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Club Managers Association of America

The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA), the professional organization for private club managers, founded in 1927.
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The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) is the professional organization for private club managers including golf clubs, country clubs, and city clubs. The CMAA was founded in 1927. The CMAA has approximately 6,500 members representing approximately 2,500 clubs worldwide. The CMAA provides certification, education, and advocacy for club managers. The CMAA Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation is the recognized standard for club management professionals.

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"Club Managers."
"CCM certified."

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Origin

The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) was founded in 1927 as the professional organization for private club managers.

Rules & Context

The CMAA has approximately 6,500 members representing approximately 2,500 clubs worldwide. The CMAA Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation is the recognized standard for club management professionals.

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"The Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) is the professional organization for private club managers including golf clubs, country clubs, and city clubs, founded in 1927. The CMAA has approximately 6,500 members representing approximately 2,500 clubs worldwide. The CMAA Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation is the recognized standard for club management professionals."

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the CMAA founded?

1927. The Club Managers Association of America was founded in 1927.

What's the CCM designation?

Certified Club Manager. The CMAA Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation is the recognized standard for club management professionals.

How many CMAA members?

Approximately 6,500. The CMAA has approximately 6,500 members representing approximately 2,500 clubs worldwide.

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