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The Pittsburgh Chapter of Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is a professional association for individuals connected with the management of membership clubs and other associations of similar character. As subsidiary of CMAA, the Chapter's objective is to provide members with high-quality and timely education, training, and professional networking opportunities on a regional level. This ensures members are well prepared to lead their clubs and deliver efficient and successful operations.
To accomplish its objective, the Chapter offers monthly educational sessions and collaborates annually to also provide a regional conference and industry exposition. Additionally, the Chapter provides networking opportunities through various social events like its annual holiday party or summer gathering. Aside from excellent education opportunities and the formation of enduring friendships, the Chapter and its members also benefit from the programs and services of the Pittsburgh Club Managers Foundation (PCMF). The Foundation supports all Chapter educational opportunities, provides scholarship opportunities, and numerous other programs focused on the advancement of the private club industry in Western PA. |
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The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) is an association of private club professionals that value continuing education and professional networking. The Chapter functions as a subsidiary of CMAA and includes professionals from all over Western Pennsylvania, as well as student members and advisers from Robert Morris University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. All told, the Chapter is comprised of approximately 85 professional members and 20 student members, representing a total of 50 clubs. As a collective of small to medium-sized local businesses, our Chapter's private clubs support thousands of jobs and have an economic footprint of approximately $200 million per year
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The Chapter encourages professional networking among members. We believe that a strong network of like-minded professionals encourages collaboration and is also critical for professional advancement. Each educational offering typically includes time for networking while sharing a meal. Additionally, the Chapter's typical social gatherings include a winter party, a holiday luncheon, a casual golf outing, and a spring/summer break event. The Pittsburgh Club Managers Foundation also offers numerous fundraising events that also provide networking opportunities
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High-quality and timely educational programs are the focus of the Chapter's education offerings. Regional and national topics, as well as, core competencies for certification are interspersed throughout the annual calendar. Each year, Chapter members are offered 5 standard educational programs, 1 CMI workshop, and the Great Lakes Regional Conference (a two-day conference). Programs are typically held at clubs; however, other special sites are occasionally selected when appropriate to the educational topic.
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