Combining always-sharp visions of how to get members engaged with consistent delivery of what keeps them coming back has kept this property at the forefront of the industry for over 100 years. As in many top service organizations, the ongoing training and direction of the staff of The Country Club of Virginia (CCV), located…
Digital Discussions
Extended Q&A: Wayne Phillips (“Locally Grown,”) Recipe: Seabass Over Pancetta and Spinach Risotto (“Charting an Exciting New Course,”) Additional Photos: “Putting The Prairie Club on the Map,” pg. 14; “Form Follows Function,” pg. 20; “Better by Half,” pg; “Feast Your Eyes,” pg. 33; “Locally Grown,” Sidebar: Food safety tips (“Feast Your Eyes,” pg. 33) Floor…
ONLINE EXTRAS
More Photos: Fitness centers at Worthington Hills CC, Bellevue Club, Pleasant Valley CC and Bent Tree CC (“The Right Fit,” pg. 21); Porter’s Pub at Bowes Creek CC (“A Pub Above,” pg. 26); Greenhorn Creek Resort’s golf course and grounds (“Land of Plenty,” pg. 28); Chef John Zeggert’s pumpkin carvings (“Carving a Special Niche,” pg.…
Vote of Confidence
By Joe Barks, Editor Established in 1863 by six officials of the U.S. Treasury Department during the height of the Civil War, the stated objectives behind the formation of The Metropolitan Club of the City of Washington, D.C. included “mutual improvement and social purposes.” With the club on the verge of its 150th anniversary, those…
Digital Discussions
Darcy Bodiker, Catering Manager at Bonita Bay Club in Bonita Springs, Fla., posed this question to the group: Most of our members are retired and over the age of 60. I’m trying to come up with some great events/entertainment for next season and wanted to know: What were your most favorable events recently? “We ran…
Star of the Show
Savvy club managers quickly learn there’s plenty of expertise within their memberships that they can draw on to help them make good decisions when running their clubs. Normally, this means availing yourself of counsel that attorneys or executives in insurance, construction and other businesses can provide on personnel or facilities issues. But when your club…
Welcome Relief
Richard Lareau began to provide comfort and reassurance from the day he arrived at The Briar Club—and then extended those good feelings to an entire city in need.