Regardless of how a club chooses to align committees within its governance model, there remains the challenge of how best to establish them (forming) and realize their full potential (performing). Here, we describe the principles and best practices that apply to the constructive formation and
More and more, private clubs are looking to corporations for policies and best practices in governance. For example, private clubs have realized the benefits of modeling the relationship between their boards of directors and general managers after the relationship between corporate boards and their CEOs.
The 2022 Member Survey Says … The National Club Association (NCA), in collaboration with GGA Partners, recently completed a survey of club leaders and board members covering the topics of governance, strategy and communications. A total of 274 clubs participated, of which 82% were from
As clubs look to attract and cultivate the next generation of board members, there are many factors to take into consideration. The very best volunteer leadership candidates often don’t raise their hands or jump to be considered for the positions. Those who are eager to
EFFECTIVE COMMITTEES are made of compendious charters. Chartering board committees requires clarity of thought and mission. Clarity arises from specificity within the committee charter. When chartering committees there are two touchstones to reference. First, the club bylaws dictate certain mandatory committees that support effective governance. Second,
MORE OFTEN THAN NOT, a club’s Grievance Committee can be its biggest asset when dealing with a troublesome member. However, what happens when the exact opposite occurs and there is a grievance with your Grievance Committee? Dealing with a troublesome member can be a minefield of
EFFECTIVE COMMITTEES are made of compendious charters. Chartering board committees requires clarity of thought and mission. Clarity arises from specificity within the committee charter. When chartering committees there are two touchstones to reference. First, the club bylaws dictate certain mandatory committees that support effective governance. Second,
In this letter to members published in its October newsletter, Farmington Country Club explains the importance of committee service as well as the function and role of club committees. Committee service is an excellent opportunity to gain governance experience and develop qualifications as a candidate
A good starting point is to first check to see that the committees you have are important. Club bylaws typically specify five to seven essential committees, but many clubs will have 10 or more. It is often the case that the ones that are additional
Committees can be a blessing or a curse in the scheme of private club governance and management. When they step over the boundary from advisors to managers, it is disruptive, frustrating and a waste of resources. On the other hand, the absence of this front-line