By any measure, 2020 has been a terrible year. Illness and death command the headlines. The follow-on social and political impacts have been severe. Governmental restrictions on commerce and mobility have created massive economic decline and high unemployment. Social unrest plagues many major cities. The world is a confused mess. Amidst all this upset, it’s been a great year
The decision to expand The Union League of Philadelphia physically was one that would forever change the League’s course. That we knew. But no one could have fully predicted just how much. Perhaps it took a global pandemic and civil unrest to see just how
“Necessity is the mother of invention.” – Plato Over the course of human history, innovations in all walks have life have changed how mankind lives, works and plays. Take, for example, the invention of the wheel. The hallmark of man’s innovation, this simple device became fundamental
Telling Club Stories Imagine a husband and wife who are considering making a significant investment: a membership at Medinah Country Club. The husband wants to join. His wife, though, is less sure. They visit Medinah’s grounds and take it all in: a broad green canvas
Governance Takes the Lead Most clubs will survive this COVID-19 crisis. Many will struggle for years, but other clubs will thrive and become stronger and more important than ever to their members. Where will your club land on the other side of this pandemic? Strong club boards
Certainly … if they broaden their missions and locations! The pandemic has shaken the club world, but city clubs have felt the brunt of it. Cities once valued for their synergy and active lifestyles with the ability to bring people together in positive ways are
How Businesses are Adapting to Stay Relevant The coronavirus pandemic has forced businesses and individuals to take action to adapt, survive and ultimately thrive. Many of these changes have created and accelerated innovations that have opened new revenue streams or given people the confidence to
In August 2020, McMahon Group conducted a Pulse Survey of club leaders to assess the ongoing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the club industry and the state of operations at private clubs.
Outside the Box Member Engagement As club managers watched the COVID-19 pandemic unfold, uncertainty and fear undoubtedly filled clubs across the country. Managers, board members and support staff quickly shot into action to deliver the promise to their memberships, because with every great crisis comes
In April 2020, McMahon Group conducted a pulse survey to assess the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the club industry and the larger outlook for the industry in the post-COVID-19 world. While many questions aimed at measuring the industry’s response to the challenges brought