July 22, 2022
Professional Development
Communications Summit Heads to NYC: Register Now!
The Communications Summit is geared toward those who directly manage or oversee the communications and marketing efforts at the club, or simply are looking to learn more about this very important and constantly changing aspect of club operations. The 2022 Communications Summit is scheduled for August 22-24 in New York City.
Attendees will learn effective strategies and tactics to communicate with club members and the greater club community, while visiting two iconic city clubs: The University Club and the Yale Club of New York City.
Ride the Wave of Wellness at the 2022 Club Spa & Fitness Association Annual Conference
You are invited to attend the Club Spa & Fitness Association’s 2022 Annual Conference, September 21-22 at Grey Oaks Country Club in Naples, FL.
This event will focus on how wellness leaders can increase their member offerings and staff professional development. Through three keynote presentations, deep dives, break-out sessions, and networking events, the CSFA community will celebrate another phenomenal year in club wellness and a bright future ahead.
We can’t wait to gather in person to learn alongside each other.
CMAA Members will enjoy discounted registration rates and can earn up to six CMI Credits.
Membership and Member Benefits
President & CEO’s Perspective: Expanding Your Network with Peer Groups
Hello CMAA! How many of you belong to a peer/mastermind/support group – or more than one? I counted mine and I have four that are really core to my interests and principles. They range from a kitchen cabinet within CMAA that I look to for insight and feedback, to a couple of industry peer groups, and a core group within my own professional association. I would be lost without them and leverage them often.
These groups have helped as I have managed through business situations. They have helped as my career has evolved. They have helped me get through some personal challenges as well.
Announcing the Featured Legislative Speaker for the 2022 Leadership/Legislative Conference
Ignite your curiosity at the upcoming 2022 Leadership/Legislative Conference, September 12-14, at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington, DC. With interactive programs and sessions, informative speakers and presentations, the Chapter Idea Fair, and entertaining networking experiences, the LLC will be full of inspiring light bulb moments.
One of the bright spots will be the timely legislative keynote with David Wasserman on Wednesday, September 14. As the US House Editor and Senior Election Analyst for the non-partisan The Cook Political Report and NBC Contributor, Wasserman analyzes the current political environment in lively and entertaining presentations. His data-driven forecasting looks at both national and local trends, the relationship between consumer brand loyalty and voting, and what the future holds for American elections.
Make plans now to attend and build new connections in your career, CMAA, and the industry.
Congratulations to the 2022 Joe Perdue Scholarship Winners
Thanks to CMAA members’ generosity, The Club Foundation is privileged to announce that 12 students have been awarded the Joe Perdue Scholarship.
The scholarship was established in 1988 to honor Joe Perdue, CCM, CHE, the club industry’s leading hospitality educator. From 1986 to 2015, Joe Perdue served as Academic Advisor for the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) and was responsible for the initial development of CMAA’s Business Management Institute (BMI). He coordinated more than 300 weeklong BMI programs for more than 10,000 professionals. Beyond the US, he developed education programs in China, South Africa, Europe, and Canada.
Each of this year’s awardees will receive $2,500 to cover a portion of their fall tuition. Applications are evaluated by the The Club Foundation Allocation Committee (CFAC) based on merit, and funds are awarded based on budget availability.
Congratulations to the 2022 Joe Perdue Scholarship winners:
- Madison Allan, Johnson & Wales University, Providence
- Alexandria Bado, University of South Carolina
- Iliana Gallegos, University of Houston
- Christian Gueth, Niagara University
- Hannah Kerr, Johnson & Wales University, Providence
- Zarah King, Virginia Tech
- Avery Kinnaird, Johnson & Wales University, Charlotte
- Kat Kondratyev, Michigan State University
- Samantha Koval, University of South Carolina
- Rachel Lewis, Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Grace Schuler, Drexel University
- Jessica Soderman, Florida State University
Mark Your Calendars: Fall Deadlines Are Coming
Key to the mission of The Club Foundation (CF) is the grants and scholarships awarded each year to CMAA members, students, and faculty. Most of the deadlines are in the fall:
- Faculty Research Grant—August 1
- Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship—September 1
- James B. Singerling Scholarship—October 1 (new date this year)
- Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship—October 1 for Chapter review and November 1 for submission to CF
- LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship—November 1
If you have questions regarding these scholarships or any other CF work, please complete our contact form or call us directly at 703-299-4284.
CMAA Membership Cards Honored at Golf Events
Don’t forget that your CMAA membership card is honored by our industry partners. Professional, Retired, and Honorary members are all allowed access to USGA, PGA TOUR and LPGA events (The Masters and Ryder Cup excluded). Simply present your digital ID card at the will call tent on the day of the event and receive a grounds pass for the day. Please contact Erica Benjamin with any questions.
Liaison Managers: Join Faculty Calls and Stay in Touch
Our Student Chapter Liaison Managers are getting more involved with our Student Chapters. Joining our Faculty Members Monthly Calls puts Liaison Managers in the right place to hear all the latest information about CMAA student membership as well as engage with Faculty Members. Student Liaison Managers are a crucial piece of a successful student membership. Learn more about the Liaison Manager role.
Join us for next month’s faculty call:
August 5 at 12:00 noon EDT
Please join us if you can but know that we send out meeting minutes after our calls, so if you miss one, you’ll still get the information. Please contact Christina Krueger with questions.
Did You Know: Wine Program Award and Warren Arseneaux Scholarship Deadlines Approaching!
The deadline to submit your entries for the CMAA Wine Society Wine Program Awards is Thursday, September 1. The Wine Program Awards are open to all CMAA member clubs. Warren Arseneaux Scholarship entries are due Monday, October 3. The Warren Arseneaux Scholarship is limited to Wine Society members only.
If you have questions about either award program, please reach out to Sara Thom with any questions.
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Resources
Submit Your Data to the 2022 Finance and Operations Survey
CMAA invites you to participate in the 2022 CMAA Finance and Operations Survey. To build on CMAA's strategic plan and maintain the confidentiality of your data, CMAA has contracted Industry Insights (an objective, independent, third-party research company) to collect and compile the results. Industry Insights has more than 40 years of experience in conducting confidential, financial, and operational benchmarking studies of this nature.
To allow for easy survey completion as well as customized reporting tools for you and your staff, the study is hosted and maintained by Industry Insights on the CMAA Research Portal.
Acting on your member feedback, CMAA has made participation easier than ever by providing clubs with the following options for participation:
- The form is available for completion online or via an Excel form that may be completed offline then uploaded to the system when complete.
- Utilize our Excel based Chart of Accounts template and upload an Excel version of your year-end Trial Balance.
- Club software providers (Clubessential, Jonas, and Northstar) have provided the option for you to transfer your trial balance data directly to CMAA Research Portal.
For those clubs choosing to upload or transfer their trial balance data, CMAA again has engaged GGA Partners to map participating clubs' charts of accounts to the CMAA Finance and Operations form. More information about this service can be found in the CMAA Research Portal. It's anticipated that this option will significantly reduce the amount of time required to complete the survey.
As a participant, you will receive a complimentary copy of the industry report plus an Individual Club Report, with your own club’s financial and operating statistics reported alongside the appropriate industry comparatives. Club Resource Center subscribers, who participate in the survey, will also receive access to an online portal for interactive industry comparatives.
The deadline for participation is August 5, 2022. If you have any questions, please contact Greg Manns at 614-389-2100 ext. 108 or Amilcar Davy, CMAA's Director of Research, at 703-739-9500.
Unsubscribing from Spam Emails
We all receive many spam emails with a “Click Here” link to unsubscribe. While it may be tempting to click this link and be removed from the sender's email list, one of the first rules in cybersecurity is to never click strange links in emails. This “unsubscribe” link could potentially lead you to a malicious website instead of an un-subscription page. Read more from CMAA Education Partner Pulsar and learn how to safely unsubscribe from these types of emails without clicking any links.
Trends and News
The Business Lunch May Be Going Out of Business
As remote work persists and business deals are sealed online, many establishments that catered to the nation’s downtown office crowd are cancelling the meal.
The Private Club Is Making a Comeback
The pandemic increased demand for club memberships, with unprecedented new member interest from millennials and remote workers.
Association Calendar
| August 5 | 2022 CMAA Finance and Operations Survey Closes |
| August 17 | CMAA Webinar: Bring Your Own Device Security: Threats, Security Measures and Best Practices |
| August 22-24 | Communications Summit, New York, NY |
| September 1 | Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship Application Deadline |
| September 7 | Virtual Club Leadership Summit |
| September 12-14 | Leadership/Legislative Conference–Washington, DC |
| September 19-23 | BMI General Manager/Chief Operating Officer-Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI |
| September 19-23 | BMI Club Management–Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA (FULL) |
| September 19-23 | BMI Golf Management–The Club at Admirals Cove, Jupiter, FL (FULL) |
| September 21-22 | Club Spa & Fitness Association Annual Conference–Grey Oaks Country Club in Naples, FL |
| September 25-27 | Chef Summit–Chicago, IL |
| October 1 | James B. Singerling Scholarship Application Deadline |
| October 3-7 | BMI Food & Beverage Management–Hilton University of Houston (FULL) |
| October 6-11 | BMI International–Edinburgh, Scotland |
| October 10-14 | BMI Club Management–Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA |
| October 10-14 | BMI Leadership Principles–Los Angeles, CA (FULL) |
| October 17-21 | BMI Tactical Leadership–Cornell University, Ithaca, NY (FULL) |
| October 31-November 4 | BMI Strategic Leadership–Boston, MA (FULL) |
| November 1 | LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship Application Deadline |
| November 1 | Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship Application Deadline |
| November 14-18 | BMI General Manager/Chief Operating Officer-Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI |
| November 14-19 | Joe Perdue Certification Review Course-Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA |
| November 30 | Club Leadership Summit at Beach Point Club |
Webinars begin at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time, unless otherwise noted.
Webinar registration opens approximately seven days prior to event.
Additional webinars will be posted as they are scheduled.