August 12-14, 2025

Human Resources Summit

Registration is full. To be added to the waitlist, please contact confreg@cmaa.org.

The Human Resources Summit is the annual event designed specifically for human resources professionals and those interested in focusing on the club’s people and culture. Education will be curated for the unique needs, challenges, and priorities of HR professionals and provide maximum opportunities for networking and collaboration. Attendees will visit the iconic Landings Golf & Athletic Club in Savannah, GA.

Connect with HR peers, share your experiences, and learn from industry experts, August 12-14!

Club Benchmarking

Presented in Partnership with Club Benchmarking

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CMAA Member: $975
New Subscriber/Summit Bundle*: $1,125
Non-Member: $1,250

*The Human Resources Community is a hub for human resource professionals to connect, share, and engage with one another. Bundle pricing is available for first-time subscribers only.

Earn Credits: 13 CMI Credits

Registration includes welcome reception (August 12), breakfast and lunch (August 13-14), and dinner (August 14), and all education.

Registration is full. To be added to the waitlist, please contact confreg@cmaa.org.

Schedule

Agenda Overview (All times ET)*

*All programming subject to change.

Tuesday, August 12

Time	Event
12:15–12:30 p.m.	Buses Depart for The Landings Club
1:00-2:00 p.m.	Registration at The Landings Club
2:00–3:00 p.m.	Conflict Resolution Scott Tillema, The Negotiation Collective
3:00–3:15 p.m.	Break
3:15–4:15 p.m.	The Organization Will Never Be What the People Are Not Steven Freund, Executive Director of The Landings Club
4:15–4:30 p.m.	Break
4:30–5:30 p.m.	The Landings Leadership Development Part 2
5:30 p.m.	Buses Depart for Marshwood
5:45–7:00 p.m.	Cocktail Reception
7:00 p.m.	Buses Depart for Hotel

Wednesday, August 13

Time	Event
8:00	Buses Depart for The Landings Club
8:30-9:15 a.m.	Breakfast
9:15–9:30 a.m.	Buses Depart for Palmetto
9:30–10:30 a.m.	Workplace Whodunit: Mastering Fair Investigations with Diplomacy Dustin Jones, Dallas Country Club
10:30–10:45 a.m.	Break
10:45–11:45 a.m.	HR in the Board Room: Strategies for your Seat at the Table Emily Adams, Aronimink Golf Club
11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.	Lunch
12:45–1:45 p.m.	Training and Development Programs: Exploring What is Critical for Clubs and Their Teams Bob Gould and Jason Koenigsfeld, Ph.D., Club Management Association of America
1:45-3:45 p.m.	Start Strong: Creating an Orientation That Connects, Engages and Inspires Panel discussion led by Jodie Cunningham, KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE, with Lindsay Finger, Sarah Staley, Mariah Wild and Erica Kennerson
3:45–4:00 p.m.	Break
4:00–5:00 p.m.	Education Session Marisa MacDonald, Wequassett Resort and Golf Club
5:00 p.m.	Buses Depart for Oakridge
5:15–6:30 p.m.	Dinner
6:03 p.m.	Buses Depart for Hotel

Thursday, August 14

Time	Event
8:00 a.m.	Buses Depart for The Landings Club
8:30–9:15 a.m.	Breakfast
9:15 a.m.	Buses Depart for Palmetto
9:30–11:30 a.m.	Performance, Image, and Exposure Workshop Lisa Mathis, The Leader’s Edge
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.	Lunch
12:30-1:30 p.m.	Compensation and Benefits Mike Moran, Club Benchmarking
1:30-2:00 p.m.	Break
2:00-3:00 p.m.	Empowering Self Care Darrell Andrews
3:00 p.m	Buses Depart for Hotel

Important Information

Address: The Alida Hotel, 412 Williamson St. Savannah, GA 31401

Rate: $209/night

Book Now: Online

Deadline: The last day to book within the group is July 18.

CMAA makes every effort to keep attendee expenses including registration fees and accommodation rates for the event as economical as possible. We work diligently to negotiate the best hotel rates and to make the best use of your registration dollars to keep the event affordable and accessible.

CMAA encourages all participants to reserve a room at the host hotel; this supports not only this event, but also future meetings. While in some instances, less expensive accommodations may be available from third party online consolidators, booking within CMAA’s established block helps to underwrite the cost of meeting space and other hotel concessions. When commitments to our host property are not met, CMAA must pay penalties which will ultimately increase the cost of events.

Airport Options

The Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) in Savannah, GA, is easily accessible for all attendees and serviced by most major airlines. The airport is roughly 12 miles northwest of the Historic District, with several options for onward transportation. It is recommended that participants allow extra time for rideshare options as they can be limited.

Additional travel suggestions

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All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing by the individual whose name appears on the registration. No refunds will be made after July 11, 2025. To be valid, submit all requests to CMAA Registration. CMAA regrets that refunds will not be given 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.

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