The one-day program on October 24 will provide a detailed, inside look at Congressional CC’s addition of its new Aquatics Center, Fitness Center, Founder’s Pub, Library and “History Hall”
As the second in its new series of “Design & Renovation Insights” one-day workshops, Club & Resort Business, in conjunction with the National Capital Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), has announced a new program, “Inside the Congressional Country Club Expansion,” that will be held at the Bethesda, Md. property on Monday, October 24.
Sponsored by Ferry, Hayes & Allen Designers and Chapman Coyle Chapman Architects, the program, for which attendees will earn Club Management Institute (CMI) credits from the CMAA, follows C&RB’s highly successful inaugural Workshop on Charlotte Country Club’s historic renovation that was held on April 18. The program agenda will offer attendees full details and a behind-the scenes look, including a complete tour, behind Congressional’s addition of its new Aquatics Center, Fitness Center, Founder’s Pub, Library and “History Hall.”
Specific components of the program at Congressional will include:
8:00 – 8:30 AM: Registration and Morning Refreshments
8:30 – 8:45 AM: Welcome and Opening Remarks – Dan Ramella, President, Club & Resort Business
8:45 – 9:30 A: Keynote Address, Trends in Club Design & Renovation, by Ferry, Hayes & Allen Designers/Chapman Coyle Chapman Architects
- Overview of the private club industry: The cultural shifts in today’s world that are affecting private clubs, and how they relate to the member experience and member recruitment and retention
- Specific design and renovation trends that clubs are now addressing through facility improvement programs; what’s working—and what isn’t
- Key steps in the project planning and approval process: How best to initiate it; the best ways to communicate with members about the process, and how to ensure a positive member vote.
9:30 – 10:30 AM: The Congressional CC Expansion, Presentation by Michael Leemhuis, M.A. Ed., CCM, PGA Professional, Chief Executive Officer/General Manager, Congressional Country Club
- History of club and clubhouse
- Issues that needed to be addressed – changing golf course for U.S. Open; Aquatics Center; Fitness Center; Founder’s Pub; Library and “History Hall”
- How overall plan was created; FHA/CCC’s selection and role
- Presenting the plan to membership
- Planning financing
- Planning for construction and how to continue operations during project phases
- Reopening schedule and execution
- Results to date and anticipated in future
10:30 – 10:45 AM: Morning Break
10:45 – 11:45 AM: Panel Discussion (moderated by Joe Barks, Editor, Club & Resort Business) with FHA/CCC and Congressional CC team members)
- Q&A with audience
11:45 AM – 12:45 PM: Lunch
12:45 – 1:45 PM: Clubhouse and grounds tour, led by Congressional staff members, including Aquatics Center, Fitness Center, Founders’ Pub, and Library and “History Hall”
1:45 – 2:30 PM: Panel Discussion: Project Financing (Panelists from Congressional CC and banking industry)
- How financial institutions now view the financial industry, and what they are looking for to extend credit for club industry projects
- Internal financing options available to clubs
- Specifics of Congressional CC project financing
- Q&A
2:30 – 3:15 PM Panel Discussion: Project Management (Panelists from Congressional CC, project management firm, and contractor involved with project)
- Contractor selection and management issues
- Securing required permits/approval
- Communications with local authorities and community
- Arranging alternative facilities and services during construction
- Staying on track: Project management processes, techniques, tools and adjustments
- Q&A
3:15 – 4:15 PM Panel Discussion: Specific Project Aspects (Panelists from Congressional CC departments involved with the project, including Aquatics, Fitness, F&B, Course & Grounds, and Member Services)
- Specific goals/benefits from each aspect of expansion
- Individual department/committee involvement in planning/executing each piece of project
- Coordination with overall project development and management
4:15 – 4:30 PM: Closing remarks/Test for CMI credits
4:30 – 6:00 PM: Individual meetings with project team members/sponsors during cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
Registration for the seminar is $100; for more details and to register, go to clubandresortbusiness.com/DRInsights
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