Like any corporation, private clubs have an organizational structure and a number of controls set in place to ensure compliance and best governance practices. One major area of interest for the board of directors and, in effect, members, is the financial oversight that keeps
Maintaining and continuing to improve club facilities is a continual challenge for every club. Falling behind in the reinvestment in the key aspects of a private club can seriously affect membership retention and usage. Also, it will have a dampening influence on a club’s ability
The days of rubber-stamping the management’s decisions are long gone. Welcome to the 21st century. Your decisions as a board member are now scrutinized by your fellow board members, members of the club, employees of the club, the government, even the general public. It’s important that
Editor’s note: This article was submitted to Club Director in response to the July/August 2008 “By the Numbers” column, which identified eating patterns in America. Despite a growing trend for takeout food, the author urges tax-exempt clubs to avoid nontraditional activities. Congress and the Internal Revenue Service
“Descend, bold traveler, into the crater … and you will attain the centre of the earth…” Jules Verne, Journey to the Center of the Earth Imagine traveling a mile or more toward the core of the earth, through layers of quartz, clay and black obsidian
In theory, we should be living in the golden age of member service. However, no shortage of anecdotal evidence exists to show customer service is degrading across the broad spectrum of businesses in America. How often have we heard: “Your call is very important to
Of the more than 25 types of corporations and trusts given a free pass on federal income taxation, we, private clubs, enjoy that benefit, assuming we meet the criteria established by the Internal Revenue Code. But, it comes with a price and it seems that
Editor’s note: Please keep in mind that, although outdated, this article does provide important advice on what to do in the event of a recession like the one that occurred in 2008. Each day, we read of the erratic performance of the market and the
The nation’s oldest private clubs have begun hitting milestone anniversaries—marking 75, 100, 150 years of service, sports, and social gatherings. And as they do, clubs are re-telling and reflecting on treasured stories, memories and memorabilia of the families and famous (or infamous) members who’ve shared
Few organizations can state the U.S. Constitution protects their existence. But, private clubs can. The First Amendment right to associate freely was established to ensure individuals could join together to further their interests and were guaranteed the right not to associate with others. The right