Randy Ruder of the Beach Point Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. will head the Club Management Association of America as its new Chairman. Mark Bado of Myers Park CC will be Vice Chairman and Brian Kroh of John’s Island Club will be Secretary-Treasurer.
One Direction
As you might expect, while Joe Krenn, CCM, CCE, was touring the clubhouse and property of Farmington Country Club (FCC) in Charlottesville, Va. in 2012, to decide if he wanted to make his next career move there and become its Chief Operating Officer/General Manager, numbers were running through his head. Krenn wasn’t computing projected costs…
New CMAA Officers and Board Announced
Bobby Crifasi of New Orleans CC has been elected as President of the Club Managers Association of America for 2018, Randall Ruder of the Beach Point Club will be this year’s Vice President, and Mark Bado of Myers Park CC will be Secretary-Treasurer. Four Board members were elected or re-elected as Directors, with five others continuing to serve.
City Approves Cherokee Town & CC Updates
The Atlanta property has received the green light to tear down 35 trees, add a 200-space parking deck, and install a new entrance/exit. A group of nearby residents attempted to halt the approval, citing traffic concerns and opposition to the tree removal. The Atlanta City Council has approved plans for the Cherokee Town & Country…
A Needed Lyft
A rideshare incentive program made parking congestion literally disappear at Cherokee Town & Country Club in Atlanta.
Tasty Offerings
Innovative presentations in an inviting environment provided a one-of-a-kind experience at C&RB’s Ninth Annual Chef to Chef Conference.
2017 Chef to Chef Conference Wraps Up in Atlanta
The ninth annual event, held at the Loews Atlanta Hotel, ended on March 7 with chef demos and sessions on topics ranging from management and training to Latin cuisine, catering and banquet design, pastries and wine programs. The day began with a drawing for a Crown Verity grill, and the event also included a General Managers’ panel.
Volume with Variety
Cherokee Town & CC’s Executive Pastry Chef Alex Hwang shares her top tips for banquet-style desserts.
Wheeler, McKenzie Named Master Club Managers
The Club Managers Association of America has named Michael S. Wheeler, MCM, CCE, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer of Cherokee Town & Country Club, Atlanta, Ga., and Lawrence J. McKenzie, MCM, CCE, of London, Ontario, Canada, as Master Club Managers. The designation recognizes the importance of the significant contributions made by club managers to their clubs, professions and communities.
Signs of the Times at Cherokee Town & CC
Cherokee Town & Country Club implemented comprehensive digital signage throughout the Town Club to keep members updated on all club happenings.
Serving Up Better Kitchen Design
Investing in kitchen upgrades helps improve dining operations across the board.
Member-Focused Menus
Club and resort chefs are taking a team-oriented approach to menu planning.
Taking F&B High-Tech
Software systems in the right hands can bring new creativity and efficiencies to key tasks such as menu pricing, food costing, and inventory control.
Maintenance Matters
Drawing a direct link between course care and quality, properties are spending more time, and money, on maintenance facility design.