November 18, 2022
Professional Development
Renowned Chef Dominique Crenn to Keynote Closing Business Session
Chef/owner of Atelier Crenn in San Francisco, CA, Dominique Crenn focuses on cuisine as a craft and the community as an inspiration. In November 2018, Crenn became the first female chef in the US to receive three Michelin Stars. She also owns Petit Crenn, an ode to the home cooking of Brittany; and Bar Crenn, a wine bar that pays homage to the Parisian salons of the early twentieth century. In 2021, she was honored with the World’s 50 Best Icon Award for her constant presence in the international culinary community, promoting innovation, sustainability, and equality through her restaurant ideals and participation with various panels and summits.
Crenn and her teams at Atelier Crenn and Petit Crenn were featured on Netflix's second season of the popular Netflix documentary series, Chef’s Table. Find inspiration in Crenn’s food and flair at the Closing Business Session on Tuesday, February 28, from 1:45 to 3:30 p.m. It is a session you will not want to miss!
Read about the educational offerings at the 2023 CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo! Early registration pricing ends December 15.
October 26 Webinar Archive Unavailable
The archive of the Rising Star to General Manager: Pathway to Success webinar which took place on Wednesday, October 26, is not available. Unfortunately, a technical issue prevented the webinar from being recorded. We apologize for the inconvenience. It appears that the issue has been resolved so we anticipate recording future webinars and placing them in the Webinar Archive section of CMAA University.
Membership and Member Benefits
Brett Morris Named 2022 Club Executive of the Year
Club Management magazine has named Brett Morris the 2022 Club Executive of the Year. A 22-year member of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA), Morris currently serves as the General Manager/Chief Operating Officer of The Club at Admirals Cove in Jupiter, FL.
Morris has more than 32 years of experience in the club industry. His first role in the club industry was the Executive Chef of Millbrook Country Club in Greenwich, CT. Next, he served at Wykagyl Country Club in New Rochelle, NY, from 1995 to 2003 where he advanced from the role of Executive Chef to the Director of Food & Beverage and ultimately to General Manager. Morris next led Fresh Meadow Country Club in Lake Success, NY, as General Manager/COO from 2003 to 2012. Prior to joining The Club at Admirals Cove in 2020, he served as the General Manager/Chief Operating Officer of the Polo Club of Boca Raton, from 2012 to 2020. He is a graduate of the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY.
Join the Chapter Challenge for Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is on November 29 this year. Part of this fundraising effort is the Chapter Challenge, which is a fun competition for determining which Chapter raises the most funds for scholarships and grants this year. Winning Chapters are determined by the greatest number of dollars raised relative to their Chapter goal. Come join the fun! You can donate any time starting now through Tuesday, November 29.
Help your Chapter win the Challenge this year:
- Donate now by visiting the Chapter Challenge page
- Check out last year’s winners and donors by visiting the Giving Tuesday page
Singerling Scholarship Winners Announced
The Club Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s James B. Singerling Scholarship winners. Applicants for the scholarship are emerging leaders in the club industry and will be attending the 2023 World Conference and Club Business Expo for the first time as professional members of CMAA. Registration and a portion of their travel expenses will be paid for by The Foundation. We look forward to seeing these four individuals in Orlando next year.
Learn more about scholarships available from The Club Foundation by visiting our website scholarship page. If you have questions about scholarship programming or donating to The Foundation, please contact us at 703-299-4284.
Nancy Dagher
Membership and Lifestyle Director, Bonita National Golf & Country Club, Bonita Springs, FL
Corey Heyer
Executive Chef, Canoe Brook Country Club, Summit, NJ
Brenton Lundquist
Events Operations Manager, Wayzata Country Club, Wayzata, MN
Hannah Street
Membership, Marketing & Sales Director, Longue Vue Club, Verona, PA
Did You Know: Attending the World Conference Can Advance Your Certification Goals
The robust professional development offerings available at the 2023 World Conference & Club Business Expo provide inspiration for your leadership journey and insights for your management challenges.
Start, meet, or expand your certification goals:
- Earn up to 21.5 Club Management Institute (CMI) Education Credits.
- Satisfy your World Conference attendance requirement when you attend a minimum of four sessions.
- Earn from 8 to 16 Association Activity Credits (varies based on your registration category).
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Resources
Participate in the Club Employee Demographic Assessment
Your club is invited to participate in the Club Employee Demographic Assessment. This research survey presented with support from CMAA and The Club Foundation, will provide a baseline and snapshot of the demographics across the club industry. This three-year project will enable your club to benchmark your changing demographics over time.
Your club's participation and information are confidential. Please submit one response per club. You will gain insight into your team’s diversity and assist in formulating your own DEI strategy and tactics.
Your club's participation in this assessment will provide data to help CMAA build education and resources to help clubs recruit and retain diverse talent, making it attractive for everyone to choose to work in clubs. Thank you in advance for your club's participation in this important initiative!
Mark Your Calendars for a Women in Club Management Call
The Women in Club Management community meets every month to show support to one another in their careers within the club industry. Join a call over the next few months and connect with your peers and colleagues. We would love to see you there!
- December 14 at 11:00 a.m. EST
- January 18 at 1:00 p.m. EST
Visit the Women in Club Management Community on CMAA Connect for more information and for the Zoom links.
Trends and News
PepsiCo Becomes Official Sustainability Partner of CMAA’s 2023 World Conference and Club Business Expo
PepsiCo will be the official sustainability partner of the 2023 World Conference and Club Business Expo, slated for February 24-28, 2023, in Orlando, FL. PepsiCo will share its sustainability expertise and information with the more than 2,000 club management professionals in attendance through educational presentations and other opportunities.
The collaboration will help CMAA members address their short-term business needs, while working to reach their longer-term sustainability goals. PepsiCo is dedicated to inspiring change for the planet and people through its PepsiCo Positive (pep+) initiative, which enables it to create growth and shared value with sustainability and human capital at the center of their business.
PepsiCo provides its clients with turnkey sustainability solutions geared for both organizations that have already begun their sustainability journey and for those that need guidance in how to begin making a positive impact on the planet.
Hugh Roth, Chief Customer Officer, PepsiCo Foodservice, shares “Sustainability is at the center of how we create value with our customers and how we approach growing our brands. PepsiCo is thrilled to partner with the CMAA, to help provide best-in-class expertise and resources to help meet the evolving needs of its members and guests.”
“CMAA is excited to collaborate with PepsiCo to focus on sustainability at our annual World Conference and Club Business Expo,” CMAA’s President and CEO, Jeff Morgan, FASAE, CAE, added. “For clubs today, sustainability is a key business priority, and PepsiCo has the sustainability solutions to assist our members in embarking on and furthering their strategy.”
For more information, visit pepsico.com.
Listen: Let’s Talk Club Management Ep. 83—What’s Up in Washington
On the latest episode of the podcast, we break down a few regulatory updates. Our resident political expert (Melissa) answers questions from our resident political nerd (Kyle) about H-2B visas and the latest update from the Dept. of Labor regarding the definition of “Independent Contractor”. It’s riveting content, to be sure—and will hopefully answer some lingering questions you might have about how these updates will impact your club. As mentioned, you can read more about legislative and regulatory updates in the Legislative Blog.
Association Calendar
| 2022 | |
| November 29 | Giving Tuesday |
| November 30 | Club Leadership Summit—Beach Point Club, Mamaroneck, NY |
| November 30 | Webinar: USB Security Risks—When Flash Drives Become Dangerous |
| December 6 | Webinar: Integrating Skincare Technology into Your Club Wellness Program |
| December 14, 11:00 a.m. | Women in Club Management Call |
| December 31 | Deadline to apply to serve on a 2023 National Committee |
| 2023 | |
| January 9-13 | BMI Leadership Principles, Los Angeles, CA (FULL) |
| January 9-13 | BMI Sports & Recreation Management |
| January 16-19 | Joe Perdue Certification Review Course [Virtual] |
| January 18 | Deadline for Student Shark Tank Competition entries |
| January 18, 1:00 p.m. | Women in Club Management Call |
| January 23 | Deadline for Student Chapter Idea Fair entries |
| February 24-28 | CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo |
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.