Are Your Members Ready to Approve Your Facility Project?
Rising costs and heightened scrutiny make capital project approval difficult, but conducting early, well-designed opinion surveys can identify member support, funding readiness, and priorities, thereby increasing the likelihood of approval and ensuring projects meet member needs.
Read MoreAre Your New Members Ready to be Members?
An effective orientation program builds a strong club culture, enhances member satisfaction, and supports staff morale by clearly communicating expectations through structured, personalized, and ongoing activities involving training, mentorship, and social engagement.
Read MoreMicromanagement in Private Clubs: A Problem We Made Ourselves
Private clubs often experience micromanagement due to unclear roles, weak leadership, and lack of strategic focus, which can be addressed by establishing proactive governance practices, clarifying titles, and providing ongoing training for leaders.
Read MorePrioritizing Aquatics in Your Club’s Master Plan
Aquatics is now a essential, multi-generational element in private clubs that improves member experience through strategic design and integration, and should be included in the overall master plan for long-term success.
Read MoreYacht Clubs Aren’t “Sinking”
Golf clubs have benefited from golf’s surge in popularity; boating, by contrast, still faces higher costs and steeper learning curves. The task ahead is to modernize, stay relevant, and expand participation—while continuing to celebrate what makes these institutions uniquely yacht clubs.
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