Once More unto the Breach; Good News for H-2B Users: No Government Funding Bills Until 2013; The House Schedule until August; An Amazing Milestone in the Senate; The Weekly Winner

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The Ruling We Did Not Want; Last Week’s Winner; Summer Has Arrived at the White House; The Boys of Summer Were at it Again; No WWU 7/9/12

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Membership in a private club is meant to be an enriching experience. Through their keen focus on member enjoyment and satisfaction, clubs exist to fill a variety of important tangible and intangible desires and emotions. They are a home away from home where members and their families can come together and enjoy some of life’s most important events; they more»

A Capital Idea: Club Facility Improvements As the economy rebounds, clubs are moving into an area of distinct opportunity, and, for the first time in a long time, some are getting the sense that better days are ahead for the industry. Key Steps for Planning Capital Projects Planning for capital projects at private clubs is a complex undertaking. more»

As the economy rebounds, clubs are moving into an area of distinct opportunity, and, for the first time in a long time, some are getting the sense that better days are ahead for the industry. NCA’s most recent planning survey focused on the impact the economy has had on private clubs throughout the country. Eighty-four percent of clubs surveyed reported more»

Planning for capital projects at private clubs is a complex undertaking. First, there are the club's needs and desires. Next is the issue of club member "politics" that is inexorably intertwined with financial considerations, and lastly are the challenges of implementation that may result in membership turnover. These matters can be better understood by more»

There are numerous examples of how clubs renovate, but what is most important is why. Sometimes a club needs to compete in order to survive and thrive. Sometimes the club's facilities have been neglected. Often, the club members simply demand higher quality. The decision to renovate is a complex one and often takes years to make, but once the decision is more»

As clubs consider updating their facilities and renovating elements of their clubs, and especially their golf courses, it’s important to understand the lifecycle of key golf course components. Knowing when items need to be updated and how long new renovations can be expected to last helps clubs stay ahead of capital planning budgets. Component life spans more»