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Emery Family Fund Endowed to Support The Club Foundation
Alexandria, VA—Donald P. Emery, CCM, CCE, has initiated the Emery Family Fund at The Club Foundation. The fund is named the Emery Family Fund in honor of his mother Jean and his deceased father Howard, who taught him the value of lifting others through service, deeds, and philanthropic giving.
Don Emery has been a member of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) for 41 years, starting in hospitality as a student member at Cornell University. He currently serves as General Manager/COO at Grey Oaks Country Club in Naples, FL. Out of his caring and philanthropic spirit and love for the club industry, Don initiated this fund with a desire not only to make a difference in the club industry, but to encourage others to contribute to support all those who benefit from the Foundation’s work. The Fund is open to contributions from anyone, and those contributions can be made on the Club Foundation donation page. Learn more about Don Emery on The Club Foundation website.
The proceeds from this endowed fund generously support the Foundation where most needed.
“We are deeply grateful to Don for his generosity and for spotlighting the value of operational funding for nonprofits like the Foundation. His contribution and commitment are an inspiration to all,” said Jeff Morgan, FASAE, CAE, President and CEO, Club Management Association of America.
About The Club Foundation
The Club Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established by CMAA in 1988. The Foundation seeks to fund the life cycle of a club manager’s career, providing financial support for five key areas: students, faculty, club managers, CMAA Chapters, and the club industry at large. It supports the advancement of club management professionals, funding industry education programs through scholarships and grants. Donations to The Club Foundation are essential to the continued success of the club industry and support club management professionals at every stage of their careers. Since 1988, The Club Foundation has awarded more than $8.5 million in scholarships and grants to provide individuals with professional development opportunities, education and research, and essential training. Learn more at clubfoundation.org.
About CMAA
Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with 8,100 members throughout the US and internationally. Our members contribute to the success of more than 2,600 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote relationships between club management professionals and other similar professions; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient and successful club operations. Under the covenants of professionalism, education, leadership, and community, CMAA continues to extend its reach as the leader in the club management practice. CMAA is headquartered in Alexandria, VA, with 38 professional chapters and 40 current and prospective student chapters. Learn more at cmaa.org.