In today’s political environment, private club leaders often overlook the benefits that can flow from positive relationships with public officials. One reason for this is the traditional attitude that a private club by its very nature is supposed to be “under the radar” and out
On Nov. 4, 2014, Americans went to the polls to decide what direction the country would take over the next two years. When the votes were counted, a strong message was sent to those in Washington that the status quo was no longer acceptable. The
According to Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary, lobbying is “to conduct activities aimed at influencing public officials and especially members of a legislative body on legislation.” Each day, discussions by Capitol Hill policymakers in Washington, D.C., affect the nearly $70 billion golf industry. How do we make sure
Serving as the Chair of the Education and the Workforce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions and as a member of the Physicians’ Caucus and Health Caucus, Congressman David “Phil” Roe, M.D. (R-Tenn.) plays an important role in shaping labor and health care
For the past four years, the Republican majority in the House of Representatives has tried time and time again to completely repeal or remove large parts of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). Because of the significant disruption this law will likely have
The National Club Association and other key golf industry leaders convened on Capitol Hill on May 21, 2014, for the 7th annual National Golf Day (NGD) to educate lawmakers about the sport’s far-reaching economic, environmental and health-related impacts. As part of the WE ARE GOLF
Starting with President Obama’s re-election, there has been a concerted effort by many on Capitol Hill to take on one of the most difficult issues in American politics—immigration reform. There is little doubt that the current immigration laws have failed to secure America’s southern border,
On April 16, 2013, the National Club Association joined other prominent voices in the world of golf for the 6th annual National Golf Day on Capitol Hill. These allied organizations, forming the WE ARE GOLF coalition, met with Congressional representatives from across the country to discuss
At the end of March, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued a ruling that will have an immediate impact on those clubs that utilize the H-2B Visa Program. Judge Legrome Davis ruled that the current process by which the
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