FCC White Paper Report

1. AM Design – A respected full-service Architecture and Interior Design Firm Specializing in Private Clubs & Gated Community Design, Master Planning, Construction, and Procurement Projects. They have advised many country clubs, including Bonita Bay Club, The Colony Bay Club, Pelican Bay Sandbar, The Forest Country Club, Windstar, Shadow Wood Country Club, Audubon Country Club, and many others. See AM Design Group - Architectural Design, Interior Design, Hospitality • D. Garrett Construction - a premiere Southwest Florida builder and general contractor, was established in 1981 and is in its 42nd year of operation. They have provided construction for Audubon Country Club, Bay Colony Golf Club, Bears Paw Country Club, Bonita Bay Club, Gateway Golf & Country Club, Grey Oaks, Hideaway, The Forest, Olde Hickory, Pelican’s Nest, Mediterra, and many other clubs. See D. Garrett Construction, Inc. - Home • The McMahon Group - a leading full- service, private club consulting firm dedicated to serving clubs in all aspects of their planning, clubhouse, golf, and membership needs. They have worked with over 2,200 clubs nationwide, including many in southwest Florida. See McMahon Group – Private Club Planners & Consultants • Club Benchmarking (CB)-is a well-respected and prominent company that provides data-driven insights for private clubs. Welcome to Club Benchmarking. (See white paper VII – D) 14 . What member feedback has influenced the renovation plans? Answer: Over the past couple of years, the Club has conducted two sets of member informational focus groups where over 300 attending members participated understanding that there is some duplication where the same members participated in both series of focus groups). These sessions presented the Committee’s work, including existing facility conditions, a potential architectural solution, and potential funding options, to solicit member input. The items highlighted in bold are the focus of the potential renovation. Satisfaction Levels: Club Facilities Mean Rating % Satisfied % Dissatisfied

Swimming Pool Area

4.0

79%

7%

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