A sudden and unexpected resignation of a key board member at a private club in Michigan recently revealed a missing component of the club’s bylaws: How to fill a board vacancy mid-term. Do your club bylaws address this issue? Does your club have a ready
While no one has a crystal ball and can see the future or the long-term impacts of this recession on the private club industry, one thing is certain. It makes sense to be prepared and plan ahead. That is why
When Benjamin Franklin wrote, “When the well runs dry, we know the worth of water,” he probably wasn’t thinking of golf courses. But then, he probably wasn’t in Atlanta in 2007, or on the links in Scottsdale at any time. While this article mainly discusses
Computer systems and software have become a critical investment for most private clubs, both for operating efficiency and responding to member needs for technology-based services. An increasing number of clubs are also using Web-based products to deliver services to their members. As clubs consider upgrades or
This issue of Club Director focuses on one of the most important issues facing not only the club community these days, but on one of the most important issues facing our nation and the world—the environment. There are plenty of things to debate about this issue—some scientific,
Clubs of all sizes, in every state, are struggling to recruit new members in this economy. Knowing that it’s less expensive to keep an existing member than it is to get a new one, many clubs are turning their limited resources to keeping their current
Today’s daily news highlights the volatile stock market, increased unemployment and devastating financial losses suffered in a slumping economy. Corporate and individual bankruptcies have soared to a five-year high. A dreaded term is now becoming commonplace and individuals of all economic classes are turning to
Real estate is all about location, location, location. Private club success hinges on membership, membership, membership. Having a top-rated golf course, a luxurious spa, or one of the finest chefs on staff means little without the membership to enjoy those amenities. Especially in today’s economy,
Over the last six months, NCA has received numerous inquiries from member clubs regarding the true importance of maintaining their tax-exempt status. It is a question all general managers and board members are undoubtedly posing right now as the economy continues to tighten. But would
In today’s economy, with shifting private club demographics, clubs can no longer ignore the importance of marketing to their current membership and potential members. Whether you are one of the estimated 75 percent of clubs who don’t have a marketing plan, it is hard to