Carolinas Chapter CMAA

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Throwing it back to last Monday and Tuesday in Raleigh for the 2025 Carolinas Mid-Management Conference, sponsored by RCS Hospitality Group, Expert Aquatics, LLC, and Hotwire Communications Ltd!! ?? A special thanks to John Wilkening, Michael Blackwell, Jason K. Kinder, DCA,RSPA,CRSE,PSR,ARS,ITPA,USTA HP,PPR and the incredible racquet staff at North Hills Club for the hospitality and amazing experience on Day 1, on and off the courts! And to Jeff Earley, Erin Chick, and John Nagy for the wonderful day at North Ridge Country Club | Raleigh on day 2! We had a top-notch line up of speakers covering topics of transition to leadership, building a high performing team, owning mistakes, a fun and interactive racquet experience, a touching key note, memory making, owning your spaces and planning for your financial future! Thank you Shannon GaNun, Cory Baldwin, North Hills Club Racquet pros, Tim Buwick, Nancy King, MBA, Carrie Eyler The Boelter Companies, and Christa Evans for sharing your time and talents with us! ???????????? The social at the Raleigh Beer Garden was a blast, with games, heated, tented mini golf, food and drink in our own private beer garden! It was a great opportunity to connect with friends, new and old - we're so glad you joined us for arguably the most important aspect of the conference - networking! ?????? ?? Thank you to our members, guests, speakers and sponsors for making the entire event so special. The Mid-Manager community is the future of the Carolinas Chapter CMAA and we couldn't be more pleased to see these future leaders investing their time in continued education and expanding their network. The future is bright! ?? Next up, Summer Conference! See you in Charleston! ?????? #tbt #chooseclubs Club Management Association of America Sponsors: RCS Hospitality Group Expert Aquatics, LLC Hotwire Communications Ltd Host clubs: North Hills Club North Ridge Country Club | Raleigh

Ladies and Gentlemen, the 2025 Club Management Association of America National Board! A note to The Carolinas Chapter from our newly elected Director, Josh Paris, CCM, CCE: Carolinas Chapter, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone involved with the Carolinas Chapter of CMAA for your trust and helping me achieve a 3-year term on the National Board. Your support and connections have made this opportunity possible, and I am truly grateful. It takes a strong, dedicated community to thrive, and we are fortunate to have one of the best! With over 8,000 members, our association is in an incredible position, and our future is bright. However, our success depends on continued engagement—CMAA is about more than just belonging; it’s about contributing, sharing, and giving back. I am honored to represent you in the years ahead, and I encourage you to reach out if there’s ever anything I can do for you. The strength of CMAA lies in its people, and I couldn’t ask for a better group to be a part of. That’s why there’s truly no place like CMAA—and why Carolina is always on my mind! Sincerely, Josh Paris, CCM, CCE Old Town Club (OTC) The 2025 Board of Directors will be led by four officers:? ? Chair Richard LaRocca, CCM, CCE, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, St. Clair Country Club, Upper St. Clair, PA ? Vice Chair Janine Budzius, CCM, CCE, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, Houston Country Club, Houston, TX ? Secretary–Treasurer Joe Krenn, CCM, CCE, ECM, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, Farmington Country Club, Charlottesville, VA ? Immediate Past Chair Joe Mendez, CCM, CCE, General Manager, Avalon Yacht Club, Avalon, NJ ? Four club management professionals were newly elected or re-elected as Directors:? ? Judy Higgins, CCM, CCE, General Manager, Valley Lo Club, Glenview, IL, re-elected to a three-year term Rob Oosterhuis CCM, CCE, PGA, CAM, General Manager/COO, Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, Boca Raton, FL, elected to a three-year term Josh Paris, CCM, CCE, General Manager, Old Town Club, Winston-Salem, NC, elected to a three-year term James Reisig, CCM,CCE, Chief Operating Officer, The Tokeneke Club, Darien, CT, elected to a one-year term? ? The following Directors will continue their service on the CMAA Board:? ? Haissam Baityeh, CCM, CCE, MBA, CMAA Fellow, Chief Operating Officer, Washington Golf & Country Club, Arlington, VA Jeff Isbell, CCM, General Manager, Renaissance, Haverhill, MA Charles Johnson, CCM, Executive Manager/CEO, Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit, MI ? Casey Newman, CCM, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, Lakeside Country Club, Houston, TX Kimberly Clark Warren, CCM, General Manager/Chief Operating Officer, Saucon Valley Country Club, Bethlehem, PA ? The Directors were installed at the Closing Business Session of CMAA’s recent 2025 World Conference and Club Business Expo held in Tampa, FL.

We would like to take a moment to recognize Zachary Crum, CCM, for his steadfast leadership, dedication, and guidance over the past year. If you knew Lee Smith well, you’d know that nothing would have made him more nervous than Zach holding the microphone at the Annual Meeting of the Membership. ?? But we also know that Lee would have been incredibly proud—Zach rose to every challenge and led with confidence, continuing to uphold the standards of excellence that define Forsyth. As we move forward, we are eager to see the Doug Shifflett, CCM, CCE & Zach Crum duo in action, building upon the foundation that Lee so carefully crafted. Under their leadership, along with the unwavering support of Club President Michelle Clifton and our Board of Directors, we look forward to a bright and prosperous year ahead. Thank you to our leadership team, Board, and all of our members for your continued trust and support. Here’s to 2025!

Looking for a job that’s as rewarding as it is fun? We are looking for inspired individuals to meet and greet with the crew at The Country Club of Landfall. Join us for our annual CCL Job Fair and explore exciting opportunities in hospitality, aquatics, kids summer camp and more!

Thank you Cory and team for sponsoring our Chapter Event at World Conference and for joining in the fun! We look forward to spending more time together at the Mid-Management Conference and beyond! Thanks for kick-starting your engagement with the Chapter in such an impactful way! Expert Aquatics, LLC

To all Club Youth Activities Professionals - Save the Date! ???? We are thrilled to announce the 2025 Youth Summit is on the books! Three days dedicated to collaboration and growth for Youth Managers and Directors in the private club industry. Hosting clubs - Congressional Country Club and Chevy Chase Club in Bethesda, Maryland! If you're passionate about creating unforgettable experiences for kids, teens, and families, you won't want to miss this! See you there!?? Erin Schlegel, CCM Rechelle Leal Elliott Freeman @Alexandra Sarris

What an amazing week at the Club Management Association of America 2025 World Conference in Tampa! We learned, we celebrated, we networked, we spent quality time with friends new and old, we ate and drank, laughed and even cried (thanks to Kevin Brown). We welcomed the change of scenery and embraced a week of opportunity! ?? A huge shout out to CMAA for putting on a first-class event and to the incredible National staff for taking such great care of us! And a BIG thank you to the Florida Chapter CMAA for being such a welcoming and fun host chapter! ?? Thank you to Expert Aquatics, LLC, RCS Hospitality Group, The H. Chambers Company, Adams Keegan, Inc., Risk Strategies Company for sponsoring our Chapter event at Jackson's Bistro & Sushi Bar and to all our chapter members, sponsors and friends who joined us for the fun! Perfect weather + perfect venue + perfect company made for an amazing evening to gather together! ???? Congratulations to Josh Paris, CCM, CCE, for earning a 3 yr. term on the National Board. We're so proud of you for pursuing your dream and for representing the Carolinas Chapter so well! CMAA's future is bright. ?? We are so lucky to be part of such an amazing Association, where friends are like family, and a work conference is a true highlight of the year. Already excited for the 2026 World Conference in Anaheim, CA. Until then...see you back in the Carolinas! ?? #cmaa25 #chooseclubs