8 INTERCLUB • VOLUME 30, ISSUE 2 - 2024 REACHING CLUBS SINCE 1995 hugely popular spot throughout the year. ” “The overall environment is casual and easy and very welcoming. This has been a massive development we’ve undertaken by carefully planning each stage,” says Michael Murdoch, committee member and head of the Clubs Project Control Group that has managed the changes in the Club. It isn’t just in the physical spaces that change has happened. A whole revitalisation and streamlining of the membership process has made becoming a member of New Plymouth Club as easy as scanning a QR code. ‘Everyone now pays the same fee of $15 which makes The Club a more viable option for younger and older members alike’ says Donna Yeats, who initiated the project following a huge review of the market to determine what people were looking for in a local Club. CLUB LIFE: NEW PLYMOUTH CLUB www.cabsurfaces.co.nz 027 555 1390 craig@cabsurfaces.co.nz Specializing in custom joinery and solid surfaces, blending craftsmanship with durability. Proud to be associated with the New Plymouth Club refurbishment As well as existing and new members, children have been well catered for to encourage families to join, including a small children’s area, booth seating and comfortable zoned seating to accommodate all different types of socialising. “If we wanted to attract new younger members and members with families, we knew they wouldn’t quibble at the $15 fee.” Donna was contracted to undertake an extensive researching project, gaining feedback from more than 1000 people, before embarking on any renovations. “That’s was a very valuable investment on our part and set the project off on a strong footing,” says Michael. Once the project was signed off and agreed by the members, The Club sought out a local Architect firm to help bring the vision to life and Boon Limited were chosen as key partners in the project. Boon played a crucial part in the redesign and project management led by Associate Jono Murdoch who has been hands on throughout. Key to the redevelopment’s success has been unstinting support from the club’s Executive and Management alike and the ability by staff to work through some difficult logistical moments. When asked how members and the wider community have responded, all agree feedback has been extremely positive and an estimated 1 in 8 people in New Plymouth are now members of the Club with membership reaching nearly 11,000. It’s been quite a journey for the New Plymouth Club, future-proofing the business for decades to come. Having the courage to commit to this significant redevelopment speaks volumes about the culture of New Plymouth Club; a club prepared to dig deep to embrace the future head on. With everyone being delighted with all that’s been achieved. An extended balcony allowing members to enjoy al fresco dining and drinking has proved to be a hugely popular spot throughout the year. from page 7
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