September 25-27, 2022

Chef Summit

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Learn, Grow, and Taste Together

The CMAA Chef Summit is designed specifically for club chefs to build their club leadership, finance, and governance acumen. Explore the clubs of the Windy City including:

The Union League Club of Chicago – Founded in 1862, the Club has been a catalyst for action in nonpartisan political, economic, and social arenas – focusing its leadership and resources on important social issues.
Lakeshore Country Club - Founded in 1908, Lake Shore is a family-oriented private club on the shore of Lake Michigan. Perched above a bluff, Lake Shore's historic Howard Van Doren Shaw-designed clubhouse offers sweeping views of the lake and a beautiful setting for in-season events and private member functions.
Northmoor Country Club - Building on its traditions since 1918, Northmoor features 27 holes of golf, with its original 18 holes designed by designer Donald Ross, and a recent renovation by hall of fame course designer Dr. Michael Hurdzan. Northmoor’s racquet sports program is anchored by a tennis complex with ten tennis courts, four platform tennis courts, and a platform tennis facility built in 2014.

Learn, grow, and taste together, September 25-27, in the city named the food and drink capital of the world!

Presented in Partnership with ClubProcure, a CMAA Education Partner

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Registration is $900 and includes all education, program materials, on-site transportation, Opening reception, and Closing event.

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Agenda Overview

Dress: Casual

Time	Event
5:30-7:30 p.m	Architectural Boat Tour of City Introductions and Schedule Drinks provided on the Boat

Time

Event

5:30-7:30 p.m

Architectural Boat Tour of City

Introductions and Schedule

Drinks provided on the Boat

Full day of education at the Union League Club

Dress: Business Casual

Time	Event
7:30-8:00 a.m.	Breakfast
8:00-9:00 a.m.	Inflation and Supply Chain Challenges Matt Gillison
9:00-9:15 a.m.	Break
9:15-10:45 a.m.	Roundtables Laura Herman
10:45-11:00 a.m.	Break
11:00 a.m. -12:00 noon	Session TBA
12:00 noon-1:00 p.m.	Lunch and Club Tour
1:00-2:00 p.m.	Recruitment Strategies and The Do's and Don'ts of H-2B Recruitment Rick Leitman, CFO–The Club at Mediterra, Naples, FL Michael Matarazzo, CEC–Farmington Country Club, Charlottesville, VA
2:00-2:15 p.m.	Break
2:15-3:45 p.m.	Top Five Relationship Items Between CFO and Executive Chef Rick Leitman, CFO–The Club at Mediterra, Naples, FL
3:45-4:00 p.m.	Break
4:00-5:30 p.m.	Session TBA Free Evening to Explore the Chicago Restaurant Scene. Explore our recommendations (listed below).

Full day of education at Lake Shore Country Club and Northmoor Country Club

Dress: Business Casual

Time	Event
7:30-8:30 a.m.	Travel to Lake Shore Country Club
8:30-9:00 a.m.	Breakfast and Welcome General Manager Brian Silver
9:00-10:30 a.m.	Culture, Onboarding, and Securing Top Talent Carmen Mauceri, CCM—The Club at Mediterra, Naples, FL
10:30-10:45 a.m.	Break
10:45-11:45 a.m.	Session TBA
11:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m.	Lunch and Club Tour
1:00-2:15 p.m.	Travel to Northmoor Country Club and Club Tour General Manager/COO David Derfel
2:15-3:45 p.m.	Governance and House Committee Orientation Panel Moderator: Carmen Mauceri, CCM—The Club at Mediterra, Naples, FL Panelists: Brett Morris; Brian Beland, CMC; Todd Marsh, CCM, CCE, Jonathan Moosmiller, CEC
3:45-4:00 p.m.	Break
4:00-5:00 p.m.	Mental Health Andre Rush
6:00-11:00 p.m.	Chicago Cubs Wrigley Roof Top (1038 Waveland) Cam Shultz, ClubProcure

Important Information

Location: The Union League Club of Chicago (65 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604) features well-appointed guest accommodations.

Rate: $199/night + 20 percent taxes and fees

Reservations: Call the Reservation department at 312-427-7800 or 800-443-0578 before September 5, 2022.

Cancellations: Individual guest reservations must be canceled directly with the club by 3:00 p.m. the day prior to arrival in order to avoid a one-night room charge.

Chicago restaurants you may wish to visit:

Lula Café $$
Tzuco $$
Sun Wah BBQ $$
Demera Ethopian $$
The Loyalist $$
Duck Duck Goat $$$
Girl and the Goat $$$
Galit $$$
Rose Mary $$$
Boka $$$
Oriole $$$$
Smyth $$$$
Alinea $$$$

All summit registration cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing by the individual whose name appears on the registration. To be valid, submit all requests to CMAA Registration. No refunds will be made after Thursday, September 8. CMAA will not issue refunds for no-shows. Substitutions are gladly accepted; substitutions of registrations are permitted prior to the event. Only one substitution is permitted per original registrant. The individual submitting the substitution request is responsible for all financial obligations (any balance due) associated with the substitution. Badge sharing, splitting, and reprints are strictly prohibited.

CMAA is dedicated to providing a safe, hospitable, inclusive, and productive environment for all participants at CMAA Events. CMAA has established minimum expectations of behavior for participants at all CMAA events. Please review the policy. It is intended to supplement any other applicable CMAA policies, including the CMAA Code of Conduct and Ethics.