Chapter Digest
June 2026
News for CMAA Leaders
In this issue:
Featured Strategy
Chapter Leadership Resources: Tools for Success
CMAA’s Chapters are vibrant, thriving communities made possible by the dedication of Managing Directors and volunteer leaders like you. Thank you for the important role you play in helping our Chapters succeed and grow.
As you continue in your leadership role, we want to remind you that a variety of resources are available to support you. Whether you are looking for guidance, tools, or best practices, these resources are designed to help you lead effectively and make the most of your Chapter leadership experience.
- Chapter Management Resources: This section of CMAA’s website is the hub for all things Chapter management. It contains tools and resources that can assist in running your Chapter.
- Chapter Officer Position Descriptions and Resources: In this section of CMAA’s website, you can check out the description, duties, and additional resources available for each Chapter position. Take some time to look at your position description and make sure your Chapter’s leadership is doing the same.
- Blueprint for Chapter Success: The Blueprint for Chapter Success is a document designed to lead CMAA Chapter officers through a process of self-evaluation and goal setting. It is a tool that can be used every year as you plan for your Chapter’s success.
- Chapter Directory: Need to reach out to another Chapter? A good place to start is the Chapter Directory. It lists all Chapters, their main point of contact, and I link to their website if applicable.
- Chapter Leader FAQs: This resource provides answers to the most frequently asked questions that the CMAA National Headquarters team gets from Chapter leaders. Check it out to get your questions answered! If you have additional questions, please reach out to Erica Benjamin or Alanna Eckard for assistance.
- Chapter Digest: Last by certainly not least, Chapter Digest focuses on the skills and information necessary for successful Chapter operations and management. There is a timely tip or piece of information for each Chapter Officer to share with their Chapter members.
Earlier this month, CMAA hosted a Chapter Leader Connection and Resource Briefing Zoom meeting. It was great to see so many of you there! It was a huge success, and we plan to hold several every year. Please be on the lookout for future opportunities to connect with your fellow Chapter leaders.
CMAA staff are here to assist however we can. Thank you for the part you play in making CMAA’s Chapter network so special!
Chapter Idea Fair
The Chapter Idea Fair is where innovation takes center stage—giving Chapters the opportunity to showcase creative, impactful ideas and inspire one another across a variety of categories.
The 2026 Chapter Idea Fair will be held in conjunction with the Leadership/Legislative Conference from September 14-16, in Detroit, MI. Entries will be on display during the Conference, except for when the entries are being judged. CMAA will print your boards for you.
All Chapters that enter the Chapter Idea Fair receive valuable points toward Chapter of the Year!
Submission Deadline: August 26, 2026
Chapter Spotlight
The Greater Cleveland Chapter hosted its annual Industry Day Golf Outing and Vendor Show at Mayfield Country Club, in South Euclid, OH. This signature event brought together vendor partners and club management professionals for a day of networking, exceptional food, golf, and camaraderie, further strengthening relationships within the club industry.
We want to hear what your Chapter is doing! Recently hold a fundraiser? Exciting event? Share your Chapter good news via email to goodnews@cmaa.org and you could be featured in an upcoming edition!
- August 26: Submit Your Innovations in the Chapter Idea Fair
- August 28: Register for the 2026 Leadership/Legislative Conference
- Through September 14: Countdown to the Leadership/Legislative Conference and the Official Start of the Centennial Celebration
- Ongoing: Submit Your Chapter Photos and Announcements to goodnews@cmaa.org
New Member Totals
The New Member Recruitment Contest provides encouragement for CMAA Chapters to increase, maintain, and preserve their membership. This annual contest awards grants to Chapters (in size categories small, medium and large) that surpass, achieve, or are closest to reaching their set membership recruitment goals.
Chapter Management Resources
All Officers
Registration for the 2026 Leadership/Legislative Conference is now open!
Detroit brings the energy—and so do CMAA’s volunteer leaders. Join us for the 2026 Leadership/Legislative Conference (LLC), where ideas are shared, leadership is sharpened, and the work of the Association moves forward in real time. Develop your leadership IQ through interactive sessions. Hear timely updates on advocacy, volunteer engagement, and key tax and legal topics. Get an inside look at CMAA’s newest initiatives and resources. Connect with fellow members, exchange ideas, and visit the iconic Detroit Athletic Club.
Designed for aspiring, current, and sustaining CMAA leaders, there’s no event like LLC! We hope to see you there!
Managing Directors
Don’t forget to notify National if one of your Chapter members is on the move. Email all updates to Alanna Eckard.
Chairs
Advocacy/Legislative Chair: Congress Revives Adoption of Permanent Daylight Savings Time
On May 21, the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee passed a measure as part of a transportation funding bill that would make Daylight Savings Time (DST) permanent. The language mirrors the Sunshine Protection Act (HR139/S29), first introduced in 2025. It would make DST the new permanent standard time and end the semiannual clock adjustments—springing forward one hour each March and falling back one hour each November.
Career Services Chair: Look to CMAA's Job Boards to Help with Staffing Needs
If your member clubs have open positions, look at what MAA's website has to offer on its four job boards:
- Internships: Generally seasonal, but open year round. Add one or more opportunities at a club. This listing is free and runs for 12 weeks.
- Entry-Level Jobs: Hourly jobs in all departments of a club. This listing is free and runs for six weeks.
- Mid-Management Career Opportunities: Across all departments of a club, those 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.
The Club Foundation Liaison: Club Foundation Scholarship Deadline Update
June 1 marked the application deadline for three student-focused programs offered by The Club Foundation, including the Joe Perdue Scholarship, the Student Chapter Grant, and the inaugural University of South Carolina Scholarship, inspired and initiated by The Tree Farm community.
As we continue finalizing upcoming deadlines for August through the end of the calendar year, each program deadline will come available soon. Once active, the corresponding application form will become available for submission too.
For exploring which scholarships and grants best align with your career stage and eligibility, information about each program is still available on The Club Foundation’s website. In addition, each program description includes a link to the application Instructions (PDF), which can be used to learn more about the scholarship or grant and to prepare materials in advance.
To further help, below is The Club Foundation’s portfolio of application-based scholarships and grants as a reminder of the range of programs currently available. For full details and to apply when available, please visit our Apply Page. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Ava Spece.
Communications/Public Relations Chair: Celebrate CMAA’s Countdown to the Centennial
From 100 to 1, CMAA is kicking off our Centennial celebration. Between now and the Leadership/Legislative Conference, we’ll be sharing our rich history, honoring club management professionals, and spotlighting the milestones, traditions, and experiences that define this honorable profession.
Make sure you are following CMAA’s Instagram Account @clubmanagement1927 for daily updates. You can catch weekly roundups on CMAA’s LinkedIn page. If you aren’t on social media, you can keep up on CMAA’s website.
Professional Development Chair: Elevate Your Leadership Skills at the 2026 Chef Summit
Join us in New Orleans, LA, September 22-24, for the CMAA Chef Summit, where club culinary professionals from across the country will come together to elevate their business acumen and leadership skills.
Engage with a variety of educational sessions led by industry experts and network with your culinary peers.
As a city steeped in culture, celebrations, and culinary traditions, New Orleans provides the ideal backdrop for the Summit. Events will take place at the distinguished New Orleans Country Club, a full-service, private country club offering the full complement of activities and food and beverage to its members and guests.
Don't delay—seats for this popular event are limited.
Student Chapter Liaison: Connecting with the Next Generation: Access the Student Chapter Directory
Engage with the industry's next generation using our official Student Chapter Directory. This comprehensive resource provides everything you need to connect with local collegiate programs, including university locations, Student Chapter leaders, and dedicated faculty advisors.
Wine Society Chapter Representative: Submit Entries for the 2026 Wine Program Awards
The CMAA Wine Society is now taking entries for the 2026 Wine Program Awards. Entries are due Monday, September 14, 2026. Visit the Wine Society Wine Program Awards page for more details on how to submit your club’s wine program.