July 8, 2022
Professional Development
Make Plans to Attend the 2022 Chef Summit
Join club chefs from all over the country to learn, grow, and taste together, September 25-27, in the city named the food and drink capital of the world, Chicago, IL!
Designed specifically for club chefs to build their club leadership, finance, and governance acumen, summit sessions will address:
- Inflation and Supply Chain Challenges
- Recruitment Strategies
- Relationship Building with Your CFO
- Culture, Onboarding, and Securing Top Talent
Experience tailored networking opportunities including an architectural boat tour of the city and an evening on the Chicago Cubs Wrigley Roof Top!
The inaugural event sold out in 2021 and attendance is capped for maximum interactivity and networking.
Virtual Education Opportunity for Your Board of Directors
Do you want to educate your Board of Directors on club industry best practices and trends? Register today for the upcoming virtual Club Leadership Summit. Prepare your club’s elected leadership for success with focused information on relevant strategic topics on governance, finance, and trends including:
- Governance—evaluating organizational health; board orientations, self-evaluation, and efficacy; roles and responsibilities; and evolving trends
- Finance—exploring the financial model of clubs and its relevancy to successful governance; using a data-driven decision-making process
- Club Trends—engaging multi-generations of members; embracing strategy
On September 7, the Summit will be presented virtually, enabling attendance from anywhere with a computer and Internet access. No travel is required. Improve alignment with your Board of Directors this fall with this cooperative education and engagement opportunity.
These highly rated Summits are presented in partnership with Kopplin Kuebler & Wallace, a CMAA Business Partner.
View the agenda and register today
Register for the Certification Review Course
One of the best ways to prepare for the Certified Club Manager (CCM) exam is by attending the Joe Perdue Certification Review Course. The Review Course was designed to aid attendees in their preparation for the CCM exam but should not in any way take the place of your individual study and preparation. Attending the Review Course gives attendees the opportunity to interact with other peers who are working toward the same common goal. Attendees can also receive guidance from the instructors teaching in the CRC course. Statistics have shown that attendees who have taken the Review Course have had a higher pass rate than those who decided to prepare for the CCM exam on their own.
Attendees can register for the Review Course held November 14-19 at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. The CCM exam will be offered on Saturday, November 19 after the Review Course. The cost of the course is $2,100. The exam fee is $195. The exam fee is not included in the fee for the course.
For more information on registering for the Certification Review Course or taking the CCM exam, members can contact Sonya Rome, Manager, Certification and Education at 703-739-9500.
Membership and Member Benefits
Ignite Your Curiosity at the 2022 Leadership/Legislative Conference
Engage, empower, and connect with aspiring, current, and sustaining Chapter leaders at the upcoming 2022 Leadership/Legislative Conference, September 12–14, at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. Official programming will begin on Monday, September 12 at 2:30 p.m. and wrap up on Wednesday, September 14 at 12:30 p.m.
Ignite your curiosity with interactive programs and sessions, informative speakers and presentations, the Chapter Idea Fair, and entertaining networking experiences—full of inspiring light bulb moments.
Registration is now open. Make plans now to attend and build new connections in your career, CMAA, and the industry.
Nominations Open for the 2022 Club Executive of the Year
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 role of a club management professional.
Nominate a club management professional who embodies professionalism at their club and within the CMAA community. CMAA welcomes and encourages nominations from diverse backgrounds and work experiences.
2022 Nominations should include specifics on how the nominee embraces:
- 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.
To nominate a CMAA member, please access the submission guidelines. Nominations must be received by September 23. Nominations will be reviewed by a panel of CMAA members and past recipients of the award and evaluated based on the enumerated criteria above. The Club Executive of the Year winner will be profiled in a forthcoming edition of Club Management magazine, an episode of the Let’s Talk Club Management Podcast, and honored in-person at the CMAA 2022 World Conference and Club Business Expo in San Diego, CA.
Liaison Managers: Join Faculty Calls and Stay in Touch
Our Student Chapter Liaison Managers are getting more involved with our Student Chapters. Joining our Faculty Members Monthly Calls puts Liaison Managers in the right place to hear all the latest information about CMAA student membership as well as engage with Faculty Members. Student Liaison Managers are a crucial piece of a successful student membership. Learn more about the Liaison Manager role.
Join future faculty calls:
July 8 at 12:00 noon EDT
August 5 at 12:00 noon EDT
Please join us if you can but know that we send out meeting minutes after our calls, so if you miss one, you’ll still get the information. Please contact Christina Krueger with any questions.
Show Your Club Love!
The mission of The Club Foundation (CF) is to serve as a conduit for your contributions to support scholarships and grants for CMAA members. To accomplish that goal, we ask for your support on a regular basis and there are many ways to contribute to CF. Every dollar is important, whether you can donate a little or a lot, here are some ways to make your donation.
- Donate today! No matter how small, every dollar helps us achieve our annual goals. Text “CLUBS” to 41444 or visit our donation page—and please consider making your donation a monthly recurring gift that helps us to build funds throughout the year.
- Add a donation to your dues renewal—one small check-box in support of scholarships and grants provides important funding to support others.
- Donate during our annual campaign, starting with Giving Tuesday on November 30 through the end of the calendar year! Join us on social media for a chance to win prizes during Giving Tuesday.
- Make a legacy donation, by including CF in your estate planning.
- Donate stocks and securities, through our online portal. Talk with your financial advisor, but a gift of stock can alleviate your tax burden and the funds go directly to support scholarships and grants.
- Sign up for AmazonSmile and a portion of each purchase you make will be given to The Club Foundation as one of Amazon’s registered charities. Visit amazon.com for more information.
Scholarship and Grant Application Deadlines
Scholarship application season is in full swing at The Club Foundation. Here are some deadlines for your calendar:
- Faculty Research Grant—Due Date: August 1
- Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship—Due Date: September 1
- James B. Singerling Scholarship—Due Date: October 1 (new date this year)
- Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship—Due Date: October 1 for Chapter review–November 1 for submission to The Club Foundation
- LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship—Due Date: November 1
Did You Know:
Digital badges for all BMI programs and all new CCM and CCE designation through June 30 have been awarded. Please contact David McCabe if you did not receive your badge for any 2022 BMI programs or if you earned your CCM or CCE designation in 2022.
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Featured Connect Discussion: Keeping Waitlist Engaged |
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• Featured MOL Job: Food & Beverage Director in CO |
Resources
Join the Women in Club Management Monthly Discussion
The Women in Club Management community meets every month to show support to one another in their careers within the club industry. The July meeting will be on Wednesday, July 20 at 1:00 p.m. EDT. Make sure to check out the Women in Club Management Community in CMAA Connect for more information and for the Zoom link.
CRC’s Featured Series: Five-Part Dining Service
This month, the Club Resource Center is highlighting the Five-Part Dining Service series. This series of courses, designed specifically for private clubs, continues to be the most taken series within the growing list of 160 courses currently offered. The series includes five courses that will educate club staff on effective dining service skills, and it includes:
Greeting and Reservation Management
How you'll want to greet customers and how to properly manage reservations.
Setting The Table
How to properly set the table formally, casually, inside, outside, and how to do a roll-up.
Taking The Order
How the order should be taken with accuracy, preparation, and using standard systems and procedures.
Suggestive Selling
How to properly use the subtle art of suggestive selling within the private club setting.
Correct Sequence of Service
Examine the correct sequence of service from the greeting to the fond farewell.
Learn more about the Club Resource Center, an interactive training and resource platform for your entire team, by scheduling a 15-minute demo.
The CRC includes all the staff training your club needs. With a CRC subscription, your leadership and staff team will have access to hundreds of essential training courses and resources to take them to the next level–all for less than $100 a month.
Ready to sign your team up?
Trends and News
Share Your Crave-Worthy Food & Beverage Offerings
The September/October edition of Club Management magazine will feature the latest food & beverage trends. We want to hear from you!
What are your members loving? Share your club’s hottest dishes, drinks (alcoholic and mocktails), ice programs, desserts, and more.
Send your submissions to goodnews@cmaa.org with crave-worthy photographs by July 15.
Protect Your Team from Heat Stress This Summer
It’s the busiest time of year for many clubs and your team is exposed to high temperatures on the course and the court, at the pool and the marina, and throughout your property with camps and kid’s programs. With the demand for outdoor dining continuing, you may also have F&B employees working outdoors continually for the first time as well.
Access valuable resources and equip your supervisors with the Heat Safety Tool App for real-time heat index specific to your location and health and safety information.
More Than 80 Grassroots Organizations Awarded Grants through Industry’s “Make Golf Your Thing” DEI Initiative
Eighty-one grassroots golf organizations will receive a total of $750,000 in funding to further their efforts to engage underrepresented populations of the sport. These groups are being awarded with a grant through Make Golf Your Thing, the industry’s commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in making the sport more welcome for all.
Association Calendar
| July 21 | CSFA Webinar: Guidelines for Opening (or Reopening) Fitness Facilities |
| August 22 | Communications Summit, New York, NY |
| September 1 | Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship Application Deadline |
| September 7 | Virtual Club Leadership Summit |
| September 12-14 | Leadership/Legislative Conference–Washington, DC |
| September 19-23 | BMI General Manager/Chief Operating Officer-Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI |
| September 19-23 | BMI Club Management–Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA (FULL) |
| September 19-23 | BMI Golf Management–The Club at Admirals Cove, Jupiter, FL (FULL) |
| September 25-27 | Chef Summit–Chicago, IL |
| October 1 | James B. Singerling Scholarship Application Deadline |
| October 3-7 | BMI Food & Beverage Management–Hilton University of Houston (FULL) |
| October 6-11 | BMI International–Edinburgh, Scotland |
| October 10-14 | BMI Club Management–Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA |
| October 10-14 | BMI Leadership Principles–Los Angeles, CA (FULL) |
| October 17-21 | BMI Tactical Leadership–Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (FULL) |
| October 31-November 4 | BMI Strategic Leadership–Boston, MA (FULL) |
| November 1 | LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship Application Deadline |
| November 1 | Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship Application Deadline |
| November 14-18 | BMI General Manager/Chief Operating Officer-Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI |
| November 14-19 | Joe Perdue Certification Review Course-Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA |
| November 30 | Club Leadership Summit at Beach Point Club |
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.