ELMSFORD, N.Y. (October 7, 2014) – The MGA and MGA Foundation are set to host the annual Presidents Council Fall Conference on Tuesday, October 14 at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, N.Y.

The Presidents Council, which is part of the MGA Foundation's series of educational programs, is a seminar meant to give club leaders valuable information about industry trends and issues affecting golf clubs. Each year, a panel of distinguished experts are invited to attend and present their ideas to the full group.

This year’s seminar presentations will feature:

Team Development and Board Dynamics and Strategic Planning
Kurt D. Kuebler, CCM (Partner, Kopplin & Kuebler) will focus on Board Dynamics and Model Club best practices for clubs. Kuebler will outline industry trends, best practices, and the ‘new normal’ of club board members and staff expectations, based on observations from more than 200 annual club visits by Kopplin & Kuebler.

Is the Private Club Industry Enjoying a “Rise of the Phoenix” Experience?
Steve Graves (President, Creative Golf Marketing) will share emerging trends and best practices of the most successful private clubs. He will present specific membership growth and retention strategies that can be immediately implemented at your own club.

Following the presentations, a panel discussion will take place on the state of golf.

Bob Carney (Contributing Editor, Golf Digest Magazine), Suzy Whaley (Director of Instruction, Suzy Whaley Golf), and MGA Executive Director Jay Mottola will lead a panel discussion focusing on the current issues affecting the golf industry and what these trends mean for Met Area clubs.  This group of industry leaders will discuss the key objectives in growing the game and increasing participation in both the public and private sectors, as well as ways to engage the major groups that have the most growth potential.     

The morning program will conclude with an update on the MGA and MGA Foundation by MGA Executive Committee Vice President Steve Boyd. Boyd will provide a report on the activities of both the MGA and MGA Foundation, including updates on the MGA’s mobile app and the features designed specially for our member clubs.

For more information about the 2014 Presidents Council Fall Conference, please contact Kevin Kline or Kate Keller at 914-347-4653.