May 8, 2026
Professional Development
Turning Wellness & Spa Services into Revenue, Retention, and Results
As a club wellness professional, you know that wellness isn’t a luxury—it’s a member expectation. That’s why the 2026 Club Wellness Summit is designed with you in mind.Wellness and spa offerings are no longer optional amenities; they are powerful revenue drivers when built with intention. Yet many clubs struggle with where to begin, how to gain leadership buy-in, and how to ensure services and retail consistently perform.
Speaker Carol Phillips, Founder, BeauteeSmarts will share a proven framework for building a wellness and spa program that blends high-touch member experiences with system-driven operations.
Learn how to design offerings that deliver both impact and efficiency, how to present wellness investments to general managers and boards using clear, revenue-based language, and how to select services and retail products that align with member demand and drive consistent sell-through.
Leave with a clear roadmap for turning underutilized wellness space and services into measurable revenue, stronger member engagement, and a scalable business asset.
The 2026 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.
We can't wait to welcome you to Scottsdale!
Elevate Your Financial Acumen at BMI Financial Literacy
The just-released BMI Financial Literacy will equip club management professionals to confidently communicate complex financial dynamics to their Boards and Finance Committees. The week-long program blends instruction with hands-on application workshops using your club’s financial information. You will leave with a graded competency assessment, a personalized action plan, and a leadership education strategy that transforms financial literacy into an organizational capability for data-driven governance.
Hosted at the prestigious University Club of Chicago, November 9-13, BMI Financial Literacy is designed for Certified Club Managers (CCM) and Certified Chief Executives (CCE). Attendance at all sessions qualifies for 30 Club Management Institute (CMI) credits and satisfies one requirement for the CCE designation (effective 2030).
Don’t delay. Registration is limited to 25 attendees.
View the full program content and learn more.
Boost Your Leadership Skills at the 2026 Chef Summit
Join us in New Orleans, LA, September 22-24, for the CMAA Chef Summit, where club culinary professionals from across the country will come together to elevate their business acumen and leadership skills.
Engage with a variety of educational sessions led by industry experts and network with your culinary peers.
As a city steeped in culture, celebrations, and culinary traditions, New Orleans provides the ideal backdrop for the Summit. Events will take place at the distinguished New Orleans Country Club, a full-service, private country club offering the full complement of activities and food and beverage to its members and guests.
Don't delay—seats for this popular event are limited.
Present at the 2027 CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo: Proposals Due by June 5
There is still time to submit your proposal to speak at CMAA's World Conference and Club Business Expo!
Every year, this global gathering draws together around 2,500 professionals and hospitality students from across the globe for a week of inspiration and networking.
We invite you to be a part of our 2027 World Conference, CMAA's Centennial, February 7-11 in Chicago, IL.
Submit your proposal now to showcase your knowledge and contribute to the conversation that shapes the future of club management and hospitality. Multiple submissions are accepted.
All proposals to present a program are due no later than June 5. CMAA will review all submitted proposals and all who submit a proposal will be notified of the status of their proposal in July. Please contact Michelle Carrington with any questions.
Membership and Member Benefits
Be on the Lookout for a Member Survey in Your Inbox!
CMAA has partnered with MGI, a trusted association research firm, to gather CMAA member insights that will help shape the future value of CMAA membership and better support today’s club management professionals. All current Professional, Alumnus, Student, and select Honorary and Associate members received a personalized email invitation to participate in the Member Needs Assessment survey on Monday, May 4. The email came from CMAA@qemailserver.com.
Your opinion matters. Thank you in advance for sharing it!
Know a Leader Ready for CMAA Board Service?
CMAA is now accepting nominations for the 2027 National Board of Directors. Board members help guide the Association’s strategic direction and support the continued advancement of the club management profession.
Eligible nominees must be Professional members in good standing with a minimum of 10 years of CMAA membership and hold the CCM designation. Candidates are expected to demonstrate leadership through chapter service, particularly in officer roles, along with national committee participation and sustained engagement with CMAA.
Nominations are due May 31. Self-nominations are not accepted.
Celebrating the Class of 2026
As graduation season officially begins, we want to extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our CMAA student members who are earning their degrees! Your hard work, dedication, and passion for hospitality have led you to this incredible milestone.
This year, we are especially thrilled to share that more than 130 students will be proudly representing our community by wearing their official CMAA graduation stole as they cross the stage. While your time as a student is ending, your journey with CMAA is just beginning. As you transition into our alumni community and professional membership, know that this network is here to support you every step of the way.
We want to celebrate your hard work and dedication! We’re inviting all graduating student members to send in your graduation photos, ideally featuring your CMAA graduation stoles, to be featured on our social media and in upcoming communications. Whether it’s a classic cap-and-gown moment, a celebration shot, or a candid snap from your big day, we want to highlight your achievements with the whole community.
We are so proud of the next generation of club management leaders and cannot wait to see the incredible impact you will have on the industry.
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The Club Foundation Is Expanding to Meet the Need
With growth comes opportunity and responsibility. Due to the increasing number of applications, the Club Foundation Allocation Committee (CFAC) is seeking to expand its membership. Adding more committee members will help ensure we continue to provide thoughtful, thorough, and timely evaluations. Those interested in serving should reach out to Ava Spece, CFRE, Director, The Club Foundation.
The Club Foundation remains committed to supporting the professional development of CMAA members and advancing the future of the private club industry. As we look to the future and CMAA’s next 100 years, we are building on our legacy and impact by championing the club professional’s journey and celebrating the contributions of club professionals across the country. This important work is made possible by the continued generosity of all those who donate to The Foundation each year, and we are grateful to you for your ongoing support.
Thank you for being part of this growth. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Note: As shared previously, several scholarship deadlines are currently listed as “TBD” while CFAC finalizes updates to the application and evaluation process. These efforts are progressing well, and new deadlines will be announced soon—so please stay tuned for upcoming updates.
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
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
CMAA & Allies File Joint Comments on DOL's Proposed Independent Contractor Rule
On April 28, CMAA, the National Club Association, and the National Golf Course Owners Association filed joint comments with the Department of Labor in response to its proposed revisions to its analysis for determining employee and independent contractor classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act, released in March.
Read more and access the full comments
FY2026 Supplemental H-2B Visa Update: Second Wave Exhausted
On April 29, US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that the additional 27,736 H-2B visas allocated for returning workers with start dates from April 1 to 30 have been exhausted (as of April 21). The third wave of 18,490 visas will be released on or about May 4 and will be available for all workers with start dates from May 1 to September 30, 2026. Unlike the previous two waves, these are not limited for use only by returning workers.