Chapter Digest
News for CMAA Leaders: October 2025
In this issue:
Featured Strategy
CMAA’s 2025 Membership Year is Coming to an End
CMAA’s membership year ends on October 31. Please encourage your Chapter members to renew their memberships at their earliest convenience so they do not incur any late fees that may be assessed in the future.
All payments by check should be mailed to CMAA’s lockbox address:
Club Management Association of America
PO Box 37626
Baltimore, MD 21297-3626
Additionally, please remind them that they can save time and renew online with their credit card by logging into their CMAA profile page.
If you know of any unemployed managers who are actively looking for a job in the industry, please have them contact Alanna Eckard to see if they qualify for a deferment of their dues (Continuation status).
If you or your chapter members have any questions concerning membership renewals for 2026, please email the Membership Department or call 703-739-9500.
Thank you. We look forward to yet another great membership year!
Chapter Idea Fair Winner
Congratulations to the Nebraska Chapter who won first place in the 2025 Chapter Idea Fair for their idea in the “Governance & Leadership” category. See how they developed the L.E.A.D. program to develop future leaders!
The L.E.A.D. program was designed to gain input from younger members and let them develop into emerging leaders! We are hopeful this group provides us with a pipeline of engaged volunteers for years to come.
Chapter Spotlight
The #CMAARally Towel made another appearance with NJCMA during an education session with Passion Graham, CCM.
Don’t forget to capture your Chapter with the CMAA Rally Towel and send your photos to goodnews@cmaa.org.
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!
- October 31: 2026 CMAA Membership Renewal Due
- December 1: 2026 CMAA Fellows Nominations Due
- December 11: Early Bird Registration Deadline for the 2026 World Conference & Club Business Expo
- Ongoing: Submit Your #CMAARally Chapter Photos and Announcements to goodnews@cmaa.org
New Member Totals
The New Member Recruitment Contest is set up to provide 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
Managing Directors
This is a reminder that the online Chapter Officer/Chair Report is due by December 1.
Chairs
Advocacy/Legislative Chair: H-2B Visa Update & Understanding the Impact on the US Workforce
As of September 12, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received enough petitions to exhaust the supply of 33,000 H-2B visas allocated for the first half of Fiscal Year 2026. In 2025, this same allotment of visas was exhausted on September 18.
The H-2B Workforce Coalition recently released a new comprehensive economic analysis that explores the impacts and realities of the H-2B Visa Program. Completed by Edgewater Economics, the study shows that the H-2B program does not harm US jobs or wages. In fact, it increases local employment opportunities and wage growth, with each H-2B worker supporting three to five US jobs. Areas with greater H-2B workers saw wages grow 1.6 percent higher.
Read more in the Legislative Report.
Career Services Chair: Get Your Résumé Ready
Whether you are looking for a job or not, it is always a good idea to have an up-to-date résumé. Your résumé should reflect your qualifications that make you stand out in a crowd. You need to think of three things: My Brand, Accurate, Simple.
- My Brand—What makes you the best person for the job, your qualifications, your uniqueness.
- Accurate—Be sure the information you provide is correct: dates, certifications, experience. Don't embellish.
- Simple—Try to make your résumé concise. Making your résumé easy to read and to-the-point helps potential employers find you in a crowd.
For help to make your résumé shine, contact Erin Kennedy at Professional Résumé Services for a free 15-minute consultation, and get started today!
The Club Foundation Liaison: Note These Upcoming Scholarship Deadlines
There are two application deadlines in November.
- LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship
Deadline: November 1
The LaRocca Scholarship taps into the extraordinary relationships throughout our industry in which skilled and seasoned leaders provide mentorship and guidance for others. Through the generosity of the LaRocca Family, the program awards funds for professional development for both the mentor and the mentee. For more information and to apply, please visit the Foundation’s website. - Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship
Deadlines: Request to Chapter for letter of support October 1 and application submission November 1
The Kendall Scholarship, honoring the memory of past CMAA president, Bill Kendall, was started in 2001 to support professional development of those seeking to obtain their CCM. Awardees receive all Business Management Institute (BMI) courses needed to fulfill the course requirements for their certification, as well as the Certification Review Course and exam fees. Learn more and apply on The Foundation’s website. .
For more information about any of our scholarships, please visit our website or call us at 703-299-4284.
Funding for these programs is made possible through generous contributions from you and many of your fellow members in our Association. Your support is vital to the success of professionals in our industry. Please add a contribution to your membership renewal or donate through the Foundation’s website portal.
Communications/Public Relations Chair: Showcase the Club Management Profession & Industry
Share the #ChooseClubs videos and to get the word out about this amazing industry and aid your club and Chapter recruitment and public relations efforts!
The first video in the series, #ChooseClubs, offers a two-minute overview on the club industry and why this niche of hospitality industry has a place for everyone.
The second video in the series, Voices of Club Management, focuses on the perspectives of individuals working in the industry. Hear directly from club management professionals about what makes the club industry a fulfilling place to work.
New for 2025! The Economic Impact video tells the story of the impact of the industry. In 2023, private clubs generated $32.6 billion in direct revenue, supporting 573,000 jobs, and a $17.4 billion payroll across the US. Private clubs are more than social hubs, they’re job creators and economic drivers. With 5,659 clubs nationwide, they play a pivotal role in local economies, providing flexible employment opportunities and boosting businesses in their communities. From seasonal roles to full-time careers, private clubs are fueling economic growth!
All three videos are part of the #ChooseClubs campaign that CMAA is promoting to current students, hospitality faculty, and others interested in the field. The #ChooseClubs videos have been viewed nearly 4,000 times!
Access and share today in your Chapter and/or Club promotion efforts.
Membership Chair: The 2025 New Member Recruitment Contest Ends on December 31
CMAA is having an incredible recruitment year! Has your Chapter met its goal? Keep on recruiting! Remember, the winning Chapters in each size category win a $2,000 Education Grant from The Club Foundation. Let’s meet and exceed those goals!
Professional Development Chair: Cybersecurity Staff Training Courses Now Available on CMAA’s Club Resource Center
CMAA’s Club Resource Center (CRC) course line-up offers five new cybersecurity training courses for you and your staff. They include:
- Cybersecurity Overview
- Workplace Security Basics 2.0
- Cybersecurity - Staying Safe Online 3.0
- Social Engineering 2.0
- Introduction to Ransomware 2.0
A subscription to CMAA’s CRC brings a broad scope of online interactive training courses to all your club’s staff. Contact Bob Gould for a full CRC course list or more information.
Student Chapter Liaison: Tell Your Student Members to Join Us in Baltimore for NSEC!
There’s still time to register for the 2025 National Student Education Conference (NSEC) in the vibrant city of Baltimore, MD, November 8-10! This exclusive event is tailored specifically for hospitality students, offering a unique opportunity to enhance the CMAA experience and prepare for a successful career in the club industry.
At NSEC, students will engage in curriculum designed to teach you valuable life skills and industry-specific knowledge. Students will learn from top professionals and gain insights that will set them apart in their studies and future career. This event will provide practical experience, allowing students to apply what they learn immediately.
At NSEC, they'll have the chance to meet and connect with fellow students, industry leaders, and professionals. These connections can open doors to exciting job opportunities and provide a supportive network throughout one’s professional journey.