NCA and CMAA publish new book for private club managers

The National Club Association (NCA) and Club Management Association of America (CMAA) released a new book on August 8 titled Private Club Governance: A Handbook of Principles and Best Practices. The book was written by a joint committee of experts from both organizations and posits itself as a “definitive guide to governance of private clubs, designed to be a framework of best practices for clubs at any place on the spectrum of effective governance.”

The book is meant to be a comprehensive guide on how private clubs can establish and maintain proper governance and covers such topics as bylaws, articles of incorporation, board policies, committee structure, evaluations and more.

“Governance is among the most discussed issue at any private club,” said joint Governance Committee Chair Tim Muessle, CCM, CCE, Chief Operating Officer, The Olympic Club, San Francisco. “This new publication was written to clearly define the standard of effective governance, offering best practices for club boards, committees and general managers/CEOs.”

NCA and CMAA will offer continuing education based on the book’s content for club presidents, board members, CEOs and general managers, including at CMAA’s 2023 Leadership/Legislative Conference Sept. 11-13, and during a joint online symposium hosted by NCA Sept. 25.