News for CMAA Leaders: February 2024

Participate in the Club Employee Demographic Assessment

The Club Employee Demographic Assessment is presented with support from CMAA and The Club Foundation. It will provide a baseline and snapshot of the demographics across the club industry. This three-year project will enable your club to benchmark your changing demographics over time.

Your club's participation and information are confidential. Please submit one response per club. You will gain insight into your team’s diversity and assist in formulating your own DEI strategy and tactics. Your club's participation in this assessment will provide data to help CMAA build education and resources to help clubs recruit and retain diverse talent, making it attractive for everyone to choose to work in clubs.

2022 saw data collected from more than 140 clubs and we look to improve upon that in year two. Please take a moment to participate and help your club take steps toward adding value to your staff. Please see the details below and don't hesitate to reach out directly to Amilcar Davy with any questions.

CMAA News

1. LaRocca Scholarships Awarded by The Club Foundation
2. Listen to Let’s Talk Club Management, Episode 108: The Best of 2023 with Julia Rush and Episode 109: Demystifying the Bicycle Chautauqua with Rachel Ridgeway

To Do

1. March 1: Online Voting Ends
2. Ongoing: Share the Spirit of CMAA by Emailing Your Chapter Photos to goodnews@cmaa.org

All Officers

Be sure to remind your chapter members about the World Conference Career Opportunities and Networking Showcase in Las Vegas. Club personnel can connect with the next generation of club leaders on March 6, from 1:00-3:00 p.m. and discuss internships and employment opportunities. Clubs can participate in this job fair by signing up to secure a table. 

And please save the date for the 2024 Leadership/Legislative Conference to be held September 15-17, in Washington, DC! We hope to see you all there! 

Managing Directors

It’s not too late to reinstate! Members who were dropped for non-payment of their 2024 national dues simply need to submit a payment and they will automatically be reinstated. Have them log into their profile on cmaa.org and click on the “My Invoices” tab to locate and pay their invoice.

Career Services Chairman

Post Your Job Openings in Las Vegas

Let your Chapter members know that if they are attending the 2024 World Conference and Club Business Expo and have job opportunities at their club, they can post jobs for free while in Las Vegas. Bring copies and post them on the job boards in the Member Services Pavilion. Or members can fill out this form and CMAA will post them for you!

Club Foundation Liaison

Join The Club Foundation at World Conference

Come join The Club Foundation during the CMAA World Conference and Business Expo on the morning of March 7, for the annual ClubLove 5K! Each year, more than 100 people sign up to run or walk in the 5K, and this year the event travels up and down the legendary Las Vegas Strip! The proceeds help to fund scholarships and grants for CMAA members. If you would like to add the ClubLove 5K to your conference experience, please modify your conference registration through the confirmation email you received at the time of registration.

The Club Foundation Golf Tournament

This year's Golf Tournament is another sold-out event, and we are thrilled to be at the gorgeous Bear’s Best Las Vegas, designed by Nicklaus Design. The day before the CMAA World Conference week, 120 members will take part in this popular tournament supporting The Club Foundation and Tee It Up For The Troops.

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.

Later this month we’ll be sharing a Know Before You Go episode to help our listeners prepare for World Conference. Stay tuned and share with your Chapter members to get ready to head to Las Vegas! Listeners can find us on cmaa.org, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Soundcloud.

Legislative/Advocacy Chairman

Department of Labor Issues Final Independent Contractor Becomes Effective March 11

In January, the Department of Labor released the final rule to redefine a worker’s status as an employee or independent contractor under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The final rule is almost identical to the proposed rule that was presented for public comment in December 2022. Clubs must now consider six non-exhaustive factors when determining whether an employment relationship exists.

Learn more about the rule and clubs should prepare with the upcoming February 13 webinar featuring club industry attorney Brad Steele.

Read more about these factors and other considerations in the Legislative Report blog.

Membership Chairman

Engage Your Chapter’s New Members

Does your chapter use a specific strategy to engage new members? If so, are you using it? If not, think about developing and implementing one. A positive first impression is critical when it comes to retention; show new members all the wonderful things your chapter has to offer them!

Professional Development

Bring Your Certification Questions to World Conference

Have questions about your credit history or the certification pathway? Never fear. Members of CMAA’s Professional Development team will be on site at World Conference in the Member Services Pavilion to answer your questions. Stop by anytime!

Student Chapter Liaison

Attend a Coaching Session in Las Vegas

Remind your student members that if they are attending the World Conference and Club Business Expo, to be sure to sign up for a Student Group coaching session with CMAA's Life Coaches Kevin MacDonald and Shelley MacDougal. These sessions consistently get good reviews from attendees, so don't miss your chance! Send an email with your name and email to Karen Woodie. Space is limited!