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.
Clubs Face Lawsuits Over Workplace Violations, Noisy Greens Fans
Biltmore Forest Country Club in Asheville, N.C. has been sued by a former employee of its Men’s Grill and by its current golf shop manager over allegations of discrimination based on disability and age and other violations. Residents who live near The Kansas City Country Club have filed an action against the club over the noise created by the greens fans that are run during especially hot periods to help fight fungus and other turf damage.
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…
Refreshing the View at the CC of Peoria
The 119-year-old Illinois club is finding new ways to make the most of its picturesque surroundings and proud traditions while making needed changes with the times.
Couples That Play Together…
The Kansas City Country Club’s tennis and golf departments combined forces to create “Racquet Golf,” to bring couples together.
Rounding Up the Rascals
The Kansas City Country Club’s “Rascal Roundup” promotion encourages parents to get out on the tennis court with their kids to work on the fundamentals of the game.
CMAA Announces 2016 Leadership, Chapter of the Year
The Club Managers Association of America has named Jill R. Philmon, CCM, CCE, Ballantyne Country Club, Charlotte, N.C., as President; Robert C. James, CCM, CCE, CHE, Westchester Country Club, Rye, N.Y., as Vice President; and Robert J. “Bobby” Crifasi, CCM, CCE, CPA, New Orleans Country Club as Secretary–Treasurer. CMAA also awarded the Florida Chapter as the 2015 Chapter of the Year in the large chapter category.
Street Smarts
Street and ethnic foods are two of the hottest current restaurant trends—and club and resort chefs are adding excitement to their banquet and buffet menus by creating signature spins on these and other dishes.
Mushroom Barley Burger
Submitted by Andrew Kneessy, Executive Chef, The Kansas City Country Club, Mission Hills, Kan.
The Power of Three
Following a formula at The Kansas City Country Club that calls for equal emphasis on membership, staff and facilities has also produced Excellence in Club Management Award recognition for Mark Bado, MCM.
McMahon Group Recognizes Clubs of Excellence™
All past and future clubs associated with the managers who have won Excellence in Club Management Awards recognition will be honored at the annual reception and dinner during the CMAA World Conference.
Dog Day Afternoons
Dog-centric events at The Kansas City Country Club and Seattle Yacht Club help bring together members who might not otherwise socialize.
Honor Society
On March 10 at San Antonio (Texas) Country Club, the 2014 recipients of the Excellence in Club Management Awards were honored during a special reception, dinner and ceremony.
Savannah Showcase
Sessions on sous vide, ethnic fusion, banquet preparation and more kept attendees engaged at a sold-out event that even attracted Forrest Gump.
CMAA Announces 2015 Officers and Board of Directors
Tony D’Errico, CCM, CCE, General Manager/COO of Westwood Country Club in St. Louis, Mo., has been named President of the organization. The Board has also launched the 2027 Club Professional Initiative, and named George Carroll, CCM, CCE, as CEO of The Club Foundation.