May 9, 2025
Professional Development
Present at the 2026 CMAA World Conference & Club Business Expo: Proposals Due May 30
Share your expertise and insights with industry leaders and emerging talent at the premier event of CMAA's dynamic professional development calendar: the 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 2026 World Conference, set to take place February 17-21 in Anaheim, CA.
Submit your proposal now to showcase your knowledge and contribute to the conversation that shapes the future of club management and hospitality.
Proposal Submission Considerations
- We are looking for sessions that are engaging for club management professionals and/or hospitality students. This form may be used for submitting proposals for both club management professionals and hospitality student sessions.
- Our membership expects new and innovative delivery methods that incorporate actionable data, hands-on exercises, and technology-driven presentations from Conference speakers.
- There are two different session formats available for the 2026 Conference, either a 90- or 60-minute session.
- You will receive a confirmation email that the file was submitted successfully.
All proposals to present a program are due no later than May 30. We will review all submitted proposals and all who submit a proposal will be notified of the status of their proposal in July.
Please feel free to contact Dawn Coleman if you have any questions. Thank you for your interest in presenting at the CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo.
Elevate Your Leadership Skills at the 2025 Chef Summit
Connect with club culinary professionals from across the country at the 2025 CMAA Chef Summit. Engage with insightful roundtables, panel discussions, and presentations led by industry experts. Education will focus on leadership, financial acumen, emotional intelligence, executive presence, and working collaboratively with food and beverage committees.
The Summit will be hosted at The Club at Admirals Cove, a private community offering a world-class membership experience and an extensive range of amenities.
Extend your summer, September 7-10, in sunny Jupiter, FL!
Don't delay—registration is booming and seats for this popular community event are limited.
Register for the 2025 Club Wellness Summit
The 2025 Club Wellness Summit will be hosted at Quail Creek Country Club in Naples, FL from July 28-July 31. The Summit is designed for club wellness professionals and club leaders who are interested in learning about how to integrate a variety of wellness offerings into their clubs.
The education, networking events, and club tours will provide participants with critical insights into this very important and constantly changing aspect of club operations.
Educational sessions will feature hands-on opportunities to share and learn from fellow club wellness professionals and industry experts.
Membership and Member Benefits
Call to Serve: CMAA Board of Directors
CMAA is now accepting nominations for candidates interested in serving on the National Board of Directors. If you are a Professional member in good standing with at least 10 years of CMAA membership, this is your opportunity to help lead the Association dedicated to advancing the club management profession.
Why Serve? Board service offers you the opportunity to:
- Shape the future of the club management industry
- Enhance CMAA’s value to members and the industry
- Guide discussions on key opportunities and challenges facing club leaders
- Collaborate and exchange ideas with fellow volunteer leaders
CMAA’s Nominating Committee has outlined specific qualification criteria desired leadership attributes for new and incumbent Board members. Interested members should review the eligibility requirements or reach out to Kim Pasquale with any questions.
Nominations are due by May 31. No self-nominations please.
Thank you for your commitment to CMAA and the profession!
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 ticket office on the day of the event and receive a grounds pass for the day. Please contact Erica Benjamin with any questions.
Support the Mission of The Club Foundation
The Club Foundation accepts donations year-round to fund scholarships and programs like our student awards.
You can give in several ways:
- Online donations
- Text CLUBS to 41444
- Planned Giving (IRA, estate, DAFs, etc.)
Visit The Club Foundation Support Page
Attn: Students—Don't Miss the June 1 Deadline to Apply for These Student-Centered Scholarships
Student-centered scholarships from The Club Foundation are due June 1. Each year, The Foundation starts our scholarship application season with two grants that support student activities in the club industry. Those two programs are the Joe Perdue Scholarship and the Student Chapter Grant. Don’t miss the deadline to apply for these two terrific opportunities.
Scholarships & Grants
- Joe Perdue Scholarship – $5,000 tuition scholarship for hospitality students pursuing careers in club management.
- Student Chapter Grant – $500 matching grant to help student chapters attend the CMAA World Conference. Each Student Chapter receives a free registration for the chapter president or a representative to attend the Conference, and this grant helps to offset travel expenses.
Learn more and apply on The Club Foundation Apply Page
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2025 National Golf Day: Wrapping Up the Largest Advocacy Event to Date
Annually, National Golf Day brings industry professionals to Capitol Hill to share the industry’s contributions and advocate for the legislative and regulatory issues impacting the industry. National Golf Day serves as the pinnacle advocacy event of the year for the American Golf Industry Coalition (formerly known as We Are Golf). The Coalition celebrated its 17th annual event on Thursday, May 1. The number of advocates who attended was the largest in the event’s history with more than 300 participants conducting more than 250 meetings with members of Congress. Read more about the event and the priority issues.
Early Second Half FY2025 Supplemental H-2B Visas Exhausted
As of April 18, US Citizenship and Immigration Services has received sufficient petitions to exhaust the supplemental H-2B visas allocated for the early second half of FY2025. This allotment included 19,000 visas made available to returning workers with start dates of April 1 through May 14.
Trends and News
30 Club Management Professionals Achieve Certification
Congratulations to the 30 newest club management professionals to attain the designation of Certified Club Manager (CCM). This diverse group of individuals represents professionals working in the US and Canada. The club management professionals who recently met their CCM requirements are:
- Ari Ajoy, CCM, Andrews Country Club, Royal Palm Beach, FL
- Carlos Arraya, CCM, Bellerive Country Club, St. Louis, MO
- Jeff Buck, CCM, The Reserve Club, Indian Wells, CA
- Shawn Campbell, CCM, York Golf & Tennis Club, York, ME
- Ash Chadha, CCM, The Glencoe Club, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Ted Coleman, CCM, The Ford Field & River Club, Inc., Richmond Hill, GA
- Adam Cowen, CCM, Rolling Road Golf Club, Catonsville, MD
- Nicole Crewe, CCM, Ontario Racquet Club, Oakville, ON, Canada
- Aaron Dawson, CCM, Carmel Country Club, Charlotte, NC
- Brian M. Dugan, CCM, Wellesley Country Club, Shrewsbury, MA
- Scott Ellender, CCM, Monroe Golf Club, Pittsford, NY
- Nathan B. Freeland, CCM, Heritage Bay Golf & Country Club, Naples, FL
- Nick Gerstner, CCM , The Desert Highlands Association, Scottsdale, AZ
- Bryan Harrison, CCM, New Albany Country Club, New Albany, OH
- Kyle Hillhouse, CCM, Boca Woods Country Club, Boca Raton, FL
- Simo Jaaldi, CCM, Lakeside Country Club, Houston, TX
- Douglas Laudenslager, CCM, Venice Yacht Club, Venice, FL
- Andrew McKimmie, CCM, Waccabuc Country Club, Waccabuc, NY
- Brian Miklaszewski, CCM, Dunes Golf & Beach Club, Myrtle Beach, SC
- Clint Miller, CCM, Meridian Hills Country Club, Indianapolis, IN
- Daniel Moscar, CCM, Green Island Country Club, Columbus, GA
- Kerryan O’Connor Blythe, CCM, Rhode Island Country Club, Barrington, RI
- Debbie Pagerie, CCM, Indian Trail Club, Franklin Lakes, NJ
- Robert Pearson, CCM, Idle Hour Club, Macon, GA
- Ricky L. Potts, Jr., CCM, CMP, The Lakes Country Club, Palm Desert, CA
- Brandon T. Roberts, CCM, Portland Golf Club, Portland, OR
- Sarah J. Schauer, CCM, NC State University Club, Raleigh, NC
- Shawn Schroeder, CCM, Great Oaks Country Club, Rochester, MI
- Carmine Sprio, CCM, The Landings Yacht, Golf & Tennis Club, Inc., Ft. Myers, FL
First established in 1965, the CCM designation is the hallmark of professionalism in club management. It is a valuable, internationally recognized, and widely respected mark of an individual’s commitment to professional development and the club industry. The CCM designation indicates that a club management professional has completed a rigorous and extensive course of study and training and demonstrates a dedication to proficiency and expertise in club management. To achieve and obtain the CCM designation, one must invest time in specified education requirements, attend at least one World Conference & Club Business Expo, and maintain activity within their local chapter. After these conditions have been met, the individual must pass the CCM exam.
Please visit the CCM designation and requirements to learn more.
Complete HFTP’s Corporate Digital Responsibility Survey
The importance of corporate digital responsibility has been pushed to the forefront with the many recent data breaches and lawsuits against companies that have not properly protected customers' data. And, with the CrowdStrike incident in July last year, it is proven that even a cybersecurity technology company is not immune to problems and issues. Although there were no data breaches in this case, corporate digital responsibility is more than data security.
To that end, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) formed the Corporate Digital Responsibility Task Force for the club industry at the 2025 Club Summit with the goal to establish a “Corporate Digital Responsibility Code of Conduct for the Club Industry.” HFTP is seeking input from individuals associated with a club and those who provide services to clubs regarding their view on digital responsibility.
Please complete this brief survey no later than May 26.