April 21, 2023
Professional Development
Club Leadership Summit: Visit The Chicago Club This May
Enhance your partnership with your club’s elected leader(s) with CMAA’s Club Leadership Summits. These one-day Summits bring together club management professionals and their club’s President Elect/President or Chairman of the Board for cooperative education and engagement on club governance best practices and trends. On May 22, the Summit will be held at The Chicago Club in Chicago, IL. Since 1869, The Chicago Club has been the city’s premier club, offering members and guests the finest, most personalized service. The gracious atmosphere of the Clubhouse continues to provide the ideal setting for dining, business meetings, family celebrations, and social functions.
Prepare your club’s elected leadership for success with focused information on relevant strategic topics, including governance, finance, club trends, and legislation.
These highly rated Summits are presented in partnership with KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE, a CMAA Business Partner.
Join the Club Wellness Community for a Trends Webinar
Join us on Thursday, April 27 at 2:00 p.m. EDT for a discussion of the 2023 Wellness Trends revealed by the Global Wellness Institute that can serve as a guide to clubs on how to enhance your wellness offerings for both experiential and financial benefits.
A preview of takeaways from 2023’s 12 Wellness Trends identified: Rigorous, international research unveils that the long, thoughtful pause forced by the pandemic has transformed the very idea of “wellness.” People are now more reflective, they seek more science, they’re less selfish (more concerned about each other and the planet) and want solutions that are meaningful and work.
The discussion will be led by seasoned experts in the wellness space–Kim Marshall, Host & Executive Producer of the Global Wellness Conversation’s Podcast & Co-Founder, S’Well The Agency, and Kim DeOrsey, President, CoverWell by Injectsure, and expert in club operations, treatment protocol, risk management and marketing.
Membership and Member Benefits
Have You Managed the Same Club for 25 Years?
Have you been in a management position at your club for 25 or more consecutive years? If so, we would first like to commend you on the dedication and hard work that you have committed to the industry. Secondly, we would like to extend our invitation for you to be a member of CMAA’s 25-Year Club.
Membership in the 25-Year Club is open to “any member of CMAA who shall have been the manager of the same bona fide club for 25 consecutive years.” Managers are invited to become members upon receipt of statements of eligibility from their clubs. There are no dues or admission fees; the purpose of the club is to promote special relations among its members.
With more than 70 current members, we look forward to welcoming even more inductees. New members to the 25-Year Club are recognized at each World Conference. If you meet the eligibility requirements, please contact Erica Benjamin for further information.
The CMAA Verified Internship Program is Live
CMAA has developed a Verified Internship Program to elevate and streamline club internship offerings. Because clubs differ widely in their membership size, culture, and offerings, it may be difficult for students to know exactly what they can expect from their internship experience. This verified internship criteria helps manage the expectations of students, faculty, and managers, and holistically showcases what a career in the club industry looks like.
Interested in having your club’s internship program recognized as a CMAA Verified Internship? Access the program criteria and learn more online.
Help Get the Word out that Clubs are Open and looking for New Team Members
CMAA members have identified the recruitment of employees as a top challenge. CMAA wants to help by providing a no cost job board aimed at filling entry-level, hourly wage jobs.
This job board—Entry-Level Opportunities—posts jobs by state and then by club, making it easy to navigate. The form lists information about the club and then the specific job. Applicants apply by the email provided in the listing. Anyone looking for a job can access the listing.
List jobs that are open at your club. You may list as many jobs as you like. Ads run for six weeks and can be renewed. Job types include full-time, part-time, seasonal, and holiday positions. CMAA Members login first; Non-members need to register before beginning the process.
The job boards are just one of the many benefits of your association with CMAA. If you need more information on any of the boards or if you have any questions about CMAA ClubCareers, please contact Karen Woodie.
Learn more and get started today
You Can Join the Women in Club Management Community This Spring!
The Women in Club Management community meets every month to show support to one another in their careers within the club industry. Join us this spring for some great conversation and great community!
- May 17 at 1:00 p.m. EDT
- June 21 at 1:00 p.m. EDT
Visit the Women in Club Management Community on CMAA Connect for more information and for the Zoom links.
Note These Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines—Don’t Leave Money on The Table!
Scholarship application deadlines begin in June at The Club Foundation. Here is a list of this year’s dates. For more information about each scholarship and grant, please visit The Club Foundation website!
- Joe Perdue Scholarship—June 1
- Student Chapter Grant—June 1
- Faculty Research Grant—August 1
- Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship—September 1
- James B. Singerling Scholarship—October 1
- Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship—November 1
- LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship—November 1
Did You Know? It’s National Volunteer Week and We’re Grateful for Your CMAA Service!
April 16-22, 2023 is National Volunteer Week—an annual celebration observed globally to promote and show appreciation for volunteerism and volunteering. For CMAA, it’s an opportunity to thank the hundreds of volunteers who work collaboratively to provide valuable services, to recognize you for your valuable contributions, and to inspire new volunteers to get involved.
So, whether you serve your local CMAA Chapter, participate on a CMAA National Committee, assist at national and chapter events, or volunteer in your local communities—THANK YOU! The CMAA community and the world is a better place because of people like you, and we hope you see your efforts toward advancing CMAA’s mission and vision in everything we do.
Being a volunteer is a demanding task, so thank you for contributing so much of your time, energy, and efforts to it. CMAA is grateful for your service and looks forward to many more opportunities to learn from you to keep our momentum going. You make a BIG difference!
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Resources
Benchmark Your Employee Demographics with the Club Assessment
Your club is invited to participate in the Club Employee Demographic Assessment. This research survey presented with support from CMAA and The Club Foundation, 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.
Thank you in advance for your club's participation in this important initiative!
In the Field: 2023 CMAA/USPTA Survey
CMAA and the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) have partnered together to design a survey to gather data about the ever-changing landscape of racquet sports within clubs.
We are interested in learning more about your perspective on the quality of your tennis/racquet sports professional staff, trends in pickleball, and other related alternative racquet sports information.
In addition, CMAA and USPTA are looking for data regarding the education and certification of professional tennis/racquet sports staff.
If you have any questions, please contact CMAA's Director of Research, Amilcar Davy, at 703-739-9500.
Thank you for your participation in this valuable CMAA survey.
Trends and News
Call to Serve: CMAA Board of Directors
CMAA is currently receiving nominations for those interested in running for the National Board of Directors, 2024 term year start. Professional members (with at least 10 years of CMAA membership)—now is your chance to help lead the Association dedicated to furthering the club management profession.
The benefits are many:
- A role in advancing the club management profession.
- An opportunity to enhance the value of CMAA to the industry.
- A part in directing information about the challenges facing club management professionals.
- A chance to exchange ideas and perspectives with other volunteer leaders.
CMAA’s Nominating Committee has identified qualifications criteria as well as several desired attributes that are part of the selection process for new and incumbent Board members. Interested members should consult the website for specific information or contact Kim Pasquale with any questions. Board nominations are due no later than May 31, 2023. All required candidate documentation is due by June 30, 2023. Thank you.
Strong Demand Continues for Supplemental H-2B Visas
Despite the record release of additional H-2B visas to supplement the existing cap, demand remains strong as clubs and seasonal employers continue to rely on this program to boost their seasonal workforce. On March 14, the FY2023 H-2B supplemental visas became available. An additional 16,5000 visas became available for returning workers with start dates for the early second half of FY2023 (April 1 to May 14). US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that this allotment was exhausted as of March 30.
Courts Halt 2023 WOTUS Rule in 26 States
The new 2023 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) has been temporarily enjoined from becoming effective in 26 states, as of the outcome of two separate lawsuits. On December 30, the Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers announced the final rule. Despite calls from the regulated community and our coalition partners with the Waters Advocacy Coalition for a rule that provides the clarity and certainty essential for predictable and efficient permitting, the final rule continues to rely on vague terms will make it difficult for any business or individual trying to comply with the Clean Water Act. It became effective March 20, 2023. However, two separate legal actions will temporarily prevent its enforcement in 26 states.