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It's all you need to stay informed on new technologies and trends in club management, new and upcoming products, and legislative and regulatory issues that matter to the private club industry.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/nationalclub/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/nationalclub?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/nationalclub?sb_code=rssen-us15 May 2013 12:37:29 CDThttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D628B6931-104E-4DE9-9E38-EB672E6B77E1%26copyid%3D1C2A7894-D98D-4F82-9403-EFDB1D4F9CA3%26brief%3Dnationalclub%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D628B6931-104E-4DE9-9E38-EB672E6B77E1%26copyid%3D1C2A7894-D98D-4F82-9403-EFDB1D4F9CA3%26brief%3Dnationalclub%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe Spokane Country Club in Washington has filed for bankruptcy in order to put off paying $1.7 million in legal fees as it a -More- ]]>15 May 2013 12:37:29 CDTIndustry Updatehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D628B6931-104E-4DE9-9E38-EB672E6B77E1%26copyid%3DE46B0866-01CE-4003-A447-DF15398B0A02%26brief%3Dnationalclub%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D628B6931-104E-4DE9-9E38-EB672E6B77E1%26copyid%3DE46B0866-01CE-4003-A447-DF15398B0A02%26brief%3Dnationalclub%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>15 May 2013 12:37:29 CDTIndustry Updatehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D628B6931-104E-4DE9-9E38-EB672E6B77E1%26copyid%3D259863C7-D9F4-44C9-B026-B775DD585D33%26brief%3Dnationalclub%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D628B6931-104E-4DE9-9E38-EB672E6B77E1%26copyid%3D259863C7-D9F4-44C9-B026-B775DD585D33%26brief%3Dnationalclub%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssIn addition to using seasonal and local produce this summer, restaurants will feature smoked ingredients such as cheeses and  -More- ]]>15 May 2013 12:37:29 CDTTrend Watchhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D628B6931-104E-4DE9-9E38-EB672E6B77E1%26copyid%3D858A5938-C912-4752-A038-54023D3E3AE3%26brief%3Dnationalclub%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D628B6931-104E-4DE9-9E38-EB672E6B77E1%26copyid%3D858A5938-C912-4752-A038-54023D3E3AE3%26brief%3Dnationalclub%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssFor the first time in U.S.  -More- ]]>15 May 2013 12:37:29 CDTTrend Watchhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D628B6931-104E-4DE9-9E38-EB672E6B77E1%26copyid%3D329071D3-ADDA-4A6B-AFFE-072B3C554A50%26brief%3Dnationalclub%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D628B6931-104E-4DE9-9E38-EB672E6B77E1%26copyid%3D329071D3-ADDA-4A6B-AFFE-072B3C554A50%26brief%3Dnationalclub%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>15 May 2013 12:37:29 CDTTrend Watchhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D628B6931-104E-4DE9-9E38-EB672E6B77E1%26copyid%3D8D75841A-B05A-481C-B04A-2EAD930F1CB2%26brief%3Dnationalclub%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D628B6931-104E-4DE9-9E38-EB672E6B77E1%26copyid%3D8D75841A-B05A-481C-B04A-2EAD930F1CB2%26brief%3Dnationalclub%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssGolf course managers are planting more heat-loving turf and expanding natural areas to cut down on the environmental impact.  -More- ]]>15 May 2013 12:37:29 CDTOn the Greenhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D628B6931-104E-4DE9-9E38-EB672E6B77E1%26copyid%3D35186AFD-F524-44CD-8768-003D0612BE0D%26brief%3Dnationalclub%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D628B6931-104E-4DE9-9E38-EB672E6B77E1%26copyid%3D35186AFD-F524-44CD-8768-003D0612BE0D%26brief%3Dnationalclub%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe Old Collier Golf Club in Naples, Fla., uses brackish water to nourish special plants and minimizes sprinkling times, whic -More- ]]>15 May 2013 12:37:29 CDTOn the 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seafood dishes that go beyond the standard basket of fish and chips, -More- ]]>15 May 2013 12:37:29 CDTOperations & Membership Managementhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D628B6931-104E-4DE9-9E38-EB672E6B77E1%26copyid%3D0CB1D7ED-38EA-4DCE-9C4F-5355197D07B9%26brief%3Dnationalclub%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D628B6931-104E-4DE9-9E38-EB672E6B77E1%26copyid%3D0CB1D7ED-38EA-4DCE-9C4F-5355197D07B9%26brief%3Dnationalclub%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drss -More- ]]>15 May 2013 12:37:29 CDTOperations & Membership Managementhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D628B6931-104E-4DE9-9E38-EB672E6B77E1%26copyid%3D56CC97D4-2018-41B1-887D-8CA83EEF1B49%26brief%3Dnationalclub%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3D628B6931-104E-4DE9-9E38-EB672E6B77E1%26copyid%3D56CC97D4-2018-41B1-887D-8CA83EEF1B49%26brief%3Dnationalclub%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThis new publication presents a comprehensive foundation for HR management at clubs with or without a full-time human resourc -More- ]]>15 May 2013 12:37:29 CDTNCA 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