February 17, 2023
Professional Development
Congratulations to the Newest Certified Club Managers
CMAA congratulations the newest club management professionals to attain the designation of Certified Club Manager (CCM). 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 CCM designation indicates that a club management professional has completed a rigorous and extensive course of study and training and demonstrates a dedication to proficiency and expertise in club management. To receive the CCM designation, one must invest time in specified education requirements, attend at least one World Conference and Club Business Expo, and maintain activity within their local chapter. After these conditions have been met, the individual must pass the CCM Exam.
The members of CMAA who attained the CCM requirements in November and December 2022 are:
- Kaitlyn E. Allen, CCM, The Ford Field & River Club, Pooler, GA
- Brandon L. Arkush, CCM, The Chicago Club, Chicago, IL
- Taylor C. Ashworth, CCM, Stock Farm Club, Hamilton, MT
- Kyle Beach, CCM, Hideaway Country Club, Fort Myers, FL
- Noelle Cashman, CCM, The Moorings Yacht & Country Club, Vero Beach, FL
- Rick Coleman, CCM, Memphis Hunt & Polo Club, Memphis, TN
- Dennis J. Courtney, Jr., CCM, Fairlawn Country Club, Akron, OH
- Nicholas Crawford, CCM, Rolling Rock Club, Lingonier, PA
- Zachary, Crum, CCM, Forsyth Country Club, Winston-Salem, NC
- Kevin Duffy, CCM, Houston Country Club, Houston, TX
- Michael A. Fick, CCM, Ansley Golf Club, Atlanta, GA
- Kevin M. Ford, CCM, Country Club of Rochester, Rochester, NY
- Derrick Gerard, CCM, Kings Creek Country Club, Rehoboth Beach, DE
- Brent T. Hayes, CCM, Lake Toxaway Country Club, Lake Toxaway, NC
- Rigoberto J. Headley, CCM, Almaden Golf & Country Club, San Jose, CA
- Jason Hurd, CCM, Portsmouth Country Club, Greenland, NH
- Karen Kooi, CCM, Atlantic Golf Club, Bridgehampton, NY
- Jack E. Krause, CCM, Oahu Country Club, Honolulu, HI
- Mackenzie Lalov, CCM, Mizner Country Club, Delray Beach, FL
- Kevin D. Lalumiere, CCM, Country Club of New Canaan, New Canaan, CT
- Lori LeBard, CCM, El Niguel Country Club, Laguna Niguel, CA
- Audra Vaccari Lucas, CCM, Atlanta Athletic Club, Johns Creek, GA
- Rod March, CCM, Bel Air Bay Club, Pacific Palisades, CA
- James Miller, CCM, Sonnenalp Club, Eagle, CO
- Christopher Murray, CCM, The Honors Course, Chattanooga, TN
- Patrick W. Necessary, CCM, Kenmure Country Club, Flat Rock, NC
- Adam Nickerson, CCM, Olympia Fields Country Club, Olympia Fields, IL
- Jason Nill, CCM, Brae Burn Country Club, Natick, MA
- Christian V. Peters, CCM, Dunwoody Country Club, Dunwoody, GA
- Gary G. Piotrowski, CCM, Club Advisors, Naples, FL
- Kathryn E. Reinhart, CCM, Baltimore Country Club, Baltimore, MD
- Kevin M. Rice, CCM, Lake Forest Country Club, Louisville, KY
- Erin Schlegel, CCM, Myers Park Country Club, Charlotte, NC
- Maxwell Shteyman, CCM, Montclair Golf Club, Fair Lawn, NJ
- Darcy Silkwood, CCM, The Kansas City Country Club, Mission Hills, KS
- Joshua Singleton, CCM, Athens Country Club, Athens, GA
- Matthew Smith, CCM, Daniel Island Club, Charleston, SC
- Evan Summa, CCM, Hyperion Field Club, Johnston, IA
- Wesley-Allan K. Wailehua, CCM, PGA of America, Honolulu, HI
- James Warren, CCM, Portland Golf Club, Portland, OR
- Regina M. Welch, CCM, Boynton Beach, FL
- Justin W. Wright, CCM, Smyrna Yacht Club, New Smyrna Beach, FL
The members of CMAA who attained the CCM requirements in January 2023 are:
- Edgar Arce, CCM, Scarsdale Golf Club, Hartsdale, NY
- Elizabeth Barry, CCM, Bronxville Field Club, Bronxville, NY
- Donald Byerly, III, CCM, Kings Creek Country Club, Lewes, DE
- Khadija Coley-Mason, CCM, Monterey Peninsula Country Club, Pebble Beach, CA
- Allen Dermody, CCM, Wildcat Cliffs Country Club, Highlands, NC
- Matthew W. Funkhouser, CCM, Meadowbrook Golf Course, Anderson, IN
- Hallie Girardeau, CCM, Naples Yacht Club, Naples, FL
- Eric J. Hogan, CCM, Doylestown Country Club, Ambler, PA
- Brandon Johnson, CCM, Farmington Country Club, Charlottesville, VA
- Cory Kuhn, CCM, Glendora Country Club, Glendora, CA
- Patrick J. Laxton, CCM, The Country Club, Chestnut Hill, MA
- Kyle J. Lundy, CCM, Egypt Valley Country Club, Ada, MI
- Joseph Macke, CCM, Desert Mountain Club, Scottsdale, AZ
- Rebekah McGee, CCM, Gulfstream Bath and Tennis Club, Boca Raton, FL
- Michael McGillicuddy, CCM, Tedesco Country Club, Marblehead, MA
- David A. Morrison, CCM, Lords Valley Country Club, Hawley, PA
- Kate Nolte, CCM, Timuquana Country Club, Jacksonville, FL
- Jeff Schenkel, CCM, River Forest Country Club, Elmhurst, IL
- Kristina Suddeth, CCM, Fripp Island Club, Harbor Island, SC
- Tom Walberg, CCM, Oak Park Country Club, Downers Grove, IL
- Qian Yang, CCM, Beach Point Club, Mamaroneck, NY
Membership and Member Benefits
President & CEO’s Perspective: Broadening Our CMAA Communities
Hello CMAA! I hope to see many of you at the World Conference and Club Business Expo later this month. We have excellent registration numbers that have exceeded our member and supplier expectations. To accommodate everyone, we added two additional hotels for attendees, and we will be running a daily shuttle to/from those satellite properties. I suspect this may be a post-COVID anomaly as last year some members and suppliers were still uncomfortable with travel and vaccine requirements. I am so glad those days are behind us.
This is the final installment of the CEO’s blog from Jeff Morgan, FASAE, CAE. After eight years of writing a monthly member blog, we’ve decided to shake things up a bit! Look for a refresh of the President & CEO monthly member message in various formats, not just as a written blog. Stay tuned for more soon!
Join the Career Opportunities and Networking Showcase at 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 Student 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!
Did You Know? There Will Be Student Group Coaching at World Conference
Student members can get involved with CMAA’s Coaches, Kevin MacDonald and Shelley MacDougall at the 2023 World Conference and Club Business Expo. There will be two opportunities for our student members to participate in group coaching: on February 25 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. and February 26 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Students interested in taking advantage of these sessions should contact Christina Krueger to sign up!
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Resources
Complete the Club Employee Demographic Assessment
The Club Employee Demographic Assessment is presented with support from CMAA and The Club Foundation. It 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.
Complete the 15-minute assessment now or make time during the upcoming World Conference to take the assessment onsite.
If you have any questions about any of CMAA’s research initiatives, please contact CMAA's Director of Research, Amilcar Davy, at 703-739-9500.
Post Job Openings Free of Charge at the World Conference
World Conference attendees and Executive Search Firms participating in the Club Business Expo can post open positions on the 16 job boards displayed in the Member Services Pavilion located in Osceola A/B on Level 2 of the Gaylord Palms Resort. These boards are open to all attendees to post a job or search for one from February 24-28.
Bring your print out of each position or use CMAA's online form to advertise your open positions.
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As of January 31, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received enough petitions to exhaust the supply of 18,216 supplemental H-2B visas, designated for returning workers. These supplemental visas were first made available on December 15, 2022. The 20,000 visas allocated for this same time period specifically for nationals of El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Haiti have not yet been depleted. The USCIS is continuing to accept petitions in that category.
Supply-Chain Challenges with Chicken? Try These Center-of-Plate Strategies
According to the CDC, more than 49 million birds in 46 states (and counting) have either died due to bird flu virus infection or have been culled due to exposure to infected birds since early 2022. This crisis impacts supply, prices and menus across the board.
With this in mind, we asked Dr. Henry Zerby, Entegra’s vice president of supply management, what operators need to consider about supply-chain challenges for center of plate as we continue to experience the rippling effects of shortages from poultry producers.
Jonas Club Software Launches Next Generation Mobile App For Club Members at CMAA 2023 World Conference
Jonas Club Software, the award-winning club technology company is launching the all-new version of its popular ClubHouse Online Mobile App at the CMAA 2023 World Conference taking place in Orlando, FL, February 24-28, 2023. Club executives can visit booth #223 to find out more.