Political pressure will be on how workers get raises, not improvement in job performance. None of this will be good for our business or for the public weal.
Taking a Stand
A golf club across the street from the San Bernardino shootings became an emergency-response site. We all hope that’s as close as any industry property gets to an active-shooter situation. But we can’t stop at hope.
Road Safe
Sailfish Point Golf Club’s golf cart driving test has resulted in an 85% drop in reported golf cart incidents since it rolled out four years ago.
Growth Experience
The junior caddie program at Farmington Country Club was intended to benefit adult players, but had equal value for the caddies themselves.
Reality Check
Town & Country Club’s seminar for employees on how to handle active shooter situations and workplace violence proved to be “the absolutely best-received seminar ever conducted for my staff,” General Manager/COO Vincent Tracy said.
All Hands on Deck
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club of Toronto launched its Serve to Sail program four years ago to attract new members, trading the entrance fee for services for the club.
Couples That Play Together…
The Kansas City Country Club’s tennis and golf departments combined forces to create “Racquet Golf,” to bring couples together.
Keeping Up with the Kids
To encourage out-of-town families to get involved at Sailfish Point Golf Club, the Stuart, Fla., property put together a youth “jingle bell triathlon.”
Rounding Up the Rascals
The Kansas City Country Club’s “Rascal Roundup” promotion encourages parents to get out on the tennis court with their kids to work on the fundamentals of the game.
Santa’s Eyes and Ears
As the “Elf on the Shelf” has become a holiday staple in households throughout the country, Druid Hills Golf Club in Atlanta got in on the action with its own version of the program.
A Friendly Face
Indian Valley Country Club narrowed its focus in spring 2015 to its youngest members, and dreamed up the newest addition to the club: a mascot named Ivan.
Virginia Territory
The Country Club of Virginia course-and-grounds team is always a go-to source for useful concepts that range from groundbreaking to “duh, why didn’t we think of that.”
Extending the Invitation
Executive Chef Chad Stein helped The Suburban Club in Pikesville, Md., expand its Seder feast to a club-wide event.
Animal Adventures
When Druid Hills Golf Club in Atlanta was considering ways to get older children involved with club activities, it hit the jackpot with an idea to host sleepover events at the Georgia Aquarium and Zoo Atlanta.
Just Add Mom’s Note
Illini Country Club in Springfield, Ill., offers the Fit & Fresh Grab & Go Lunch program, allowing member children (and their parents) to choose and pick up a custom-packed lunch.