b'SPOTLIGHTLUKASZ MONKA, CCM General Manager/COO Tiburon Peninsula ClubBelvedere Tiburon, CaliforniaNEW MEMBERLukasz Monka, CCM, has been in the private club industry for 17 years, and has been honored to serve at multiple clubs, including Grandfather Golf & Country Club and Linville Ridge Country Club in Linville, NC, The Club at Admirals Cove in Jupiter, FL, and the Landings Club in Savannah, GA, before joining the team at Tiburon Peninsula Club. There are many reasons why Lukasz loves the private club industry. I thoroughly enjoy developing long-lasting relationships with my team and membership, he said. Unlike a commercial setting, we serve the same clientele and have an opportunity to become a part of their lives. I am also passionate about building high-level teams and delivering unforgettable member experiences. Setting my team for success and supporting their professional growth is a significant driver in my life.Asked what he is pursuing with this association membership, Lukasz said, I am delighted to be a part of the CMAA and TGSC as it supports constant improvement, engagement, and networking opportunities to benefit our industry. I intend to become involved in the committees and the board of both CMAA and TGSC as I pursue the CCE and MCM designations. Outside of the office, Lukasz and his family love the outdoors: hiking, exploring, and biking. Additionally, he is passionate about attempting to become a better golfer and would like to try kite surfing and paragliding soon.He looks forward to connecting with private club leaders on our wonderful west coast and building mutually beneficial personal and professional relationships. 18 JULY/AUGUST 2022 VOLUME 14 | NUMBER 3'