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When a department head gives notice, the first conversation is often about compensation. Was the salary...
Acknowledgment: The Club Council will publish a five-part series by Kevin F. Reilly, J.D., CPA, on philanthropy...
While on a recent car road trip from Boston to Stockbridge I thought a bit about alignment—and whether...
Private clubs have gotten serious about governance. Committee charters. Right-sized boards. Director...
Board governance in the private club industry is uniquely challenging. If you’ve heard me speak...
The Club Council is pleased to announce that Jared Jordan, has joined the firm as a Senior Consultant....
The Club Council is pleased to announce that James Burns, MA, has joined the firm as a Senior Consultant....
Acknowledgment: The Club Council will publish a five-part series by Kevin F. Reilly, J.D., CPA, on philanthropy...
Private clubs are investing in facilities at an unprecedented pace. Once-in-a-generation clubhouse redevelopments,...
That’s the title of a book I’d like to write someday.
Inside, I’d include chapters...
Acknowledgment: Over the coming months, The Club Council will publish a five-part series by Kevin F....
Private club boards are rarely held back by a lack of intelligence or good intentions. More often, they...
Too Many Clubs Confuse Facilities Planning with Strategic Planning
Build the clubhouse.Renovate the golf...
Most club professionals are working hard.Fewer are managing their careers with intention.
In an industry...
What’s in the glass matters more than ever. Today’s members aren’t just ordering wine—they’re seeking...
Rethinking Club Board Less is More Kirk ReeseDownload
Most COO reviews don’t fail because of bad intent—they fail from a lack of discipline. As Nick Sidorakis...
What if the biggest mistake in club dining isn’t execution—but chasing the wrong things?
Members don’t...
Serving as a club director carries legal, ethical, and strategic responsibilities that extend well beyond...
Effective management of unaccompanied minors starts with clear rules, defined boundaries, and consistent...
Please join us in welcoming Dale Bloom to The Club Council. With extensive experience in private club...
Committees can be one of a club’s greatest strengths—or a constant source of frustration. The difference...
If you missed last Thursday’s NCA webcast with Meridith Picarelli-Khattar, CCM, CCE , Dan Plunkett and...
Just before the government shutdown, Congress quietly passed a 525-page tax overhaul — the One Big Beautiful...
The Club Council is pleased to announce that Kevin F. Reilly, J.D., CPA, CGMA, has joined the...
At the heart of every successful culinary operation lies a thoughtfully crafted menu—not just a reflection...
Today’s private clubs face rising member expectations, competitive pressures, and the need for long-term...
Written by Denise Kuprionis, summarized in the June 2025 publication of Notable
Private clubs have long...
As featured in the February 2025 edition of Notable® by Denise Kuprionis, Esq., Edited by Jackie Carpenter
Private...
Trusted boards consist of directors who hold themselves accountable to each other, management, and members....
Many clients have shared their desire to enhance their board members’ preparedness for meetings....
Does your club have adequate resources for asset replacement? Understanding a club’s capital obligations...
Private Club Advisor, June 2024
Private Club Advisor, May 2024
Our team is expanding! We’d like you to meet Brad Hillyer. Brad brings over 15 years of culinary...
Most private clubs utilize an annual budget and have a strategic plan; however, these tools are rarely...
Meet Alison Savona, set to join The Club Council as our Director of Recruitment on February 1.
Alison...
Is your club effectively using committee charters? A committee charter serves as a guiding document outlining...
Founding partner, Nick Sidorakis, joins The Club Council
Have you reviewed your committee framework lately? The Club Council believes an effective committee structure...
For twenty-three years, Allison worked in distinguished private clubs across the United States including...
By Denise Kuprionis and Patricia Lenkov, published by NACD
Denise is a founding partner of The Club...
Excellence in Club Management® awards, founded and established in 1996 by McMahon Group, and co-sponsored...
The following is an article appearing in a recent edition of Boardroom titled ‘CEO Governance Model...
We are excited to be reaching out to our fellow professionals in the private club industry to announce...