Now Here’s an Idea ... and Another and Another

When C&RB’s editors went on an expedition to find some of the most innovative techniques and concepts now being applied to all aspects of club and resort management, they brought back a bounty of beneficial ideas.

by C&RB Staff (editor@clubandresortbusiness.com)
April 2007

Ideas Index

• Ideas for improving golf and retail revenues

• Ideas for Bringing new efficiencies and quality to golf course and facilities development/maintenance

• ideas for Widening the reach of recreational and fitness activities

• Ideas for Taking full advantage of available technology

• Ideas for Creatively marketing and expanding memberships

• Ideas for Effectively addressing design and renovation

• Ideas for Finding new and profitable twists for food and beverage operations

Steve Allen, General Manager of Brackett's Crossing CC, jots down some of the ideas submitted to the CMAA Idea Fair to apply at his club in Lakeville, Minn.

Winners of the
2007 Idea Fair

Club Events: Paul N. Kornfeind, III, CCM; Prestwick Country Club; Indian Head Park, IL*
Special Holiday Programs: Luke A. O'Boyle, CCM; Chevy Chase Club; Chevy Chase, MD
Club Dining Room Promotions: Mitchell S. Platt, CCM; Woodholme Country Club; Pikesville, MD
Decoration Ideas and Lighting Techniques — Temporary Stephen Downes, CCM; Carnegie Abbey Club; Portsmouth, RI
Youth Programs or Events Eben Molloy, CCM; Farmington Country Club; Charlottesville, VA
Employment Programs: William E. Shea, CCM; Fairlawn Country Club; Akron, OH
Safety Programs: Edmund R. Mielck;Farmington Country Club; Farmington, VA
Member Communication/Information Programs: Randall J. Ruder, CCM; Beach Point Club; Mamaroneck, NY
Club Newsletters/Magazines: Eric Gregory; California Yacht Club; Marina Del Rey, CA
Membership Development Edward A. Bartlett, CCM; Hermitage Country Club; Manakin-Sabot, VA
Creative Use of Technology: Paul M. G. Astbury; Ocean Reef Club;Key Largo, FL
Leadership Philosophies and Development: Edward A. Bartlett, CCM; Hermitage Country Club; Manakin-Sabot, VA
Renovation Programs: Richard Cromwell; Country Club of Virginia; Richmond, VA
Resource Conservation/Environmental Protection: Mary E. Sullivan, CCM; Granite Club; Toronto, Canada
Golf Operations: Mark Maroon; The Kansas City Country Club; Mission Hills, KS
Golf Course Maintenance: Terra S. H. Waldron, CCM; Desert Highlands Golf Club; Scottsdale, AZ
Sports Operations and Programs: Stephen Downes, CCM; Carnegie Abbey Club; Portsmouth, RI
Facilities Management: Randall J. Ruder, CCM; Beach Point Club; Mamaroneck, NY
Successful Food and Beverage Concepts: Barry Fritz; Chevy Chase Club; Bethesda, MD
Wine Promotions/Marketing: Paul N. Kornfeind, III, CCM; Prestwick Country Club; Indian Head Park, IL
Cost-Saving Concepts: Gregory Webb, CCM; The Kansas City Country Club; Mission Hills, KS
Breakthrough Ideas: Ross P. Day; The Kansas City Country Club; Mission Hills, KS
Menus: J. Brent Tartamella, CCM; The Westmoor Club; Nantucket, MA

*OVERALL JUDGES’ AWARD WINNER

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