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Student Scholars Honored

The 2004 Student Scholars were honored at the annual Student Awards Breakfast and Orientation held during CMAA’s  78th World Conference on Club Management on Sunday, February 27, 2005.  This year The Club Foundation was pleased to award eight scholarships for the 2004-2005 academic year:  Heather Freund, Purdue University; Richelle Friedrich, University of South Carolina; Lindsay Meidenbaur, University of Delaware; Scott Ninemeier, Michigan State University; Ashley Saur, Michigan State University; Ashley Stelter, University of Wisconsin-Stout;  Ryan Taraskiewicz, Florida State University; and Laura Weldon, University of Missouri-Columbia.

Mr. G. Mead Grady, CCM, a long time supporter of The Club Foundation and its mission, addressed the student members during the breakfast.  He emphasized the importance of education and encouraged all students to take advantage of the scholarships and grants offered by The Club Foundation and the educational opportunities available through CMAA.  He commended the student scholars on their outstanding academic excellence and, on behalf of The Club Foundation, Mr. Grady presented each recipient with a watch which was engraved on the back with the words “Club Foundation Scholar 2004.” 

Heather Freund is currently a senior at Purdue University and is majoring in Hospitality and Tourism Management.  Ms. Freund is an active member of the university’s CMAA student chapter and has been elected its 2004-2005 president.  She previously held the positions of secretary and vice president.  Other activities included participating on the HTM Career Day Executive Board, being a teacher’s assistant and receiving the Servsafe certification.

Richelle Friedrich, a University of South Carolina senior, is majoring in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management.  Ms. Friedrich is past vice president for the CMAA student chapter, a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority and served as secretary for the Hotel, Restaurant, Institution Management Consulting Group.  Moreover, she has been the recipient of various awards including the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, the Golden Key Honorary Society and the Alpha Lambda Delta Honorary Society.  

Lindsay Meidenbauer is a senior attending the University of Delaware and is majoring in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management with a minor in Business Administration.  Ms. Meidenbauer has been a member the CMAA student chapter since 2001.  In addition, she was the chapter’s  vice president in 2003-2004 and will hold the position of president for the 2004-2005 year.  Furthermore, Ms. Meidenbauer is also affiliated with the HRIM Recreation Club, the Hospitality Club and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars.

Scott Ninemeier, a junior enrolled at Michigan State University, is majoring in Hospitality Business.  Mr. Ninemeier is president-elect of the CMAA student chapter and previously held the position of secretary.  Additionally, he is involved with the Michigan State Crew Club and the Student Alumni Foundation Slapshots (the Spartan hockey team).  Finally, Mr. Ninemeier has been awarded the prestigious H. William and Elizabeth A. Klare Memorial Scholarship for three semesters from 2002-2003.

Ashley Saur, a Michigan State University junior is majoring in Hospitality Business and Spanish.  Ms. Saur is a committed member of the university’s student chapter where she volunteers at each BMI session, attends club tours and helps with fundraising efforts.  Ms. Saur also is involved with the Honors College H-Star, Les Gourmet and as an ambassador for the Career Gallery.  If that is not enough, Ms. Saur has received numerous awards including the Michigan State University Merit Award, the H. William and Elizabeth A. Klare Hospitality Scholarship and the Grand Traverse Area Michigan State University Alumni Scholarship.

Ashley Stelter is a junior attending the University of Wisconsin-Stout and majoring in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management.  Ms. Stelter is a member of several organizations, including the CMAA student chapter, the UW-Stout Academic Honor Society and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.  Furthermore, she is a beneficiary of the 4-Star Chancellor’s Award, the Bruckner Scholarship, the President Academic Scholarship and a scholarship from Nicolet College.

Ryan Taraskiewicz is a senior at Florida State University majoring in Professional Golf Management with a minor in Business Administration.  Mr. Taraskiewicz’s calendar is full of assorted activities.  He is the treasurer for the university’s CMAA student chapter; the secretary for the Professional Golf Management Club; Director of Supervision for PGM/FSU; as well as a member of the PGA of America.  Despite his various commitments, he has managed to appear on the dean’s list for five consecutive semesters.

Laura Weldon, a University of Missouri-Columbia junior, is majoring in Hotel and Restaurant Management with a minor in Business.  Ms. Weldon is dedicated to the hospitality profession as evidenced her participation in campus activities.  She has been the president of the university’s CMAA student chapter since 2003 and formerly held the position of treasurer/secretary.  She was also the Hospitality Managers Association president and a representative for the College of Agriculture Food and Natural Resources Student Government.  Finally, Ms. Weldon has been honored with innumerable scholarships from groups such as the National Restaurant Association, Mid-America Chapter and the Greater KC Hotel and Lodging Association.

The Club Foundation grants student scholarships annually to those individuals actively pursuing a managerial career in the private club industry.  All scholarship awards are made at the recommendation of The Club Foundation Allocation Committee (CFAC) and approved by The Club Foundation Board of Governors.  CFAC makes its nominations based on the following criteria:

Since 1988, there have been 124 scholarships awarded totaling $190,350.

The Club Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established by CMAA in 1988. Its mission is to raise funds to financially support the professional development of club managers through education, training and research initiatives.  The Student Scholarship program is just one of the many ways that the Foundation fulfills its mission.