News for CMAA Leaders: October 2024

CMAA’s 2024 Membership Year is Coming to an End

CMAA’s membership year ends on October 31. Please encourage your Chapter members to renew their memberships at their earliest convenience so they do not incur any late fees that may be assessed in the future.

All check payments should be mailed to CMAA’s lockbox address:
Club Management Association of America
PO Box 37626
Baltimore, MD 21297-3626

Additionally, please remind them that they can save time and renew online with their credit card by logging into their CMAA profile page.

If you know of any unemployed managers who are actively looking for a job in the industry, please have them contact Alanna Eckard to see if they qualify for a deferment of their dues (Continuation status).

If you or your Chapter members have any questions concerning membership renewals for 2025, please email the Membership Department or call 703-739-9500.

Thank you. We look forward to yet another great membership year!

CMAA News

1. The Club Foundation Announces New Iteration of the Chapter Workshop Grant
2. Toro Renews CMAA Partnership
3. Listen to Let’s Talk Club Management, Episode 120: The Power of Ten, and Episode 121: Introducing the Capital Improvements Handbook

To Do

1. October 31: Last Call for 2025 National Membership Renewals
2. November 1: CMAA Fellows Program Nominations Due
3. December 15: Chapter Workshop Grant Applications Due
4. Ongoing: Submit Your Chapter Photos and Announcements to goodnews@cmaa.org 

All Officers

It was so great to see many of you at CMAA’s Leadership/Legislative Conference last month! We hope to see you back in the Nation’s Capital for next year’s event, so please save the date for September 14-16, 2025.

Managing Directors

This is a reminder that the online Chapter Officer/Chairman Report is due by December 1.

Career Services Chairman

Find Your Next Team Member with CMAA ClubCareers

Hiring the best mid-management personnel is vitally important for your club. They are often the first line of communication to many of the departments in your facility. Tasked with making the club run smoothly, most GMs and COOs have spent part of their career learning and honing their skills at the mid-management level.

Should you be in the need to fill one of these vital roles in your organization, be sure to list your club's mid-management positions on CMAA to recruit the best personnel for your club.

Club Foundation Liaison

Mark Your Calendars for #GivingTuesday 2024—December 3

Each year, charitable organizations around the globe participate in Giving Tuesday. At The Club Foundation, the Chapter Challenge has made a significant difference in the dollars and awareness raised. Chapter MDs will receive Chapter Challenge information coming soon and you can text CFGIVING to 51555 to receive text updates for the event. 

Giving Tuesday helps us to fund scholarships and grants throughout the year.  Here are the upcoming deadlines remaining in 2024:

For more information about scholarships or donations, please visit our website. You can also call us at 703-299-4284 or email us directly.

Communications/Public Relations Chairman

Showcase the Club Management Profession

Share the #ChooseClubs videos and to get the word out about this amazing industry and aid your club and Chapter recruitment efforts!

The first video in the series, #ChooseClubs, offers a two-minute overview on the club industry and why this niche of hospitality industry has a place for everyone.

The second video in the series, Voices of Club Management, focuses on the perspectives of individuals working in the industry. Hear directly from club management professionals about:

• What makes the club industry a fulfilling place to work?
• What can't you get in any other sector of hospitality?
• Why are clubs everything you loved about restaurants but better?
• Do you want to work in an industry where creativity is fostered, and every day is different?

Both videos are part of the #ChooseClubs campaign that CMAA is promoting to current students, hospitality faculty, and others interested in the field. The #ChooseClubs videos have been viewed nearly 3,000 times! 

Access and share today in your Chapter and/or Club promotion efforts.

Legislative/Advocacy Chairman

On the Horizon: 2025 Tax Showdown Holds Potential Impact for Non-Profits

Congress’s major priority for 2025 will be addressing expiring tax cuts and other considerations. As they consider offsetting these tax cuts for the future, they will be seeking new avenues for revenue. One of the areas for new sources identified to offset deficits is new taxation for non-profits (across the 501c spectrum).

Think tanks like the Tax Foundation have already identified the non-profit sector as a potential source of revenue and suggested that non-profits, including 501(c)(7) clubs and 501(c)(6) associations, should face new tax rates.

Read more in the Legislative Report.

Membership Chairman

The 2024 New Member Recruitment Contest Ends on December 31

CMAA is having an incredible recruitment year! Has your Chapter met its goal? Keep on recruiting! Remember, the winning Chapters in each size category win a $2,000 Education Grant from The Club Foundation. Let’s meet and exceed those goals!

Professional Development Chairman

New Culinary Training Available on CMAA University

CMAA’s Club Resource Center (CRC) course line-up will soon feature 23 new culinary training courses from Auguste Escoffier. That’s almost 50 hours of culinary training! From Culinary Essentials to Sexual Harassment Prevention to Communicating Effectively, the CRC brings you a broad scope of online interactive training courses for all your club’s staff. Contact Bob Gould for more information.

Research Chairman

Listen to Let's Talk Club Management Ep. 121: Introducing the Capital Improvements Handbook

In this episode, we’re joined by CMAA National Director Joe Krenn, CCM, CCE, General Manager/CEO at Farmington Country Club. We dive into the CMAA Capital Improvements Handbook, a comprehensive guide designed to help club decision-makers confidently manage capital improvement projects. Whether it’s a new renovation or a major facility upgrade, capital improvements require a strategic and collaborative approach to ensure success. We’ll explore how clubs can engage key stakeholders, establish solid financial plans, and comply with regulatory requirements to avoid common pitfalls such as poor leadership, unanticipated costs, and inexperienced project management.

Student Chapter Liaison

Encourage Your Student Members to Register for NSEC

Encourage your student members to join CMAA at the 2024 National Student Education Conference, taking place in the vibrant city of Charlotte, NC, November 9-11! This event is designed exclusively for student members to enhance their CMAA experience and set the stage for a successful future in the club industry.

The last day to book within the hotel room block is October 18—don't wait!

CMAA Student Membership Renewals: CMAA student membership is an investment in a student’s professional future. As the end of CMAA's 2024 membership year approaches, this note serves as your reminder to assist your Student Chapters in renewing their membership by October 31.

If they're planning to attend the upcoming 2024 National Student Education Conference in Charlotte, NC, or the 2025 World Conference and Club Business Expo in Tampa, FL, and they would like to continue receiving access to career-advancing events, services, resources, information, networking, and connections that come with your CMAA membership, help them renew today. 

Wine Society Chapter Representative

Last Chance to Join the Wine Society in the Finger Lakes

This is the last call to register for the CMAA Wine Society Finger Lakes Experience in Watkin’s Glen, NY, October 20-23. This unique wine experience is open to all Wine Society and CMAA members that are interested in learning more about the thriving Finger Lakes wine region. The three-and-a-half-day event will feature multiple winery visits, education sessions, and networking opportunities.