News for CMAA Leaders: April 2024

The Club Foundation Supports Our Industry

Each year, The Club Foundation gives scholarships and grants to managers, students, faculty, Chapters, and the Club Industry. These awards are possible because of the more than 2,942 individuals, companies, clubs, and Chapters who donate each year to make the future of our industry a priority. 

We have seen contributions grow over the last few years, not only the number of individual donors but the total number of donations over the course of the fiscal year. This is a remarkable endorsement of the value of the work that The Club Foundation does each year, serving as a strong resource for members across the nation. 

The Foundation’s giving portfolio includes multiple signature scholarships. Scholarship season begins next month and here are the key deadlines for your reference and information: 

• Joe Perdue Scholarship—for undergraduate tuition: June 1 
• Student Chapter Grant Program—for Student Chapter travel to World Conference: June 1 
• Faculty Research Grants—for university faculty: August 1 
• Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship—for female club professionals: September 1 
• James B. Singerling Scholarship—for first-time World Conference attendees: October 1 
• Willmore H. Kendall Scholarship—for emerging professionals seeking their Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation: November 1 
• LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship—for mentor-mentee teams: November 1 

More detailed information is available on The Club Foundation’s website. 

Each year, The Club Foundation also funds Chapter awards including the Idea Fair, Chapter of the Year, and the New Member Recruitment Contest. Winning Chapters for 2023 have been sent their award funds and we look forward to hearing about all the great educational activities that result from those awards. 

To raise the funds needed to support programming, The Club Foundation asks for donations throughout the year. There are several ways to support scholarships and grants. Together with all those who donate throughout the year, you are making a difference in the lives of others and in the future of our industry. 

• Make an online donation or mail a check. 
• Make a stock/securities donation. 
• Add a contribution to your membership renewal. 
• Make a pledge to donate over time or make an online recurring donation. 
• Include The Club Foundation in your estate planning. 

However you choose to donate, your contribution is critical to The Foundation’s ability to fuel the future of our members through scholarships and grants. It is our goal to fund the professional aspirations of students and professionals in our industry.

For more information about giving, please call us at 703-299-4284 or send us a message. 

CMAA News

1. The Club Foundation Announces 2024 Board of Governors 
2. Explore Switzerland at 2024 BMI International 
3. Listen to Let’s Talk Club Management, Episode 111: Meet 2024 Chairman Joe Mendez, CCM, CCE, and Episode 112: The 2024 State of the Association

To Do

1. April 16: Register for National Golf Day on May 9
2. May 31: Nominations for 2025 CMAA Board of Directors Due
3. Ongoing: Submit Your Chapter Photos and Announcements to goodnews@cmaa.org 

All Officers

The Leadership/Legislative Conference (LLC) will be held September 15-17, 2024, in Washington, DC. LLC unites aspiring, current, and sustaining CMAA leaders. Enrich your personal and professional development with interactive programs and sessions, informative speakers and presentations, and engaging networking experiences. We can’t wait to see you in our Nation’s Capital this Fall!

Managing Directors

The mid-year dues structure went into effect on April 1. National dues are $250 for a half-year of membership for all new members ($212.50 for Alumnus members). Let prospective members know that now is the perfect time to join and experience all that CMAA has to offer!

Career Services Chairman

Career Planning: Moving Up to the GM Role

If you are currently working in a mid-management role in a club, but hope to someday lead a club team, look at the CMAA General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Concept Information Packet. This document contains information to help you transition from your current management role to that of a leader. The kit contains a sample contract, sample bylaw, organization charts, as well as details on understanding your role in a leadership position. Take a look and start planning for your future!

Club Foundation Liaison

Upcoming Deadline Reminders

Each year, there are key deadlines for scholarship applications. Mark your calendars for 2024 and share with your region:

For detailed information about the application process and eligibility, please visit The Club Foundation Apply page.

Communications/Public Relations Chairman

Listen to Let’s Talk Club Management

CMAA’s podcast, Let’s Talk Club Management, is a show dedicated to giving an in-depth look at the club management profession. With insider stories of first-hand experiences to best practices from your Association leaders, CMAA looks to provide you with the best information (with a side of fun). The subject matter includes expertise directly from CMAA Members on topics like research, governance, taking the next step in your career through certification, and more. You can also hear the inside scoop from CMAA HQ Team and touch base with CMAA Coaches and speakers.

Listeners can find us on cmaa.org, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Soundcloud.

Legislative/Advocacy Chairman

Register By April 16 for 2024 National Golf Day

It’s time to advocate for our industry! More than 200 industry professionals will head to Capitol Hill this May to advocate for the industry and educate lawmakers in Washington, DC. National Golf Day serves as the pinnacle advocacy event of the year for the American Golf Industry Coalition, formerly known as We Are Golf.

The 16th annual National Golf Day will take place on Thursday, May 9, with advocacy training and education on May 8, and volunteer opportunities available on May 10. There is no cost to register.

Join CMAA’s Advocacy Committee and Legislative Chairmen in this important opportunity to make your voice heard on issues impacting our industry. We are seeking to have representation from every state represented in CMAA.

Registration is now open through April 16. For additional questions, please contact Melissa Low, CAE, CMAA’s Vice President, Communications & Advocacy.

Membership Chairman

Make sure you check out the “Membership Chairman” section on the Chapter Officer Resource Page.

Professional Development

Register for the Capital Improvements Symposium

Hosted at The Chicago Club, this program will focus on construction management in clubs and the competencies a club management professional needs to complete a successful project, renovation, or deconstruction. Topics will be diverse and extensive and cover every aspect from start to finish of a major project. Learn more and register today.

Research Chairman

Participate in Year Two of the Club Employee Demographic Assessment

CMAA designed the Club Employee Demographic Assessment (CEDA) to help evaluate the degree to which your club follows leading practices in diversity and inclusion throughout your workforce. CEDA represents a comprehensive and confidential tool for clubs to assess and benchmark themselves against other clubs. The Club Foundation and CMAA have collaborated on a survey that will provide valuable information in year two of a journey toward understanding the demographics related to private club employees. This survey takes about 10-15 minutes and only needs one submission per club.

To encourage participation, we are offering a $100 Amazon gift card to 10 clubs that complete our survey by May 24. These 10 clubs will be selected randomly after the deadline and the gift cards will be delivered via email. To be eligible for the gift card drawing, your club must complete all the necessary sections. If selected, your club will be emailed the $100 Amazon eGift card code that can be used towards your staff.

Diversity in the workplace means employing people of different ages, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, and education levels. Through the four components of CEDA (Workplace, Workforce, Marketplace, Supplier & Community), we hope to help each club identify their own areas of improvement, build, and update practices, and implement positive changes in their day-to-day operations.

Student Chapter Liaison

Student Chapter of the Year Entries Due May 15

The Student Chapter of the Year award recognizes the outstanding work and successful accomplishments of our student chapters in each size category. The winning Student Chapter will receive a $1,000 World Conference registration grant provided by The Club Foundation. The deadline for submissions is May 15.

Wine Society Chapter Representative

Check out this year's Wine Program Award winners!