The National Club Association’s Privacy Checklist NCA has developed a checklist that enumerates the various criteria essential to maintaining private status. These criteria are derived from cases at the local, state and federal levels. Following is a summary checklist of the items that have been
Numerous articles in this issue of Club Director make mention of the impact the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) can have on businesses. In simplest terms, the EEOC is the federal agency that enforces rights protected under the Civil Rights Act (CRA) of 1964. If an employee
In honor of Groundhog Day, NCA is offering another reason why protecting your club’s private status is critical to our industry. The White House recently announced that the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is devising a rule with the Department of Labor requiring businesses with
A complaint was filed in federal court in Massachusetts in November by well-known former local sportscaster Robert Lobel against a local club at which the plaintiff is NOT a member. The lawsuit, Robert Lobel v. Woodland Golf Club of Auburndale, is based on the Americans with
I recently read a National Review article by Maggie Gallagher that referred to the freedom of association as the “forgotten freedom.” The article itself was only loosely connected to the world of private clubs—it examined the action by the government of California to mandate that all campus
This winter, happy couples planning their perfect wedding are reading articles and visiting websites looking for the best wedding venue. Many of these magazines and wedding websites will point toward private clubs. For private clubs, this presents a prime opportunity to make additional revenue, something
As we know, truly private clubs can be exempt from federal income tax on their proceeds. Indeed, most clubs take advantage of this benefit offered by the federal government. Under Section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code, a club organized for pleasure, recreation or other
The best source of new members is arguably current membership. If they have found pleasure in belonging, they will proudly serve as ambassadors of the club. They will sport clothing with the club’s insignia like a college’s alumni who return for homecoming games. They will
In the digital era, websites are often the primary source of information about almost any organization. Most businesses use their websites to sell products or services. However, private clubs are not like traditional businesses open to the public, and their websites need to reflect that
The private club industry is changing with the times—embracing new members and new trends to help clubs stay relevant and competitive in the future. Unfortunately, some of these changes and new programs endanger one of the things that many private clubs value—their tax-exempt status. In