August 4-6, 2024

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.

Presented in Partnership with The McMahon Group and RSM

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Full Registration: $950

Earn Credits: 15 CMI Credits

Registration includes welcome reception on the night of August 4 and two days of education on August 5-6.

Please Note: Attendance will be limited to the first 75 registrants.

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Schedule

Sunday, August 4—The Chicago Club

Business Casual Attire: no jeans, shorts, cargo-style pants, or shirts without collars.

Time	Event
6:00 p.m.	Registration (on the roof top)
6:00–8:30 p.m.	Evening Welcome Reception and Club Tour

Monday, August 5—The Chicago Club

Business Casual Attire: jackets for men (suit or sport), no jeans, shorts, cargo-style pants, or shirts without collars.

Time	Event
7:30–8:00 a.m.	Breakfast and Announcements
8:00–9:00 a.m.	Panel Discussion Highlighting Different Club Projects: Floor plans, Communication Plans/PR Pieces, and Timelines Presenters: Joe Krenn, CCM, CCE; Matt Lambert, CCM; Todd Bruen
9:00–9:15 a.m.	Break
9:15–11:15 a.m.	Creating an Effective and Efficient Project Management Team (Hiring the Architect, Project Manager, Interior designer, etc.), Master Plan Development, Working with a Historic Building—Gaining Confidence of the Membership for Project Approval Presenters: Joe Krenn, CCM, CCE, GM/COO, and Julie Brown, CPA, CMA, CFO, Farmington Country Club
11:15–11:30 a.m.	Break
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m	Funding Capital Improvements Presenter: Julie Brown, CPA, CMA, CFO, Farmington Country Club
12:30–1:15 p.m	Lunch
1:15–3:15 p.m.	Assembling the Construction Team and Roles and Responsibilities/Deadlines Presenter: Matt Lambert, CCM, GM/COO, The Country Club at Mirasol
3:15–3:30 p.m	Break
3:30–5:00 p.m.	Construction Feasibility and Valuation Presenter: David Lucker, CPA, Director, RSM US LLP

Tuesday, August 6—The Chicago Club

Business Casual Attire: jackets for men (suit or sport), no jeans, shorts, cargo-style pants, or shirts without collars.

Time	Event
7:00–7:30 a.m	Breakfast and Announcements
7:30–9:00 a.m.	Construction/Project Cost Estimating Presenter: Todd Bruen, Director of Facilities and Construction, Desert Mountain
9:00–9:15 a.m.	Break
9:15–10:45 a.m	Construction Contracts & Project Administration Presenter: Daniel Graham, Member, Clark Hill
10:45–11:00 a.m.	Break
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.	Specs and Contracts (Draw Schedules) Presenter: Tom Gotschall, Construction Arbitration Associates, Ltd.
12:30–2:00 p.m.	Lunch (1:00-2:00)
2:00–3:30 p.m.	Construction Scheduling & Project Controls Presenters: Bill McMahon and Frank Vain, McMahon Group, and Mike Cottick, Project Director, Bulley & Andrews
3:30–3:45 p.m.	Break
3:45–4:30 p.m.	Construction Safety Presenter: Todd Bruen, Director of Facilities and Construction, Desert Mountain
4:30–5:15 p.m.	Panel Project Wrap Up: Hiring, Training of Staff, Equipment, and Mediation if needed Presenters: Daniel Moriyama; Joe Krenn, CCM, CCE; Todd Bruen; Matt Lambert, CCM

Important Information

Accommodations at The Chicago Club (81 E Van Buren Street, Chicago, IL) are fully booked. Please check your preferred hotel brand for nearby alternatives

All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing by the individual whose name appears on the registration. No refunds will be made after July 8, 2024. To be valid, submit all requests to CMAA Registration. CMAA regrets that refunds will not be given for no-shows. Substitutions are gladly accepted; substitutions of registrations are permitted prior to the event. Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant. The individual submitting the substitution request is responsible for all financial obligations (any balance due) associated with the substitution. Badge sharing, splitting, and reprints are strictly prohibited.

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