December 16, 2022
Professional Development
World Conference Awards Breakfast Speaker: The “Warrior Storyteller” Retired Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann
Celebrate and recognize the individuals and Chapters who strive to make a difference in the CMAA community at the CMAA Member and Chapter Awards Breakfast. This exciting session, presented in Partnership with Club Car, a CMAA Business Partner, and The Club Foundation, will be held on Sunday, February 26, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Award presentations will include:
- the 2022 Club Executive of the Year;
- new inductees to the 25-Year Club;
- The Club Foundation’s scholarship recipients;
- the Idea Fair;
- top Chapter earners in the New Member Recruitment Contest; and
- the coveted Chapter of the Year Award
Additionally, the Student Chapter Award winners, officially presented at Saturday's Student Achievement Lunch, will be spotlighted.
After the awards, get empowered to get surrounded on purpose to achieve something much greater than yourself. Described as the “Warrior Storyteller,” retired Lieutenant Colonel Scott Mann is a former US Army Green Beret who specialized in unconventional, high-impact special operations missions in do-or-die environments all over the globe. In a distinguished 23-year military career, he operated at the highest levels of the Special Operations Community and is widely recognized for his successful leadership of teams in complex situations. He grabbed global headlines when, alongside fellow Green Beret veterans and other volunteers, he led “Pineapple Express”—a grassroots leadership campaign using Rooftop Human Connection Skills to honor a promise and save more than 1,000 Afghans from a life-threatening situation amid America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan. He brings an innovative approach to problem solving—one that has empowered people from all walks of life.
Please note: The Awards Breakfast event is ticketed separately from Full registration package.
Read about the educational offerings at the 2023 CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo!
Save the Date for the 2023 Communications Summit
The 2023 Communications Summit will be hosted at impressive clubs in Houston, TX, from March 20-22. The Summit is designed for club communications and marketing professionals, or any professional looking to learn more about this vital and constantly changing aspect of club operations.
Learn more effective strategies and tactics to communicate with your members and the greater club community, while visiting iconic Houston-area clubs. Sessions will feature hands-on opportunities to share and learn from fellow communications practitioners and industry experts.
Programming begins on Monday, March 20 at 5:00 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 22.
Attendees will visit the Houston Racquet Club and Houston Country Club and will also have time to explore and enjoy the Houston area with a free evening.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned for registration information in the new year!
Membership and Member Benefits
President & CEO Perspective: Engaging, Empowering, and Connecting
As 2022 nears an end, I want to share some of our accomplishments from the past year. You will receive a more thorough update in CMAA’s Annual Report, released near the World Conference. I will also be sharing more in my State of the Association live at Conference. Next month, I will share our areas of focus for 2023.
Let’s dive into 2022 operational highlights including record high membership, valuable educational programs, the completion of the Key Club Performance Indicators Task Force, and much more.
It’s Time to Cast Your CMAA Vote!
Voting is a significant CMAA Professional membership privilege. Please take a moment to review all the information you’ll need to vote in the 2023 CMAA Election. There’s a great slate of candidates who are prepared to serve the Association as well as five national Bylaw propositions for your consideration. Please consult the following information and vote:
Candidates
At its spring meeting, the CMAA Board of Directors approved the appointment of Richard LaRocca, CCM, CCE, as your 2023 Secretary-Treasurer. The official announcement to the membership was made during the 2022 Leadership/Legislative Conference (LLC) as well as via Outlook, social media, and related press releases.
Additionally, the national Nominating Committee met in August 2022 to prepare the slate of National Director candidates. For the 2023 CMAA Election, there are three, three-year terms and one, one-year term open. The number of candidates on the slate is equal to the number of vacancies on the Board. These candidates were presented during the business session at the 2022 LLC, where the slate was officially announced.
The candidates’ profiles can be found on our elections page.
CMAA Bylaws
A synopsis of the national Bylaw proposals you’ll see on the 2023 ballot is: Housekeeping issues to update the titling of the chief staff position to President & CEO, as well as modify the time of year the CMAA National Secretary-Treasurer position is determined (spring vs. summer CMAA Board meeting); a change to the chairmanship of the Budget & Finance Committee from the Vice Chairman to the Secretary-Treasurer; and lastly, a change to two standing committee names and charters – Bylaws Committee to Bylaw & Policy Committee, and Strategic Planning Committee to Strategic & Organizational Culture Committee. Background and rationale for each Bylaw amendment may be found on the CMAA website.
Eligibility Requirements to Vote
Only Professional, Alumnus, Continuation, and Retired-Professional members who have renewed their 2023 national membership as well as select Honorary members are eligible to vote. Members with the status types listed here may vote (found on your digital membership card expiring 10/31/2023):
01 – Professional
02 – Alumnus
03A – Retired-Professional
04 – Honorary
CU – Continuation
Online and On-site Voting
For the 2023 CMAA Election, you may request and use an online Voting Authorization from now until February 22, 11:59 p.m., ET. When you register online to vote, if you're authorized as an eligible voter, you will be emailed an official code. Once your vote is “cast” using this unique code, the process is complete and closed. As always, your online vote remains confidential. If you’re not voting online, you will have the opportunity to vote on site at the 2023 World Conference and Club Business Expo in Orlando, FL; on-site voting kiosks will be open and staffed during designated hours from February 26-28.
The 2023 election results will be tabulated by the voting software for announcement at the Closing Business Session on February 28, 2023 and will also be posted on the CMAA website. Let your CMAA voice be heard—join your peers at the polls!
Long-Standing Members Recognized in 2022
The continued active participation of each Association member is key to CMAA’s future. Years ago, the CMAA Board of Directors established a Longevity Program to show their appreciation for the ongoing commitment of the men and women who have been members of the Association for 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 years. Each year, members who reach these milestones are presented with a custom-designed pin acknowledging their years of continued support. It is with great pride that we recognize the following outstanding members who reached these milestones in 2022.
Together, these individuals have a combined total of 5,390 CMAA membership years—an unbelievable commitment! Congratulations to all.
Help Your Students Prepare for the Student Chapter Idea Fair and Shark Tank Competition
There are two opportunities at the 2023 World Conference and Club Business Expo for Student members to show off their ideas and interests.
The Student Chapter Idea Fair is your Chapter's chance to share as many ideas as you’d like across six different categories for a chance to win a $1,000 chapter grant from The Club Foundation. Show off everything your Chapter has done to be successful! Entries are due January 23, 2023.
The Student Shark Tank Competition is for any student member (or a group up to five) that has an innovative mind. Do you have an idea or product that you think the club industry could benefit from? Tell us about it! Learn more about this program and the chance to win a $1,000 Visa gift card. Entries are due January 18, 2023.
Did You Know: What Do The Club Foundation Golf Tournament and the 2022 PNC Championship Have in Common?
Are you watching the 2022 PNC Championship this week? It's a great chance to preview the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Grande Lakes, the host course of The Club Foundation Golf Tournament on Thursday, February 23. Check it out and register to help fuel the future of the club industry!
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Resources
Club Employee Demographic Assessment Open
The Club Employee Demographic Assessment, presented with support from The Club Foundation, will provide a baseline and snapshot of the demographics across the club industry. This three-year project will enable your club to benchmark your changing demographics over time.
According to the 2020 US Census, nearly four of 10 Americans identify with a race of ethnic group other than white. This is especially noteworthy for the younger portion of the population (16 & younger) identified as a racial or ethnic minority.
Diversity in the workplace means employing people of different ages, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, and education levels.
We are asking for only one response per club. Participating in this assessment will allow you to gain insight into your team’s diversity and assist in formulating your own DEI strategy and tactics. Your information will be confidential.
Participation in this assessment will also provide data to help CMAA build education and resources to help clubs recruit and retain diverse talent, making it attractive for everyone to choose to work in clubs.
Listen: Let’s Talk Club Management Ep. 84 – What You Should Be Looking for in Your Next Job, Team, & Club
The end of the year is here and finding your next job may be on the top of your 2023 to do list. In today’s job seekers’ market, how can you best prepare? On this episode, we are talking about what you should be looking for in your next job, team, and club with the experts at KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE. KK&W is a leading club industry recruiting and consulting firm and a long-time CMAA Education Partner. We are thrilled to welcome back to the podcast, KK&W Principals Kurt Kuebler, CCM, and Tom Wallace, CCM, CCE, ECM.
Mark Your Calendars for a Women in Club Management Call
The Women in Club Management community meets every month to show support to one another in their careers within the club industry. We also have one webinar each quarter lead by one of our fearless women!
- January 18 at 1:00 p.m. EST
Visit the Women in Club Management Community on CMAA Connect for more information and for the Zoom links.
White Paper: Winning in Inflationary Times from Entegra
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Trends and News
CMAA and NCA File Joint Comments on DOL Independent Contractor Classification Regulations
On Wednesday, December 7, CMAA and the National Club Association filed joint comments with the Department of Labor concerning proposed revisions to its analysis for determining employee and independent contractor classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
“We recognize the significant role independent contractors have in the delivery of goods and services in all sectors of the economy. We believe federal and state labor laws and regulations should provide a more stable and predictable standard by which to determine employment status and worker classification,” read the comments in part.
The associations wrote that a “totality-of-the-circumstances” approach would introduce too much subjectivity to the determination process; instead, they urged the Department of Labor to adopt easier to understand guidelines, noting that the club industry relies on independent contractors to meet seasonal and other needs, and that the proposed revisions would be overly complicated, necessitating legal expertise in each individual situation.
DHS and DOL Release Additional FY2023 H-2B Visas & More Details
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in conjunction with the Department of Labor (DOL), has announced the full details regarding the 64,716 additional H-2B visas for FY2023. They first announced their intention in mid-October. In the temporary final rule published December 15, 2022, the DHS and DOL outlined what’s available, the release timeline, additional employer requirements, and petition submission specifics.
Association Calendar
| 2022 | |
| December 31 | Deadline to apply to serve on a 2023 National Committee |
| 2023 | |
| January 9-13 | BMI Leadership Principles, Los Angeles, CA (FULL) |
| January 9-13 | BMI Sports & Recreation Management (FULL) |
| January 16-19 | Joe Perdue Certification Review Course [Virtual] |
| January 18 | Deadline for Student Shark Tank Competition entries |
| January 18, 1:00 p.m. | Women in Club Management Call |
| January 23 | Deadline for Idea Fair entries |
| January 23 | Deadline for Student Chapter Idea Fair entries |
| January 23 | NJCF Workshop featuring John Formica and Scotty Sanders |
| February 24-28 | CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo |
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