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CMAA Our members contribute to the success of more than 2,600 clubs. CMAA has 6,800 members across all classifications.

Founded in 1927, the Club Management Association of America is the largest professional association for managers of membership clubs with 8,100 members throughout the US and internationally. Our manager members operate more than 2,500 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town and yacht clubs. The objectives of the Association are to promote and advance friendly relations among persons

connected with the management of clubs and other associations of similar character; to encourage the education and advancement of members; and to assist club officers and members, through their managers, to secure the utmost in efficient and successful operations.

BMI International has visited 11 unique destinations (some more than once!). Originally called BMI VI and created by Joe...
09/03/2026

BMI International has visited 11 unique destinations (some more than once!). Originally called BMI VI and created by Joe Perdue in partnership with the Club Management Association of Europe, BMI International began in 2003. Since then we've visited clubs all over the world including Scotland, Ireland, England, Sweden, Italy, Switzerland, China, Canada, Italy, and New Zealand.

12 or 120… that's how many participants registered for the sold out Club Foundation Golf Tournament at the 2026 World Co...
09/02/2026

12 or 120… that's how many participants registered for the sold out Club Foundation Golf Tournament at the 2026 World Conference. Though the weather worked against us with torrential rains and wind, golfers still managed to get out on the links for a fun, albeit wet, outing.

Announcing the Candidates for the 2027 Board of Directors! The CMAA Nominating Committee led by Immediate Past Chair Ric...
09/01/2026

Announcing the Candidates for the 2027 Board of Directors! The CMAA Nominating Committee led by Immediate Past Chair Richard LaRocca, CCM, CCE, has conducted its due diligence based on the strategic needs of the Association and presents the following slate of candidates for the 2027 election for the three, three-year terms available:

Carlos Arraya, CCM, CGCS, Bellerive Country Club, St. Louis, MO
Rigo Headley, CCM, CCE, Almaden Golf & Country Club, San Jose, CA
Charles Johnson, CCM, CCE, Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit, MI

Read more: cmaa.org/vote.

Congratulations to Jeff Isbell, CCM, CCE, the General Manager of Renaissance in Haverhill, MA, who has been elected to s...
09/01/2026

Congratulations to Jeff Isbell, CCM, CCE, the General Manager of Renaissance in Haverhill, MA, who has been elected to serve as the 2027 CMAA Secretary-Treasurer. He will chair CMAA’s Audit and Budget & Finance Committees and provide oversight of CMAA’s finances. Isbell was elected by the Board of Directors, and his term will begin following the 2027 World Conference in Chicago, IL. Read more at cmaa.org/vote.

Lucky number 13! There are 13 members of CMAA's Board of Directors. These club management professionals work alongside A...
09/01/2026

Lucky number 13! There are 13 members of CMAA's Board of Directors. These club management professionals work alongside Association volunteers, Partners, and the National Headquarters team to advance the profession and the broader industry collaboratively. Pictured here are the CMAA Boardsfrom 1941, 1959, 1984, 2004, 2009, and 2026.

In 2014, The Club Foundation announced the creation of the James B. Singerling Scholarship. Created in honor of CMAA’s l...
08/31/2026

In 2014, The Club Foundation announced the creation of the James B. Singerling Scholarship. Created in honor of CMAA’s long-time CEO, Jim Singerling, CCM, upon his retirement after 25 years of leadership, the purpose of this scholarship is to make it possible for recipients to attend the CMAA World Conference & Club Business Expo for the first time as a club industry professional.

15 years ago the LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship was established by The Club Foundation. This scholarship was creat...
08/30/2026

15 years ago the LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship was established by The Club Foundation. This scholarship was created to both honor the LaRocca Family's commitment to professional development and to recognize their continued support of The Club Foundation. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support to club managers interested in both furthering their own professional development, as well as helping others achieve their career goals.

CMAA's Podcast - Let's Talk Club Management - has produced more than 160 episodes! (See what we did there? 16, 160?) Sta...
08/29/2026

CMAA's Podcast - Let's Talk Club Management - has produced more than 160 episodes! (See what we did there? 16, 160?) Started in 2018, the podcast is a show dedicated to giving an in-depth look at the club management profession. With insider stories of first-hand experiences to best practices from your Association leaders, CMAA looks to provide you with the best information (with a side of fun).

Natural disasters are an unfortunate reality in our world. From fires to floods to hurricanes, clubs have faced incredib...
08/28/2026

Natural disasters are an unfortunate reality in our world. From fires to floods to hurricanes, clubs have faced incredible adversity. In 2017, Hurricane Harvey blew through Houston and caused catastrophic flooding - and our members' weathered the impact through the support of their communities and their CMAA family. See the impact the storm had on Houston Racquet Club, Lakeside Country Club, and River Oaks Country Club.

Why not make your CMAA membership renewal go a little further? Add a contribution to The Club Foundation and help suppor...
08/27/2026

Why not make your CMAA membership renewal go a little further? Add a contribution to The Club Foundation and help support the future of club management. Renew your membership. Give to The Club Foundation. Help shape what’s next.

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