Private Club Radio

Radio for the private club industry

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Terra Waldron, NCA, and Ira Berkowitz, Spring Ford CC

On this episode we chat with the new Chair of the Board of the National Club Association – Terra Waldron, CCM. Terra shares why the NCA is the premier organization for advocacy and insights and governance.

Terra recaps her highlights from the National Club Conference which was held in Washington, DC.

Terra also shares her roadmap for the coming year as chair of the board. Find out what initiatives Terra is bringing to the NCA in 2019 and 2020.

Visit nationalclub.org to learn more about what the NCA is doing for the club industry.

We also chat with club manager, Ira Berkowitz. Ira shares his story of why you should “never burn a bridge.” It’s a captivating tale with a powerful lesson.

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Justin Baer, MemberText

On this inaugural edition of Tech Trends presented by MemberText, we chat with Justin Baer about millennials and their unique tech habits. What is this next generation of member looking for in terms of communication and outreach from a brand? You’ll find out.

We discuss why MemberText is the best solution to replace much of your email communication with a more direct and engaging platform. Visit membertext.net to learn more.

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Abhishek Sonkar, Amarillo Club

Abhishek Sonkar is the general manager of the Amarillo Club, but he didn’t take the normal path. Abi was born in India in the small town Mussoorie. He went to a Hotel School on Kolkatam India and then to Edinburgh in Scotland to graduate at Edinburgh Napier University with a BA in Hospitality Management.

Abi always wanted to be a chef but couldn’t just get a start. So he took a banquet server’s job as a student in the UK. He quickly got promoted to banquet supervisor and Banquet Manager in the same company.

Abi was part of the team hosting The Open in 2013. Not too long after, he took Food and Beverage Manager’s role. He left the UK and went home to India and started business with his dad. After he got it up and running, he came to the US where he worked on a special project for Marriott.

He was there a year and was approached by the Amarillo Club when they needed a Food and Beverage Manager. He was promoted within a year to Assistant GM. Last year, he was asked by the board to step up as General Manager and revive and rejuvenate the Amarillo Club which was on a very shaky path.

One year later they are in the middle of a $1M renovation and have experienced a 35% increase in membership.

Learn how this remarkable young man, did it.

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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.