August 9, 2024
Professional Development
17 Club Management Professionals Achieve Certification
CMAA announces the 17 newest club management professionals to attain the designation of Certified Club Manager (CCM). This diverse group of individuals represents professionals from Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, and six US states.
Established in 1965, the CCM designation is the hallmark of professionalism in club management. It is a valuable, internationally recognized, and widely respected mark of an individual’s commitment to professional development and the club industry.
The club management professionals who recently met their CCM requirements are:
- Brian Bauer, CCM, Cobblestone Creek Country Club, Lawrenceville, NJ
- Nicholas Brisk, CCM, Sawgrass Country Club, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
- Dan Britts, CCM, Tuxedo Club, Tuxedo Park, NY
- Peter Christian, CCM, Rainbow Ranch Lodge, Gallatin Gateway, MT
- Charl Coetzee, CCM, Durbanville Golf Club, Cape Town, South Africa (Club Management Association of South Africa)
- James Creamer, CCM, Bay Head Yacht Club, Bay Head, NJ
- Alex Delcamp, CCM, Wianno Club, Osterville, MA
- Ruth Griffiths, CCM, Royal Auckland and Grange Golf Club, Auckland, New Zealand (Golf Managers Association of New Zealand)
- James Loughnane, CCM, Auckland, New Zealand (Golf Managers Association of New Zealand)
- Brian Meeks, CCM, Bermuda Run Country Club, Bermuda Run, NC
- Cory Melroy, CCM, Spring Lake Golf Club, Spring Lake Heights, NJ
- Stefanie Peters, CCM, Orange Lawn Tennis Club, South Orange, NJ
- Denise Quadrel, CCM, Mendham Golf & Tennis Club, Mendham, NJ
- Amy Sidford, CCM, Boulcott’s Farm Heritage Golf Club, Wellington, New Zealand (Golf Managers Association of New Zealand)
- Paulette Strauss, CCM, Edgewood Country Club, River Vale, NJ
- Cristinel Toma, CCM, Beaconsfield Golf Course, Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada (Club Management Association of Canada)
- Chris van der Merwe, CCM, Stellenbosch Golf Club, Stellenbosch, South Africa (Club Management Association of South Africa)
Learn more about the CCM designation and requirements
Develop New Leadership Skills and Advance Your Career with the Mid-Management Conference
Offered in the fall, the Mid-Management Conference began as a grassroots effort in 1991 by the Greater Chicago Chapter to provide quality educational and networking opportunities for club management professionals who do not serve in the general manager/chief operating officer role. Education is focused on developing new skills, broadening horizons, and advancing career and certification goals.
This year’s event will take place in Philadelphia, PA, September 29 – October 2. Attend and explore sessions on personal branding, developing a powerful network, and club governance.
Learn more and register today!
Full Plate of Presenters Scheduled for 2024 Chef Summit
The CMAA Chef Summit is designed specifically for club chefs to boost their business acumen while connecting with fellow club chefs from around the country. Club culinarians will learn from professionals and industry experts on emerging trends while sharpening their expertise with hands-on learning and pairings, September 22-24, in Savannah, GA. Make sure your Chef knows about this great event.
The agenda has been updated, featuring the full plate of presenters and Georgia-grown tastings, including:
- Leadership Lessons from a College Football Official with Bill Griffon
- Developing Your Personal Brand with Donna Serdula
- Empathy: The Heart of Leadership Excellence with Craig Dowden
- Chef's Salaries, Contracts, and Benefits with Chris Barron, CCM, Club Benchmarking
- Mental Health Awareness with Tra Battle
Space is limited so do not delay!
Share the link and encourage them to register today!
This in-demand Summit is presented in partnership with Club Procure, a CMAA Alliance Partner.
Educate Your Board Members This Fall
CMAA's symposiums bring together the GM/CEO/COO and their club’s elected leaders for cooperative and interactive education on governance best practices and industry trends. Invite your Board members to CMAA’s Governance & Leadership Symposium, November 10-11, at Carmel Country Club in Charlotte, NC. The Symposium will begin on the evening of November 10 and will continue November 11 for a full day of education.
Prepare your club’s elected leadership for success with focused information on relevant strategic governance topics, including:
- Governance and Leadership—informed leadership, strategic stewardship, empowered management and staff, and compelling Member Experience
- The Political Climate and the Impact on Clubs—presented by the President and CEO of the National Club Association, Joe Trauger
- Club Trends—change and adaptation in the post-COVID world
Learn more and access registration rates
These highly rated Summits are presented in partnership with KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE, a CMAA Executive Partner.
Membership and Member Benefits
Honor Extraordinary Club Management Professionals
Do you know a club management professional who sets the standard for excellence? It's time to recognize and honor their achievements! Annually, Club Management magazine recognizes excellence in club leadership with the Club Executive of the Year Award. Originally known as the Club Manager of the Year, this distinction was created in 1985 by Club Management magazine to honor an individual who by his or her achievements best represents the qualities found in hard-working, dedicated club management leaders. In 2008, the award was re-titled to mirror the evolution of the profession.
Today, the distinction highlights one club management professional annually who demonstrates mentoring, creates a supportive club culture, and sustains ongoing engagement with their local CMAA Chapter.
CMAA welcomes and encourages nominations from diverse backgrounds and work experiences.
2024 Nominations must include specifics on how the nominee has fostered and embraced the three criteria in the past one to three years:
- Mentoring;
- Creating a club culture which supports the staff team through on-going educational opportunities and crisis assistance; and
- Demonstrating sustained engagement with their local CMAA Chapter.
Help us honor an extraordinary club management professional who has truly raised the bar in club management and within the CMAA community.
All Nominations must be received by September 10.
Review the full criteria, judging process, and notification process
Apply for the Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship
In 2012, the Texas Lone Star Chapter and The Club Foundation introduced the Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship. To honor Sally’s commitment and dedication to club management, the Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship was initiated to support education for female club industry professionals. Last month, the Texas Lone Star Chapter gave a $10,000 contribution for direct support of the Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship. For more details about the past recipients from across the country and to view the application guidelines, please visit The Club Foundation's website application page. Applications for 2024 are due September 1.
“We’re so pleased that Sally’s legacy lives on through this scholarship,” said Sam Brewster, Managing Director of the Texas Lone Star Chapter. “Her passion for helping people has inspired many and motivated the Chapter to continue raising funds for her scholarship at our semi-annual Yellow Rose Ball. After all, Sally loved a good party!”
Sally Burns Rambo, CCM, served as a mentor and role model and paved the way for the success of countless club industry leaders. She served as Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, and President of the CMAA Texas Lone Star Chapter. She was later elected to two, three-year terms on CMAA's National Board of Directors. In 1991 she was elected the first Texan and first woman CMAA Club Manager of the Year. After retirement, she served and supported a variety of charitable entities, including The Club Foundation, Cattle Baron's Ball, Cancer Society, Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, and Cedar Creek Library. She was named Citizen of the Year and given the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Chamber of Commerce and was chosen as Rotarian of the Year.
If you have questions regarding scholarships or any other Foundation work, please call us directly at 703-299-4284.
Do You Need to Transfer Chapters?
Have you recently moved to a new club within a new Chapter boundary and need to transfer Chapters? If so, we have some good news for you! The Chapter Transfer process is all online! Simply fill out the online form and when you submit it, it will go to the correct Chapter and National contacts who will begin processing your transfer.
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Mid-Manager Task Force: Supporting Career and Leadership Development
In the latest episode of the Let’s Talk Club Management podcast, we sat down with Casey Newman, CCM, the General Manager/COO at Lakeside Country Club, and Alexandria LaRocca, Director of Member Engagement at Beach Point Club. Casey and Alexandria are both members of the Mid-Manager Task Force and they joined us to talk about the Task Force, the challenges faced by mid-managers, and the Mid-Manager Power Hour calls. Finally, we discuss the future plans for the Task Force and how we envision it evolving to continue supporting the development of future leaders in the club industry.
Learn more about what CMAA offers for Mid-Managers
As always, please remember, you can find us on iTunes and Spotify!
Trends and News
Hunki Yun named Executive Director of American Society of Golf Course Architects
Hunki Yun has been named executive director of the American Society of Golf Course Architects (ASGCA) and ASGCA Foundation. An award-winning journalist and a long-time staff member and administrator with the United States Golf Association (USGA), Yun will begin his new role September 1, taking over for Chad Ritterbusch, who served in the role for 20 years.
Yun has had several roles at the USGA, helping to plan and execute the USGA’s mission to advance the game and improve everyday playing experiences. Prior to joining the USGA, he was a writer and editor for several publications, including the Orlando Sentinel, Golf Digest, GOLF Magazine, and LINKS Magazine.
In various roles, Yun has worked with the industry on events such as the Golf Innovation Symposium, the USGA Experience at USGA championships, and the Sustainability Showcase at the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) Conference and Trade Show.