Have you ever taken the time to analyze your membership and the demographics of your club? If your facility is like most, your demographics are made up of various age groups, especially baby boomers. Along with being boomers, comes the likelihood that some of your
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) put the private club industry on notice this month when it delivered letters, unannounced, to 501(c)(7) private clubs encouraging them to monitor their gross receipts from nonmember sources and to notify them that the agency will increase its enforcement of
Strategic plans allow clubs to operate from a thoughtful, engaged disposition. Without these plans, clubs are more vulnerable to responding reactively to challenges without consideration of mid- and long-term consequences. What Do Strategic Plans Do? According to professional services company Accenture, a strategic plan serves
Natural disasters can wreak havoc anytime and anywhere. Clubs are particularly vulnerable to these disasters, which cause tremendous damage to the club campus and its facilities, club members’ homes and the homes of staff. The National Club Association surveyed clubs across the country that have
Recently, the National Club Association interviewed Ryan Wilson, CEO & Co-Founder of The Gathering Spot, an Atlanta private club that is rapidly gaining attention around the industry and country. The 28-year-old founded the club in 2015 with the goal to create a community for motivated
The power of a strong brand plays an increasingly vital role in the resilience and popularity of an organization. Today, consumers look at brands in a holistic way, measuring them in numerous ways from products and services, to work culture, communications and values. Brand Sentiments
Clubs are finding new ways to innovate during winter, drawing members and guests of all ages for exciting programming throughout the often considered “slow” months. Regardless of climate, private clubs have instituted creative indoor and outdoor activities that take advantage of the weather, facilities and
On Friday, President Trump and Congress agreed to a deal that funds the federal government through February 15, halting the country’s longest shutdown after 35 days, and allowing roughly 800,000 federal employees to go back to work and receive pay. The impacts of the shutdown
2019 poses new opportunities and challenges for clubs. With the effects of the Great Recession in the rear view, clubs are battling a different set of challenges in which they must continue to set themselves apart from new, clublike venues and amenities in the public
Club governance is the engine to most clubs’ success. A well-functioning club board provides the guidance necessary for club leaders to prioritize and execute important goals. What are these groups supposed to look like? How should they function? Today’s trends are shaping the best practices