January 6, 2023
Professional Development
Sow New Connections & Expand Your Network at the 2023 World Conference and Club Business Expo
The World Conference and Club Business Expo is CMAA’s largest annual event, connecting you with more than 2,000 club management professionals from around the country. Catch up with old friends and meet new acquaintances who understand the club business and face the same challenges!
Get ready for one of the most incredible parties CMAA has ever thrown on Sunday, February 26 at the CMAA Networking Event: CityWalk Bash at Universal Orlando Resort, from 6:30-9:30 p.m., presented in partnership with E-Z-GO, a CMAA Strategic Partner! Join your peers and pals for an exclusive event that will fill various clubs and spill out into the streets of Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort. Attendees will be networking and hopping from club to club along the CityWalk promenade.
Take a trip to New Orleans at Pat O’Brien’s® or explore the home of the king of reggae at Bob Marley–A Tribute to FreedomSM. Hit the stage and sing karaoke at CityWalk’s Rising Star or relax in the tropical and trendy atmosphere of the Red Coconut Club. Strike out your hunger with classic hot dogs from ballparks around the country at the Hot Dog Hall of Fame®. And head south of the border for a taste of Mexico City at Antojitos Authentic Mexican Food. Live bands and DJs, entertainment, and activities await you… It's a fun, full evening of street party excitement—and it’s just for CMAA!
Finish the week with fun and must-see entertainment at CMAA After Dark on Monday, February 27, from 9:30 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Enjoy a festive opportunity to cap off a wonderful Conference experience, presented in Partnership with ClubProcure, a CMAA Education Partner. Step into a fun and convenient location at the Gaylord Palms and mix and mingle with industry colleagues and friends one last time!
And don’t forget to schedule time to browse the Idea Fair. Make time to connect, relax, and engage at the 2023 World Conference.
Read about the educational offerings at the 2023 CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo! Regular registration ends January 24!
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Membership and Member Benefits
Enter the 2023 Idea Fair
Did you and your team come up with an idea this year that is too good not to share with your peers? If so, enter the Idea Fair! The competition and showcase of ideas will be held at the 2023 World Conference & Club Business Expo, February 24-28 in Orlando, FL. Since the sharing of knowledge has always been the hallmark of CMAA, the Idea Fair is a great avenue for club managers to exchange ideas. The deadline to enter is January 23.
Each CMAA member is encouraged to enter—you do not need to attend Conference to enter or win. Regardless, appropriate recognition and two Association Activity Credits will be awarded to the winner in each of the 20 categories. Association Activity Credits will also be awarded to all members who enter.
You will submit your entries online and CMAA will print the board(s) for you! You will not be printing and shipping or hand carrying your entries like in past years.
In addition to the “Most Innovative Idea Award,” there will be a “Showstopper Award” and a “Chairman’s Award” given out by the judging committee. Make sure your idea stands out from the rest to be considered for these exciting new awards!
We look forward to seeing your ideas in Orlando!
Help Your Students Prepare for the Student Chapter Idea Fair and Shark Tank Competition
There are two opportunities at the 2023 World Conference and Club Business Expo for Student members to show off their ideas and interests.
The Student Chapter Idea Fair is your Chapter's chance to share as many ideas as you’d like across six different categories for a chance to win a $1,000 chapter grant from The Club Foundation. Show off everything your Chapter has done to be successful! Entries are due January 23, 2023.
The Student Shark Tank Competition is for any student member (or a group up to five) that has an innovative mind. Do you have an idea or product that you think the club industry could benefit from? Tell us about it! Learn more about this program and the chance to win a $1,000 Visa gift card. Entries are due January 18, 2023.
Rounding Out the 2022 Scholarship Awards
Recently, The Club Foundation granted multiple awards during the last cycle of scholarship applications in 2022. Applications for the LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship and the Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarships were due in November; in December, awardees were notified that their applications had been chosen.
LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship: In 2010, the LaRocca Family made a generous contribution to the Foundation to tap into a key characteristic of the Club Industry, mentorship. The vision behind the resulting LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship is to honor the long-standing industry culture of giving, giving back and providing mentorship and nurturing to emerging leaders in our profession. The scholarship provides support to mentor-mentee teams, including one established, experienced club leader and their aspiring mentee.
This year’s recipients are the Mentor-Mentee team of Eduardo A Castillo, Executive Chef, and Ricardo “Rico” Ramirez, Executive Sous Chef, who work together at The San Antonio Country Club, in San Antonio, TX.
Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship: The Club Foundation has been awarding Kendall Scholarships for more than 20 years. The scholarship fund was established in memory of CMAA Past President, Bill Kendall. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide tuition support to club management professionals who are interested in pursuing their Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation. It is one of the most sought-after scholarships, covering the costs of all BMIs required for a CCM.
This year, a total of eight awardees were selected by the Club Foundation Allocation Committee:
- Kristin Aleshire, General Manager, The Cliff Dwellers, Chicago, IL
- Jacqulynn E. Barnes, Food & Beverage Director, Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, Stone Harbor, NJ
- Caitlin English, Assistant General Manager, Fairlawn Country Club, Akron, OH
- Stormy Flinchum, Assistant Clubhouse Manager, Governors Club, Chapel Hill, NC
- Christina E. Gusella, Clubhouse Manager, Flint Hills National Golf Club, Andover, KS
- Heidi Hilbert, Assistant Manager - Food & Beverage, Cherokee Town & Country Club, Atlanta, GA
- Alexia Horton, Clubhouse Manager, Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Southampton, NY
- Paul M. Korbar, Operations Manager, Allegheny Country Club, Sewickley, PA
Gratitude for YOU!
Many thanks to all those of you who donated during 2022 and at the end of the 2022 tax year. The generousness of you and all those who include The Foundation as a giving priority is incredible— with more than a third of our members donating each year.
Happy New Year from all of us at The Club Foundation!
Did You Know: Attending the 2023 World Conference Can Support Your Wellness Goals
CMAA is excited to support you and your mental and physical health throughout the World Conference. This year, we are launching our CMAA Wellness Challenge, included with your conference registration. You’ll be rewarded with points as you complete a range of wellness activities, from traditional running, yoga, and walking, to drinking a glass of water, dipping your toes in the pool, and taking a five-minute movement break. We’ll be offering prizes for the top-scoring participants at the end of the week. And good news! If you’re registered to run in The Club Foundation ClubLove 5K, you’ll get points for those miles!
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Featured Connect Discussion: Employee Meals |
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• Featured MOL Job: General Manager in FL |
Resources
Read: The 2022 CMAA Finance and Operations Report
The 2022 CMAA Finance and Operations Report is now available. This year's report found the typical growth in membership annual dues (2021 vs. 2020) to be nearly 5 percent across most membership classes/types and the median member attrition rates to be 5.7 percent overall, 4.3 percent for golf and country clubs, 3.3 percent for city/athletic clubs, 3.7 percent for yacht clubs, and 4.6 percent for CIRA clubs.
All members have access to high level information through the Executive Summary and on CMAA University. The Executive Summary includes an infographic detailing key information from each operating revenue segment. Participants may access the Full Report, their Individual Club Report and the Report Card (featuring a few key metrics) on the Research Portal.
Club Resource Center subscribers receive a copy of the print report and have access to an online data analytics platform, which allows clubs to compare their data versus five peer groups and create customized aggregations of the survey results.
Save the date and register for the webinar "Using the 2022 CMAA Finance and Operations Report" on January 26 at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Submit Your Data to the Club Employee Demographic Assessment
The Club Employee Demographic Assessment, presented with support from 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.
According to the 2020 US Census, nearly four of 10 Americans identify with a race of ethnic group other than white. This is especially noteworthy for the younger portion of the population (16 & younger) identified as a racial or ethnic minority.
Diversity in the workplace means employing people of different ages, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, and education levels.
We are asking for only one response per club. Participating in this assessment will allow you to gain insight into your team’s diversity and assist in formulating your own DEI strategy and tactics. Your information will be confidential.
Participation in this assessment will also 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.
Listen: Let’s Talk Club Management Ep. 85 – A Conversation with the 2022 Club Executive of the Year
On this episode, we are thrilled to be talking to the 2022 Club Executive of the Year, Brett Morris. In November, Club Management magazine named Brett Morris, the 2022 Club Executive of the Year. A 22-year member of CMAA, he currently serves as the General Manager/Chief Operating Officer of The Club at Admirals Cove in Jupiter, FL. Morris has more than 32 years of experience in the club industry in a variety of roles.
Join the Women in Club Management Community This Winter
The Women in Club Management community meets every month to show support to one another in their careers within the club industry. We also have one webinar a quarter lead by one of our fearless women.
- January 18 at 1:00 p.m. EST
Visit the Women in Club Management Community on CMAA Connect for more information and for the Zoom links.
Trends and News
What’s Ahead for the Club Industry?
Participate in the 2022/2023 Club Leader’s Perspective Survey, a GGA Partners research initiative administered in partnership with CMAA. This survey unveils trends, reactions, and opportunities within the industry, offering a contemporary update on the pressing needs of club leaders across the country. The deadline to complete the 15-minute survey is January 22.
Individual responses to this survey will be confidential and the results will be reported in an aggregate format. The results, in summary form, will be available to those who complete the survey. Survey insights will enable club leaders, and the industry at large, to transform their clubs and gain insight into how clubs across the United States are faring.
Thank you in advance for your participation in this important ongoing initiative.
Association Calendar
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| January 9-13 | BMI Leadership Principles, Los Angeles, CA (FULL) |
| January 9-13 | BMI Sports & Recreation Management (FULL) |
| January 10 | Webinar: H-2B Visas: The In’s and Out’s of the Recent Announcement that Doubles the Numerical Cap |
| January 12, 11:00 a.m. | Webinar: Club Wellness Community Town Hall |
| January 16-19 | Joe Perdue Certification Review Course [Virtual] |
| January 18 | Deadline for Student Shark Tank Competition entries |
| January 18, 1:00 p.m. | Women in Club Management Call |
| January 22 | Deadline to Participate in 2022/2023 Club Leader’s Perspective Survey |
| January 23 | Deadline for Idea Fair entries |
| January 23 | Deadline for Student Chapter Idea Fair entries |
| January 23 | NJCF Workshop featuring John Formica and Scotty Sanders |
| January 24 | 2023 World Conference and Club Business Expo Regular Registration Ends and Hotel Block Closes |
| January 26 | Webinar: Using the 2022 CMAA Finance and Operations Report |
| February 2 | Webinar: Using the 2022 CMAA Compensation and Benefits Report |
| February 22 | Online voting ends |
| February 24-28 | CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo |
Webinars begin at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, unless otherwise noted.
Webinar registration opens approximately seven days prior to event.
Additional webinars will be posted as they are scheduled.