Ep 114: Making a Milestone Meaningful with Casey Newman of Lakeside Country Club

About this episode

Casey Newman discusses how Lakeside Country Club made their 75th anniversary a meaningful celebration of resilience and community.

A milestone is only as meaningful as the intention behind it. A logo on a napkin and a one-night gala check a box. What Casey Newman did at Lakeside Country Club for their 75th anniversary was something different entirely. Join Derek with Casey Newman, General Manager and COO at Lakeside Country Club in Houston, as she shares how her team turned a yearlong celebration into something members and staff felt genuine ownership of. Lakeside has been through Hurricane Harvey, a pandemic, and a full golf course renovation. The 75th wasn't just a number. It was a chance to honor the resilience of a membership that rebuilt something together and look forward to what comes next. Whether you're a GM with a milestone on the horizon, a board member wondering how to make your club's history feel relevant to newer members, or a leader trying to build culture that outlasts any single event, this episode offers a grounded perspective on what it means to know your story and use it well. Because your club's story isn't something you make up. It's built every day through the people in it and the memories they make together. For more information, visit www.sussner.com #PrivateClub #ClubIndustry…

People in this episode

Host: Derek

Guest: Casey Newman

Topics covered

• milestone celebration
• club culture
• member engagement
• resilience
• leadership

Keywords

• milestone
• club history
• anniversary
• member ownership
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lakeside Country Club

Places: Houston

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