“Three my keep a secret, if two of them are dead.” – Ben Franklin Much has been written about boardroom confidentiality in both the public and private sectors, but not specifically for private clubs. Confidentiality may not be one of the legal duties of private
Club membership places those charged with club governance in a position of trust, which imposes a duty on them to put the interests of the membership above any individual interests. Various policies are critical for sound governance and to ensure that club procedures adhere to
PRIVATE CLUB GOVERNANCE is about much more than just having a voice in the decision-making process. Board members assume a fiduciary duty to the club and to their fellow members to preserve, protect and grow the club’s assets. While some clubs are doing well, Club Benchmarking
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
EVERY CLUB should commit to proactive succession planning for the board to identify the next leaders of the club. How will they be selected? What should they know before taking their seats at the board table? From what sources will this information be transmitted? The future
My first exposure to private club governance was as a board and committee member at my own club. I served for 10 years, the last three as president. That experience was the catalyst for launching Club Benchmarking, and it continues to inspire my work as
As an avid student of organizational leadership, I’ve spent considerable time contemplating what makes some boards so successful while others flounder. Over the last three decades, I’ve reported to boards of directors as CEO of three different nonprofit golf associations and I’ve served as a
Prior to joining Club Benchmarking as CEO in 2017, I enjoyed a wonderful career in club management that began in 1984. Along the way I had the benefit of many exceptional teachers, but when economic turmoil began to shake the club industry in 2007, I
Since 1914, families in the San Francisco Bay Area have been drawn to Diablo Country Club (DCC) at the base of Mount Diablo, where the vistas of the Las Trampas Range are nothing short of stunning. The club is touted as the first to be