SWCC Member Newsletter Fall 2013 | Page 7
FROM THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
FROM THE MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR
Soren Spiers
DANITA OSBORN
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Technology Trends in Clubs Today
When considering the current and
future state of technology in the private club industry, a number of trends
can be observed. Some have already
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