helps clubs to fundraise to support deserving local charities, was started in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, and got off the ground due in large part to the support of two World Golf Hall of Fame