May 17, 2024
Professional Development
2024 BMI International Heads to Switzerland
Is Switzerland on your bucket list? Expand your international connections and take part in an enlightening cultural and club management experience at BMI International, October 14-20. Presented in conjunction with the Club Management Association of Europe (CMAE), BMI International is heading to Switzerland for 2024. Make your plans now to explore two amazing locations. Attendees will experience four days in Lausanne and three days in Zurich.
Event highlights will include an evening at the International Olympic Committee’s official Olympic Museum; a guided tour and senses experience at the Lindt Home of Chocolate; and education and a tour of the FIFA Museum.
BMI International is presented in partnership with KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE, a CMAA Business Partner.
Registration is now open, and a significant other program is available.
Review the agenda and register now!
Register Now for the 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. Learn, grow, and experience together, September 22-24, in Savannah, GA!
Club chefs will learn from professionals and industry experts on emerging trends while sharpening their culinary expertise with hands-on learning and pairings over three days.
This in-demand Summit is presented in partnership with Club Procure.
This event is limited so do not delay!
Learn more and register today!
Upcoming Virtual and In-Person Governance & Leadership Symposiums
What do you wish your Board members know? Invite them to join you for one of upcoming CMAA’s Governance & Leadership Symposiums. Prepare your club’s elected leadership for success with focused information on relevant strategic topics, including governance, finance, trends, and legislation and regulation impacting club operations. Add new perspective for your club’s elected leader(s).
- July 10, Virtual
Attend from anywhere with a computer and internet connection! - August 25-26, Bel-Air Bay Club, Los Angeles, CA
The Symposium will begin on the evening of August 25 and will continue August 26 with a full day of education. - November 10-11, Carmel Country Club, Charlotte, NC
The Symposium will begin on the evening of November 10 and will continue November 11 with a full day of education.
These highly rated Summits are presented in partnership with KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE, a CMAA Business Partner.
Announcing the Human Resources Symposium: Focusing on People & Culture
CMAA has added another great offering to its agenda of Summits & Symposiums. Designed specifically for club human resources professionals and those interested in focusing on their club’s people and culture, the Human Resources Symposium will offer education curated for the unique needs, challenges, and priorities of HR professionals and provide maximum opportunities for networking and collaboration.
Attendees will visit two iconic clubs in the Washington, DC, area, Cosmos Club and Congressional Country Club.
It will be a fantastic opportunity to connect with HR peers, share experiences, and learn from industry experts, August 13-15, in the Nation’s Capital!
Presented in Partnership with Club Benchmarking.
Learn more, review the agenda overview, and register now!
Eleven New Certified Chief Executives Recognized
The Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designation was developed to recognize those managers who have shown the ability to successfully serve as the most senior manager in a club. Meant to augment the CCM designation, seen as the “hallmark of professionalism” in the club industry, the CCE requires managers to have achieved the CCM designation, to have obtained Honor Society status by earning an additional 400 hours of education, to have successfully completed Business Management Institutes Tactical and Strategic Leadership, and to have served as the top executive in a club for a minimum of five years.
The following members successfully met all CCE requirements in the last six months:
- Eric Beck, CCM, CCE, Indian Valley Country Club, Telford, PA
- Randall Bertao, CCM, CCE, Los Altos Golf & Country Club, Los Altos, CA
- Peter Cizdziel, CCM, CCE, PGA, Venice Golf & Country Club, Venice, FL
- Harris Coble, CCM, CCE, Burning Tree Country Club, Greenwich, CT
- W. Gregory Keating, CCM, CCE, PGA, Daniel Island Club, Charleston, SC
- Lonnie Lister, CCM, CCE, Portland Golf Club, Portland, OR
- James J. Paris, CCM, CCE, Old Town Club, Winston-Salem, NC
- Lindsay Pizarro, CCM, CCE, The Golden State Chapter, Newport Beach, CA
- Christopher Reis, CCM, CCE, Rochester Golf & Country Club, Rochester, MN
- Timothy Richards, CCM, CCE, Naples Heritage Golf & Country Club, Naples, FL
- Scott F. Stuart, CCM, CCE, Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro, NC
Visit the CCE designation and requirements for more information.
Present at the 2025 World Conference and Club Business Expo: Proposals Due May 31
Share your expertise and insights with industry leaders and emerging talent at the premier event of CMAA's dynamic professional development calendar: the World Conference and Club Business Expo!
Every year, this global gathering draws together around 2,500 professionals and hospitality students from across the globe for a week of inspiration and networking.
We invite you to be a part of our 2025 World Conference, set to take place February 5-9, 2025, at the Tampa Convention Center in sunny Tampa, FL.
Submit your proposal now to showcase your knowledge and contribute to the conversation that shapes the future of club management and hospitality.
Membership and Member Benefits
President and CEO’s Perspective: 2025 World Conference, National Committees, & National Golf Day
President & CEO Jeff Morgan, FASAE, CAE, shares important schedule changes for the 2025 World Conference and Club Business Expo in Tampa, FL, February 5-9, and valuable insights into the outcomes of National Committee Week meetings and National Golf Day.
Serve on the CMAA Board of Directors
CMAA is currently receiving nominations for those interested in running for the National Board of Directors. Professional members (in good standing and with at least 10 years of CMAA membership)—here is your chance to help lead the Association dedicated to furthering the club management profession.
The benefits are many:
- A role in advancing the club management profession;
- An opportunity to enhance the value of CMAA to the industry;
- A part in directing information about the opportunities and challenges facing club management professionals; and
- A chance to exchange ideas and perspectives with other volunteer leaders.
CMAA’s Nominating Committee has identified qualifications criteria as well as several desired attributes that are part of the selection process for new and incumbent Board members. Interested members should consult the Board Service page for specific information or contact Kim Pasquale regarding particulars or questions. Nominations for Board service are due by May 31. Thank you!
The Chapter Transfer Process is Online
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.
Students: Connect with Your Peers
Would you like to network with other Student Chapters around the United States? Do you need to contact university Faculty Advisors for ideas for your Student Chapter? Need a reminder of who your Liaison Manager is? Visit the Student Chapter Directory. It is so much easier to find help for your Student Chapters with this information, so be sure to use it to your advantage!
Congratulations to the Student New Member Recruitment Contest Winners
Thank you to all Student Chapters who participated in this school year’s Student New Member Recruitment Contest. As a reminder, all the Student Chapters that reached or exceeded 100 percent of their goal receive two complimentary CMAA World Conference & Club Business Expo registrations. These codes to waive the registration fee will be sent to your Student Chapters in the Fall.
Congratulations to the following Student Chapters:
- Georgia State University
- University of Delaware
- University of Missouri, Columbia
- University of South Carolina-Beaufort
- Johnson & Wales, NC
- California State Polytechnic University
- Johnson & Wales University, RI
- University of Houston
- University of South Carolina
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Student Scholarship Deadlines on the Horizon
Applications for both student-focused grants from The Club Foundation are due June 1. Don’t let these opportunities pass by:
The Joe Perdue Scholarship provides $5,000 for undergraduate student tuition. Individuals who are pursuing a managerial career in the private club industry and are currently attending an accredited, four-year college or university, hospitality, undergraduate program may apply to receive these funds. For complete information about applying and eligibility, please access our online application instructions. To apply, please visit our apply page.
The Club Foundation also provides $500 travel grants through the Student Chapter Grant program for Student Chapters to help fund attendance at the 2025 World Conference and Club Business Expo in Tampa, FL. This matching grant includes a straightforward application asking for basic information about your Student Chapter activities and budget. To apply, please visit our apply page.
If you have any questions about these scholarship and grant programs or about donating to The Foundation, please call us at 703-299-4284.
There’s Still Time: Participate in the Club Employee Demographic Assessment and Win
The Club Management Association of America designed the Club Employee Demographic Assessment (CEDA) to help evaluate the degree to which your club follows leading practices in diversity and inclusion throughout your workforce. CEDA represents a comprehensive and confidential tool for clubs to assess and benchmark themselves against other clubs. The Club Foundation and CMAA have collaborated on a survey that will provide valuable information on the second year of a journey toward understanding the demographics related to the private club employees. This survey takes about 10-15 minutes and only needs one submission per club. Find out more information about the project and to participate.
To encourage participation, we are offering a $100 Amazon gift card to 10 clubs that complete our survey by May 24. Ten clubs will be selected randomly after the deadline and the gift cards will be delivered via email. To be eligible for the gift card drawing, your club must complete all the necessary sections. If selected, your club will be emailed the $100 Amazon eGift card code that can be used towards your staff.
Diversity in the workplace means employing people of different ages, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, and education levels. Through the four components of CEDA (Workplace, Workforce, Marketplace, Supplier & Community), we hope to help each club identify their own areas of improvement, build, and update practices, and implement positive changes in their day-to-day operations.
Please take a moment to participate and help your club take steps toward adding value to your staff. Questions? Contact Amilcar Davy, Director, Research Initiatives.
Trends and News
2024 National Golf Day: Fostering Dialogue on Key Issues
CMAA proudly joined the 16th annual National Golf Day activities in Washington, DC, as part of the American Golf Industry Coalition. Together, we are working to advance our industry. From shaping impactful discussions to fostering collaboration, we're all proud to be a part of an industry that provides economic, human, and charitable benefit for millions of Americans. More than 200 industry advocates including the 2024 Advocacy Committee, CMAA’s National Chairmen, and many committed CMAA advocates headed to Capitol Hill on May 9. More than 230 meetings were held with members of Congress, reaching 38 states.
Read more in the Legislative Report blog about the top issues addresses as well as how CMAA members can support year-round advocacy with just a few clicks!