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Editor’s Memo “Caddying teaches you how to behave in society, versus how to be a jackass.” Club Features Palm Springs’ neighboring town may be “built out,” but that hasn’t stopped an ambitious buildup of this property by a unique consortium of municipal leaders, golf management company experts, and major resort operators. Off the Cuff (A Top 10 List Most Clubs Should Have) Food & Beverage Building a great banquet and wedding business begins with a full commitment to customer service. Effective event planning, tastings, and customized menus and themes can add flair to the foundation. Chef to Chef Howard Coffin is known in the automotive world as the Father of Standardization, because of the work he did in the industry’s early days for Oldsmobile and the Hudson Motor Car Company. Course & Grounds Water is rapidly becoming the “new gold” to the club and resort business—and superintendents are learning to creatively prospect for new sources while fiercely protecting existing lodes. Super to Super Club Architechure Because an innovative and focused approach helped to keep a complicated and lengthy project on course, this Chicago-area club is now reaping major returns that show no signs of subsiding. And, “You want to put the thermostat where?” Design & Renovation Recreation & Fitness Reaping spas’ full benefits requires seamless operations and attention to “nitty-gritty” details. Today's Manager Trust, honesty, commitment, accountability and measuring results are as critical to good coverage as the right premiums and deductibles. 2007 Excellence in Club Management Award Winner 2007 Excellence in Club Management Award Winner Technology As Web site applications grow, so does the vulnerability of sensitive information. Tighter policies, outside expertise and innovative technologies can help establish needed layers of protection. Membership/Marketing Recipe Exchange Submitted by Todd Rogers, Executive Chef, Sea Island Resorts, St. Simons Island, Ga, Submitted by Todd Rogers, Executive Chef, Sea Island Resorts, St. Simons Island, Ga, Submitted by Todd Rogers, Executive Chef, Sea Island Resorts, St. Simons Island, Ga, Submitted by Todd Rogers, Executive Chef, Sea Island Resorts, St. Simons Island, Ga, Submitted by Todd Rogers, Executive Chef, Sea Island Resorts, St. Simons Island, Ga, Products at Work An old-line club gets instant paybacks from a progressive approach to electronic marketing. Product Showcase C&RB News C&RB Special Report The 2008 show season will open with a bang, as two big January events in Florida highlight the latest and greatest ideas and solutions. Club & Resort News |