News for CMAA Leaders: June 2025

CMAA News

1. NCA Relocates Offices to CMAA National Headquarters
2. Listen to Let’s Talk Club Management, Episode 136: Your 2025 Shark Tank Winners.

To Do

1. August 25: Register & Book Your Hotel for the 2025 Leadership/Legislative Conference
2. Ongoing: Submit Your #CMAARally Chapter Photos and Announcements to goodnews@cmaa.org

All Officers

There’s No Place Like CMAA. That is CMAA’s 2024-2025 theme! At your next meeting, take some time to talk as a Chapter about how this theme has shown up in various ways over the past several years—both at your clubs and in your Chapter. The Chapter of the Year Award Program will be centered around this theme and will be made available to Chapters by the end of June. So be on the lookout and start thinking about your entry! We can’t wait to see how you’ve made this theme come to life as a Chapter.

Managing Directors

Don’t forget to notify National Headquarters if one of your Chapter members is on the move. Email all updates to Alanna Eckard.

Career Services Chair

Use the CMAA Job Boards to Advertise Club Opportunities

If your member clubs have open positions, look at what CMAA's website has to offer: Four job boards, encompassing all levels of positions within a club.

• Internships: Generally seasonal but can be added at any time. Add one or more opportunities at a club. This listing is free and runs for 12 weeks. Easily renewable.
• Entry-Level Jobs: Hourly jobs in all departments of a club. This listing is free and runs for six weeks.
• Mid-Management Job Ops: Reaching across all departments in a club, these are positions that help staff to gain experience. This listing is open to all and has associated fees to post for six weeks.
• Managerial Openings List: Top tier positions on a member-only page. List where your job will be seen! Member login required, has associated fees and runs for six weeks.

If you have questions about any of these listing opportunities, contact Karen Woodie.

Club Foundation Liaison

Note These September Grant Deadlines

Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship
This scholarship was initiated and is still funded by the Texas Lone Star Chapter to honor Sally Burns Rambo, CCM, a pioneer who paved the way for the success of countless club industry leaders. The scholarship provides awards to female club professionals (both with and without their CCM) who are interested in furthering their professional development. Applicants apply for funds to support full tuition for a BMI course and up to $1,500 in associated travel expenses.

John and Andrea Dorman Scholarship
This scholarship was created through an endowed fund from John and Andrea Dorman in 2025, and this is the first year the scholarship will be awarded. This scholarship provides support for emerging leaders in the industry and funds tuition for one BMI course that are required for certification or the Certification Review Course. The applications are open to all industry professionals who are not currently serving as the GM/COO at their club.

For full details and to apply, visit our Apply Page. Don’t miss this annual opportunity.

Save The Date: The next Club Foundation Chapter Liaison Quarterly Zoom Get-Together takes place on August 26, at 2:00 p.m. ET. If you know someone who needs to be added to the calendar invitation, please reach out to Ava Spece and let us know.

Communications/Public Relations Chair

Promoting the Club Industry

Check out our YouTube channel with great resources for helping to explain the club industry, the career path, and CMAA.

The Club Industry Economic Impact–This two-minute video explains the economics of the club industry including its 32.6B in direct revenue, $17.4B in payroll, and 573,000 employees.

#ChooseClubs–This brief video introduces the club career path and is a great overview for potential employees and students or those new to the industry.

#ChooseClubs–Voices of Club Management—In this video, hear directly from club management professionals about why they chose this niche of the hospitality industry.

Join CMAA–This valuable video shares an overview of CMAA, its membership, and the benefits of joining.

For other resources, please do not hesitate to reach out to the Communications Team at goodnews@cmaa.org.

Legislative/Advocacy Chair

Senate Passes No Tax on Tips Act

On May 20, the US Senate passed S129, the No Tax on Tips Act. The legislation creates a new federal income tax deduction for qualified tips. A notable 63.2 percent of clubs have transitioned away from traditional tipping models to service charges for member dining. However, clubs may soon find themselves reevaluating their approach. The bill will now head to the House of Representatives for consideration. The House passed a similar measure in the 2025 tax package.

Read more in the Legislative Report.

Membership Chair

How is Your Chapter Doing in the New Member Recruitment Contest?

June 30 marks the half-way point in the New Member Recruitment Contest. How is your Chapter doing? Come up with a strategy to make the next six months a success!

Professional Development Chair

Get Inspired by Aaron Golub at the Club Wellness Summit

Get ready to be inspired by Aaron Golub, the first legally blind athlete to play Division I football and a powerful voice for resilience, leadership, and overcoming obstacles. Aaron’s keynote will challenge you to shift your mindset, embrace discomfort, and unlock untapped potential—in yourself and your teams. Don’t miss this unforgettable message that sets the tone for transformation at the 2025 CMAA Wellness Summit, July 28-31 at Quail Creek Country Club in Naples, FL. Register today!

Research Chair

Access the Capital Improvements Handbook

Released in August 2024, the CMAA Capital Improvements Handbook serves as a comprehensive guide for club decision-makers embarking on capital improvement projects. By adopting a strategic and collaborative approach, engaging stakeholders, ensuring robust financial planning, and adhering to regulatory requirements, clubs can successfully navigate the complexities of capital improvements.

The Handbook delves into common pitfalls such as lack of strategy and leadership, unanticipated costs, and inexperienced project management. Emphasizing the necessity of time, patience, and strategic planning, this Handbook aims to equip club decision-makers with the knowledge required to make informed choices, ensuring each capital improvement project contributes to the club’s long-term success and reputation.

This extensive resource emphasizes the significance of building high-performing project management teams and engaging various stakeholders, including club members, throughout the journey. Available exclusively to CMAA members, the Handbook was created from the best practices and procedures explored at CMAA's Capital Improvements Symposium.

Explore these resources to help you use the Handbook for your club's projects:

• Introducing the Handbook and Learn How to Get Started— Listen to Let's Talk Club Management Podcast, Episode 121
• Financing Options and Feasibility—Listen to Let's Talk Club Management Podcast, Episode 124
• Have the Right People on the Bus and Managing Construction from Plan to Finish—Listen to Let's Talk Club Management Podcast, Episode 126

Student Chapter Liaison

Remind Your Students to Submit their Student Chapter Officer Form

To ensure your student chapter remains in good standing and receives timely updates from CMAA, please have your Student Chapter President or Faculty Advisor complete and submit the Student Chapter Officer Update Form to the CMAA National Headquarters as soon as possible. Be sure to include accurate and current email addresses for all listed officers and Faculty Advisors so they can receive essential communications and resources throughout the year.

Important: All students listed as officers on the form must be current CMAA student members. Only active members are eligible to serve in leadership positions within a CMAA Student Chapter. If any students need to join or renew their membership, they can do so online.

Thank you for your attention to this important step in maintaining your chapter's engagement and eligibility for CMAA programming and opportunities.

Wine Society Chapter Representative

Welcome Our New Board Members!

The CMAA Wine Society is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to our Board of Managers: Randy Ruder, CCM, CCE, and Dwight Jenson, CCM. Their passion for wine, commitment to excellence, and extensive industry experience make them valuable additions to the Wine Society leadership. Please join us in welcoming Randy and Dwight to the Board!