National Committees

The mission of the CMAA Advocacy Committee is to develop new strategies, resources, and education to prepare CMAA members to influence outcomes in club boardrooms and the halls of government. The areas of jurisdiction for the committee include CMAA’s grassroots activities as well as arming our members to be their own best advocates in club governance and beyond. The Advocacy Committee does not meet during CMAA National Committee week; instead, the Committee convenes for its official business at the National Golf Day, usually held in May.

The CMAA Audit Committee’s responsibility is to assist the Board of Directors in monitoring the integrity of our financial statements; the independence, qualifications, and performance of the Association’s independent auditor; the performance of CMAA’s internal audit function; and our compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Audit Committee conducts its meeting(s) virtually.

The CMAA Budget & Finance Committee shall counsel with the CEO and CFO on the annual budget of the Association and prepare recommendations for the Board of Directors; the group may perform other duties relating to the finances of the Association via Board direction. The Budget & Finance Committee conducts its meeting(s) virtually.

The function of the CMAA Bylaw & Policy Committee is to review and evaluate the Association’s bylaws and established policies. When applicable, the group studies proposed amendments/repeals and new/existing policies to confirm that matters addressed are legally appropriate and in the best interest of the Association. Additionally, Committee members review any proposals from standing national committees requiring ultimate Board decision and/or membership vote. The Bylaw Committee conducts its meeting(s) virtually.

The CMAA Centennial Task Force (TF) will serve in an advisory capacity to CMAA leaders, stakeholders, and the National staff to prepare for the Association’s 100^th Anniversary in 2027. TF roles and responsibilities will focus on branding/logo design; recorded history; special events held during 2027; coordination of related events with CMAA Chapters, students, member interest groups, etc.; and educational opportunities that can be tied into CMAA’s Centennial (subject to change).

The Chapter of the Year Judging Committee meets virtually approximately one month before each CMAA World Conference & Club Business Expo to judge/score the Chapter of the Year entries and to determine the award program winners in each chapter size category.

The CMAA Chapter Relations Committee encourages and facilitates communications between the Association and its local chapters via the areas of chapter support and alignment; chapter health and sustainability; chapter leadership; chapter awards and recognitions; and student chapter growth, eligibility, and management. The Chapter Relations Committee meets at National Committee week in May.

The CMAA Communications/Magazine Committee provides valuable ongoing input and feedback specific to CMAA’s multi-channel communications (Club Management magazine, email newsletters, social media, etc.) and ensures our resources are relevant, timely, and the primary source on the topic of club management, today and in the future. The Communications Committee meets at National Committee week in May and five other virtual meetings throughout the year.

The CMAA Conference Committee helps strategize and plan for the annual World Conference & Club Business Expo. The group meets annually to review local site information, networking event venues and concepts, related communal and societal activities, and general session speakers. Committee members also assesses CMAA member/attendee feedback and evaluations from the prior year’s event. The Conference Committee typically meets in the World Conference host city location each April.

The CMAA Corporate Relations Committee assists the internal business development team in reviewing and assessing the corporate activities offered to CMAA members. The committee contributes to the strategy and tactics used by CMAA in order to provide the most meaningful resources and information to the membership at large. The Corporate Relations Committee meets at National Committee week in May.

The CMAA Credentials Committee responsibilities are performed at each World Conference. Credentials Committee members deliver voting credentials near the onsite election polling place, only admitting members who present a valid membership card or are verified eligible to vote by reports provided to cast their ballots for the Board of Directors election. The Credentials Committee chair works with the at-conference Elections Committee chair(s) to secure an accurate count of the voter registration cards collected.

At the CMAA World Conference, the Elections Committee is responsible for ensuring a smooth and successful membership voting experience for the national Board of Directors election and any applicable Bylaw amendments. Committee members verify onsite voter eligibility and instruct members on voting procedures and software. Additionally, the Elections Committee chair(s) works with the at-conference Credentials Committee chair(s) to secure an accurate count of the voter registration cards collected.

The CMAA Executive Committee is made up of officers serving on the Board of Directors. 

The CMAA Fellows considers inductees for the program via a process governed by the Fellows Selection Committee. Nominees submit detailed endorsement letters from three colleagues/peers, résumé/curriculum vitae, and an essay. The Fellows Selection Committee reviews all applications and if applicable invites final candidates for individual interviews. The Fellows Selection Committee meets virtually in early winter to determine new Fellows.

Luke O'Boyle, CCM, CCE, Chairman
Thomas DeLozier, CCM, CCE
Anthony D'Errico, CCM, CCE
Terra Waldron, CCM, CCE
Cindy Williams, CCM
Kim Pasquale, Staff Liaison

The Idea Fair Judging Committee meets during each CMAA World Conference & Club Business Expo to judge submitted entries and to select the Idea Fair winners in each of 20+ club and membership operations categories as well as the overall winners of the annual competition.

The CMAA Membership Committee provides advice and counsel to the CMAA Board on matters relating to and aligned with the expressed needs, communications, and general issues impacting the club management industry. The Committee discusses member services; membership health and sustainability; membership information; member awards and recognition; prospective member insight; and student development. The Membership Committee meets at National Committee week in May; supplemental virtual meetings may be scheduled throughout the year.

The CMAA Mid Manager Task Force (TF) will serve in an advisory capacity to CMAA leaders, stakeholders, and the National staff to better serve the Association’s mid-level managers. The TF will help shape the vision and outlook for the club industry’s rising stars and imminent leaders by focusing on professional development/career growth; sustainability of the career path & work-life balance; onboarding and orientation (to the career and to CMAA); recognitions and appreciation; and leadership and community involvement.

Chaired by the CMAA Immediate Past Chairman and composed of Professional members who represent a wide range of membership demographics, CMAA’s Nominating Committee interviews Board nominees and presents a slate of candidates for National Director to the membership in September of each year. The Nominating Committee meets virtually in late summer to conduct candidate interviews and make final slate selections.

The CMAA Professional Development Committee oversees the Association’s professional development efforts and provides guidance for our educational curriculums, including BMI programs, World Conference education, other national events, webinars, etc. The Committee also develops, maintains, and administers a certification program for individuals who qualify in accordance with CMAA’s certification program rules and regulations. The Professional Development Committee meets at National Committee week in May.

The CMAA Research Committee contributes research topic ideas, research instrument review, opinion on research partnerships and collaborations, and provides an editorial eye to CMAA staff in support of research objectives and products. The Research Committee typically meets at National Committee week in May.

The duty of the CMAA Sergeant-At-Arms Committee is primarily to enforce order at the assembled meetings held during the annual CMAA World Conference & Club Business Expo, as directed by the national staff or Board of Directors. Other undertakings may include the greeting of conference attendees or providing security at the Opening and Closing Business Sessions.