There have been strong reactions to the subject of a Board’s involvement (although many choose to substitute “interference”) with club management.
Return Engagement
The second time that Brett Morris considered taking on the challenges at The Polo Club of Boca Raton proved to be the charm—and the start of his path to Excellence in Club Management recognition.
Magical Evening
The 2016 recipients of the Excellence in Club Management (ECM) Awards, co-sponsored by Club & Resort Business and the McMahon Group, were honored during a reception featuring roaming magicians, dinner and a ceremony.
Your Loss, Not Ours
As one GM who had done nothing but distinguish himself (and his club) in his career wrote in letting me know about his sudden resignation: “As you might surmise, this is a political reaction on my part having to do with my current President, who feels so strongly he can run the club that I intend to give him every opportunity to do so.”
Four with More
The 2016 Winners of the Excellence in Club Management Awards, co-sponsored by the McMahon Group and Club & Resort Business.
Baltimore CC, The Quechee Club to Host Collegiate Tournaments
The Big Ten Conference has selected Baltimore Country Club as the site of its 2017 and 2018 Men’s Golf Championships, which will be played in Lutherville, Md. on the club’s Five Farms East course. In Quechee, Vt., The Quechee Club is set to host the Third Annual Quechee Collegiate Challenge, for 33 men’s and ladies teams from 29 Division I and II schools in the Northeast.
Guiding Growth
By “managing by walking around,” Terra S. H. Waldron, CCM, CCE, has guided The Desert Highlands Country & Golf Club Association toward steady progress and growth, and earned Excellence in Club Management Award recognition for herself.
Perpetual Progress
Following a daily regimen of “prove and improve” has helped Michael Stott, CCM, CCE, direct the escalating success of Baltimore (Md.) Country Club and reach a personal pinnacle— Excellence in Club Management Awards recognition.
Providing a Boost
An integral component of excellence in club management is embracing the concept of wanting everyone who works for you to maximize their potential—even if it may get fully realized somewhere else.
On the Rise
Shawn Wilkes’ contributions to major improvement projects at Carmel Country Club earned him “Rising Star” recognition through the Excellence in Club Management Awards—and the opportunity to take the helm of another distinguished club.
Captain Creative
Terry Anglin hit the deck running after being brought in to help right the ship at San Diego Yacht Club, and his resourceful management style led to top recognition for himself through the Excellence in Club Management Awards.
Top Honors
The 2015 recipients of the Excellence in Club Management Awards were honored during a reception, dinner, and ceremony at the San Diego Yacht Club on February 23.
Top-Flight Foursome
The 2015 winners for the Excellence in Club Management Awards co-sponsored by McMahon Group and Club & Resort Business.
2015 Excellence in Club Management Award Winners Announced
The 2015 honorees through the prestigious awards co-sponsored by Club & Resort Business and the McMahon Group include Michael Stott of Baltimore (Md.) Country Club; Terra Waldron of The Desert Highlands Country & Golf Club Association in Scottsdale, Ariz.; Terrence Anglin of San Diego Yacht Club; and Shawn Wilkes of Carmel Country Club in Charlotte, N.C. The winners will be recognized at an Awards Dinner held at the San Diego Yacht Club on February 23, 2016.
The Power of Three
Following a formula at The Kansas City Country Club that calls for equal emphasis on membership, staff and facilities has also produced Excellence in Club Management Award recognition for Mark Bado, MCM.