Sometimes a private club has a very public focus on its community. The Union League Club of Chicago (ULCC) is involved in extensive foundation activities dedicated to supporting the community and the arts, sponsoring three separate foundations devoted to charitable activities. INSIDE THE UNION LEAGUE
The Chicago Yacht Club (CYC) set sail as an organization in 1875 when its two current facilities—one located right in the center, the other a bit farther north near Lincoln Park—joined. The legacy of this historical union currently plays out through CYC’s diverse values and
Monterey Peninsula Country Club (MPCC) doesn’t require the hard sell. Its location—nestled against the craggy mid-Californian coast and cypress forests of Monterey, California—combined with its legendary golf, its spectacular facilities and its customized service, all work seamlessly to secure the club’s place among the elite
Club Trends Fall 2014
Simple Business Goal: Providing and marketing a high-quality club product that members value, join and use so revenues exceed expenses and club success is achieved. The balancing act is determining what to provide and at what quality level so members value and buy into the
In select parts of this country, if it’s 20 or 30 degrees outside, it’s time for paddle tennis. Chicago’s North Shore, New England and many of the well-established country clubs across our northern climes have participated in this recreational activity for decades. The sport of
Desert Mountain Club exists in the higher elevations of the Sonoran Desert in Scottsdale, Arizona, just outside metro Phoenix. Having been designated a Platinum Club of America consistently since 2000, the club occupies a place among the country’s most elite private clubs. Situated on 8,000
Although golf, tennis and swimming dominate the club industry’s recreation scene, other, less traditional activities are capturing the eyes of a growing number of people across the country. Sports like pickleball and squash have seen a sharp rise in popularity over recent years, and fitness
Think Big The scale and scope of the Multnomah Athletic Club (MAC) is impressive. There are more than 21,000 members belonging to this Portland, Ore., institution located in the historic Goose Hollow neighborhood. Many more would join, but the club is currently at capacity and
When we look into our crystal ball, we see two emerging trends that will impact private clubs and their approach to recreation. The cumulative impact of these trends will be positive, if we adjust accordingly. First, we begin with golf. While golf may still drive