News for CMAA Leaders: April 2025

CMAA News

1. NCA, CMAA Publish Second Edition of Private Club Governance: A Handbook of Principles and Best Practices
2. John and Andrea Dorman Fund Endowed to Support New Scholarship for The Club Foundation
3. DeLozier Family Fund Endowed to Support New Scholarship
4. Listen to Let’s Talk Club Management, Episode 133: Meet 2025 Chair Richard LaRocca, CCM, CCE

To Do

1. May 1: National Golf Day
2. May 31: Nominations Due for the 2026 CMAA Board of Directors
3. Ongoing: Submit Your #CMAARally Chapter Photos and Announcements to goodnews@cmaa.org

All Officers

Leadership/Legislative Conference (LLC) will be held September 14-16, 2025, 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 ($222.50 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

Planning For the Future

All chapter members can benefit by reading this article on Making a Personal Strategic Plan. Whether they are actively looking for a new position or perhaps striving to help someone else, the information is for all levels of staff to plan to stay relevant and have a successful career. Take a look!

Club Foundation Liaison

Note These Upcoming Student Scholarship and Grant Deadlines

The Club Foundation is proud to support students and the academic community by offering scholarships and grants to students, faculty, and CMAA student chapters. Our first two application deadlines of the year focus on students pursuing careers in the club industry.

Joe Perdue Scholarship Deadline: June 1

Joe Perdue, CCM, CHE, was a mentor and role model who made a lasting impact on the club industry. He developed CMAA’s Business Management Institutes, elevated its education and certification pathways, and served on The Club Foundation Board of Directors for decades. A former club manager turned academic, Joe paved the way for the success of tens of thousands of club leaders and management students around the world.

The Joe Perdue Scholarship provides a $5,000 award to each awardee committed to advancing their professional careers in the club industry. The funds are paid directly to the recipient's university bursar account to cover tuition and fees.

Student Chapter Grant Deadline: June 1

This annual grant supports Student Chapters in two ways:

• A complimentary student registration to the CMAA World Conference for the Chapter President
• A matching-funds travel grant to assist with expenses related to attending the Conference

All active Student Chapters automatically receive the complimentary registration voucher. To apply for the matching travel grant, chapters must submit an official application and provide documentation showing the amount raised, which The Club Foundation will match dollar for dollar, up to $500.

For full details and to apply, visit our Apply Page. Don’t miss out—June 1 is right around the corner!

Communications/Public Relations Chairman

Showing Your Association Pride with the CMAA Logo

All current CMAA members and Chapters are eligible to use CMAA’s logo. Any member of the Association in good standing may use the phrase “member of CMAA” or use any logo, emblem, insignia, or phrase indicative of membership as approved by the Board of Directors.

Please note the use of the CMAA logo for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited. For complete style and brand guidelines and sample usage, please refer to CMAA’s Style Guide.

Remind your fellow Chapter members to show their professional pride by downloading the logo artwork and adding it to their business card or email signature. Visit the Logo Usage webpage to access the artwork.

For logo questions, please contact Melissa Low, CAE, Vice President, Communications and Advocacy, at 703-739-9500 ext. 286.

Legislative/Advocacy Chairman

PAR Act to Modernize Tax Code for Golf and Country Clubs Reintroduced

HR 1583, the Parity for Athletic Recreation (PAR) Act, has been reintroduced in the US House of Representatives. This legislation would amend the language (§ 144(c)(6)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code) that disqualifies any “any private or commercial golf course, country club” from access to various forms of disaster relief and economic stimulus programs. The legislation is designed to allow golf and the club industry to be on par with other hospitality businesses, such as restaurants, hotels, and attractions, when it comes to disaster relief. Later this month, the industry will advocate for the passage of this legislation on Capitol Hill at National Golf Day.

Learn more in the Legislative Report.

Membership Chairman

Review the Chapter Officer Resource Page

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

Professional Development Chairman

Register for the Chef Summit

Registration for the 2025 Chef Summit is now open! This year’s Summit will be September 8-10 in Jupiter, FL, at The Club at Admirals Cove. This Summit is where club chefs from across the country come together to elevate their business acumen and leadership skills. Engage with insightful roundtables, panel discussions, and presentations led by industry experts. Education will focus on leadership, financial acumen, emotional intelligence, executive presence, and working collaboratively with food and beverage committees.

Register today

Research Chairman

Visit the Best Practices Exchange on CMAA Connect

The Best Practices Exchange is a community that strives to be a resource for managers to seek and share best practices within the club industry. Visit CMAA Connect to join the conversation!

Student Chapter Liaison

Complete the President’s Annual Report

Each year, CMAA Student Chapters must submit the President’s Annual Report Form to National Headquarters by April 30 to remain compliant.

This report includes key sections such as:

1. Listing of Chapter Meetings: A summary of meetings held throughout the year.
2. CMAA Student Membership: Information about student involvement.
3. Officers: Details of current Student Chapter leadership.
4. Signatures: Verification by Student Chapter leadership and advisors.
5. Course Information: Educational opportunities provided by the Student Chapter.
6. Minutes: A record of meeting minutes.

Submitting the form on time ensures the Student Chapter remains in good standing with CMAA and avoids penalties.

Wine Society Chapter Representative

Encourage Colleagues to Join Today

The Wine Society half-year membership rate makes it a great time to join!