DaddysKat: In this game, you are forced to quit your CC before you can check out another.
This is 100% correct, and as far as I know when looking at prospective clubs, all you can see is a list of members with their tier, level, earnings etc. What you do not see immediately (you can from researching members) are what tournaments are currently being run, past results, how many entered or the forums (a good indication of activity).
We have been promised from WGT that improvements are in their way, but when?
Running a successful CC requires hard work from the Owner, and I know some CC's that will nurture their players to raise them through the ranks, and in the example of one Australian Club (Shrude may correct me here lol) that their players stay loyal. However their is nothing else that financially bonds a player.
Thats why personally I think, a members funded prize pool could help, not only keep the player but also have benefits to themselves.
Best of luck to your friend with his CC and I wish that the CC Improvements come soon, especially giving owners the tools they need to help run the club.