Don’t delay! Register today to be part of this year’s 30th Leadership/Legislative Conference, September 6-8, 2016, in Washington, DC. Open to all CMAA members, you’ll hear the latest information from CMAA; help to modernize concepts regarding chapter management and alignment; connect with informative and insightful leadership, advocacy and legal experts; and network with club management professionals from across the country. Register to take advantage of regular registration pricing and save $100.

The Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor have announced the availability of an additional 15,000 H-2B visas for fiscal year (FY) 2017. In May, the FY2017 spending package included a provision which granted the DHS the authority to adjust the annual limit of 66,000 visas. Under this one-time program expansion, businesses who seek to apply for these visas must attest, under penalty of perjury, that their business is likely to suffer irreparable harm if it cannot employ H-2B workers during FY2017. Read more.

I am excited to share our plans for the topic of our second industry survey that will be launching in the next few weeks. First, I’d like to share an update on CMAA’s research initiative that is now in its second year of development. Read more in the CEO’s blog.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2017 Club Executive of the Year. This prestigious honor is presented to the club executive who most embodies the values, vision and professionalism of the Club Managers Association of America. Originally known as the Club Manager of the Year, this distinction was created in 1985 by Club Management magazine to honor an individual who by his or her achievements best represents the qualities found in all hard-working, dedicated club management professionals. In 2008, the award was re-titled to mirror the evolution of the role of a club management profession. Thirty-one distinguished club management professionals have been honored through this award.

To nominate a member, please access the submission guidelines. Nominations must be received by September 1, 2017.