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Excellence in Club Management Award Winners, NCA

On this episode, we’ll listen in on the Excellence in Club Management Award Winners panel recorded live on April 30th from the National Club Conference in Washington, DC.

The panel was moderated by Frank Vain, President of the McMahon Group. Panelists included: Patrick King, CCM, CCE, ECM, General Manager/COO, Army Navy Country Club The James H. Brewer Award; Christopher Wyles, CCM, CCE, ECM, General Manager, Bald Peak Colony Club The Mead Grady Award; John Warnack, CCM, CFBE, ECM, COO/General Manager, The Army and Navy Club The Mel Rex Award; Kristen LaCount, CCM, ECM, Assistant General Manager, The Country Club, The 2018 Rising Star Award Mark Jablonski, ECM, Assistant General Manager, Medinah Country Club, The 2018 Rising Star Award

Thanks to the National Club Association for providing this session audio for us. Visit nationalclub.org to learn more about this amazing organization.

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Michael Crandall and Hannah Eanes, PCMA

Your club, yes your club, can get on a waiting list.

How you ask?

Michael Crandal, CNG, author of the ABC’s of Plutonium Private Club Leadership (plutonium.club) explain in this episode.
It’s a simple method your club may want to explore.

We’re also joined by Hannah Eanes of the Professional Club Marketing Association (askpcma.com).
You’ll learn all about their upcoming National Conference happening September 23-25 in Dallas, TX.

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Hannah Eanes, PCMA

On today’s episode we chat with Hannah Eanes of the Professional Club Marketing Association. You’ll learn why interns can be a valuable asset to your club. If you’re thinking of taking the plunge, you’ll learn three ways to get the most out of your internship program.

Learn more at http://askpcma.org

On June 3rd, our host, Gabriel Aluisy, will be participating in the FLCMAA Seminole Region marathon golf. This event will raise money for children’s charities including the Special Olympics, The Fiirst Tee, Place of Hope, SOS Children’s Village and more. We need your help to reach our goal of contributing $10,000 from Private Club Radio. Please visit privateclubradio.com/marathon to learn more and contribute.

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Mark Bado, Myers Park CC

Mark has over 25 years of experience in the private club industry. He began his career with the accounting firm of Deloitte where he was a financial advisor to several private clubs. Oakmont Country Club then hired him to be their Controller. Mark continued his career in Club Management and became the General Manager/COO of Wildwood Golf Club. Currently, he is the General Manager of Myers Park Country Club.

Mark has held many positions within the CMAA, including president of three different chapters and chairman of the Mentoring Council. Mark was elected to the National Board in 2014 and he has Chaired the Professional Development Committee. He is currently the Vice Chairman of the National Board and Chairs the Strategic Planning and Student Development Task Force.

In 2012 he achieved the Master Club Manager (MCM) designation. His monograph topic was “Integrated Team Management”

In 2015 Mark received the “Excellence in Club Management” a national award.

Mark joins us to discuss CMAA Strategic Planning Process, the National Chapter Alignment and the CMAA National Student Development Task Force.

We also chat about Mark’s theory of hospitality as well as his thoughts on private club leadership and the challenges facing club managers today.

 

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3 Ways to Use Google Reviews for PR & Membership

Gabe discusses why Google reviews are so important to your club’s online reputation. You’ll learn why it’s so powerful and his top 3 strategies on how to use the platform.

He’ll teach you how to answer negative reviews and why it’s so important to never ignore them. You’ll also learn how you can take your competition’s negative reviews and spin them in your favor. Visit privateclubagency.com to work with Gabe and his team.

Later in the episode we chat with Henry Wallmyer, President and CEO of the National Club Association. Henry announces some new speakers that were added to the National Club Conference lineup. He also discusses some new partners and benefits that the NCA is bringing to members. Visit nationalclub.org to learn more.