October 6, 2023
Professional Development
Save the Date for the 2024 CMAA Communications Summit
Learn more effective strategies and tactics to communicate with your members and the greater club community, while visiting iconic Boston-area clubs during the 2024 CMAA Communications Summit. Attendees will experience a full day at one of the oldest clubs in the US, The Country Club in nearby Brookline, MA, as well as visit the distinguished Harvard Club of Boston.
Mark your calendars for April 7-10, 2024. Registration will open in November. The presenting sponsor for the 2024 event is MembersFirst.
Visit the CMAA Communications Community
Maintaining the Certified Club Manager Designation
All Certified Club Managers (CCMs) are required to meet the Certification Maintenance Requirement (CMR). The CMR is a five-year certification period where CCMs must earn 120 education credits. At least 60 of the 120 credits must be CMI and/or Chapter Education credits.
These credits can be earned in a variety of methods ranging from:
- World Conference attendance and education
- World Conference is CMAA’s biggest educational event of the year. It provides an opportunity for quality education and the ability to earn many credits in a single event.
- Attendance at Chapter Education
- Chapters provide an opportunity for members to get credits and education locally.
- CMAA University
- CMAA University is a great way to earn credits toward your CMR. Your CMAA membership gives you access to CMAA University courses taken at your pace and on your schedule.
These are just a few of the educational opportunities available to you. Feel free to reach out to the Professional Development Team with questions.
Membership and Member Benefits
Last Call for 2024 Renewals
CMAA’s 2023 membership year ends on October 31, which is right around the corner. Have you renewed your membership for 2024? If not, there is no time to waste. Renew your membership now so you do not incur any late fees.
Please proceed directly to the new online renewal service; have your email address and password ready. Please also be sure to verify your personal, club, and chapter information. You can make any necessary changes by logging into your profile and updating your information.
Thank you and we look forward to another wonderful year ahead!
2024 CMAA Fellows Nominations Are Open
CMAA seeks to honor top influencers in the club management community with its Fellows Program.
CMAA Fellows represent a diverse community of future-focused thinkers who collaborate with others in support of solutions to the ever-changing issues affecting the club industry. Selection as a CMAA Fellow distinguishes club managers who are making a significant impact on the club community through exemplary service, leadership, accomplishments, and major contributions to CMAA and the profession.
Nominations are now open and will run through November 15, 2023, so please consider recommending a club industry champion for this prestigious recognition!
For more information about CMAA’s Fellows program, including eligibility requirements, application criteria and deadlines, and FAQs, please visit the Fellows Program webpage or contact Kim Pasquale at the National Headquarters. Thank you!
Many Thanks from The Club Foundation
We are grateful to those who donate time and money to support The Club Foundation. In FY2022, there were nearly 3,000 members who donated one or more times to support The Foundation. We simply could not fulfill our mission without those contributions.
In addition to monetary donations, The Club Foundation is deeply grateful to all those who give volunteer hours to support the mission. Our Board of Governors meets multiple times per year in addition to serving on committees and special task forces. Additionally, the Club Foundation Allocation Committee (CFAC) spends many hours evaluating scholarship and grant applications as well as participating in meetings. While CFAC is anonymous to protect the fairness of the application evaluation process, they are wholly dedicated to helping us give away funds that are critical to so many scholars and grant recipients. Thank you to these individuals and so many others who watch and help with our work.
We simply couldn’t achieve our mission without the support of all those who give, whether monetarily or with volunteer time. It is because of CMAA members’ dedication and commitment that we can award grants and scholarships to members in need.
Did You Know? There Are Two More Chances to Apply for Club Foundation Scholarships in 2023
Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship—Deadline November 1
This scholarship, named after long-time club professional and CMAA past president, Willmore H. Kendall, CCM, is one of the most sought-after scholarships offered by The Club Foundation. The scholarship is open to CMAA members pursuing Business Management Institutes (BMI) and their CCM certification; it covers the cost of any/all the required courses, certification exam prep, and exam fees needed to become certified.
LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship—Deadline November 1
Tapping into the strong tradition and culture of the Club Industry, the LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship funds professional development for a seasoned leader and his/her mentee. The scholarship covers the cost of a BMI plus up to $1,000 in travel reimbursement for the mentor; and the cost of national and chapter dues, attendance and travel for Leadership/Legislative Conference, or attendance and travel for the World Conference and Club Business Expo
Find out more about these scholarships by visiting the Club Foundation website. If you have any questions about this program or any other programs of The Club Foundation, please contact Ava Spece at 703-299-4284.
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Resources
Rewatch the Private Club Governance Online Symposium
The National Club Association (NCA) and Club Management Association of America (CMAA) cohosted a half-day, online symposium diving into the associations jointly published Private Club Governance: A Handbook of Principles and Best Practices, on September 25. Open to members of both associations, the three-hour symposium featured the authors of this recently released, definitive guide to the governance of private clubs, chapter by chapter, with time for questions and answers.
CMAA Members can access the Handbook through the CMAA Connect Best Practices Exchange.
Access the recording and resources now! Share with your Board of Directors and Management team.
Trends and News
H-2B Returning Worker Provision Removed from FY2024 Spending Legislation
CMAA joins its partners in the H-2B Workforce Coalition to register its disappointment with the last-minute removal of the Returning Worker Exemption from the FY2024 spending legislation. This provision would have enabled returning workers to be exempted from the annual cap of 66,000 visas, and provided substantial cap relief for seasonal employers who rely on this program.
Our Coalition efforts will continue to advocate for this important program. #SaveH2B