Each year, the National Club Conference’s timely and enriching educational programming, along with its celebrated social calendar, offers a one-of-kind experience for club leaders and industry professionals. The 2014 National Club Conference will be held on April 27-29, at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco.
Club industry leaders gathered April 29–30 in Boca Raton, Fla., for the National Club Association’s largest conference to date. In a jam-packed day and a half of education programs, conference participants heard from industry leaders, technology CEOs, leading governance experts and a Congressman on key
Changes in the regulatory landscape—especially with regard to the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—have clubs wondering how to balance employee benefits with the club’s financial needs. At the same time there has been a marked increase in employment litigation, making clubs wonder if
Leveraging the combined talents of its directors, a club’s board can greatly increase the club’s long-term success. Unfortunately, not all boards are able to attain that level of focus or cohesion. This year, the National Club Conference features a special half-day of club governance programming
The First Amendment to this nation’s Constitution is the cornerstone of the existence of private clubs. It provides, “Congress shall make no law … abridging … the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” This amendment not only protects the “freedom of association,” but also
“The worst of times are giving way to the best of times,” espoused Henry DeLozier of Global Golf Advisors. At this year’s National Club Conference, which took place on April 30th in New York City, the outlook for the future of private clubs was decidedly
As a long time member of Canterbury Golf Club, where I’ve also served on the board and as the Chair on the House Committee and Green Committee, I’ve been able to see the kind of work that goes into keeping a club running. Managers, board
“The most terrifying words in the English language are: I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” – Ronald Reagan Although this quote from President Ronald Reagan always elicits a chuckle, the truth is that often times, the actions our government takes are no laughing
Dear NCA Member, For nearly 50 years, the National Club Association has defended, protected and advanced the interests and well-being of private, social and recreational clubs. As the only Washington, D.C.-based trade association representing the legislative and legal interests of private clubs, NCA is dedicated
“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”