Freeport, Pa.’s River Forest CC is preparing for the future under the leadership of Andi Irwin and Jamy Rankin. Drone racing, a speaker’s series, live music and stand-up comedy are in the works and “Whing Golf”—played on the regular golf course using a thrower and a putter—will supplement traditional golf.
CMAA Names New CCMs, Announces Chapters of the Year
The Club Management Association of America also awarded the Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship to seven aspiring Certified Club Managers. Recipients of this scholarship receive support with the costs associated with attending the required curriculum, the Certification Review Course and other CCM associated fees.
CMAA Announces 2019 Officers and Board
Randy Ruder of the Beach Point Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. will head the Club Management Association of America as its new Chairman. Mark Bado of Myers Park CC will be Vice Chairman and Brian Kroh of John’s Island Club will be Secretary-Treasurer.
CMAA Announces Inaugural Class of Fellows
The new program bestows honorary recognition on distinguishing living members of the Club Management Association of America for their leadership, integrity, involvement and contributions to the profession.
CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo Visits Nashville Feb. 24-28
Featured speakers at the 92nd CMAA World Conference on Club Management and Club Business Expo will include Archie and Cooper Manning, who will be joined by ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit; Colonel Nicole Malachowski; Olympic ice-skating champion Scott Hamilton; and Sarah Robb O’Hagan, founder and CEO of Extreme Living.
Excellence in Club Management:
Patrick King, CCM, CCE, ECM
The General Manager/Chief Operating Officer from the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, Va., will be recognized as The James H. Brewer Award winner at the Annual Awards Dinner at the Nashville City Club on February 25, through the Excellence in Club Management Awards sponsored by the McMahon Group, Club & Resort Business and the…
Excellence in Club Management:
Christopher Wyles, CCM, CCE, ECM
The General Manager/Chief Operating Officer from Bald Peak Colony Club in Melvin Village, N.H., will be recognized as The Mead Grady Award winner at the Annual Awards Dinner at the Nashville City Club on February 25, through the Excellence in Club Management Awards sponsored by the McMahon Group, Club & Resort Business and the National Club Association.
Excellence in Club Management:
John L. Warnack, CCM, CFBE, ECM
The Chief Operating Officer/General Manager from The Army and Navy Club on Farragut Square in Washington, D.C., will be recognized as the The Mel Rex Award winner at the Annual Awards Dinner at the Nashville City Club on February 25, through the Excellence in Club Management Awards sponsored by the McMahon Group, Club & Resort Business…
New Certified Club Managers Announced
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.
Excellence in Club Management:
Kristen B. LaCount, CCM, ECM
The Assistant General Manager from The Country Club in Chestnut Hill, Mass., will be recognized as a co-winner of the 2018 “Rising Star” Award at the Annual Awards Dinner at the Nashville City Club on February 25, through the Excellence in Club Management Awards sponsored by the McMahon Group, Club & Resort Business and the…
New Certified Club Managers Announced
Twenty-nine 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.
Recipients of Club Foundation’s Rambo Scholarships Announced
Eight club managers have earned the awards for 2019. The scholarships, named for Sally Burns Rambo, CCM, provide financial assistance to female club managers interested in furthering their professional development, by covering tuition costs and travel expenses to attend one of the Club Management Association of America’s Business Management Institutes. The Club Foundation has…
Chambers Adds Florida Office
The Bonita Springs, Fla. location will be the Baltimore, Md.-based private club planning and design firm’s fifth office. Executive Vice President Skip Avery will lead the new office’s activity. Chambers, the Baltimore, Md.-based private club planning and design firm, has continued its expansion with the addition of its fifth office, located in Bonita Springs, Fla.…
CMAA Changing Name to Club Management Association of America
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…