Last Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that same-sex marriage is protected under the United States Constitution, guaranteeing that gay couples can be married in all 50 states. The decision made headlines throughout the country, but as the nation settles down, it is time to take
In the private club industry, there are generally two distinct views on senior management succession planning: management’s view and the board’s view. They are frequently divergent in ways neither party is eager to talk about; though, also are direct, strategic, caring and in the spirit
The 2015 NCA National Club Conference was NCA’s most successful national conference yet, with industry leaders from around the country convening in NCA’s home, Washington, D.C., in May to provide the latest club trends and best practices. In case you missed the event, here are
Each year, restaurant industry leaders, up and comers and foodies convene at the National Restaurant Association’s annual show to discuss the latest trends in the culinary world, to provide education programs and to recognize innovative new products. This year’s show proved to be no different
Communications poses a series of complex issues for clubs. Despite these difficulties, only 66 percent of clubs have designated staff at the helm of their marketing and communications, says a Global Golf Advisors survey. According to the December 2014 survey, the top communication challenge for
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) recently celebrated its fifth birthday on March 23, but it has been anything but easy living for the law. Since its inception, the ACA’s constitutionality and legality have been tested in court numerous times, with the law victorious in some
It is no secret that golf leaders have taken great steps to draw women to the game—and they have done so with some success. Despite these efforts, roughly only 20 percent of golfers are female says the National Golf Foundation, but with millions of women
Private club dining is renowned not only for the quality of the food but also for the ambiance and service. While the menu options are best left to the chef, the service expectations inherent in club dining lie with the waitstaff. Members and guests expect
Immigration reform has been a controversial issue in Washington, D.C., and around the country for years, but particularly since 2012. In that year, President Obama implemented, via executive order, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which allows undocumented immigrants under age 30 who entered