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.
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.
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…
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…
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.
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.
How The Cliffs Turned Servers Into Sommeliers
In May 2016, The Cliffs doubled the number of wine experts on staff who are available to help members across seven clubs navigate wine lists. According to Eric Cooperman, a Certified Sommelier, Certified Wine Specialist and the Director of Beverage for The Cliffs, a collection of seven private clubs in the western Carolinas, the most…
Seven Club Managers Earn CCE Designation
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.
Club Foundation Names Kendall Scholarship Recipients
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.
New Jersey PGA Names Award Winners; Florida CMAA Announces New Board
Canoe Brook CC was named 2015 Club of the Year and its Director of Golf, George Dietz II, earned the section’s Bill Strausbaugh Award. David Reasoner of The Ridgewood Country Club was named Golf Professional of the Year. For the Florida chapter, Jeff Hartigan of The Oaks Club will now serve as President.
Three Club Managers Earn CCM Designation
Jamie Rowsey of Druid Hills GC, Cary Spence of River Hills Club and Christopher Watkins of Gaillardia CC are the latest to be named Certified Club Managers by the Club Managers Association of America.
Top Management Changes Announced at Ocean Reef Club, Congressional CC
After 15 years as General Manager/COO of Congressional CC, Michael Leemhuis has moved to Ocean Reef Club to succeed Paul Astbury, who has retired. Congressional has named Jeffrey Kreafle as its new GM/COO; he will move from his current position at Bellerive CC to start at the Bethesda, Md., club April 1.
Chef to Chef Conference to Feature Special “Culinary Medicine” Session
At the special, limited-space educational program, to be held on March 1, 2015 prior to C&RB’s Chef to Chef Conference in Savannah, Ga., club chefs can learn secrets for how to design healthier menus and lower food costs while providing fresh and flavorful fare.