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members. The culprit? A new irrigation system designed with an automatic reset feature. Even though cleared, it reset itself later and put an end to the evening. Then there’s the city club famous for the 40-animal petting zoo on Easter every year. While not inexpensive, it’s a real treat for the city kids. One year a pig got loose as the handlers were unloading the truck. After much squealing and hollering, the errant swine was caught. Four months later the city’s Board of Health appeared unannounced with a complaint from a neighbor who thought the club was slaughtering its own pigs. Members will give you different answers if you question them about their favorite club event. Perhaps someone loved the entertainment, the food or the unique idea that brought friends together. Regardless of the answers, you will know that the best practices implemented by you and your staff resulted in a positive experience. ❚❘ About the author Charles D. Dorn, CCM, is the managing director of The Dorn Group, Ltd. Created in 2005, The Dorn Group, Ltd. is a full-service What Makes a Successful Indoor Putting Tournament? • At The Union League Club in New York, their ballroom carpet is used as the foundation. • A room is transformed into a replica of the current House Committee’s favorite nine holes. • A designer builds hazards using trees, sand and whatever necessary for an authentic feel. • Members graze through dinner and putt to their heart’s content. • The event is held each winter, so the length of the evening is a direct correlation to the temperature outside. • A fun and proﬁtable night for the club=event success! hospitality consulting ﬁrm focused on providing strategic planning and operations management to the hotel, restaurant and private club industries. The company is dedicated to helping clients maximize potential through exceptional management. The Dorn Group strives to deliver proven strategies to clients by capitalizing on their potential in an everchanging world. The ﬁrm is client-driven, solutions-based and committed to providing the best advice and services in a timely and cost-efﬁcient manner. Dorn may be reached by telephone at (914) 921-3150 or via e-mail at charles@thedorngroup.com. 368558_foodtrak.indd 1 MARCH/APRIL 2008 • PM 2/4/08 5:09:48 25 http://www.foodtrak.com

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Club Management - March/April 2008 Contents President’s Message Board Governance Technology Human & Professional Resources 2008 CMAA President Peter Homberg: A Profile in Courage, Perserverance Welcome, CMAA 2008 Board of Directors Club Events: Bring Magic to Your Members Club Adopts 'Dependent Parent' Membership Policy Paving a Path to Success Groundbreaking Project Measures Environmental Data for Golf Courses Paradise Preserved HFTP Insight New Directions Global Outreach Products and Services Marketplace Advertiser Index/Advertisers.com Club Wrap

Club Management - March/April 2008

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