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The Club Foundation Offers a Variety of Grants and Scholarships for Club Managers to Further Careers of Individuals and Promote Growth of Leadership Throughout the Club Industry

The Club Foundation Scholarship Recipients


The Club Foundation provides funding for professional development opportunities throughout the life cycle of a club manager's career, beginning at the university level and continuing through the executive level. Since inception in 1988, more than $8.5 million has been distributed back into the club industry through The Club Foundation’s Scholarship and Grant Program. The Club Foundation strives to continue to promote the professional development of club managers far into the future. Scroll down for more information on all the Foundation’s Scholarships.



Chapters

The Club Foundation proudly funds a variety of Chapter awards including New Member Recruitment Awards, Chapter of the Year Awards, and Chapter Idea Fair Awards.

Chapter Workshop Grant Program

The purpose of the Chapter Workshop Grant is to support small and medium Chapters by providing funds for education/workshop activities at the Chapter level. It is fully funded by The Club Foundation and applications are reviewed and evaluated by a sub-committee made up of members from the Chapter Relations and Professional Development Committees.

Who Should Apply?
Small- and Medium-sized Chapters

Awardees
Chapter Workshop Grants are awarded based on financial need and merit of the application. The maximum award amount per Chapter is $2,500 for use during the granting year. Chapters may apply annually for consideration.

Application Due Date: December 15

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Club Managers

The core of The Club Foundation’s mission is to help fund the professional development opportunities for club managers. CF does this through five signature scholarships for club managers: Warren Arseneaux Honorary Scholarship, Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship, LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship, Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship, and the James B. Singerling Scholarship.

Warren Arseneaux
Application Due Date: October 7

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About
The Warren Arseneaux Honorary Scholarship was established in 2007 by the CMAA Wine Society. The Club Foundation began funding the scholarship in 2025. The scholarship honors Warren L. Arseneaux, CCM, an instrumental founder of the CMAA Wine Society and a Past President of CMAA, who gave many years of dedicated service to CMAA and the Wine Society. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide tuition for a CMAA Wine Society member who has a passion and love for wine and is interested in continuing his or her professional development. Funds will be provided to attend the BMI Wine and Food Experience at the Culinary Institute of America’s Greystone Campus or other education opportunity as approved by the IWS and CF evaluation team.

Who Should Apply?
Any CMAA Wine Society member who has a current CMAA Professional (01) status and who is dedicated to professional development in the knowledge of wine is invited to apply.

Scholarship Awards
There will be one scholarship awarded annually, based on the availability of funds and merit of application. In order to help recipients expand upon their knowledge of wine, the scholarship will cover the registration fee associated with the BMI Wine and Food Experience and other travel/lodging expenses (totaling up to no more than $5,000, collectively for course registration, travel, lodging, etc.).

2022 Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship Recipients

Bill Kendall
Application Due Date: October 1 (Chapter)
Application Due Date: November 1 (The Club Foundation)

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Read Willmoore H. Kendall's Bio

About
The Club Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization was established by CMAA in 1988 to raise funds to financially support the professional development of club managers through education, training and research initiatives. In 2001, the Willmoore H. Kendall Scholarship Fund was established in memory of CMAA Past President Mr. Bill Kendall. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide tuition support to assistant managers and aspiring managers who are interested in pursuing the Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation.

Scholarship Awards
The Club Foundation will award scholarships annually, based on the availability of funds and merit of application. In order to help recipients meet certification requirements and prepare them for the CCM exam, each scholarship will include the tuition fees (except travel expenses) associated with the following programs:

• BMI Club Management;
• BMI Leadership Principles;
• BMI General Manager/Chief Operating Officer;
• BMI Food & Beverage OR BMI Golf Management OR BMI Sports and Recreation;
• BMI Certification Review Course (including Study Guide); and
• CCM Exam Fees

Please note that the scholarship only applies to programs for which you are not currently registered or have not yet taken and must be used within three years.

Who Should Apply?
• a member of CMAA;
• committed to a career in the club industry;
• actively pursuing the CCM designation;
• have at least one BMI course remaining to complete; and
• nominated for the scholarship by their CMAA chapter.

Evaluation of Applicants
Scholarship awards will be granted based on recommendations made by The Club Foundation Allocation Committee and approved by The Club Foundation Board of Governors.

Applications will be evaluated on the following application materials:

• Management Experience (Note: internships are not calculated as part of this score)
• CMAA Chapter and Community Activities
• Quality of your essay
• General Manager Letter of Recommendation; if applicant is a GM, please obtain a Letter of Recommendation from your Board Chair
• Club Member Letter of Recommendation
• Chapter Recommendation Letter
• Overall Quality



Note on Application Submission Process
Applications must include a letter of support from the applicant's chapter. Applicants should submit their resume, essay, and letters of recommendation to their chapter for review by October 1. If the chapter supports the application, they will provide the applicant with their letter of support. Then, the applicant will upload all documents to the online platform by November 1.


Past Recipents

“As a two-time Joe Perdue scholarship recipient and 2018 Kendall scholarship recipient, I fully appreciate the value of these programs funded by The Club Foundation. My career aspirations formed at a young age and without the financial support of The Club Foundation, I would not be where I am today. From the financial assistance I received, I was able to put myself through college, attend distant conferences, achieve my CCM designation, and help fund my dream. As a result, I've recently become a general manager of a private club. I am incredibly grateful for the generous support of the Club Foundation and encourage everyone to give back to those future leaders most in need. I am living proof that your donation makes a difference and I’m forever grateful for the invaluable opportunities I have received through The Club Foundation.”


Thor Damerval
General Manager
Rogue Valley Country Club
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Kristin Aleshire, General Manager, The Cliff Dwellers, Chicago, IL
Jacqulynn E. Barnes, Food & Beverage Director, Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, Stone Harbor, NJ
Caitlin English, Assistant General Manager, Fairlawn Country Club, Akron, OH
Stormy Flinchum, Assistant Clubhouse Manager, Governors Club, Chapel Hill, NC
Christina E. Gusella, Clubhouse Manager, Flint Hills National Golf Club, Andover, KS
Heidi Hilbert, Assistant Manager - Food & Beverage, Cherokee Town & Country Club, Atlanta, GA
Alexia Horton, Clubhouse Manager, Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, Southampton, NY
Paul M. Korbar, Operations Manager, Allegheny Country Club, Sewickley, PA
Maddy Heeter, Assistant Manager of Food and Beverage, Cherokee Town and Country Club, Atlanta, GA
Erin McGurgan Glover, Clubhouse Manager, Chilton Club, Boston, MA
Justin A. McNaughton, Banquet Manager, Country Club of Lincoln in Lincoln, NE
Remus Calin Ciolomic, Clubhouse Manager, Orienta Beach Club, Mamaroneck, NY
Rickford R. Foo, CEC, Executive Chef, Upper Montclair Country Club, Clifton, NJ
Alexis Lecceadone, Senior Catering Manager, Oak Hill Country Club, Rochester, NY
Moira Guzi, Catering Manager, Metropolitan Club of the City of Washington, Washington, DC
Sara Parker, Mid-Pacific Country Club, Kailua, HI (Aloha State Chapter)
Blake Parrish, Ansley Golf Club, Atlanta, GA (Georgia Chapter)
Lauren Randall, The Acorn Club, Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia and vicinity Chapter)
Timothy Szemplinski, Wee Burn Country Club, Darien, CT (Connecticut Chapter)
Qian Yang, Beach Point Club, Mamaroneck, NY (Metropolitan Chapter)
Elizabeth Barry
Brendan P. Clark
Passion Graham
Danielle Humphreys
David Peron
Ellie Peterson
Rebecca Ross
James Shumate
Lindsey Warren
Zachary Adams
Joshua Baskey
Derek Buckley
Raymond Carpenter
Heather Koehle
Ryan Latimer
Matt Matei
Kaitlyn Ellis Allen
Margaux Beuscher
Stephen Casey
Thor Damerval
Alfredo Hildebrandt
Charles Nolette
Michael Nyerges
Jordan Miller
Michael Jernegan
Heather Britton
John Cunningham
Allison Hanik
Eric Bischofberger
James Reisig
Robert Tibbetts
TJ Diagne
Benjamin Hales
Kyle Ruch
Erica Pepper
Bret Borshell
Barbara Alderson
Mark Bechtel
David Cunningham
Jessica O’Hare
Ryan O’Neil
Anita Nalepa-Hoskins
Amy Shaftel
Shelly Inman
James Bond
Nicki McLaughlin
Peter Gesuale
Robert Parody
Alexandra Dixon
Andrew Cornesky
David Banks
Grace Muchiri
Sarah Kuhl
Bradley Ladik
Victor Larnerd
Travis Dale
Michael Redmond
Deanna Holaday
Sally Becker
Christopher Ferris
Amy Gayman
Elizabeth Gostisha Howard
Jane Norton
Treena Norwood
Carolyn “Tish” Sargent
Michael Smith
James “Josh” Paris
Bryan Fisher
Lisa Culbreath
Brian Uffelman
Ziv Scherman
Jaime Waite
Sean Elston
Michael Wohlfert
Karen Peterson
Maria Domann
Jamie Barta
Lloyd Gillespie, III
Kelley Stefka Williams
Jorge Alvarado
Tucker Burns
Caroline Groux Sitzer
Stephanie Kuszmaul Morgan
C.W. Carlos Cook
Wiley Haab
2022 LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship Recipients
Application Due Date: November 1

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About
In 2010, recognizing how much The Club Foundation has impacted their careers, the LaRocca Family stepped forward to give back to the industry by making a generous contribution to the Foundation. The LaRocca Family Executive Scholarship was created to both honor their 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.

Who Should Apply?
Candidates must be a current member of CMAA, have a minimum of 10 years of club supervisory/management experience, currently serve as the top executive at their club and take an active role in mentoring.

Scholarship Awards
The Club Foundation will award scholarships annually, based on the availability of funds and merit of application. This scholarship may be used for the tuition cost and up to $1,000 in travel expenses (airfare and accommodations) to attend your choice of one of the following BMI courses:

• BMI Tactical Leadership
• BMI Strategic Leadership
• BMI International
• BMI Food & Beverage
• BMI Golf Management
• BMI Wine & Food Experience

A second mentoring component of this scholarship allows the recipient to designate funds for a manager that they are mentoring to be used for their choice of the following:

• CMAA Dues (both National and Chapter dues)
• A Full Registration and up to $1,000 in travel expenses to attend a CMAA World Conference
• A Full Registration and up to $1,000 in travel expenses to attend a CMAA Legislative/Leadership Conference

Scholarship awards will be granted based on recommendations made by The Club Foundation Allocation Committee and approved by The Club Foundation Board of Governors.
Awardees will have two years from the receipt of the scholarship to utilize the funds.



Past Recipents

“On behalf of the LaRocca Family, I wish to extend our sincere congratulations to the LaRocca Family Executive scholarship honorees. We have always wanted to give back to the profession that has been so wonderful to us, and The Club Foundation is the perfect way for us to say thanks. The dual component of this scholarship benefits two club management professionals; a mentor, who is furthering their professional development, and a mentee, who has aspiring career goals. Mentoring is a huge part of career growth for the mentee’s success and a key component of wisdom that the mentee will have forever.”


Nicholas LaRocca
General Manager/COO
Muirfield Village Golf Club

Eduardo A Castillo, Executive Chef, and Ricardo “Rico” Ramirez, Executive Sous Chef, The San Antonio Country Club, in San Antonio, TX.
Dylan Petrick, Chief Executive Officer and mentee Haley Hopkins, Director of Food and Beverage from Kenwood Country Club in Cincinnati, OH
Daniel Laterza, CCM, General Manager, Marietta Country Club in Kennesaw, GA and mentee Joshua Singleton, Assistant General Manager, Athens Country Club in Athens, GA
J. Josh Paris, CCM, General Manager and mentee Lindsey Warren, Assistant General Manager, Old Town Club in Winston-Salem, NC
Joseph McGuire, CCM and his mentee Kathryn Reinhart from the Country Club of Maryland, in Towson, MD (Greater Baltimore Chapter)
James Reisig, CCM and his mentee Florentina Enica from Tokeneke Club, in Darien CT (Connecticut Chapter)
Kimberly Wood, CCM and her mentee Lori LeBard from El Niguel Country Club, in Laguna Niguel, CA (Golden State Chapter)
Nicholas Markel, CCM and his mentee Christopher Tankersley from Ansley Golf Club, in Atlanta, GA
Matthew Collins
C. Bryon Hammock
Jeffrey Grant
Susan Schenkel
Haissam Baityeh
Brett Draper
Patrick King
Michael Fay
Larry J. Marx
Daniel Cooper
Robert Josey
Jennifer Mang
Tammy Roys
David Dew
2022 Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship Recipients

Sally Burns Rambo
Application Due Date: September 1

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As a mentor and role model, Sally Burns Rambo, CCM was a pioneer who paved the way for the success of countless club industry leaders. To honor her memory and the legacy that she created, this scholarship provides financial support to female club managers interested in furthering their professional development.

Who Should Apply?
Candidates must be a female currently working in the club industry, a current member of CMAA, and must have been a Professional member of CMAA for a minimum of 3 years.

Scholarship Awards
The Club Foundation will award scholarships annually, based on the availability of funds and merit of application. This scholarship may be used for the tuition cost to your choice of one of the CMAA Business Management Institute courses or the Certification Review Course and up to $1,000 in travel expenses.

Scholarship awards will be granted based on recommendations made by The Club Foundation Allocation Committee and approved by The Club Foundation Board of Governors.

Restrictions
The scholarship only applies to programs/courses not yet taken and must be used within 18 months.


Past Recipents

“I am incredibly honored and humbled to be among the six female CMAA awardees of the Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship this year. Congratulations to all the awardees! Thank you to The Club Foundation and every individual who has helped me get to where I am in my career thus far! I am so grateful for my amazing mentors, colleagues, friends and family. I’m ready to put this scholarship to good use so I continue to be better tomorrow than I am today!”


– Carolyn Rehman
Director of Human Resources
Cosmos Club

“My sincere thanks to all the donors of The Club Foundation. Without your generous donations, I would not have received the Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship. Because of this award, I have been lucky enough to sign up for my first BMI class this coming November! I am very excited to attend this valuable education as I believe professional education is vital in my growth as a manager in an industry that I love.”


– Elizabeth Barry
Director of Sports
Bronxville Field Club

Erin Brooks
Kelly Caro, CCM
Keri Driggers
Jennifer Garrott
Mihaela Hillhouse
Missi Johnson
Audrey Karas
Alexandria LaRocca
Julia Mary Rush
Bria Argrett
Margaux S. Beuscher
Abigail Fry
Rechelle Leal
Marcie Mills, CCM
Katie Sacchetta
Caitlin English
Maddy Heeter
Taylor Larsen
Erin McGurgan Glover
Carolyn Rehman, CCM, SHRM-CP
Lindsey Tafolla
Kaitlyn Allen
Kate Nolte
Debbie Pagerie
Pamela Radcliff
Amanda Sprenger
Hannah Street
Kristin Aleshire
Amy Beardsley-Comerer
Holly Bilotti
Elisha Cicerone, CCM
Millie Harper, CCM
DJ Holcomb
Leslie Ludlow, CHSE
Emily Parker
Kathryn Reinhart
Ashly Ryan
Rachel Zilka
Denise Brady
Jennifer Paciotti
Nadia Sant
Leilani Sivsov
Samantha Van Veen
Jacqueline Nemeth West
Kimberly Wood
Rebecca Wyskiel
Elizabeth Barry
Alexandria Bearden
Sally Becker, CCM
Kimberly Brady
Lindsey Bolander
Kathryn Cipresso, CCM
Millie Harper, CCM
Sandra McDowell, CCM
Tonya Williams
Jenelle Ebisu
Deshka Waldeck
Anita Nalepa-Hoskins
Allison Johnson
Amanda Day
Jacqui Barber
Meredith Picarelli-Khattar
Heather Crutcher
Judy Higgins
Kate Newton
Nora Cotter
Casey Newman
Cindy Davis
Maria Domann
Rachel Ego
Millie Harper
Karen Peterson
Lindsay Pizarro
Kelley Williams
2022 James B. Singerling Scholarship Recipients

Jim Singerling
Application Due Date: October 1

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About
This scholarship was 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 on Club Management and Club Business Expo for the first time as a club industry professional.

Who Should Apply?
Any Professional or Alumnus member of CMAA who is interested in attending the CMAA World Conference for their first time as a club professional. Candidates must be a member of CMAA and not previously attended a CMAA World Conference (attendance as a student member is accepted).

Scholarship Awards
The Club Foundation will award scholarships annually, based on the availability of funds and merit of application. Scholarship awards will be granted based on recommendations made by The Club Foundation Allocation Committee and approved by The Club Foundation Board of Governors. This scholarship covers a full registration to the CMAA World Conference, as well as up to $1,000 in reimbursed travel/lodging expenses.

Past Recipents

“Thanks to The Club Foundation for giving me the opportunity to attend the World Conference. This opportunity has provided me with the necessary tools and networking for my career path. I am forever grateful and appreciative for being selected as a recipient for the James Singerling scholarship. Without this award, I would not have been able to attend Conference. I am forever grateful for The Club Foundation for believing in me and my future.”


Kemorr Condappa
Asst. F&B Director
The Landings Yacht, Golf and Tennis Club

Nancy Dagher, Membership and Lifestyle Director, Bonita National Golf & Country Club, Bonita Springs, FL
Corey Heyer, Executive Chef, Canoe Brook Country Club, Summit, NJ
Brenton Lundquist, Events Operations Manager, Wayzata Country Club, Wayzata, MN
Hannah Street, Membership, Marketing & Sales Director, Longue Vue Club, Verona, PA
Jacqulynn E. Barnes, Yacht Club of Stone Harbor, Stone Harbor, NJ
Chase Chenoweth, San Jose Country Club, Jacksonville, FL
Brendan P. Clark, Interlachen Country Club, Orlando, FL
Jennifer Dominguez, Ansley Golf Club, Atlanta, GA
Jonathan David Griffith, Ansley Golf Club, Atlanta, GA
Kristin Aleshire, from the Chicago Yacht Club in Chicago, IL (Greater Chicago Chapter)
Michael Fick, from the Augusta Country Club in Augusta, GA (Georgia Chapter)
Kyle Hillhouse, from Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club in Bedminster, NJ (New Jersey Chapter)
Amanda Lucas, from the Greensboro Country Club in Greensboro, NC (Carolinas Chapter)
Beata Nemcokova, from The Apawamis Club in Rye, NY (Metropolitan Chapter)
Alec Ogdee, from Green Tree Country Club in Midland, TX (Texas Lone Star Chapter)
Jacqueline West, from Valley Lo Club in Glenview, IL (Greater Chicago Chapter)
Debra (DJ) Holcomb
John Woodworth
Kemorr Condappa
Rene Kaminski
Brian Ramsey
Elizabeth Barry
Hannah Robinson-Kass
Kaitlyn Ellis Allen
Peter Gesuale
Dominique Gray
Joshua Baskey
Amy Beardsley
Brett Curley
Cory Kuhn
Danielle Zayas
Frederick Nussbaum
Jim Carnahan
Melissa Roy
Scott Shardelow
Todd Zorn
 


Students

Funding is provided for undergraduate students pursing a managerial career in the club industry through the Joe Perdue scholarship. Also, the Student Chapter Grant Program assists CMAA Student Chapters with expenses related to attending the CMAA World Conference.

Joe Perdue

A role model and mentor to all, Joe Perdue, CCM, CHE, created and led CMAA's Business Management Institutes, elevated CMAA’s education and certification pathways, and served The Club Foundation Board of Directors for several decades. Joe was a former club manager who transitioned to academia and paved the way for the success of tens of thousands of club leaders and club management students all around the world. To honor his numerous contributions to CMAA, CF, and individual club leaders, the Joe Perdue scholarship provides financial support to student members interested in furthering their professional career in the club industry.

2021 Joe Perdue Scholarship Recipients

Application Due Date: June 1


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Information & Eligibility Guidelines


Description:
The Club Foundation awards scholarships based on the availability of funds and merit of application. Scholarship awards are made at the recommendation of The Club Foundation Allocation Committee (CFAC) and approved by the Board of Governors. The scholarship award is made directly to the registrar at the college or university the recipient attends.

Who Should Apply:
Any individual who is actively seeking a managerial career in the club industry and is currently attending an accredited, four-year college or university undergraduate program as a rising sophomore or higher, may apply for the Joe Perdue Scholarship for aid.

Criteria:
Candidates must provide strong evidence that they are pursuing managerial careers in the private club industry. A candidate must have completed his/her freshman year of college and be enrolled for the full upcoming academic year in an accredited four-year institution. In addition, the candidate must have achieved and continue to maintain a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, or 4.5 on a 6.0 scale.


Past Recipents

“As a two-time recipient of the Joe Perdue Scholarship, I am beyond thankful to all the donors for making this scholarship possible. I am extremely honored to be chosen for this prestigious scholarship and for the opportunities that this award will provide me. Receiving this scholarship not only helps to reduce the financial burden of my education, it also awards me respect from those already working in this industry. I am thankful that esteemed industry professionals, like yourselves, recognize my passion and are willing to share your industry experience and knowledge with a student like me. Thank you!”


– Nicole TenHaken
Senior, University of Wisconsin-STOUT
Joe Perdue Scholarship Recipient

Olive Beauchesne — Johnson & Wales University, Providence
Grace Canzano — University of Massachusetts
Diego Cardenas — University of Houston
Hailey Coates — Virginia Tech
Kalie Dahl — University of Wisconsin-Stout
Fiona Heeney — University of Missouri-Columbia
Rachel Lewis — Fairleigh Dickinson University
Joshua May — Michigan State University
Molly Passow — Niagara University
Grace Schuler — Drexel University
Madison Allan — Johnson & Wales University, Providence
Alexandria Bado — University of South Carolina
Iliana Gallegos — University of Houston
Christian Gueth — Niagara University
Hannah Kerr — Johnson & Wales University, Providence
Zarah King — Virginia Tech
Avery Kinnaird — Johnson & Wales University
Kat Kondratyev — Michigan State University
Samantha Koval — University of South Carolina
Rachel Lewis — Fairleigh Dickinson University
Grace Schuler — Drexel University
Jessica Soderman — Florida State University
Alexandria Bado — University of South Carolina
Emily Berkowitz — Fairleigh Dickinson University
Matthew Duhs — University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Cheyenne Luckhardt — Widener University
Christian Milano — Fairleigh Dickinson University
Gabriella Ortiz — Niagara University
Nilufar Umarova — University of Wisconsin–Stout
Gabriel Castro — University of Delaware
Quinten Darling — Fairleigh Dickinson University
Irina Grigorian — California State Polytechnic University
Hannah Kemp — University of Massachusetts Amherst
Christian Milano — Fairleigh Dickinson University
Alana Milazzo — Johnson & Wales University
Gabriella Ortiz — Niagara University
Annah Santarosa — University of New Hampshire
Nilufar Umarova — University of Wisconsin – Stout
Tyler Zust — Ohio University
Kada Cernek — University of Delaware
Stacy Dawson — James Madison University
Grace Dittman — Niagara University
Zachary Farkas — Niagara University
Hannah Kemp — University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Lam, Tasha — Cornell University
Leivi, Elizabeth — Umass Amherst
McLoughlin, Molly — Cornell University
Moenich, Faith — Niagara University
Nossavage, Matthew — Niagara University
TenHaken, Nicole — Wisconsin STOUT
Viterise, Jennifer — Niagara University
Yonkoske, Christina — James Madison University
Lecceadone, Alexis — Niagara University
O'Conner, Kerryan — Johnson & Wales PVD
Duffy, Kevin — Johnson & Wales PVD
Le, Lynda — University of N. Texas
Nossavage, Matthew — Niagara University
Tidwell, Amanda — Niagara University
Fewer, Julie — Niagara University
Ellis, Kaitlyn — Kansas State
Sears, Patrick — University of Delaware
Wendee, Sarah — Cal-Poly Pomona
Tidwell, Amanda — Niagara University
Rodgers, Matthew — Johnson & Wales-NC
Reilly, Patrick — Niagara University
Zilka, Rachel — Niagara University
Laclair, Zoe — Cornell University
Albert, Richard — University of Wisconsin-Stout
Li, Qiuchen — Niagara University
Oreschnigg, Calli — University of Houston
Zilka, Rachel — Niagara University
DiFrescoe, Salvatrice — Fairleigh Dickinson University
Fort, Natalie — Michigan State University
Thomae, Jean — University of Delaware
Turowski, Jennifer — University of Delaware
Vivas, Adrian — University of Houston
Wyskiel, Rebecca — University of Massachusetts
Quella, Shawn — University of Wisconsin-Stout
Katharine Gausmann — University of South Carolina
Jacquelyn Kohls — Cal-Poly
Lucas Magnini — Michigan State University
Forte, Gabrielle — University of Delaware
Krebs, Mark — University of Wisconsin-Stout
Quella, Shawn — University of Wisconsin-Stout
Becker, Sally — Empire State College
Damerval, Thor — University of Wisconsin-Stout
Kenney, Lauren — Niagara University
Scheinman, Michael — Cornell University
Wood, Bethany — Niagara University
Damerval, Thor — University of Wisconsin-Stout
Green, Allen — James Madison University
Gregory, Chad — Northern Arizona University
Morris, Kendall — Michigan State University
Ziering, Michael — Cornell University
Avery, Richard — University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Danehy, Bryan — Ohio State University
Gisriel, Sarah — University of South Carolina
Rupnow, Leanne — University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Somers, Melissa — Fairleigh Dickinson University
Wisch, Cheryl — Fairleigh Dickinson University
Yu, Julie Anne "Ivee" — Cal-Poly
Avery, Richard — University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bild, Kristen — Purdue University
Chen, Jeffrey — Michigan State University
Franklin, Seth — University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Madison, Joseph M. — Ferris State University
Sugarman, Samantha — Cornell University
Boran, Lindsey — Widener University
Hand, Emily — University of Delaware
Haslett, Malorie — Michigan State University
Ninemeier, Scott — Michigan State University
Schlitz, Jr., Philip — Cornell University
Stelter, Ashley — University of Wisconsin-Stout
Weldon, Laura — University of Missouri
Freund, Heather — Purdue University
Friedrich, Richelle — University of South Carolina
Meidenbauer, Lindsay — University of Delaware
Ninemeier, Scott — Michigan State University
Saur, Ashley — Michigan State University
Stelter, Ashley — University of Wisconsin-Stout
Taraskiewicz, Ryan — Florida State University
Weldon, Laura — University of Missouri-Columbia
Brinson, Thomas — Florida State University
Fisher, Bryan — Portland State University
Olsen, Mona — Cornell University
Price, Valerie — Florida State Univeristy
Wedl, Jason — University of Wisconsin-Stout
Draper, Kyle S. — University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Feller, Jason R. — University of Delaware
Harper, Greta A. — Purdue University
Koenigsfeld, Jason P. — University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Mueller, Meghan M. — University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Reynoldson, Kealy M. — University of North Texas
Johnson, Allison E. — Purdue University
Marotta, John — University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Mueller, Meghan M. — University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Hartigan, Jeff — University of Victoria
Hendrick, Jason — Purdue University
Ripa, Joseph Della — University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Yoshitsugu, Kumiko — Cal Poly
Sizemore, Janel — University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Ferguson, Annette — University of Houston
Giles, Sarah — Widener University
Lincoln, Geoffrey — Michigan State University
Narmita, Tara — University of Massachussetts
Cook, Joy — University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Swiger, Scott — Purdue University
Hume, Geoffrey W. — Purdue University
Totten, Julie — University of New Haven
Schaub, Peter J. — Michigan State University
Wendelken, Joshua — Florida State University
Brueggen, Cher — Oklahoma State University
Fairbairn, Scott — Widener University
Flom, David — University of Denver
Hammer, Gerhard — University of Wisconsin-Stout
Hammersley, Heyward — University of South Carolina
Olsen, Ted — Cal Poly
Repert, Amanda — University of Denver
Fairbairn, Scott — Widener University
Nack, Julie — University of Massachusetts
Haab, Wiley — Georgia State University
Pegg, Cindy — University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Pierino Vince — Northwood Institute
Prichard, Ian — University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Robinson, Kim — University of Massachusetts
Staton, Karen — University of Houston
Tartamella, Brent — University of Massachusetts
Valade, Theresa — Purdue University
Cook, Trudy — Antioch University
Eads, Leslie — Michigan State University
Finden, Janet — University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Hanejko, Lori — Widener University
Henry, Tyler — University of Houston
Levchuk, Alexander — Niagara University
Maloney, Robert — University of Phoenix
Martinez, Kimberly — Cal-Poly
Odendahl, Christa — Georgia State University
Pierino, Vincent — Northwood Institute
Lunde, Loren — Auburn University
Martinez, Kimberly — Cal-Poly University
Eads, Leslie — Michigan State University
Anderson, Sarah — Florida International University
Levchuk, Alexander — Niagara University
McGrath, Chapman — Washington State University
Wichlinski, Jan — Purdue University
Cook, Gertrude — Los Angeles Valley College
Martinez, Kimberly — Cal State Poly
Gilbert, Michael — Purdue University
Miller, Lori — Purdue University
Hart, Jeffrey — Johnson & Wales University
Eads, Leslie — Michigan State University
Duplantis, Johnette — University of Houston
Clauseen, Michelle — Mount Mary College
Sindelar, Jeffrey — University of Arizona
Sullivan, Scott — University of Missouri-Columbia
Lewandowski, Michael — Central Michigan University
Beck, Marsha — Purdue University
Riquelmy, Edward — University of Houston
Freund, Kristina L. — University of Wisconsin-Stout
Mays, Elizabeth Anne — James Madison University
Haab, Wiley J. — Georgia State University
Moore III, Dawson A. — Mercer University
Faulk, Teresa G. — Georgia State University
Kristoff, Anne Michell — Ohio State University
Fischer Karl Michael — University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Fleig, Michael O. — Oregon State University
Pratt, Kevin D. — University of Houston
Jones, Allen Frank — University of Houston
Simon, Ron — University of Wisconsin-Stout
Cook, Gertrude C. — Los Angeles Valley College
MacDonald, Tom M. — Georgia State University
Petersen, Teresa Lynn — University of Wisconsin-Stout
Mays, Elizabeth Anne — James Madison University
Moore III, Dawson A. — Mercer University
Weil, Emily S. — Georgia State University
Egan, Melanie — University of Wisconsin-Stout
Fiermonte, Alan L. — Rochester Institute of Technology
Freund, Kristina L. — University of Wisconsin-Stout
Friederich, David Michael — Florida International University
Haab, Wiley J. — Georgia State University
Mee, Barbara Lynn — Cal State Poly
Cassell, Sharon Ellen — Cal State Poly
Czaus, Thomas Matthew — University of Houston
Erger, Lynn Marie — University of Wisconsin-Stout
Faulk, Teresa G. — Georgia State University
Feld, Burton D. — West Virginia University
Kennedy, Jeffrey Thomas — Cornell University
Kristoff, Anne Michelle — Ohio State University
MacLaren, Malcolm C. — Ohio State University
McDonald, Thomas M. — Georgia State University
Preston, Linda Louise — Florida State University
Strom, Lorna C. — Iowa State University
VerVynch Sally E. — Cal State Poly
Cherniak, Marnie Jo — Georgia State University
Mardick, Julie — Cal State Poly
McWhorter, DiAnna M. — Georgia State University
Montalbano, Donna L. — Cal State Poly
Wong, Leslie — University of Hawaii
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This annual grant program for CMAA Student Chapters is comprised of two parts: a complimentary student registration to the CMAA World Conference for the Chapter President and a matching-funds travel grant to assist with expenses related to attending the Conference.

All current student chapters automatically receive a voucher for the complimentary Conference student registration. To receive the matching-funds travel grant, the student chapter must submit an official application and verify that they have raised funds which are then matched dollar for dollar by The Club Foundation up to a maximum of $500. All student chapters of CMAA are eligible to apply. In order to qualify the student chapter must:

• Hold a fundraising event
• Submit President’s Annual Report
• Submit Current Chapter Budget
• Submit Application for Grant
• Submit Grantee Form stipulating that funds previously received were used for their intended purpose

 


Faculty

The Faculty Internship program is designed specifically for hospitality faculty members to enhance the club management component of their existing hospitality curricula through an in-depth orientation at the Club Management Association of America headquarters followed by an opportunity to shadow club managers in their local area. Faculty Research Grants are also provided to hospitality faculty members that focus their efforts on issues facing the club industry today.

The Faculty Internship program is currently being revamped. We anticipate making applications available for the 2026 program year and will send out broader notification to our faculty contact lists at that time. If you have any questions in the meantime, please don’t hesitate to contact us at 703-739-9500.



Description: The Club Foundation Faculty Internship Program was launched in 1995 with the goal of increasing club management expertise among faculty members in established college and university hospitality programs. As faculty interns, faculty members receive an in-depth look at the private club industry through a three-day orientation held in conjunction with the annual CMAA National Student Education Conference. Following this comprehensive orientation, the interns return to their respective schools to complete the in-club components of their internship. This provides them with a hands-on and behind-the-scenes look at the private club industry.

Application Due Date: August 1


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Description: The Club Foundation Faculty Research Grant Program maintains a goal of supporting Club Industry Research projects and efforts on the part of hospitality faculty members of accredited, four-year institutions, with established hospitality degree programs. As a Faculty Research Grant recipient, grantees will receive support from the CMAA Research and Education departments and also be considered for funding from The Club Foundation based on the availability of funds. Applications are reviewed and evaluated for approval by the CMAA Research Committee and recipients will be required to submit an article for potential publication by CMAA.



Industry

The Club Foundation will consider funding any initiative that supports our mission and promotes the best interests of the club industry.

Industry Grants
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The Foundation will consider funding any initiative that supports our mission and promotes the best interests of the club industry.

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Scholarship Deadline Extension

The Club Foundation assigns an expiration date to each scholarship awarded, typically 2-3 years from the date of the award. We acknowledge that at times, unavoidable circumstances present conflicts that may prohibit the awardee from using the funds prior to the assigned deadline. If you have experienced a delay, out of your control, and need to request an extension to use scholarship funds, please submit a formal request by following the steps below.

  • Request an extension prior to the existing deadline. Requests submitted after the existing expiration date may not be considered.
  • Fill out the Scholarship Extension Request form completely. (You will include your name, club, the name of the scholarship you were awarded, the date of the award and requested extension.)
  • Provide a narrative explaining why it is necessary for the extension and when you plan on using the award. Please provide any additional information you would like to share about the request.
  • Submit your request.

Please allow up to two weeks after submission of your formal request for a decision about any extension of your award.

Questions? Please contact Ava Spece via the contact form or 703-739-9500.

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