Wonderful Idea for Country Clubs during this downtime...




I woke up this morning and saw an email promoting this auction from Pinehurst Resort & Country Club, and I thought to myself -- "What a wonderful idea!":

During this time of "Social Isolation" where country clubs (and others) are shut down, this is a promotion that will keep club members engaged during this crisis, auction off many things that will bring members to the club when this epidemic is over and more importantly help employees who have been furloughed.

As of this writing, the site has already raised over $70,000 -- and as far as I can tell this auction started just today!

This is something other clubs can easily model!

And not just County Clubs (although their members may be in a better position to bid at higher levels), but this could work for theaters, schools, restaurants -- and with a little thought can be adapted to help nearly any business!

Give it a try!

HARRY


PS: Quick update!  It is now April 9th (12 days later) and they have raised nearly $300,000 so far!




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Harry Maurer is a best-selling author and a national country club entertainer.

His new book "GET A CROWD - Building Attendance at Country Club and Community Events!" provides Activity Directors, Entertainment Committees, Food & Beverage Managers and General Managers with proven and valuable tips gleaned not just from personal experience, but from his work teaming with top cruise lines, casinos, and resorts around the world.

This short booklet gives you statistics on audience purchasing behaviors and provides you with simple to implement ideas along with free and low-cost resources to build member attendance at your clubhouse events helping you to stand out as an entertainment leader and getting the compliments you deserve for great evenings of club entertainment.

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