Membership Growth at University Club of Orlando revives plans to expand historic Central Blvd. facility

ORLANDO - Membership at the University Club of Orlando has increased by nearly 30 percent over the past year and University Club officials are now revisiting plans to either expand the current, historic 50-year-old facility on Central Blvd. at Rosalind Avenue in downtown Orlando, or partner with a developer to build a new facility.

Orlando attorney Greg McNeill, president of the University Club of Orlando, said expansion plans were put on hold two years ago by the real estate downturn.

McNeill said changes to the club’s once restrictive membership policy have been instrumental in changing the perception of the Club with minority, women and younger candidates and that has made all the difference.

“The University Club of Orlando has accepted 115 new members since last July,” said McNeill.

“That’s almost 30 percent membership growth in one year – a phenomenal growth rate for a private club,” he said. “We have the best location in downtown Orlando and are again looking at our long term opportunities.”

McNeill recently appointed an advisory board to focus on increasing membership among women and minority candidates, as well as future executives. “Diversity among our membership will keep the club prosperous and vibrant into the 21st century,” he said.

For more information contact:
Greg McNeill, President, University Club of Orlando 407-418-6309 Gregory.McNeill@lowndes-law.com