June 6, 2025
Professional Development
Learn from the “Soul Food Scholar” at the 2025 Chef Summit
Known for "Dropping Knowledge Like Hot BiscuitsTM," 2025 Chef Summit featured speaker Adrian Miller is an award-winning food writer, recovering attorney, and certified barbecue judge. He is a two-time James Beard Award winner for his books, Soul Food - The Surprising Story of An American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time and Black Smoke - African Americans and the United States of Barbecue.
He previously served as a White House special assistant to President Bill Clinton, and as a senior policy analyst for Colorado governor Bill Ritter Jr. He'll share his insights into Leadership Lessons from the White House Kitchen.
Join club culinary professionals from across the country and learn from Adrian Miller and other outstanding speakers and industry experts at the 2025 Chef Summit, September 7-10, at The Club at Admirals Cove in sunny Jupiter, FL.
Don't delay—registration is booming and seats for this popular event are limited. The Chef Summit is presented in partnership with ClubProcure, a CMAA Business Partner.
Where Wellness Leaders Meet and Ideas Thrive
Wellness in clubs is changing. As members seek deeper, more holistic experiences, club professionals like you are stepping up to lead the way.
The 2025 Club Wellness Summit is your opportunity to invest in your own growth, explore what’s next in club wellness, and connect with fellow trailblazers in the industry.
Over four days, you’ll gain:
- Interactive education tailored to your unique challenges
- Networking opportunities with peers and thought leaders
- Club tours that spotlight innovative wellness models
- Fresh ideas to reinvigorate your programming and strategy
We can't wait to welcome you to Naples!
See the full agenda and register today!
Educate Your Board of Directors on July 30
Invite your Board Members to attend the next CMAA Governance & Leadership Symposium and prepare your club’s elected leadership for success. Available virtually on Wednesday, July 30, these one-day symposiums bring together the GM and their club’s elected leaders for cooperative education. Your Board Members will leave this symposium more informed and equipped with key takeaways for improving club governance. 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
- Building a Compelling Member Experience
Additionally, sessions will feature best practices, impactful trends, and legislation and regulation impacting club operations.
These highly rated Summits are presented in partnership with KOPPLIN KUEBLER & WALLACE, a CMAA Executive Partner.
Registration closes on July 28.
Membership and Member Benefits
Save Money by Enrolling in CMAA’s Shipping Program
PartnerShip helps all CMAA members save on every shipment you send and receive. Members who enroll in the CMAA Shipping Program save on select FedEx services. This program is available to all CMAA members with no obligations and no minimum shipping requirements. Members who participated saved an average of $150 last year! Members also benefit from PartnerShip’s Inbound Shipping Management tools to save on every shipment received from suppliers.
Visit PartnerShip for complete program information and to enroll in the free CMAA Shipping Program.
If you have any questions, please call PartnerShip at 800-599-2902, or email sales@PartnerShip.com.
Faculty Support from The Club Foundation
Each year, The Club Foundation supports faculty research in the club industry by helping to offset the costs of selected research projects. Through the CMAA Faculty Research Grant program, hospitality faculty across the country contribute valuable insights that help strengthen and advance our industry.
Applications are reviewed by the CMAA Research Committee, with selected recipients receiving support from both CMAA’s Research Department and (if applicable) funding from The Club Foundation.
The deadline is typically in the fall. The Research Department is currently gathering input from faculty members regarding potential research project topics, and we encourage broad participation in this effort. For more information and application instructions, please visit the Apply page under the “Faculty” section on the Foundation’s website. You may also contact the Research Department directly at 703-739-9500.
We encourage qualified faculty to apply and play a role in shaping the future of club management research.
Below is a list of upcoming scholarship and grant deadlines:
Upcoming Deadlines
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Faculty Research Grants |
Faculty—hospitality faculty at an accredited, four-year institution |
To Be Determined for 2025 |
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Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship |
Managers—Female Club Managers—professional development |
September 1 |
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John and Andrea Dorman Scholarship |
Managers—professional development for leaders who are not yet serving in the role of GM/COO. |
September 1 |
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James B. Singerling Scholarship |
Managers—First-time CMAA World Conference attendees |
October 1 |
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Warren Arseneaux Honorary Scholarship |
Managers who are also Wine Society Members |
October 1 |
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DeLozier Family Scholarship |
Emerging leaders who are not currently GM/COO level |
October 1 |
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LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship |
Managers—Club Managers and their Mentees—professional development |
November 1 |
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Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship |
Managers—Club Professionals/Managers/Assistant Managers seeking their CCM |
November 1 |
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Chapter Workshop Grant |
Chapters—application to receive funds to support chapter education programming |
December 15 |
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Chapter Award Grants |
Various Chapter awards in the form of education grants |
End of year |
Learn more and apply or call The Foundation at 703-299-4284.
Support the Mission
The Club Foundation accepts donations year-round to fund scholarships and programs including those above. Will you consider donating today?
You can give several ways:
- Online donations
- Text CLUBS to 41444
- Planned Giving (IRA, estate, DAFs, etc.)
Explore all the ways to give: visit The Club Foundation
News for Students
Graduating Seniors: Congratulations! What's Your Next Move?
If you’ve just tossed your cap and are wondering what’s next, check out CMAA’s Mid-Management Career Opportunities (MMCO) list. It features real jobs—like assistant manager and dining room supervisor—at top clubs around the country.
These roles are perfect for recent grads ready to jump into club management. Don’t forget to lean on your CMAA network, update your résumé, and start applying today. Your next opportunity could be one click away.
Stay Connected with CMAA as an Alumnus Member
If you're a former CMAA Student Member now working at a club, you’re eligible for Alumnus Membership—a professional-level membership offered at half of the national rate for up to two years.
Benefits of Alumnus Membership:
- Your membership belongs to you, not your club.
- Your two years as an Alumnus count toward Certified Club Manager (CCM) eligibility.
- You’ll receive full Association voting rights and can hold office.
- National and Chapter dues renew separately—be sure both are current to stay active.
Apply between April 1 and August 31 to lock in the discount and stay connected to the CMAA community as you grow in your career
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Resources
Cybersecurity Staff Training Courses Now Available on CMAA’s Club Resource Center
CMAA’s Club Resource Center (CRC) course line-up now has five new 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
The CRC subscription brings you a broad scope of online interactive training courses for all your club’s staff. Contact Bob Gould for a full CRC course list or more information.
Trends and News
NCA Relocates Offices to CMAA National Headquarters
As of September 1, the National Club Association (NCA) will relocate its office to CMAA’s National Headquarters located at 1733 King Street in Alexandria, VA.
NCA has entered into a lease agreement with CMAA and will utilize underused space within the three-story Headquarters building. This mutually beneficial arrangement allows both Associations to optimize resources while maintaining separate and distinct operations and governance structures.
As outlined in the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan, CMAA continues to collaborate with NCA and other related industry organizations on governance-related programs and ways to enhance the relationship between club professionals and club board members. Further, CMAA is focusing on operating as a best practice association and continues to enhance and maintain its assets for future marketability.
Senate Passes No Tax on Tips Act
On May 20, the US Senate passed S129, the No Tax on Tips Act. The legislation creates a new federal income tax deduction for qualified tips. A notable 63.2 percent of clubs have transitioned away from traditional tipping models to service charges for member dining. However, clubs may soon find themselves reevaluating their approach. The bill will now head to the House of Representatives for consideration. The House passed a similar measure in the 2025 tax package.
What’s the Biggest Barrier to Attracting New Talent in the Golf Industry?
Bloom Golf Partners announced the release of its 2025 Workforce Trends in Golf National Research Study. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the evolving labor landscape, offering insights for golf course leaders aiming to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market. Six key findings are outlined in the study. The top finding is that the biggest barrier to attracting new talent is lack of exposure to the industry as a significant portion of the population has never visited a golf course.
With the growth of the game of golf, in combination with several economic and social impacts, Tyler Bloom, founder of Bloom Golf Partners, emphasized the study's significance. “The golf industry is at a crucial point to have a unified approach to tackle workforce challenges,” Bloom said. “This involves collaboration between golf course owners, operators, industry associations, and educational institutions to build awareness, improve recruitment strategies, and enhance career development programs.”