Deck 11: Clubs

Question 1

An example of a professional club would be:

A)the U.S. Open Tennis Club
B)the Pebble Beach Golf Club
C)the National Press Club
D)The Moose Lodge

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The oldest social club in America is thought to be:

A)St. Andrews Golf Club
B)the Friars Club
C)the Lawyers Club in New York City
D)the Fish House in Philadelphia

Answer 2

D

Question 3

The type of club that is predominantly business oriented is a:

A)city club
B)social club
C)military club
D)professional club

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The club member or official who is the leader in policy making is the:

A)Chief Financial Officer
B)Club President
C)Club Secretary
D)Director of food and beverage

Question 5

Places where members gather for social, recreational, professional or fraternal reasons are called:

A)conference centers
B)nightclubs
C)meeting rooms
D)private clubs

Question 6

One purpose of the Club Manager's Association of America is to:

A)provide guidance to potential members
B)develop clubs in city locations in the United States
C)develop golf courses and clubs in north America
D)advance club management through professional development

Question 7

The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, Scotland, founded in 1758 is recognized as the:

A)first business club
B)first golf club
C)first city club
D)first fraternal club

Question 8

A new feature being offered in some athletic clubs is:

A)a rooftop tennis court
B)an Executive workout
C)racketball courts
D)a juice bar

Question 9

Clubs that are owned by corporations or individuals are::

A)university
B)military
C)proprietary
D)fraternal

Question 10

Clubs that operate on a for profit based are known as:

A)proprietary clubs
B)profit clubs
C)non-commercial clubs
D)fraternal clubs

Question 11

With regards to country clubs, the type of membership that allows members to use all of the facilities except the golf course is:

A)an annual membership
B)a monthly membership
C)a social membership
D)a full membership

Question 12

The main difference between club management and hotel management is:

A)the emotional attachment of the club guests is much stronger than that of hotel guests and club guests feel as if they are part owners
B)the working conditions are better in a club atmosphere
C)club guest pay dues and they can demand special treatment
D)the salary and wages are greater in hotels

Question 13

Fraternal clubs include:

A)university clubs
B)tennis courts, running tracks, and restaurants
C)facilities for non-commissioned officers and enlisted officers
D)Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks, and Shriners

Question 14

When joining a country club, a potential member may be required to pay ________ fee which may be refundable when the member resigns.

A)a monthly fee
B)a member fee
C)a founders fee
D)an initiation fee

Question 15

With country clubs, the type of membership that enables members to use all the facilities all the time is a:

A)entitlement membership
B)social membership
C)full membership
D)monthly membership

Question 16

A club house, golf course, banquet facilities, swimming pool, bars and restaurants are characteristic of which type of club?

A)Country club
B)Fraternal club
C)City club
D)Professional club

Question 17

The treasurer of the club is responsible for:

A)setting menu prices for catering and banquet menus
B)providing advice on financial matters, preparing budgets and control systems
C)recording minutes of meetings and taking care of club related correspondence
D)leading meetings and creating agendas for the meetings

Question 18

The internal management structure of a club is governed by the:

A)Articles of Incorporation and By-laws
B)Grounds Committee
C)Social Committee
D)Ways and Means committee

Question 19

The core competencies of the general manager of a club include all of the following except:

A)mastering the skills of asset management
B)preserving and fostering the culture of the club
C)maintaining membership in the local chamber of commerce
D)proficient in club operations and management

Question 20

Founded in 1957, Dallas based ClubCorp is the world leader in delivering:

A)city club golf memberships
B)athletic club meal plans
C)premier golf, private club, and resort experiences
D)high quality meals in fraternal clubs

Question 21

________ give local residents the opportunity to work out, swim, play squash, etc.

Question 22

The ________ lists basic sustainable practices for club management.

Question 23

List and define the duties of the key management staff of a club.

Question 24

Briefly describe the primary function of the three key players in the club industry; Clubcorp, WCI
Communities, and American Golf.

Question 25

The ________ is the key to the quality and condition of the golf course.

Question 26

Write a job description for the general manager of an exclusive club.

Question 27

All of the following are basic sustainable golf course practices except:

A)reducing energy use, especially during peak times
B)recycling
C)holding departments accountable for energy usage
D)installing high wattage lighting on the driving range

Question 28

Describe the key functions of the Club Manager's Association of America (CMAA).

Question 29

Veteran's of Foreign Wars, Elks, Shriners are all organizations considered ________

Question 30

Clubs that are predominantly business oriented are known as ________ clubs.

Question 31

The golf ________ is responsible for handling all tournaments, fundraisers and golf
employees.

Question 32

Describe the following types of clubs and their membership: professional, social, athletic, military, and
fraternal.

Question 33

Country clubs usually have two types of membership. ________ enables members to
use all of the facilities all of the time.

Question 34

Discuss the types of club membership and fees associated with membership.

Question 35

The ________ is the professional organization to which many club managers belong.
The purpose of this organization is to provide professional development through
education.

Question 36

The Golf Course Superintendent is responsible for all of the following except:

A)working with the greens committee and golf committee to ensure club goals are met
B)maintaining the greens and fairways
C)food service at the greens and fairways
D)any additional items specifically related to the golf course, equipment and golf staff

Question 37

The secretary of the club is responsible for:

A)recording minutes of meetings and taking care of club related correspondence
B)setting menu prices for catering and banquet menus
C)leading meetings and creating agendas for the meetings
D)providing advice on financial matters, preparing budgets and control systems

Question 38

Briefly describe the purpose of private clubs.

Question 39

________ clubs are for people with the same work background.