MODULE 18

Club & Membership Management

Complete membership lifecycle management for private clubs, resort clubs, beach clubs, golf clubs, and hybrid hotel-club operations. From recruitment and enrollment through billing, access control, privileges, renewals, and governance.

Membership Structure & Configuration

Membership categories, quotas, and application workflows.

Membership category library (Full Member, Social Member, Corporate Member, Junior Member, Non-Resident, Honorary, Life Member, Provisional, etc.)
Sub-category and tier configuration within each membership type
Membership privileges matrix: which facilities, services, and discounts apply per category
Family membership structure with primary member, spouse, and dependant/child linkage
Corporate membership with named user allocation and floating user management
Membership quota management: cap enrollment per category to control capacity
Waitlist management with automated promotion when a spot opens
Membership application form (online and paper) with document checklist
Proposer and seconder workflow for sponsored membership applications
Membership committee review and voting workflow
Acceptance letter and welcome package generation
Membership agreement and rules acceptance with e-signature
Membership card (physical and digital) issuance and management
Photo ID capture and storage for membership records
Membership number auto-generation with custom prefix by category
Membership effective date, anniversary date, and expiry date management
Grandfathered and legacy membership handling with custom rule sets

Member Profile & Relationship Management

Comprehensive member profiles with usage history and preferences.

Comprehensive member profile: personal details, contact, demographics, emergency contact
Family member profiles linked to primary membership with age-based privilege rules
Membership history: join date, category changes, suspensions, reinstatements
Facility usage history across all outlets (F&B, spa, gym, golf, pool, marina)
Spending history with lifetime value and annual spend tracking
Communication preferences and marketing opt-in/opt-out management
Member interests, hobbies, and preference capture for personalization
Member notes (staff observations, special occasions, complaints)
VIP flag and handling instructions visible to all departments
Guest privileges: number of complimentary guests per visit per category
Guest sign-in log with member accountability tracking
Corporate member employee roster management (add/remove named users)
Member photograph and digital ID card display at point of service
Social relationship mapping (who proposed/seconded whom, referral network)
Member since badge and tenure recognition triggers
Duplicate member detection and profile merge tools
GDPR-compliant data management: consent, access requests, right-to-erasure workflow

Membership Billing & Financial Management

Recurring billing, member accounts, and financial reporting.

Joining fee and initiation fee billing at enrollment
Recurring subscription billing: monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual
Pro-rata billing calculation for mid-period enrollment
Installment plan management for joining fees or annual subscriptions
Auto-debit and standing order setup for recurring dues
Credit card tokenization and auto-charge for recurring billing
ACH / direct debit and bank transfer billing support
Invoice generation and delivery (print, email, member portal)
Minimum spend commitment management and shortfall billing
Food and beverage minimum spend tracking in real time with balance alerts
Minimum spend rollover rules (carry-forward or forfeit at period end)
Member account (house account) for cashless spending across all outlets
Member account credit limit and over-limit alert management
Statement generation (monthly, quarterly, on-demand) with itemized charges
Payment posting: cash, check, credit card, bank transfer, EFT
Aging report for overdue member accounts (30/60/90/120 days)
Automatic late payment fee application
Dunning workflow: reminder notices, suspension trigger, reinstatement on payment
Membership suspension for non-payment with access restriction enforcement
Discount and privilege pricing automatically applied at all POS outlets
Member vs. non-member price differentiation at POS and booking engine
Levy and assessment billing (special assessments, capital improvement levies)
Tax calculation on membership fees and F&B charges by jurisdiction
Refund workflow for resigned or terminated memberships (joining fee refund schedule)
Revenue recognition rules for deferred membership income (accounting compliance)
Membership revenue P&L report: dues, joining fees, F&B minimums, levies
Accounts receivable ledger specific to membership accounts
Year-end billing and renewal invoice generation in bulk

Access Control & Privileges

Biometric check-in, facility access rules, and reciprocal club management.

Biometric, RFID card, QR code, or mobile app-based member check-in
Facility gate access integration (turnstiles, barriers, door locks)
Real-time access eligibility check at every facility touchpoint
Time-of-day and day-of-week access rules per membership category
Guest pass issuance with member-linked accountability
Complimentary guest allowance tracking (daily, monthly, annual caps)
Guest fee billing to member account when allowance exceeded
Blackout dates and restricted access periods by category
Facility capacity management: member check-in count vs. max capacity
Overcrowding alerts and waitroom queue management
Reciprocal club access management (visiting members from partner clubs)
Reciprocal billing: charges for visiting members posted to home club account
Temporary access suspension with override for management
Access log reporting: entry/exit times, facility usage frequency per member
Failed access attempt logging and security alert
Digital member card on iOS/Android Wallet for contactless access

Member Services & Engagement

Self-service portal, mobile app, event registration, and communications.

Member self-service portal: view statement, pay dues, book facilities, update profile
Member mobile app: digital card, facility booking, F&B ordering, event registration
Facility reservation: tee times, tennis courts, squash courts, pool cabanas, marina berths
Class and activity booking for member-exclusive sessions
Event registration and RSVP management (member events, galas, tournaments)
Member event ticketing with member pricing and guest add-on options
Priority booking windows for members vs. public for high-demand events
Member newsletter and communication delivery (email, SMS, push, in-app)
Member directory (opt-in) for networking and social connections
Member referral program: incentives for recruiting new members
Member feedback and satisfaction survey management
Complaints and service recovery workflow with SLA tracking
Lost card replacement request via self-service portal
Concierge services accessible via member portal or app
Member-exclusive online ordering for F&B pickup or delivery
Digital menu access with member pricing display
Gift voucher purchase and redemption through member portal

Membership Lifecycle Management

Renewal campaigns, category changes, and member transitions.

Renewal campaign automation: notices at 90, 60, 30, and 7 days before expiry
Online self-renewal with payment capture
Renewal rate reporting and at-risk member identification
Category upgrade and downgrade workflow with prorated billing adjustment
Membership transfer between individuals (with committee approval workflow)
Membership suspension request and reinstatement workflow
Voluntary resignation workflow with exit interview and refund processing
Involuntary termination workflow (non-payment, disciplinary) with access revocation
Reinstatement workflow for lapsed or previously terminated members
Deceased member account management and estate notification
Membership conversion: trial/provisional to full membership
Junior member age-out workflow (automatic transition to adult category at age threshold)
Legacy and life membership tracking with exemption rules
Membership tenure milestones and recognition automation (5, 10, 20, 25-year badges)

Club Operations & Governance

Committee management, AGM, financial reporting, and analytics.

Committee and board member registry with role assignments
Committee meeting scheduling, agenda management, and minutes distribution
Voting and resolution management for membership applications
Club rules and by-laws document repository with version control
Incident and disciplinary record management
Club financial reporting: dues collected, F&B minimum performance, capital reserves
Annual general meeting (AGM) management: notice, proxy, attendance, and voting
Club capacity planning: facility utilization reports by time of day and season
Member demographic analysis (age distribution, tenure mix, category spread)
Attrition and retention analytics: churn rate, renewal rate, waitlist demand
New member acquisition source tracking (referral, walk-in, digital, event)
Net revenue per member and member lifetime value (LTV) analytics
Benchmarking: dues rates, occupancy, F&B minimum compliance vs. industry peers
Third-party club management software integration (Jonas Club, Northstar, Clubessential)

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