February 16, 2024
Professional Development
Got the World Conference App?
Downloading the app is simple, and a necessity for your 2024 World Conference and Club Business Expo experience. Access the entire education schedule, manage your schedule, browse the Club Business Expo, connect with fellow attendees, receive real-time alerts and schedule changes, and access the session evaluations to qualify for Education Credits.
- Download the App.
- When prompted, use Event ID: CMAABET24 when accessing the App for the first time.
- You will receive an email and text message to confirm your login. Be sure to provide the email address that matches your event registration.
- Make sure to log in to see all features, including the session surveys to qualify for your education credits.
- Add a profile picture to help identify yourself.
Please note:
- The World Conference event app requires Android 10 and higher or iOS 14 and higher. Kindle Fire and other devices that use the Amazon App Store are not supported, but if you have another device that fits these requirements, you might consider that alternative.
- A valid World Conference registration is required to access the App.
Are you ready to plan your experience? For all Conference FAQs like what to wear, and more, visit our FAQs page.
How Do I Submit a Certification Petition?
Members interested in sitting for the Certified Club Manager (CCM) exam must submit a Certification Petition to the National Office staff for review. Prior to submitting the Certification Petition, it’s important for each member to review their credit history to monitor their eligibility status.
Log on to your CMAA account and find “My Open Applications” to check your eligibility status on your own. You should use the eligibility status from your CMAA account to determine when you are ready to submit your Certification Petition. When you feel you’ve met all the CCM eligibility requirements, follow the steps below to submit your Certification Petition.
- Complete and submit a Certification Petition form, along with the non-refundable petition fee of $100. The Certification Petition form can be found on our website. (Petition will not be reviewed without verification and signature of a Notary Public)
- Once received by the CMAA National Office staff, the Certification Petition will be reviewed to ensure the form has been completed. The applicant’s credit history will be reviewed to show evidence that the eligibility requirements have been met.
- The applicant will be notified via email if he/she has met the eligibility requirements to sit for the CCM exam. If approved, the applicant will be notified via email with information on how to proceed with purchasing and scheduling the exam. If the applicant is not approved to sit for the exam, he/she will be notified via email with information on which requirements have not been met at this time.
Membership and Member Benefits
President and CEO’s Perspective: Pre-World Conference Update
President & CEO Jeff Morgan, FASAE, CAE, talks mental health first aid, supporting each other, and adhering to the updated code of conduct in his Pre-World Conference update vlog.
Have You Cast Your CMAA Vote Yet?
CMAA members can still vote online for the General Elections by requesting a voting access code. If you are eligible to vote, you will be issued a voter code via email. Use this code to vote online now through 11:59 p.m., ET on Friday, March 1, 2024.
On-site voting will take place at CMAA's World Conference and Club Business Expo in Las Vegas, NV, from March from March 6-8, 2024, over designated hours.
At its spring meeting, the CMAA Board of Directors elected Janine Budzius, CCM, CCE, of Philadelphia Country Club in Gladwyne, PA, to serve as the Association's 2024 Secretary-Treasurer. She was first elected to the Board in 2019 and was reelected in 2022.
For general elections to the National Board of Directors, there are three, three-year terms, and one, one-year term available in 2024.
The following members have been slated by the CMAA Nominating Committee:
- Judy Higgins, CCM, CCE, Valley Lo Club, Glenview, IL
- Jeff Isbell, CCM*, Renaissance, Haverhill, MA
- Charles Johnson, CCM, Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit, MI
- Casey Newman, CCM*, Lakeside Country Club, Houston, TX
*denotes incumbent
Learn more about the candidates and request your access code to vote today
Make Connections at the Career Opportunities and Networking Showcase at the 2024 World Conference
Whether you’re a club looking to hire or a student looking for work, this is a great event to connect managers with students. Visit the Activities Section of the website to sign up your club for this event and to see who will be present. There are already clubs signed up from coast to coast—there's sure to be something there for everyone!
Look for The Club Foundation at World Conference
Awards Breakfast
The Awards Breakfast, presented in partnership with Club Car, is an opportunity to celebrate members who received scholarships this year. The scholarships awarded are at the core of The Club Foundation’s mission: to financially support the club management profession through education, research, and outreach initiatives. Because these scholarships are competitive and awarded based on the merit of the application, those recognized represent our industry's brightest and strongest members. Add the Awards Breakfast to your registration if you haven’t already registered to join the celebration!
Golf Tournament
The Club Foundation Golf Tournament, with title sponsor Nicklaus Design, will take place on the afternoon of March 3, at Bear’s Best Las Vegas. We are pleased to share that the tournament is sold out! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at 703-299-4284.
ClubLove 5K
The ClubLove 5K (run or walk) is a longstanding tradition during World Conference. You can still sign up for the 5K which takes place on the morning of March 7. The event starts at Mandalay Bay and runs up and down the iconic Las Vegas Strip. The Club Foundation is very grateful to our 5K title sponsor, Cobalt Software, for their support of this event. Proceeds support scholarships and grants from The Club Foundation.
Donate Today
Each year, scholarships are made possible by the generous donations of CMAA members just like you! You can donate online today or by texting CLUBS to 41444.
Post Your Job Openings in Las Vegas
If you are attending the World Conference and Club Business Expo and have job opportunities at your club, you can post the jobs for free. Bring your copies and post them on the job boards in the Member Services Pavilion in Mandalay Bay Resort. Or you can fill out the Submit Job Openings form and we will print it out for you!
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Meet the 2024 Communications Community Advisory Council
We are thrilled to announce the members of 2024 Communications Community Advisory Council. The Communications Advisory Council will serve as supporters and champions of the Community, helping to provide feedback on educational opportunities and subscriber engagement. This group of esteemed club communications professionals will support the strategic and programmatic efforts for the Community throughout the year. Councilmembers will serve one year, from summit to summit.
Congratulations to this group of community leaders!
Maria Chamberlain
HR & Communications Manager
Wianno Club
Osterville, MA
Jillian Furchak
Communications & Membership Director
North Shore Country Club
Glenview, IL
Brittany Grugan
Communications Director
Merion Golf Club
Ardmore, PA
Alexis Horne
Director of Communications
Country Club of Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
Samantha Irons
Director of Communications & Membership
Burning Tree Country Club
Greenwich, CT
Kate Jantzen
Director of Administration & Communications
Kensington Golf & Country Club
Naples, FL
Azucena Moreno
Marketing & Communications Director
The Santaluz Club
San Diego, CA
Becky Salaun
Director of Communications
Bonita Bay Club
Bonita Springs, FL
Jackie Singleton
Director of Member & Community Engagement
The Country Club
Chestnut Hill, MA
Melissa Warner
Director of Membership
Oahu Country Club
Honolulu, HI
Brittany West
Director of Communications
Carmel Country Club
Charlotte, NC
Add Continue the Conversation and Ask the Expert to Your Conference Schedule
Taking place in the Open Space area, the Ask the Expert and Continue the Conversation sessions will be facilitated by World Conference speakers and thought leaders who want to keep the ideas flowing and are looking for a way to facilitate deeper connection and explore questions and feedback from CMAA members and stakeholders.
The complete schedule of these sessions will be available in the Conference App, so be sure to add any that are of interest to you!
Join the Club Wellness Community Town Hall
Join the CMAA Club Wellness Community Advisory Council and CMAA staff members for a Community Town Hall/Roundtable discussion. You'll meet the current CWC Advisory Council members followed by small group breakout discussions with other attendees. Know someone who's not a subscriber, but may be interested in joining? Please share the link as this session is open to all current CWC Subscribers and prospective subscribers. We look forward to seeing you there!
Trends and News
Jeff L. White, CGCS, Elected President of Golf Course Superintendents Association of America
Jeff L. White, CGCS the superintendent at Indian Hills Country Club in Mission Hills, KS., was elected to a one-year term as president of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) at the association’s annual meeting Feb. 1, which was held in conjunction with the GCSAA Conference and Trade Show in Phoenix.
White is the 87th president in the association’s history and served as vice president of the association in 2023 and has been a member of the association’s board of directors since 2018. A 33-year member of GCSAA, White is also a past president of the Heart of America GCSA.
White is the director of agronomy at Indian Hills Country Club in Mission Hills, KS., where he has worked since 2013. He previously held superintendent positions at Lake Quivira (KS) Country Club and Falcon Ridge Golf Course in Lenexa, KS, and assistant superintendent positions at Lake Quivira CC and Alvamar Country Club in Lawrence, KS.
White has a bachelor's degree in horticulture/turf management from Iowa State University.
Make Golf Your Thing’s Grassroots Grants Program Now Accepting Applications
Make Golf Your Thing, the collaborative industry movement working to accelerate golf’s evolution by making it more inclusive, is now accepting applications for its Grassroots Grants Program (GGP). The program works to support charitable organizations that are dedicated to increasing golf participation among historically underrepresented communities within the industry such as: Black, Latinx, Asian, Indigenous, women, members of the LBGTQ+ community, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Established in May 2021 through the American Golf Industry Coalition, Make Golf Your Thing has awarded $1.8 million to more than 200 organizations through its four phases of funding. This month marks the official start of the application window for Phase V, inviting charitable organizations to apply between now and Monday, March 4. A total of $700,000 is available for support.
Organizations and individuals can learn more about grant eligibility on the Grassroots Grants Program webpage.