News for CMAA Leaders: June 2024

CMAA News

1. Executive Partner KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE Renews Partnership
2. Executive Partner Club Car Renews Partnership
3. Alliance Partner McMahon Group Renews Partnership
4. Listen to Let’s Talk Club Management, Episode 113: Staff Support Fund Raffle and Episode 114: Sharing Gratitude – A Showstopping Idea

To Do

1. July 1: Participate in the Compensation and Benefits Survey
2. July 15: Share Your Club’s Signature Recipe with Club Management Magazine!
3. Ongoing: Complete the Ethics in Club Management Survey
4. Ongoing: Submit Your Chapter Photos and Announcements to goodnews@cmaa.org 

All Officers

There’s No Place Like CMAA. That is CMAA’s 2024 theme! At your next meeting, take some time to talk as a Chapter about how this theme has shown up in various ways this year—both at your clubs and in your Chapter. The Chapter of the Year Award Program will be centered around this theme and will be made available to Chapters in July. So be on the lookout and start thinking about your entry! We can’t wait to see how you’ve made this theme come to life as a Chapter.

Managing Directors

Don’t forget to notify National if one of your Chapter members is on the move. Email all updates to Alanna Eckard.

Career Services Chairman

Advertise Your Job Openings

More than 20 years ago, CMAA began listing top management jobs online. Today, that one job board has grown into four and lists all sorts of club opportunities—from Entry-Level on up. The job boards continue to expand and offer numerous opportunities.

Please share this information with club staff to partake of this great member-benefit. Please note—listers do not need to be a member of CMAA. Anyone can list a job.

Contact Karen Woodie with any questions.

Club Foundation Liaison

Note the August 1 Deadline for this Faculty Grant Opportunity

The Club Foundation places a priority on supporting students, faculty, and research in our industry. The Faculty Research Grant Program supports Club Industry Research projects and the work of hospitality faculty members at accredited, four-year institutions, with established hospitality degree programs. Awardees receive support from the CMAA Research and Education departments and are considered for funding from The Club Foundation based on the availability of funds. Applications are reviewed and evaluated for approval by the CMAA Research Committee and recipients will be required to submit an article for potential publication by CMAA.

Plan ahead: Upcoming Fall Scholarship Deadlines:

• Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship—Due Date: September 1
• James B. Singerling Scholarship—Due Date: October 1
• Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship—Due Date: October 1 for Chapter review – November 1 for submission to CF
• LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship—Due Date: November 1

Communications/Public Relations Chairman

Share Your Club’s Signature Recipe

We invite you to share your club’s signature recipe and photos with Club Management magazine. Whether it's a beloved club classic or an innovative creation, we want to feature your culinary masterpieces in our upcoming September/October edition. Showcase your club's unique flavor and creativity. Submit your recipe, along with high-quality photos, and be part of this celebration of club cuisine. Send your entries to goodnews@cmaa.org by July 15. Don't miss this chance to have your club's culinary talents recognized and admired!

Legislative/Advocacy Chairman

Get Ready for the DOL’s Overtime Rule

Earlier this spring, the Department of Labor released the final overtime rule, increasing the annual salary threshold in July and in 2025 for salaried and highly compensated employees and instituting updates to the threshold every three years beginning July 1, 2027. Presented by attorney Brad Steele and moderated by CMAA's Melissa Low, CAE, CMAA’s webinar, Navigating the New Overtime Rule unpacks the latest regulatory update affecting clubs. Gain invaluable insights into the rule and get answers to your burning questions about how it will impact your club.

Read more about the rule in the Legislative Report blog and access the webinar archive.

Membership Chairman

We’re Halfway Through the Recruitment Year

June 30 marks the half-way point in the New Member Recruitment Contest. How is your chapter doing? Come up with a strategy to make the next six months a success!

Professional Development

Elevate Your Game at the HR Symposium

Connect with peers, share your experiences, and learn from industry experts, August 13-15, in the Nation’s Capital! The Human Resources Symposium is the annual event designed specifically for hospitality professionals interested in focusing on the club’s people and culture.

The event is presented in partnership with Club Benchmarking, a CMAA Executive Partner.

Review the agenda and save your seat!

Research Chairman

Participate in the Club Employee Demographic Assessment

CMAA and The Club Foundation are collaborating on the Club Employee Demographic Assessment (CEDA) to help provide valuable information toward understanding the demographics of private club employees. CEDA represents a comprehensive and confidential tool for clubs to assess and benchmark themselves against other clubs. The deadline to complete this survey is June 28. 

To encourage participation, we are offering a $100 Amazon gift card to 10 clubs that complete our survey. 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.

Please take a moment to participate and help your club take steps toward adding value to your staff. Please reach out to Amilcar Davy with any questions.

Wine Society Chapter Representative

Wine Program Award

Start preparing your 2024 Wine Program Award entries now!