Speaking Events, Sponsorships & Webinars
JANUARY 2023

FEBRUARY 2023
CMAA’S WORLD CONFERENCE AND CLUB BUSINESS EXPO
February 24-28, 2023, Orlando, Florida
CMAA’s World Conference and Club Business Expo returns to its in-person format to maximize networking, present stellar business and industry experts, foster interactive forums for your biggest challenges, and build and further our industry.
The industry’s largest annual gathering provides a multitude of opportunities to chart a new course and forge ahead:
- Advance your career and expand your network
- Meet your certification goals
- Find new talent for your club and mentor future industry leaders
- Gain new ideas and insights for your club
- Research and secure solutions for your club’s challenges
MARCH 2023
Thursday, March 29, 2023
Dan Denehy will be speaking at New York University on Management of Private Clubs and Resorts.
Wednesday, March 16, 2023, 10:00 AM
Carolyn Kepcher will be speaking at an education event designed to help women in Club Management build their resumes.
APRIL 2023
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
GM Panel – “Share the Wealth” (2:00 pm to 5:00 pm)
Dan Denehy will be moderating a panel of General Managers, sharing the wealth on Governance.
The Milbrook Club, 61 Woodside Dr, Greenwich, CT 06830
Thursday, April 27, 2023, 2:00 PM
POINT/COUNTER POINT CTP/NCA WEBINAR
Based on their popular Club Director column, DENEHY Club Thinking Partners President Dan Denehy and Vice President Bob James came together for a point-counterpoint webcast on topics affecting the private club industry.
MAY 2023
Tuesday, May 9, 2023, 12:00 PM
Networking Roundtable Lunch: Dan Denehy will be moderating a round table at the The National Club Conference, hosted by the National Club Association.
Thursday May 22,12:00 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
NOVEMBER 2023
November 9, 2023, 1:00 pm
Pat Finlen will participate and help attendees provide the best playing conditions possible for any budget.
Peaks & Prairies GCSA 2023 Fall Meeting & Trade Show is in November!
WEBINARS
NATIONAL CLUB ASSOCIATION/CTP WEBINAR
Aired 4/26/2023: DENEHY Club Thinking Partners President Dan Denehy and Vice President Bob James came together for another exciting point-counterpoint webcast .
Topic 1: Handling High-maintenance Members
Topic 2: Employee Engagement
Topic 3: Board Roles In Operations
Recording can be found here
NATIONAL CLUB ASSOCIATION/CTP WEBINAR
Aired 9/22/2022: DENEHY Club Thinking Partners President Dan Denehy and Vice President Bob James came together for a point-counterpoint webcast on topics affecting the private club industry. Based on their popular Club Director column, Dan and Bob explored the following issues with varying points of view:
Topic 1: Future of Committees In Private Clubs
Topic 2: Topic 2: Work Life Balance: Is it Doable?
Topic 3: Topic 3: Private Club Discipline: Who Should Enforce?
Recording can be found here.
CTP/NCA Webinar: Getting Members on Board with the New Rules
Aired 6/5/2020: The rules have changed as clubs are slowly getting to the new normal. The team from Club Thinking Partners, a leading executive search and consulting firm serving the private club industry, will discuss how clubs are adapting and communicating these changes to get buy-in from their members.
CTP/MGA WEBINAR: The Strategic Role of your Board During the COVID-19 Crisis Board and Management Expectations
Aired 6/4/2020: As clubs slowly reopen in a fluid environment, the roles and responsibilities of the Board, committees and management are blurred. To successfully navigate through the pandemic, clubs must manage change and be nimble enough to respond quickly. Denehy and James will present strategies and tools to help boards successfully evaluate their current status, assign responsibilities, communicate, and make important decisions to lead the Club through and beyond COVID-19.
To view slides from this presentation, please click here.
CTP/NCA WEBINAR: CORONAVIRUS RESPONSE: STAFFING UNTIL LABOR DAY
Aired 3/27/20: The velocity at which the Coronavirus pandemic is changing daily makes it increasingly more difficult for club leaders to manage the business and their people. In partnership with the NCA, the Club Thinking Partners team discussed what we know now and what we need to know to make staffing decisions for the next six months.
Media Coverage
ARTICLES
Spring 2023
Maintenance Members: Lessons For Leadership
Winter 2023
Point/Counterpoint: Are we ready for the downturn?
December 2022
The Great Communication Divide
Fall 2022
Budget Time is Here Is a 20% dues increase palatable?
Point/Counterpoint Webinar:
DENEHY Club Thinking Partners President Dan Denehy and Vice President Bob James come together for a point-counterpoint webcast on topics affecting the private club industry. Based on their popular Club Director column, Dan and Bob will explore the following issues with varying points of view:
Topic 1: Future of Committees In Private Clubs
Topic 2: Topic 2: Work Life Balance: Is it Doable?
Topic 3: Topic 3: Private Club Discipline: Who Should Enforce?
Recording can be found here.
Summer 2022
Point/Counterpoint: Holding Your President Accountable
March/April 2022
Vetting Prospective Firms: It’s vital to identify and select the right firm for your club’s executive search and consulting needs.
Spring 2022
Point/Counterpoint: How do club boards balance transparency and confidentiality?
Winter 2022
As A Club Leader, I Often Hear More Complaints Than Compliments. What Is The Best Way To Handle Feedback?
Fall 2021
Retaining Your Key Executives – A Look at Retirement Packages and Experiences
Summer 2021
The role of the Chief Operating Officer/General Manager
Spring 2021
The Nominating Process: The Lynchpin of Great Governance
Winter 2021
Point/Counterpoint — Is Stakeholder capital right for your club’s future?
Fall 2020
Point/Counterpoint — Is Golf Still the Most Important Aspect of the Country Club?
September/October 2020
Passing The Baton — Successful Transition of Board Members
Summer 2020
Point/Counterpoint — What’s The Best Way to Deal with a Malcontent at the Club?
Spring 2020
Can you still afford to be all things to all members?
Winter 2020
Point/Counterpoint: Are Clubs “Businesses” in the Business Sense?
Fall 2019
Point/Counterpoint: Overtime — Should it be vilified any longer?
Winter 2019
What are some ways clubs can compete for entry-level employees in today’s job market?
Summer 2019
Risk Management: What is the fourth step in a risk management program?
Fall 2018
Executive Contracts: How can employment agreements be a win-win for both the club and manager?
Summer 2018
Wage & Benefits: What’s your compensation philosophy?
Winter 2017
Where has all the talent gone, or, where is it going?
Fall 2017
How is governance different with a management company?
Spring 2016
Why is it so hard for my club to find a membership director?
Winter 2015
What are some of the fundamentals of high functioning service cultures?
Fall 2015
What is the difference between an employment contract and offer letter?
Spring 2015
How do you find the right interim GM and ensure his or her success?
Winter 2014
What are the most critical components of an effective management team?
Summer 2014
How do you hold consultants accountable?
Spring 2014
How do you say “no” in the boardroom?
Winter 2013
How do you measure success in the GM review?
Summer 2013
Has the recent recession brought about changes in the role GMs play at private clubs?
Spring 2013
What are the non-monetary top trends in GM compensation packages?
Summer 2012
The General Manager Review
Summer 2011
Defining The Gold Standard
PRESS
June 2022
DENEHY Club Thinking Partners Welcomes Carolyn Kepcher
February 2022
DENEHY Club Thinking Partners Welcomes Pat Finlen as Executive Vice President
May 2021
2020 Lawyer Of The Year Named Official Thinking Partner by DENEHY Club Thinking Partners
December 2019
Detroit Athletic Club Announces New Leadership
September 2019
DENEHY Club Thinking Partners Expands Team
November 19, 2018
DENEHY Club Thinking Partners Renews Commitment to NCA as Strategic Alliance Partner