It is not surprising that women’s participation in private club life has changed in parallel with changes in society in general. Just as women have become more active in the workforce and have a wider variety of options with respect to children and career, women
While the country’s political divide has never seemed greater, with gridlock in the halls of Congress and harsh language launched for both sides of the aisle, the private club industry stands uniquely unified. In Washington, D.C., and Congress, where what’s important is often “who you
AT BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB in Boca Raton, Fla., club management and members consider each member of the team to be family. Through a partnership with Project SEARCH, Unicorn Children’s Foundation and Unicorn Village Academy, a talented group of young adults, ages 18 to 24, with
“THOSE WHO CANNOT REMEMBER the past are doomed to repeat it.” Those words from philosopher and poet George Santayana should be top-of-mind as boards across the country prepare their clubs to withstand future economic uncertainties. While the U.S. is currently on a record-breaking streak of economic
Servant leadership is the cornerstone of private club governance. Private clubs prosper or perish on the strength and durability of their servant leaders. And, often unknown to those they lead, it is a thankless job. Servant leadership was first mentioned in the 1970s by Robert
Hurricane Irma devastated Florida clubs throughout the Southwest and Northeast in September 2017. The Florida Chapter of CMAA (FLCMAA) partnered with Club Benchmarking and the National Club Association (NCA) to create a comprehensive survey to capture key findings about the experiences of clubs across the
Natural disasters can wreak havoc anytime and anywhere. Clubs are particularly vulnerable to these disasters, which cause tremendous damage to the club campus and its facilities, club members’ homes and the homes of staff. The National Club Association surveyed clubs across the country that have
WOW experiences come from giving pleasant and unexpected surprises. When members’ expectations are exceeded and their needs are thoughtfully addressed in unexpected ways, they feel special—they are WOWed. Taking an authentic interest in the member interactions, not just their transactions, requires an emotional connection: empathy,
Milwaukee Athletic Club in Wisconsin saw a 65 percent increase in new members . . . The Old Club in Michigan saw a 30 percent increase in new enrollments . . . The Women’s Athletic Club in Chicago was able to focus on and attract
Earlier this month a federal court in South Carolina ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) move to delay the start date of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule until 2020 was not valid. As a result, the rule was allowed to go