September 2026

All Officers

It is approaching that time when you and your Chapter will decide who will serve as Chapter Officers and Chairs for the 2027 membership year. During your next Chapter meeting, have a member or two of your Chapter board get up and talk about what volunteering on the Chapter level means to them and to the Chapter. Offer to talk to any interested members after the meeting. Now is the time to get people involved.

Have your Chapter Officers/Chairs already been put in place for 2027? If so, please submit them to CMAA National Headquarters. All Chapter Officer/Chair Report Forms are due on December 1.

Managing Directors

The National Headquarters sent out the 2027 Membership renewal notices in early August. Please let your members know that they can save time and renew online. National renewals are due by October 31, 2026.

Advocacy/Legislative Chair: EPA Publishes Supplemental Waters of the US Rule

In early September, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in conjunction with the US Department of the Army issued a supplemental WOTUS proposal to further define which waters and wetlands fall under federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction. The proposal responds to stakeholder feedback by clarifying “perennial,” “relatively permanent,” and “continuous surface connection,” while replacing the prior “wet season” approach with the US Drought Monitor for drought-related exceptions. The rule would create a clearer compliance framework and could impact future permitting certainty and property management decisions. EPA is seeking public comment for 30 days, and CMAA plans to participate with golf industry allies in formal comments.

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Career Services Chair: Fall into Coaching

Do you know about CMAA’s Coaching Program? Members have the unique opportunity to work with an executive coach throughout the year.

Coaching is a process that is designed to support and enhance the best efforts of the person that uses it. Coaches are being used by top performers in business throughout world. Coaching is not a process that is designed to fix someone who is broken. Those who aspire to be the best in any field of endeavor realize that they are often too close to see from the inside what someone else can see from the outside.

We are pleased that Kevin MacDonald and Shelley MacDougall of Clarity Success Coaching are on the CMAA team to bring coaching and its benefits to the membership of CMAA.

Take time to schedule an appointment today.

The Club Foundation Liaison: Share this Upcoming Application Deadline

Applications for four Club Foundation scholarship opportunities are due on October 1. Each scholarship supports professionals in our industry, and we are excited to share with you that you can apply for one or more of these four awards through a single application.

Check out these four opportunities to find the one (or more) that match your professional goals:

• DeLozier Family Scholarship: For emerging leaders who are individuals underrepresented in the club industry. Be sure to read the DeLozier Family Scholarship application guidelines in advance.
• John and Andrea Dorman Scholarship: For emerging leaders working toward their Certified Club Manager (CCM) credential. Be sure to read the John and Andrea Dorman Scholarship application guidelines in advance.
• Sharon and Jay DiPietro Scholarship: For emerging leaders working toward their Certified Club Manager (CCM) credential. Be sure to read the Sharon and Jay DiPietro Scholarship application guidelines in advance.
• Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship: For both emerging and established female leaders. Be sure to read the Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship application guidelines in advance.

Whether you're taking the next step toward your Certified Club Manager designation or investing in your leadership journey, The Club Foundation encourages you to take advantage of these opportunities.

Communications/Public Relations Chair: A Capital Idea: The 2026 Membership & Marketing Symposium

Set yourself up for success with education designed to tackle your club’s most pressing membership and marketing challenges. Slated for November 1-3, in Washington, DC, CMAA’s Membership & Marketing Symposium will feature sessions addressing:

• Building an engaging member experience;
• Maximizing potential member recruitment and the sales process;
• Managing your club’s waitlist and expectations; and
• Breaking through the stereotypes of shifting demographics.

Gain insight, best practices, and real-life solutions to apply for your clubs, while visiting several iconic clubs, including Columbia Country Club, Cosmos Club, the Metropolitan Club, and the Sulgrave Club.

Build industry connections with your Membership & Marketing peers, share your experiences, and learn from industry experts in the Nation’s Capital!

Learn more and register now. This event is presented in partnership with Jonas Club Software.

Corporate Relations Liaison: Tell Us Who You Want to See at the Club Business Expo

As Chapter leaders, you know better than most the impact that strong industry partners can have on Chapter success and on the professional growth of its members.

As we prepare for CMAA's 2027 World Conference & Club Business Expo in celebration of our Centennial, our goal is to fill the expo floor with companies that reflect the excellence, innovation, and commitment that have shaped our industry over the past 100 years.

If there is a company you trust, value, and believe would benefit our members, we would welcome an introduction. Your recommendations can help us connect with organizations that belong on this once-in-a-century stage and ensure that our members have access to the very best our industry has to offer.

Contact Kelly Springirth or Kimberly Campuzano.

Membership Chair: New Members Receive Two Months Free

We are now into the 2027 membership year for new members. Everyone who joins in the months of September and October pays $525 ($450 if they are Alumnus members) and does not have to renew until October 31, 2027. Joining in the next two months will give them the most bang for their buck. Please direct them to CMAA's website.

Professional Development Chair: Lean into Leadership at the Mid-Management Conference

Time is running out to register and book your hotel for the 2026 Mid-Management Conference (MMC) in St. Louis, MO. Join CMAA October 18-21 for education designed especially for those who are not serving in the general manager/chief operating officer role.

This year, attendees will hear from speaker Angela Reed, Founder, The ABR Collective, in her session: Own Your Original: Lead Like Only You Can.

The most valuable asset a leader possesses is often the most overlooked: their unique originality. While authenticity is about being true to who you are, originality is about strategically leveraging your unique perspectives to drive influence and impact. This keynote session dives deep into the "secret sauce" that sets true leaders apart. Attendees will discover why self-awareness is the ultimate catalyst for showing up, and they will walk away with a practical roadmap to lead like only they can.

Learn more and register today

Research Chair: 2025 Compensation and Benefits Report Executive Summary is Now Available

CMAA has released the 2025 Compensation and Benefits Report. Based on confidential surveys completed by more than 575 clubs in spring 2026, the report includes detailed analysis of key compensation and benefits data from the club management industry to participants.

All members may access the Executive Summary online through CMAA Connect in the Best Practices Exchange Community Library in the CMAA Annual Reports folder. Participants have received their complimentary copy of the report in a separate message but please reach out if your club participated and has not yet received their complimentary copy.

This report is a collaboration with Club Benchmarking, a CMAA Executive Partner. If you have any questions, please contact Amilcar Davy, CMAA’s Director of Research, or Bryan LaBlue, Club Benchmarking’s Senior Director of Research and Innovation.

Student Chapter Liaison: Empower the Next Generation: Connect with Your Student Chapter Today

Senior Chapter Leaders and Student Chapter Liaison Managers—now is the time to reach out! We encourage all Student Chapter Liaison Managers to proactively contact their assigned Student Chapters, introduce themselves, and help assess their needs, event schedules, and support required for the upcoming academic year.

To keep lines of communication open and ensure your chapter stays connected with national resources, please confirm that your appointed Student Chapter Liaison Manager is officially listed when Student Chapters are submitting the Student Chapter Officer Form.

Get involved, assess your chapter’s needs, and ensure your liaison information is up to date!