Endearing and Fun Private Clubs will leave you begging for more by Todd Rutherford
Private Clubs in America and Around the World is a captivating title that gives readers an authentic and humorous look at the lives of the privileged elite inside the most exclusive clubs in the world. Chapters include “Basic Terms and Phrases,” “Types of Private Clubs,” “The Board of Directors,” “Club Committees,” ” Services and Facilities,” “Esther,” “Employees,” and “Members.”
Clive Endive Ogive, IV is a pseudonym for Norm Spitzig, and a part of the pseudonym is borrowed from a person who was a club member for more than 40 years. The name reminded Mr. Spitzig “of the snobby, typical know-all club president.” The story is told from Mr. Ogive’s point of view.
The character, Esther, had to have her own chapter, Spitzig said. “She knew everybody’s name; who was having an affair; and whose grandchildren were visiting,” he said. “She showed up for work when she wanted, if she wanted, if she wasn’t out of town or if she wasn’t retired. Every private club in America has an Esther. If you belong to a club, you will recognize the characters.”
The background behind the novel is as fascinating as the book itself. Drawing from over 25 years of experience as a general manager at numerous private clubs, the author has written about his experiences and insights and is sharing them with readers. His hilarious descriptions of the inner workings of private clubs leave readers begging for more!-and Mr. Spitzig has not disappointed.
He has just released the equally funny sequel, Murder and Mayhem at Old Bunbury. The endearing characters from Private Clubs are back and funnier than ever! In the sequel, the club president, Clive and Esther, along with the waitress, all set out to solve a grisly murder at Old Bunbury. After several false arrests and a wide array of other antics, the case is finally solved. Along the way, readers are given another inside look at the eccentric characters, hilarious situations, and enduring friendships in the exclusive world of private clubs.
Norm Spitzig is currently is the principal and senior partner of Master Club Advisors, a company that conducts searches for private country clubs around the world to assist in finding general managers.
For the past five years, Mr. Spitzig has been a worldwide public speaker, generating increased awareness of the private club industry. He has been a member of the Club Managers Association of America for 32 years and is one of six original general managers to earn the lifetime Master Club Manager designation.
For more information about Private Clubs in America and Around the World, or its sequel, Murder and Mayhem at Old Bunbury, take a moment to explore the author’s website at www.cliveendiveogiveIV.com.
Norm Spitzig, MCM (aka Clive Endive Ogive, IV) is internationally recognized as the “go-to person” in the world of private club management and governance. As such, he is an eloquent and visionary spokesman for the private club industry, both here in the United States and around the globe. His groundbreaking book Perspectives on Club Management – now over 20 years old – continues to inspire and challenge club directors, managers, and students around the world.
Private Clubs in America and Around the World and Murder and Mayhem at Old Bunbury are available on the author’s website, www.CliveEndiveOgiveIV.com and through Dog Ear Publishing (DogEarPublishing.net), Baker & Taylor, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Borders, and other fine bookstores nationwide.
Find out more about Murder and Mayhem at Old Bunbury by visiting www.CliveEndiveOgiveIV.com
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