Alexandria, VA – January 29, 2013 – The Club Managers Association of America announced today that Royal Cup Coffee has committed to a five-year agreement as its official coffee provider. Royal Cup has a long history of supporting CMAA, dating back more than 40 years to when Marty Bishop set up the first coffee lounge at CMAA’s World Conference. CMAA first declared Royal Cup as its Official Coffee in 2010 in an effort to recognize Royal Cup’s dedication and commitment to the club industry, and the long standing relationship between the two organizations.
CMAA Chief Executive Officer Jim Singerling, CCM, shares, “It is an honor to continue to recognize Royal Cup Coffee as the Official Coffee of CMAA. Their commitment to supporting CMAA, the club management industry and our members’ pursuit of professional development is commendable.”
Royal Cup will be providing coffee service daily to the attendees of the upcoming 86th World Conference and Club Business Expo in San Diego, CA, February 7-11. Royal Cup will be the official provider of daily coffee service at CMAA’s annual events including future World Conferences as well as the annual Leadership/Legislative Conference held in September.
Since 1896, Royal Cup has grown from its small hometown roots into a major importer, roaster and distributer of high quality coffees and teas. Serving customers in the food service, office and specialty coffee markets, Royal Cup now reaches markets throughout the United States, into Mexico and the Caribbean. Royal Cup continues as a privately held, family company, a tradition which helps them offer dedicated service with a unique personal touch to each and every one of their customers.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with the CMAA and the club industry. Club managers truly epitomize hospitality, which is something we continuously strive to deliver in our business. The relationships we have in this business mean a lot to us and our CMAA partnership strengthens those and helps create new ones as well. The CMAA organization works hard to add value to our partnership and we’re more excited than ever about the future,” commented Ben Pitts, Royal Cup Vice President, Food Service & Hospitality.
About CMAA: The Club Managers Association of America is the professional Association for managers of membership clubs. CMAA has close to 6,500 members across all classifications. Manager members run more than 2,500 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 The Club Foundation: The Club Foundation supports the advancement of club management professionals, funding industry education programs through scholarships and grants.
Contact:
Melissa Low
(703) 739-9500
melissa.low@cmaa.org
www.cmaa.org
