November 4, 2022
Professional Development
The Legendary Iron Man of Baseball to Keynote Opening Business Session
One of the true legends of baseball, "Iron Man" Cal Ripken, Jr. broke several professional records during his 21 seasons, but none is as sacred as his consecutive-games-played record. Shattering Lou Gehrig's streak of 2,131 games by more than 500, Ripken displayed perseverance, endurance, and an everyday work ethic that endeared him to fans, transformed him into a national icon, and some argue, even saved baseball at its darkest moment.
An inspirational speaker, Ripken is the personification of leadership, commitment, and excellence. His warm and witty presentations are filled with stories from his illustrious career, and he shares how his keys to success apply to both the business world as well as the baseball field. One of the most popular athletes of his generation, Ripken's example inspires attendees to achieve their own brand of success.
Get inspired by the legendary “Iron Man” of baseball at the Opening Business Session on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m.
Read more about the educational offerings at the 2023 CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo! Early registration pricing ends December 15.
Prepare Your Board of Directors for Success with the Upcoming Club Leadership Summit
Prepare your club’s elected leadership for success with focused information on relevant strategic topics on club governance, finance, and trends including:
- Governance—evaluating organizational health; board orientations, self-evaluation, and efficacy; roles and responsibilities; and evolving trends
- Finance—exploring the financial model of clubs and its relevancy to successful governance; using a data-driven decision-making process
- Club Trends—engaging multi-generations of members; embracing strategy
On November 30, the Club Leadership Summit will be presented at the Beach Point Club in Mamaroneck, NY. Situated on Long Island Sound, the Beach Point Club boasts breathtaking views, a beautiful clubhouse with a first-rate dining program, a full-service marina, youth programs, tennis courts and a platform tennis complex, an outdoor dining pavilion, swimming pools, cabanas, and a beach.
Improve alignment with your Board of Directors this fall with this cooperative education and engagement opportunity. These highly rated Summits are presented in partnership with Kopplin Kuebler & Wallace, a CMAA Business Partner.
Membership and Member Benefits
Last Call for 2023 Renewals
CMAA’s 2022 membership year ended on October 31. Have you renewed your membership for 2023? If not, there is no time to waste. Renew your membership now so you do not incur any late fees.
Please proceed directly to the new online renewal service; have your email address and password ready. Please also be sure to verify your personal, club, and chapter information. You can make any necessary changes by logging into your profile and updating your information.
Thank you and we look forward to another wonderful year ahead!
Put Your Hand In to Serve on a 2023 National Committee
Standing and special committees are an important part of CMAA’s leadership structure and vital to its success.
If you have renewed your CMAA membership for 2023 as a Professional or Alumnus member, please consider volunteering for a national committee. (If you haven't renewed yet—don’t delay!)
CMAA is governed by members to serve members.
National committee appointments are designed to achieve balanced member representation from chapters and regions, club types, individual demographics, skill set, and professional experience. Contribute your perspective and experience.
Learn more and apply by December 31!
Have you Downloaded Your Digital Membership Card?
Several years ago, CMAA partnered with ID123 to provide digital membership cards to all CMAA members. If your 2023 National dues have been paid and you have not installed your card before, you received an email earlier this week from ID123 with instructions on how to install the card from the app. If you already have your card installed, your expiration date updated to October 31, 2023, and no further action is required. If you have any questions about your card or if you would need the card invitation to be resent, please contact Erica Benjamin.
Digital cards are very convenient, and you won’t have to worry about losing your card ever again! We hope you enjoy this enhanced member benefit.
Save the Date: November 29 Is Giving Tuesday
Each year, Americans across the country participate in Giving Tuesday. This one-day giving sprint raised more than $2.7 Billion in 2021 to support nonprofit organizations. This year, #GivingTuesday is on November 29, and donations to The Club Foundation during the event will directly support robust scholarship programming, furthering the success of the club industry by funding tuition and expenses for the brightest emerging and seasoned club professionals. Stay informed about #GivingTuesday by texting CFGIVING to 51555; text TUESDAY to 91999 to donate now. You can also visit the Giving Tuesday page. To donate and support the Chapter Challenge, look for your chapter team on the challenge page.
Start Planning Now: Student Chapter Idea Fair and Shark Tank Competition
There are two opportunities at the 2023 World Conference and Club Business Expo for Student members to show off their ideas and interests.
The Student Chapter Idea Fair is your Chapter's chance to share as many ideas as you’d like across six different categories for a chance to win a $1,000 chapter grant from The Club Foundation. Show off everything your Chapter has done to be successful! Entries are due January 23, 2023.
The Student Shark Tank Competition is for any student member (or a group up to five) that has an innovative mind. Do you have an idea or product that you think the club industry could benefit from? Tell us about it! Learn more about this program and the chance to win a $1,000 Visa gift card. Entries are due January 18, 2023.
Did You Know: The Club Foundation Golf Tournament Benefits Industry Scholarships and Grants
Do you like to golf and support the future of our industry at the same time? Make plans to attend The Club Foundation Golf Tournament on Thursday, February 23, 2023. The event will be held at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, in Orlando, FL. Designed by Greg Norman, the course honors the gorgeous Central Florida landscape. This championship course is also a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary and provides a challenging golfing day to kick off your World Conference experience. Join us to celebrate The Club Foundation—proceeds support scholarships and grants for CMAA members. Registration includes transportation, lunch, golf, and post-golf reception.
Features
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Featured Connect Discussion: Initiation Fees |
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• Featured MOL Job: Food & Beverage Director in CA |
Resources
Club Employee Demographic Assessment Is Open
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!
Last Chance to Participate in the Compensation and Benefits Survey
All CMAA Professional Members have been invited to participate in the 2022 CMAA Compensation and Benefits Survey, and if you have not yet submitted your data, there is still time to do so. The survey is easy to complete and includes customized reporting tools for you and your staff. The study is hosted and maintained by Industry Insights on the CMAA Research Portal.
This important member benefit provides you and your club with valuable information to ensure you are managing compensation and benefits appropriately to remain competitive in today's employment landscape.
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!
- November 16 at 1:00 p.m. EST
- 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.
Join the Society of Wine Educators for a Webinar
Did you know that you have access to exclusive discounts on the most up-to-date wine and spirits education and certification programs offered by the Society of Wine Educators (SWE)? These programs feature instructor-led online education, monthly webinars, online resources, and more. Offering team members professional development opportunities is one of the best ways to not only train but retain top talent. It’s also an excellent recruitment tool and can drive customer engagement and beverage sales. Please join the SWE’s Director of Education, Jane Nickles, and Sales Manager, Ben Coffelt, on November 17 at 12:00 noon EST to discuss the various programs available, different training tools, the exclusive discounts on offer to CMAA members, and answer any questions you might have. Please RSVP by email to Ben Coffelt.
Trends and News
Florida Chapter Rallies Around Club Staff Impacted by Hurricane Ian
In September, Hurricane Ian devastated the west coast of Florida. The Florida Chapter, in collaboration with the Seminole Region Charity Golf Tournament Committee, has focused its efforts to raise funds to support the front-line club employees on the west coast of South Florida most affected by this devastating natural disaster. All funds will benefit these individuals directly.
CMAA and The Club Foundation have each contributed $10,000 to the effort to help these individuals to rebuild their homes and lives.
In October, Seminole Region members gathered to load the truck of furniture (pictured here) to deliver to west coast staff and others in need. The FLCMAA extends its thanks to the more than 100 members, staff, and community volunteers who made it possible to donate more than 400 pieces of furniture to families in need. Learn more about this effort.
Donations can be made to support the effort by texting “HELPCLUBSTAFF” to 44321.
Donate online at this giving portal
Make Golf Your Thing to Host Webinar on Welcoming Guests with Disabilities
As part of Make Golf Your Thing’s continued focus on inclusion, the Education & Skill Development Work Group is hosting a virtual seminar on November 16 at 11:00 a.m. ET that focuses on how to create welcoming environments for golfers with disabilities. Work Group Co-Lead, Michael Williams, will serve as the moderator and will be joined in the discussion by Dave Barton, Executive Director of the National Alliance for Accessible Golf; Dr. Amanda Kloo, National Inclusion Project; and David Windsor, Adaptive Golf Director, Georgia State Golf Association.
Learn more and register today!
IRS Issues Warning on Employee Retention Credit Scam
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has recently warned employers of some third parties promoting the CARES Act Employee Retention Tax Credit claims that may be improper. The IRS warning also indicated that IRS examinations of such credits are underway.
Association Calendar
| 2022 | |
| November 4 | Deadline to Nominate to the CMAA Fellows Program |
| November 4-7 | National Student Education Conference—Chicago, IL |
| November 10 | CSFA Webinar: Motivation and the Modern Member |
| November 14-18 | BMI General Manager/Chief Operating Officer—Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI (FULL) |
| November 14-19 | Joe Perdue Certification Review Course—Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA (FULL) |
| November 17 | CSFA Webinar: The Benefits of Private Labeling with Sam’s Soulutions |
| November 29 | Giving Tuesday |
| November 30 | Club Leadership Summit—Beach Point Club, Mamaroneck, NY |
| 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 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.