August 8, 2025
Professional Development
Develop Your Personal Brand at the 2025 Mid-Management Conference
For more than 30 years, the Mid-Management Conference (MMC) has offered rising club management professionals an opportunity to grow and develop their own leadership abilities. 2025 is no different.
Join CMAA in Nashville, TN, October 19-22, for education designed for those who are not serving in the general manager/chief operating officer role. MMC’s education is focused on developing new skills, broadening horizons, and advancing career and certification goals.
Attend and explore sessions on personal branding, developing a powerful network, and club governance.
New Culinary Training Now Available on CMAA’s Club Resource Center
CMAA’s Club Resource Center (CRC) course line-up has added 23 new culinary training courses from Auguste Escoffier. That’s almost 50 hours of culinary training!
Courses include:
- Culinary Essentials
- Introduction to the Kitchen
- Building the Plate
- Cooking Methods
- Garde Manger
- Stocks, Sauces, Soups & Stews
- …and many more
Our CRC brings you a broad scope of online interactive training courses for all your club’s staff. Contact Bob Gould for a CRC course list or more information.
Membership and Member Benefits
Build Your Community at the 2025 Leadership/Legislative Conference
Whether you are a CMAA rising star, a guiding light, or somewhere in between, there’s no event like the Leadership/Legislative Conference (LLC).
Beyond the stellar education, it's a fantastic opportunity to make new connections in the industry. Share an appetizer at the opening reception, your favorite morning beverage at the Royal Cup Coffee House, or a table at the Networking Event at the Chevy Chase Club.
Be part of this vibrant and boutique educational and networking opportunity in Washington, DC, September 14-16! No leadership experience is required to attend.
Do You Need to Transfer Chapters?
Have you recently moved to a new club within a new Chapter boundary and need to transfer Chapters? If so, we have some good news for you! The Chapter Transfer process is all online! Simply fill out the online form, and when you submit it, it will go to the correct Chapter and National contacts who will begin processing your transfer.
Mark Your Calendars: Two Scholarship Application Deadlines Approaching
There are two scholarship deadlines on September 1:
John and Andrea Dorman Scholarship
In 2025, John and Andrea Dorman established the John and Andrea Dorman Scholarship through The Club Foundation to support emerging leaders in the club industry. This scholarship provides financial assistance to participate in CMAA’s Business Management Institutes (BMI). Inspired by their longstanding connection to the industry and deep commitment to the professional growth of club employees, the Dormans created this fund to invest in the next generation of club leaders.
“A fulfilling and successful career in Club Management is built on many components,” says John Dorman, CCM, General Manager of The University Club of New York. “Andrea and I believed that the scholarships awarded through the endowment will help support those careers, provide opportunities for intellectual growth, and the development of meaningful relationships that last a lifetime. It is a pleasure to support future managers in an industry that has given so much to us.”
To review applications guidelines and learn more about John and Andrea Dorman, please visit the application page on The Club Foundation’s website. Applications for this inaugural year are due September 1.
Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship
Established in 2012 by the Texas Lone Star Chapter in partnership with The Club Foundation, the Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship honors Sally’s unwavering dedication and heartfelt commitment to the club management profession. This scholarship was created to advance educational opportunities specifically for women in the club industry.
“Sally had a gift for bringing people together and lifting others up,” said Sam Brewster, Managing Director of the Texas Lone Star Chapter. “This scholarship carries her spirit forward by creating opportunities for women in club management, a cause she believed in deeply. Through this scholarship, her legacy lives on!”
To learn more about past recipients from across the country and to review application guidelines, please visit the application page on The Club Foundation’s website. Applications for 2025 are due September 1.
If you have questions regarding these scholarships or any other Foundation work, please contact Ava Spece or call us directly at 703-299-4284.
Celebrating Student Chapter Recruitment
We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on the incredible student chapters that met or exceeded their Student New Member Recruitment goals this year! Your energy, leadership, and commitment to building your Chapter community is setting the pace for what it means to be part of the future of club management.
Congratulations to these high-achieving Student Chapters:
- Farleigh Dickinson University
- Kent State University
- Ohio University
- University of Delaware
- University of South Carolina – Beaufort
- East Carolina University
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- Johnson & Wales University – North Carolina
- Oklahoma State University
- University of Massachusetts
- California State Polytechnic University
- James Madison University
- Northern Arizona University
- University of Houston
- University of South Carolina
As a thank you for your efforts and to continue supporting your growth in the industry, each of the Student Chapters listed above will receive two complimentary student registrations to the 2026 World Conference & Club Business Expo. CMAA will be reaching out to you directly with more details on how to claim these registrations when Conference registration opens in October.
Keep the Momentum Going
Whether your Student Chapter is celebrating this win or continuing to grow, we’re proud of all your efforts. The value you bring to CMAA and to your campus community is powerful, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
Keep leading, keep building, and keep showing the club industry what student leadership looks like.
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Resources
Share Your Opinion to Help Guide Research
CMAA is conducting a short survey to evaluate research topics that will add value to CMAA and the private club industry overall.
Annually, CMAA Student Chapter Faculty are invited to submit research proposals for The Club Foundation Research Grant. To enhance the evaluation process, your feedback will be used to prioritize which submissions are approved for research projects.
This survey will take less than five minutes to complete, and your input will be very helpful in shaping the direction of future research projects.
If you have any questions, please contact Amilcar Davy, Director of Research, at 703-739-9500.
There’s No Wait List for Entertainment
Keep your club copyright compliant with exclusive savings.
Club management professionals know just how important is to create a warm and welcoming club atmosphere. Between family movie nights or checking the news between the cafe and the locker room, film and television content is crucial to creating that sense of community. That’s why we work with the Motion Picture Licensing Corporation (MPLC) to ensure our members can easily and affordably comply with federal laws and regulations.
MPLC offers a solution that allows private clubs of all sizes to enhance their guest experience by being able to legally show movies and TV programs. And CMAA members have exclusive access to the deepest discounts with MPLC in the industry.
MPLC is the global leader in public performance licensing, representing Hollywood’s biggest names like The Walt Disney Company, Universal, Paramount, and Pixar, among others. For decades, MPLC has helped businesses and organizations legally show television and film content in public spaces outside of traditional theaters. This includes campgrounds, community venues, bars, hotels, and many other businesses where guests and customers gather. By securing an MPLC Blanket License, you ensure that your club televisions can legally entertain members and their guests while complying with federal copyright law.
The distinction between private and public performance is important under US copyright law. While people can watch movies in their homes without a license, any space where people gather, even in a private club, requires one if movies or TV shows are shown. MPLC makes this process simple, affordable, and fast, so you can focus on what matters most: delivering memorable experiences. With just a few clicks, you can secure the rights to show content, ensuring you remain compliant and avoid any legal risks.
MPLC’s Blanket License provides private clubs with:
- Unlimited showings of movies and TV programs covered by MPLC’s vast catalog of rightsholders.
- No complicated reporting requirements, making the license easy to manage.
- Comprehensive coverage, allowing you to show films in any indoor locations or on club grounds.
- Exclusive CMAA member pricing can save you more than 18 percent on an annual license while keeping you covered.
Find additional details online on how to utilize your CMAA membership to secure a discounted MPLC Blanket License.
Trends and News
2025 Club Executive of the Year Deadline Ahead
Do you know a club management professional who sets the standard for excellence? It's time to recognize and honor their achievements!
Annually, Club Management magazine honors a high-performing club management professional who exemplifies excellence in leadership with the Club Executive of the Year Award. Created 40 years ago as the Club Manager of the Year Award, today the distinction specifically recognizes top-level executives whose sustained contributions have had a significant impact on their clubs, communities, and the broader profession.
Help us honor an extraordinary club management professional who raises the bar in club management and within the CMAA community. CMAA welcomes and encourages nominations from diverse backgrounds and work experiences.
Please review the full criteria, nomination packet requirements, judging process, and notification information available online. All nomination materials must be received by September 10.