Women in Club Management - Empower. Connect. Lead.

Entry Details

Women in Club Management (WICM) was built to empower, connect, and uplift, but its unique strength comes from being open to all genders and accessible to both members and non-members. By creating an inclusive platform, WICM not only provides women with role models who reflect their journey and future but also invites allies and peers to join in shaping a stronger, more collaborative industry.  For the chapter, this has been transformative. It has grown engagement, inspired new voices, and fostered an environment where differences are celebrated as unique contributions to collaboration and team success. WICM has strengthened our leadership pipeline, created broader awareness of the industry, and established a supportive community that reflects the values of empowerment, authenticity, and opportunity for all.

Implementation

Implementation came through thoughtful committee planning and was officially launched at the June 2024 Summer Conference with the incomparable Shelley MacDougall, whose keynote presentation alongside the Women in Club Management Committee brought the initiative to life. Since then, WICM has provided mentorship connections, no-cost webinars, and hybrid events that welcome all, making education and networking more inclusive and impactful.  WICM sessions have drawn high levels of attendance and even higher levels of sharing and engagement, especially impressive in the virtual space where cameras are often off and mics muted. Member feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with an average session rating of 4.5 out of 5.