On Tuesdays and Thursdays at Belle Meade Country Club, Nashville, Tenn., less is now proving to be much, much more. Wednesdays draw in members with a delicious pasta bar. Similarly, Fridays and Saturdays are—and have always been—popular a la carte dining nights. This left Tuesdays and Thursdays with lower profit margins and less foot traffic…
Taking F&B to New Heights
Planning a culinary event incorporating local produce may center on vegetables—but in the case of the “Dinner on the Roof” event held by Blackhawk Country Club in Madison, Wis., the affair was anything but garden-variety. The menu for Blackhawk CC’s dinner featured locally grown produce, and all but the steaks were prepared “sul tetto” (on…
How Belfair Keeps a High Profile in the Lowcountry
A revered entrance is a daily reminder of the special pride the staff of this South Carolina property takes in providing inspired services and amenities for members. By Joe Barks, Editor It all starts—literally and emotionally—with the “Avenue of Oaks.” The half-mile drive—which provides access to the community and club of Belfair from Highway 278,…
Night of Honors
On a sparkling Saturday night, thirty-four stories above downtown San Diego, 130 of the country’s most accomplished club managers and their guests enjoyed panoramic views of the city from the picture windows of the University Club Atop Symphony Towers. The stars were also out inside the impressive ClubCorp setting on February 9th, as the 2012…
Digital Discussions
Digital Discussions Josh LeMaster, Chief Operating Officer of Signature Group in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., posed this question to the group: Knowing that Lifetime Memberships will result in a member’s dues stream coming out of the monthly cash flow, what are the group’s positive and negative comments on using Lifetime Memberships to fund long-term capital…
Design & Renovation INSIGHTS A Club & Resort Business Seminar Series
Scheduled Workshops for 2012 Club & Resort Business’ Design & Renovation Insights seminar series presents on-site, one-day workshops that provide exclusive, inside looks at successful renovation and expansion projects. These new programs will be held in 2012: Monday, October 1—Columbus, Ohio (presented in conjunction with the CMAA Ohio Valley Chapter) Restoring Scioto Country Club…
Smarter By Design
The Design & Renovation Insights workshops offer an even more in-depth, in-person look at projects we’ve featured in print. The Club Architect feature in this issue (“Escape from New York,” pg. 26) once again provides an in-depth look at how a project to build or renovate a club facility has also served to lay the…
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…
City Clubs Rising
A host of successful new strategies for long-term growth is leading a market rebound for business, dining and athletic clubs. When the downturn put a damper on both corporate and individual spending, city clubs were challenged more than any others to stay relevant and provide value. To confront that challenge, many in the market segment—which…
City Clubs RISING
A host of successful new strategies for long-term growth is leading a market rebound for business, dining and athletic clubs. When the downturn put a damper on both corporate and individual spending, city clubs were challenged more than any others to stay relevant and provide value. To confront that challenge, many in the market segment—which…
Smarter By Design
The unique challenge for many “coming of age” clubs is to bring the functionality of older clubhouses into the current century, while still preserving their original charm.
People in the News
The new Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) officers, elected at the CMAA show in New Orleans Feb. 27-March 3, are as follows: President, Bill Wagner, CCM, General Manager, Rivera CC, Coral Gables, Fla.; Vice President, Burton Ward, CCM, General Manager, Century CC, Purchase, N.Y.; Secretary-Treasurer, Linda Carroll, CCM, General Manager, White Bear Yacht Club,…