June 19, 2026
Professional Development
Is Your Boardroom Heating Up This Summer?
Get a temperature reset with at CMAA’s next Governance & Leadership Symposium on July 22. This program offers accessible, collaborative, virtual education for your Board of Directors and club executive. Attend from anywhere with an Internet connection.
Explore important strategic governance topics built on the principles of:
- Informed Leadership
- Strategic Stewardship
- Empowered Management and Staff
- Compelling Member Experience
Your Board Members will leave this symposium more informed and equipped with key takeaways for improving club governance. These highly rated Symposiums are presented in partnership with KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE, a CMAA Executive Partner.
Check out the fall 2026 Symposiums option.
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How To Manage Your Club’s Renovation Project on Schedule and on Budget
Gain valuable insights into completing a successful project, renovation, or deconstruction at 2026 Capital Improvements Symposium hosted at The Chicago Club, August 9-11, in Chicago, IL.
Hear directly from professionals and industry experts who bring real-time experience, hard-earned insights, and stories from the front lines of club renovations.
Presenters include*:
- Paul Estevez, CPA, and Matt Lamber, CCM, CAM, The Country Club at Mirasol
- Todd Bruen, Director of Facilities and Construction, Desert Mountain
- Daniel Graham, Member, Clark Hill
- Tom Gotschall, Construction Arbitration Associates, Ltd.
- David Luker, CPA, Director, RSM US LLP
- Bill McMahon and Frank Vain, McMahon Group, and Mike Cottick, Project Director, Bulley & Andrews
As a bonus, by attending this event, you will earn 15 CMI Credits and satisfy one of the requirements for obtaining your Certified Chief Executive (CCE) designation under the updated criteria, effective 2030.
Membership and Member Benefits
President & CEO’s Perspective: Stay Informed, Stay Connected, and Stay Ahead with CMAA’s Communications
CMAA offers a wealth of information to its members, and President & CEO Jeff Morgan, FASAE, CAE, reviews it all. Plus, find out where you can manage your own email preferences.
Thank You for Participating in the CMAA Member Needs Assessment
We asked, and you answered! Thank you to all Professional, Alumnus, and Student members who recently participated in CMAA’s Member Needs Assessment. Your feedback will help guide the Association’s strategic planning efforts and ensure that CMAA continues to meet the evolving needs of our membership as we prepare for our next 100 years of service and leadership.
Member input is vital to CMAA’s. The perspectives, experiences, and priorities you shared will help shape future programs, resources, and opportunities while ensuring the Association remains responsive, relevant, and well positioned to advance the club management profession.
As a thank you for participating, all survey respondents were entered into a drawing for a complimentary Education-Only registration to CMAA’s 2027 World Conference & Club Business Expo, being held February 7-11, in Chicago, IL. Congratulations to our winners:
- Erica Banda, Redlands Country Club, Redlands, CA
- Hugues Couprie, Woodway Country Club, Darien, CT
- Christopher Kleinman, CCM, Egypt Valley Country Club, Ada, MI
- Sandeep Mehta, Sand Point Country Club, Seattle, WA
- Kerryan O’Connor Blythe, CCM, Rhode Island Country Club, Barrington, RI
We look forward to seeing these five members—along with all of you—in Chicago as we celebrate CMAA’s Centennial together!
Thank you again for making your voice heard and for your continued commitment to CMAA. Together, we are building the future of the Association and the profession we serve.
Maximize Your VIP Interns' Summer!
Do you have Verified Internship Program (VIP) interns at your club who aren't yet Student Members of CMAA? Encourage them to join today!
Student membership adds incredible value to their summer experience and lays the groundwork for a successful, long-term career in the club industry. Interns without an active Student Chapter at their university have great flexibility, they can step up to start a new Student Chapter, or simply join as independent student members with No Student Chapter affiliation and be connected to their local Chapter.
Help Grow Our Association
It’s hard to believe that we’re almost halfway through the year. Do you know someone at your club who could benefit from being a member of CMAA? If so, encourage them to join today! CMAA National dues are $262.50 ($225 for Alumnus) through August 31. The application process is all online!
For more info, send prospective members to www.cmaa.org/membership/join/ and help grow our Association.
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Resources
The Club Management Association of America Names Five Faculty Research Grant Recipients
The Club Management Association of America announces the recipients of the 2026 Faculty Research Grants:
- Eric T. Brey, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Stout
- Po-Ju Chen, Ph.D., Texas A&M University
- Jichul Jang, Ph.D., CHE, CHIA, Kansas State University
- Yiran (Kevin) Liu, Ph.D., James Madison University
- Michael L. Wray, Ph.D., Metropolitan State University of Denver
The Faculty Research Grant Program, led by CMAA’s Research Department, supports club industry research projects and efforts facilitated by hospitality faculty members of accredited, four-year institutions, with established hospitality degree programs.
Faculty Research Grant recipients will receive support from the CMAA Research and Education departments and be considered for funding from The Club Foundation based on the availability of funds. Approved research projects address priority needs identified by club management professionals including governance and organization structure, technology and AI usage, team member engagement, employee satisfaction, and wellness.
Cybersecurity Staff Training Courses Available on CMAA’s Club Resource Center
CMAA’s Club Resource Center (CRC) course line-up offers five cybersecurity training courses for you and your staff. They include:
- Cybersecurity Overview
- Workplace Security Basics 2.0
- Cybersecurity - Staying Safe Online 3.0
- Social Engineering 2.0
- Introduction to Ransomware 2.0
A subscription to CMAA’s CRC brings a broad scope of online interactive training courses to all your club’s staff. Contact Bob Gould for a full CRC course list or more information.
Trends and News
Make Golf Your Thing Awards Grants to 69 Organizations Nationwide in Support of Expanding Access
The Make Golf Your Thing Grassroots Grants Program will distribute $500,000 to 69 organizations in 2026, bringing the program’s total investment in expanding access to golf nationwide to $3.5 million since 2021.
Administered by the American Golf Industry Coalition and supported by industry partners, the program has awarded grants to 200 organizations since launching in 2021. This year’s funding cycle includes 13 first-time recipients and 56 returning organizations. The program helps expand access to golf by supporting initiatives that engage individuals from historically underrepresented communities.
The investment comes as golf participation continues to reach record levels. According to the National Golf Foundation, 48.1 million Americans engaged with golf in 2025, up 55 percent over the past decade, with participation among women, people of color, and juniors increasing 46 percent, 61 percent, and 58 percent, respectively.
The 2026 recipients represent organizations focused on youth development, education, mentorship, adaptive recreation, workforce readiness, community engagement, and Veteran support.
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