The Club Foundation, the only 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to funding high-quality educational initiatives to the club industry, is pleased to announce that the Florida Chapter of CMAA has pledged $100,000 to support the professional development of club managers. This pledge once again demonstrates the chapter’s willingness to contribute to the success of The Foundation’s Scholarships and Grants Program. Michael Seabrook, CCM, General Manager of The Club at Mediterra and President of the Florida Chapter says, “The Florida Chapter recognizes the important role The Club Foundation plays in the industry and we are excited to continue our financial support of their educational initiatives. We also recognize the outstanding efforts of The Foundation’s Chairman, Jay DiPietro, CCM, and happily provide these funds to assist The Foundation in its strategic goals.” Since the inception of The Club Foundation in 1988, the Florida Chapter has donated more than $250,000. Seth Gregg, COO of The Club Foundation acknowledges, “We are extremely grateful to the Florida Chapter for committing to this level of support. We could not successfully fund all of our beneficial activities without this kind of contribution.”
The Club Foundation will use the funds contributed by the Florida Chapter to support the following:
• BMI Golf Management – hosted at The World Golf Village in St. Augustine, FL; created to broaden club managers’ understanding of golf management.
• BMI Wine & Food Experience – hosted at Greystone Campus of Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley, CA; created to strengthen club managers’ knowledge of wine and food combinations.
• Assistant Manager’s Conference – hosted annually by a different chapter and created to offer high-level education to those on the path to become a general manager.
• Joe Perdue Scholarships – awarded to hospitality students who are actively seeking a managerial career in the club industry.
• Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarships -awarded annually to individuals pursuing the Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation, providing recipients free tuition for courses required for certification eligibility.
• National Student Education Conference – hosted annually by different CMAA chapters offering hospitality students a practical look at potential career paths in the club industry.
About The Club Foundation – The Club Foundation supports the advancement of club management professionals, funding industry education programs through scholarships and grants.
About CMAA – The Club Managers Association of America is the professional Association for managers of membership clubs. CMAA has close to 7,000 members across all classifications. Manager members run more than 3,000 country, golf, city, athletic, faculty, yacht, town and military 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.
Contact:
Seth Gregg
(703) 739-9500
seth.gregg@clubfoundation.org
