Many clubs organize an extensive one-to-two day board retreat as a way of strengthening relationships among their leaders. The club should encourage all board members to attend the retreat. In addition, senior management, as well as members of important club committees, typically participates. A successful
Private clubs have often faced the brunt of negative publicity. Whether it’s from a misperception about what private clubs truly are or a bias in the media, it’s always best for clubs to be prepared to effectively handle any and all publicity they receive. NCA’s
A sudden and unexpected resignation of a key board member at a private club in Michigan recently revealed a missing component of the club’s bylaws: How to fill a board vacancy mid-term. Do your club bylaws address this issue? Does your club have a ready
While no one has a crystal ball and can see the future or the long-term impacts of this recession on the private club industry, one thing is certain. It makes sense to be prepared and plan ahead. That is why
Like any corporation, private clubs have an organizational structure and a number of controls set in place to ensure compliance and best governance practices. One major area of interest for the board of directors and, in effect, members, is the financial oversight that keeps
The days of rubber-stamping the management’s decisions are long gone. Welcome to the 21st century. Your decisions as a board member are now scrutinized by your fellow board members, members of the club, employees of the club, the government, even the general public. It’s important that
What have private clubs always offered their members? Excellent golf, tennis, yachting or athletic facilities. Fine dining. Fitness centers. Attentive, personalized service. A sense of luxury and particular social standing. In the last few decades, those core offerings have remained fairly consistent. But, today’s private
In every private club, members play an active and influential role in how the club is governed. The by-laws and departmental rules in place establish parameters for acceptable club behavior, and traditions are then established. Members have joined the club with immense pride and may
Floods, wildfires, tornadoes and hurricanes dominate the headlines these days, and although no area is immune, you do have some control over your club’s survival in the “after-life” of disaster. I think most of us do pretty well when it comes to preparing for disaster.