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- Northeast courses react to aftermath of Hurricane Sandy
Private clubs in the Northeast are attempting to return to normal after Hurricane Sandy caused costly destruction and even took the life of one New York club owner. While golf courses in North Carolina are already up and running, courses in New York and New Jersey, including about 25 owned and operated by Billy Casper Golf, are following tactical plans to recuperate. “When the Hurricane Preparedness Plan was given to me, I was kind of shocked...Well, now we’ve experienced two of them in the last two years.” said Dan Guinle, general manager of Royce Brook Golf Club in Hillsborough, N.J. Golf Channel
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(10/31), DailyVoice.com/Cortlandt, N.Y.
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- Resident, CC spar over seaside fence
A resident is challenging the Wentworth by the Sea Country Club in Rye, N.Y., for erecting a fence on its property that blocks access to the beach. Robert Jesurum is appealing a building permit given by the town that allowed the club to construct 66 feet of fencing and landscaping over a gravel parking space. SeacoastOnline (Portsmouth, N.H.) (tiered subscription model)
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- Consumers want more seafood on children's menus
Kids and parents alike want to see more healthy, fresh seafood options on children's menus such as broiled fish, sushi and coconut shrimp, according to the 2012 Kids and Parents Discovery Survey. “Kids a lot of times are very aspirational -- they want to eat like their parents,” said restaurateur Aaron Noveshen, who noted that his restaurants sell California rolls to 2-year-olds. “That’s kids' food now. It does quite well.” Nation's Restaurant News (free registration)
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- Predicting golf's future requires look at its past
The U.S. golf industry has gone through painful challenges in the past during economy-shaking events such as the Great Depression and the 1970s fuel crisis, but after every decline courses almost always saw an uptick in business as the economy bounced back, writer and former golf course owner Steve Eubanks writes. Although those rebounds often took decades, it's safe to say golf course owners and managers can be cautiously optimistic in the years ahead if they keep their belts tight and participate in initiatives designed to lure younger players, he writes. Golf Business
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- 10 small annoyances that deter guests from repeat visits
Hotels are often quick to change in response to consumer needs such as updating rooms, adding grab-and-go eating options and offering free gourmet coffee, but the little things that get overlooked can often guarantee a guest won't return, writes Pharos Hospitality president Adam Zembruski. Managers should make sure guests never have to wait in line, honor late check-out requests and catch billing errors ahead of time to avoid sending a guest to the competition, he writes. HotelNewsNow.com
(10/31)
- Restaurants may face hiring challenges this holiday season
Restaurant managers will have a hard time filling their holiday positions with top-tier workers due to current unemployment rates, according to the People Report Workforce Index. “From a perspective of trying to staff a restaurant and obtain the highest tier of talent, it is getting harder. If there was any lingering doubt, this shows the situation from three years ago is gone,” said Michael Harms, a senior business analyst for the People Report. Nation's Restaurant News (free registration)
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"Model Private Club Bylaws" available
Are your bylaws up to date with the needs of your club? Bylaws created by founding club members may hold less relevance in today's world, and serious problems may arise for clubs that do not regularly review and amend their bylaws. This completely new edition of "Model Private Club Bylaws" from the Club Director Reference Series is designed to help your club make informed decisions when creating, amending and updating bylaws. The 2012 monograph includes new discussions surrounding the drafting of workable articles and includes multiple options to help clubs "customize" their bylaws to meet their specific needs.
NCA members receive a copy of “Model Private Club Bylaws” free of charge. Purchase a copy or find out more.
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Save the date: 2013 National Club Conference, April 28–30
NCA’s annual National Club Conference is an unparalleled opportunity to network with private club leaders and to put your club at the forefront of the industry through educational seminars conducted by our experts. Our landmark 10th annual conference will take place April 28–30 at the Boca Raton Resort and Club in beautiful Boca Raton, Fla. Stay tuned for more details! For updates, visit the NCA website.
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