April 2025
Important Dates
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April 28: CMAA Student Member Zoom Call
Order Your Graduation Stole
Graduating soon? Congratulations! Don’t forget to order your CMAA graduation stole. This stole is a great way to showcase your CMAA membership and pride during your graduation ceremony.
Deadline: Order no later than 10 business days prior to graduation.
Apply for Alumnus Membership
You don’t have to lose your connection to CMAA after graduation. Apply for Alumnus Membership today and continue benefiting from all the resources, networking, and career-building opportunities available. As an alumnus, you’ll have access to career development tools, industry insights, and exclusive networking events, ensuring you remain engaged in club management. Contact Alanna Eckard or Sumayah Arcusa to start the process today!
CMAA Webinar Series: A Valuable Resource for Student Members
The Club Management Association of America (CMAA) offers an enriching and informative webinar series, designed to support student members in advancing their knowledge and skills in the club management industry. With more than 100 successful sessions and more than 13,000 members attending the live webinars, the series has become an essential tool for professional development.
As a CMAA student member, you can attend these webinars at no cost. Each live session is worth 1 Association Activity credit for those who attend the entire webinar, providing an excellent way to earn credits while gaining insights into the industry.
Student Chapter Best Practices: Creating a Succession Plan
A strong student chapter ensures leadership transitions smoothly, maintaining momentum year after year. A well-crafted succession plan helps pass the torch from upperclassmen to underclassmen, keeping the chapter active and engaged.
Why It's Important
- Continuity: A succession plan ensures the chapter stays active when seniors graduate.
- Skill Development: Underclassmen gain valuable leadership experience early.
- Engagement: Consistent leadership fosters ongoing member involvement.
- Future Leaders: It builds a strong pipeline of leaders for years to come.
Steps to Create a Succession Plan
- Identify Future Leaders Early: Look for underclassmen who show leadership potential and engagement.
- Create a Mentorship System: Pair seniors with underclassmen, allowing for knowledge sharing and guidance.
- Allow Shadowing Opportunities: Have underclassmen shadow current board members to learn about leadership roles.
- Encourage Committee Involvement: Get underclassmen involved in committees to gain experience before assuming leadership roles.
- Develop a Transition Timeline: Start the transition process at least one semester before graduation to ensure ample training time.
- Document Key Processes: Create a resource library with event plans, responsibilities, and important contacts to guide future leaders.
By establishing a clear succession plan, your student chapter will continue to thrive, with new leaders ready to take on the next challenge!