The 10th Annual National Club Conference: Premier Education for the Club Industry Ensuring that your board is engaged and effective takes quality leaders with knowledge, skills and expertise. But the process of sustaining leadership doesn’t stop there. How to Hire the Best Catering Director for Your Club We have all heard the old saying many times, more»

The National Club Association is excited to announce that registration is now open for our landmark 10th annual National Club Conference in Boca Raton, Fla., on April 28-30, 2013. The National Club Conference provides private club leaders an unparalleled opportunity to learn from expert speakers about a wide range of key topics while establishing important more»

We have all heard the old saying many times, “hire the right people for the right positions.” Sounds great. Very logical. But, what does this mean exactly and how do you go about doing this? For the club’s catering department, this will first require an analysis of the department, including determining the potential revenue goal and the more»

The employment world of yesterday is slipping away. Since the start of the Great Recession, many workers were simply happy to have a job, and even top talent had trouble finding greener pastures. Now, as the economy slowly finds its feet once more, clubs must consider how to hold onto their top performers in the face of a changing workplace, shifting more»

From 2004 to 2011, there was a steady decline in commercial insurance premiums in the overall markets. However, in the last year or so, the property and casualty insurance market has seen premium increases or rates that have remained flat. While the insurance industry as a whole has seen moderate increases in premium rates, the golf and club industry is more»

Congratulations Fred Groen! NCA is pleased to announce that Fred Groen, general manager of the Longwood Cricket Club in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, was the winner of the NCA raffle at the CMAA Club Business Expo. He won a Nook Color tablet. Welcome to NCA’s Newest Members Shadow Wood Country Club Shadow Wood Country Club is located in the heart more»

Industry News │ Winners of the 2012 Environmental Leaders in Golf Award (ELGA) The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) and Golf Digest recently announced the 2012 recipients of the Environmental Leaders in Golf Awards (ELGA). Winners were selected on the basis of their commitment to environmental stewardship and their efforts more»

The State of the Union and What it Means for Private Clubs Last Tuesday, President Obama delivered his State of the Union Speech (SOTUS) to a joint session of Congress. Of the various topics addressed in the speech, four will directly impact private clubs: federal minimum wage, emission standards, tax reform and immigration reform. First, the president more»