CLUB BOARDS ARE OFTEN CHARACTERIZED AS MICROMANAGERS. What might be viewed as the latest “distraction” can become something that derails a board’s performance for the year or the general manager’s employment— general managers can be fired for failing to follow through on seemingly innocent suggestions
GOVERNANCE EXCELLENCE IN A PRIVATE CLUB requires a plan built on a foundation of systematic and established disciplines. The resulting framework enables reliable and trustworthy structures, processes and systems. This article, the second in a three-part series, brings focus to the current-day model for private
HAVING SERVED AS PRESIDENT OF THE WESTMOOR CLUB’S BOARD OF GOVERNORS for the past several years, I have grown to appreciate that at the very core of a successful club are clearly defined, strict procedures for overseeing a club’s finances and subsequent long-term financial health.
What makes great board members so great? The fact is that top private club board leaders are made and seldom born. One of the common characteristics is their clear understanding of servant leadership and the necessity of putting the needs of others ahead of their
A club’s mission statement is at its essence how a club perceives itself and how it wishes to be viewed by the outside world. As our society evolves, a club’s mission should be examined and, if necessary, changed to reflect the club’s relevance to current
SUPERIOR PRIVATE CLUBS are very diligent in matters of governance. Those clubs know the truth of Peter Drucker’s admonition, “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.” In fact, culture in private clubs is governance. Poor governance undermines effective strategy and excellent governance creates great possibilities. The National Club Association has
IN THE SUMMER OF 2010, my family had just purchased a home in Alexandria, Virginia, and we were looking forward to our third child’s arrival. In short: We were busy. The last thing on our minds was how to spend our free time. Thus, my
The phones lines at the National Club Association have been lighting up with private clubs asking specific questions related to member discipline. The across the board inquiries highlight the need for a comprehensive review on the law governing member discipline and how clubs can avoid
As the election season heats up, it’s easy for people involved in club leadership to draw parallels—for better and worse—which begs many at clubs to ask, “Should we use a contested or uncontested method for electing board members?” Choosing an Election Process If given complete