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would have a lot of fun. The convention is always exciting and motivating, and I could not wait for the next one to come. But, the last few years, I have learned all that I have been missing in-between shows. IHRSA is not just about being a member and going to the show, it is about being an active part of the Association. The Association is there to help make us successful, and we just need to use it (just like a club member needs to use the club). We joined the Industry Leadership Council (ILC) to be a part of
solutions, instead of just complaining about the problems; we sent team members to the IHRSA Institute to help shape them, and us, for the future; and we now speak at the shows on our successes and learn from others about theirs. This last convention in Orlando was the one of the best ones for our team because we are now part of the Association. I just wish I would have been this involved when I started. Just as the saying goes, ‘I wish I would have known then what I know now!’ So, this is not just about what IHRSA has meant to me, but more about how much IHRSA will mean to our club from now on!”
Board Member.
Larry serves as an IHRSA Thanks for
your
comments, Larry, and for helping all of us by serving on the IHRSA Board!
My sincere apologies to AL TASSEL, owner of PUMPS Real Fitness for Women in Woburn, Massachusetts, as I’ve discovered that I accidently added an additional L to his last name in our April edition. The correct spelling is: Al Tassel. I apologize, Al.
RODNEY STEVEN, III, with his Genesis Health Club chain, has acquired four Gold’s Gyms in the Kansas City area. This brings Steven’s
total club
count to 25 and counting. Rodney and his beautiful family were our CLUB INSIDER Cover Story subjects in July, 2012. Rodney is becoming a true powerhouse in our industry. Even more importantly to me, though, is that Rodney is ghting for Tax Equality for health clubs in Kansas, his home state. Keep at it Rodney until you get ‘er done! Stay tuned, Folks!
PHIL WENDEL’s acac club group has acquired the space inside the Green Spring Racquet Club in Luthersville, Maryland that had been previosuly occupied and operated by Baltimore-based Brick Bodies, which is owned by VICTOR and LYNNE BRICK. This brings acac to a total of 11 operating locations with Green Spring being their 12th location as of June 7th. Phil also added, “The proximity of 350 John’s Hopkins physicians and ACAC’s medical model should create a win-win for all.” Keep up the great work and leadership, Phil!
Congratulations to the lovely ANN- BETH ESCHBACH, as she’s been named to be Club Industry’s Lifetime Achievement Award winner this year! Annbeth, a 30-year veteran in the industry who is based in New York City, will be the second female Club Industry Lifetime Achievement Award winner.
Speaking of the October Club Industry Show, my oh my how time does y! Just when we got used to a little Spring weather here in the ATL, it was over, and the Summer hit us! As the month of June is almost upon us, it’s time for my annual exhortation to ya’ll to make plans NOW to UPGRADE YOUR CLUB BUSINESS KNOWLEDGE, EXPERTISE and SKILLS by attending the Club Industry Show in Chicago, October 12th - 14th! After years of the Club Industry Show attendees having to be bused across town from several Chicago hotels to McCormick Place, the Club Industry folks have made what I consider a really smart and good
move... they’ve left the McCormick Place venue for The Hyatt Regency at 151 East Wacker Street, Chicago! This means you and I don’t have to commute in buses and cabs while attending the show! Hooray! As mentioned previously, ANNBETH ESCHBACH will be honored with Club Industry’s Lifetime Achievement Award. And, Rick Caro’s 6th Annual CEO Summit is all set to happen again. And, right now, if you’re a Club Industry Alumni and act by May 24th, the All Access pass is just $221, 25% off. We urge you to visit the Trade Show, and for sure, stop by and meet our terri c advertisers who’ll be exhibiting there. They are a really great group of folks, and they’ll treat you right! Also, in Chicago, we’re going to be celebrating CLUB INSIDER’s 24th Anniversary, and we’re excited about that. Here are our CLUB INSIDER Advertisers who’ve already booked their exhibits at the Club Industry Trade Show:
Gym Wipes Motionsoft
Sports and Fitness Insurance CLUB INSIDER
#1800 #2301 #704 #608
Learn more this Summer! Attend the IHRSA Institute, August 2 - 5. Make plans to advance your learning in the industry in which you earn your living by attending the 2016 IHRSA Institute to be held at the Rizzo Conference Center Kenan-Flagler Business School at The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Thanks in advance to the 2016 Institute Sponsors: Mind Body, NASM, SPRI, Star Trac, StairMaster, Nautilus and Schwinn. There are 16 training sessions, and the list of the presenters includes RICK CARO, Management
Vision, on
Financial Management; FRANK FURNESS, author and consultant, on Social Media and Digital Strategies; BRENT DARDEN, Darden Consulting, on Member Retention, Experience and Engagement; JAY ABLONDI, IHRSA’s CBI Magazine; BILL McBRIDE, Active Sports Clubs; ALLISON FLATLEY, IHRSA
MITCHEL, Newtown Athletic Club; MARK MILLER, Merritt Athletic Club’s; and KEVIN McHUGH, The Atlantic Club just to name of few of the 2016 Faculty Members. For information, contact IHRSA at (800) 228 - 4772.
IHRSA’s 2015 Health Club Consumer Report: The Story Behind Members and Their Health & Fitness Clubs says that the health club member gender gap closed in 2015 as males and females were equally likely to join a gym. The report also (See Norm’s Notes Page 7)
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