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…

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…

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.

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.

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.

The Certified Club Executive status augments the Certified Club Manager designation and recognizes managers who have shown the ability to serve successfully as the most senior manager in a club.

In order to receive the CCM designation, one must be a Professional member of the Club Managers Association of America for at least six years, meet education requirements, attend at least one World Conference on Club Management, maintain activity within their local chapter, and pass the CCM Exam.

Managers from Colleton River Plantation, Woodway CC, the Union Club of New York and Kansas City CC will receive tuition support towards pursuit of their Certified Club Manager designation.

The Certified Club Manager designation, which was established in 1965, is the cornerstone of the Club Managers Association of America’s member recognition program, requiring six year of membership, education commitments, local chapter activity, and a passing grade on the exam.

The designation through the Club Managers Association of America, a hallmark of professionalism in club management, is marking its 50th anniversary in 2015.

The CCE designation augments the Certified Club Manager certification and identifies club managers who have shown the ability to successfully serve as the most senior manager in a club.