European Conference on Club Management to Feature Key Session on Governance

The upcoming European Conference on Club Management, set to take place in London from September 22-24, 2024, is proud to announce a pivotal session titled “Putting The Governance Puzzle Together.” This session promises to provide deep insights into the ongoing process of achieving and maintaining excellent governance within clubs.

Great governance is recognized as a continuous journey rather than a one-time event. The session will highlight how incremental best practices can accumulate to create a robust and evolving governance framework. Key aspects to be covered include Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, Communication, Education, Strategic Planning, Budget Alignment, Leadership Development, Governance Portals, Decision/Responsibilities Matrix, BPM, Orientation, Charters, Master Goals, and Board and Committee evaluations. These elements are integral to developing a well-oiled governance machine.

Key Areas of Focus:

Adherence to Best Practices: Ensuring that excellent governance begins with the rigorous application of best practices.

Governance as a Dynamic Process: Emphasizing that governance is a process that evolves over time and requires continual adaptation and improvement.

Education and Alignment: Highlighting the importance of educating all constituencies to drive club alignment and ensure a shared understanding of governance principles.

Leadership Accountability: Discussing how accountability at all levels of leadership is crucial for driving club performance and continuous improvement.

Tom Wallace, Managing Partner at KOPPLIN, KUEBLER & WALLACE and Michael Herd, Head of International Search & Consulting at KK&W, will lead the session. With their extensive experience and deep expertise in governance, they will provide valuable insights and practical advice to help clubs navigate the complexities of governance and implement effective strategies for long-term success.

Tom’s club management career spans over 25 years in the private golf, country, and community club industry. Most recently Tom served as General Manager/Chief Executive Officer for The Club at Mediterra in Naples, FL. He also applied his leadership skills for a decade as the General Manager/Chief Administrative Officer at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, PA, where the club, under his guidance, hosted three major championships in a seven-year period, including the 2010 U.S. Women’s Open, the 2007 U.S. Open and the 2003 U.S. Amateur. The USGA regarded the 2007 U.S. Open Championship as the “Gold Standard Open” for the modern era. Prior to that, Tom spent fourteen years at The Country Club in Pepper Pike, OH.

For more information about the European Conference on Club Management and to register for the event, please visit https://www.cmaeurope.org /euro-conf-2024/