The change was voted on “overwhelmingly” by the organization’s members, to better reflect the composition of its membership. One-third of CMAA members now serve in management roles at club facilities but are not in General Manager, Chief Operating Officer or other top-executive roles. The Club Managers Association of America announced that it is changing its…
New Certified Club Managers Announced
Thirty-eight club management professionals have achieved the CCM designation after completing the required course of study and training and demonstrating a dedication to proficiency and expertise in club management.
CMAA Announces New Certified Chief Executives
The Club Managers Association of America’s CCE designation, meant to augment the Certified Club Manager designation, requires managers to maintain membership status with the association, to have obtained Honor Society status, and to have served as the top executive in a club for a minimum of five years. The Club Managers Association of America has…
Awards for CMAA Chapters Announced
The Carolinas, Wisconsin Badger, and Arkansas Razorback chapters of the Club Managers Association of America took Chapter of the Year honors in their respective categories. Excellence in Education and Most Improved recipients were also announced.
New CMAA Officers and Board Announced
Bobby Crifasi of New Orleans CC has been elected as President of the Club Managers Association of America for 2018, Randall Ruder of the Beach Point Club will be this year’s Vice President, and Mark Bado of Myers Park CC will be Secretary-Treasurer. Four Board members were elected or re-elected as Directors, with five others continuing to serve.
CMAA Announces 30 New CCMs
Established in 1965, the Certified Club Manager designation is achieved by a club management professional who has completed specified education requirements, attended at least one World Conference on Club Management, maintained activity within their local chapter, and passed the CCM Exam. The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) has announced that 30 club management professionals…
CMAA to Manage Club Spa & Fitness Association
The CSFA provides educational and networking opportunities for more than 3,000 fitness, spa and wellness professionals working in the club industry. More than 61 percent of clubs now offer spa and fitness programs, according to the Club Managers Association of America.
CMAA Announces 25 New CCMs
In order to receive the Club Managers Association of America’s Certified Club Manager designation, one must complete education requirements, attend at least one World Conference on Club Management, maintain activity within their local chapter, and pass an exam.
CMAA Announces Chapter of the Year Winners
The 2016 award recipients each earn a $3,000 education grant, and are judged based on the chapter’s resumé, education, and involvement with the Club Managers Association of America. Central Pennsylvania won the small chapter category, while Wisconsin Badger won the medium chapter, and Golden State won the large chapter category.
CMAA Announces New Officers and Master Club Managers
Robert C. James, CCM, CCE, CHE, Chief Operating Officer of Westchester Country Club, Rye, N.Y., was elected President; Robert J. “Bobby” Crifasi, CCM, CCE, CPA, General Manager of New Orleans Country Club was elected Vice-President; and Randall J. Ruder, CCM, CCE, General Manager of Beach Point Club, Mamaroneck, N.Y. was elected Secretary–Treasurer. The association also announced that C. W. Cook, MCM, CCE, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer of North Hills Club, Raleigh, N.C., and Mac Niven, MCM, CCE, General Manager, Almaden Golf & Country Club, San Jose, Calif., have completed the requirements for the Master Club Manager designation.
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18 Club Managers Earn CCM Designation
The Certified Club Manager designation indicates that a member of the Club Managers Association of America has completed a rigorous course of study and training, and shows a dedication to proficiency and expertise in club management.
CMAA Releases Report on Generational Attitudes Toward Clubs
The Club Managers Association of America worked in conjunction with the Center for Generational Kinetics and The Club Foundation to develop the research, with a special focus on Millennials. According to the report, 41% of Millennials say that personal recommendations are most important when considering a club membership, and that same group is twice as likely to seek child-centered club activities.
Florida Chapter of CMAA Announces 2016 Education Scholarship Winners
Recipients will receive funding for tuition to support their attainment of the Certified Club Manager designation. In all, the chapter will award a total of $65,000 to this year’s 26 recipients.
Registration Opens for CMAA Conference and Club Business Expo
The 90th World Conference on Club Management and Club Business Expo will be held at the Orlando World Center Marriott February 7-11. Early registration rates for the Club Managers Association of America event will be available through November 30.