Alexandria, VA – March 17, 2011 – The Club Managers Association of America, in conjunction with experts from the Golf Environment Organization, has released a Sustainability Manual to assist clubs in embracing a green approach to club operations.
The Sustainability Manual is a streamlined, practical resource designed to help club management professionals plan, execute and record environmental improvements appropriate for their club. Presented in a clear framework, this guide will help clubs in planning and identifying opportunities for resource reduction and presents guidance and practical ideas relating to the physical club components and infrastructure.
“CMAA understands that every individual in every corner of every property must comprehend our impact on our natural resources. A quality environment is part of a quality product and resource efficiency is a key component of profitability,” commented CMAA Chief Executive Officer Jim Singerling, CCM, CEC. “In today’s environment, this resource is a ‘must read’ for all club management professionals.”
This resource is available to all CMAA members through the generosity of Premier Club Services and can be downloaded at www.premierclubservices.org.
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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.
About GEO – The Golf Environment Organization is an international non-governmental organization working to enhance the economic, social and environmental benefits of golf. Committed to partnering throughout the global golf community to raise standards, provide productive solutions and objectively appraise and recognize performance, GEO is supported by a global network of partners, patrons, scientists, thought leaders, industry representatives and major organizations such as The European Tour, Ryder Cup Europe, European Golf Association, WWF, the World Resources Institute, UNEP and the Golf Club Managers Associations of Europe, America and China.
Contact:
Melissa Low
(703) 739-9500
melissa.low@cmaa.org
www.cmaa.org
