Campaign Chairman's Report

Letter from the Chairman of The Campaign To Promote Excellence…Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

As Chairman of The Campaign to Promote Excellence...Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, I am pleased to report that more than $3.75 million has been raised towards the $4.5 million goal. This Campaign has been highlighted by substantial commitments from our corporate partners as the average dollar per donor has significantly increased by over 300%. Additionally, I am extremely excited about the addition of the Corporate Advantage Program to our list of fundraising vehicles. Through this program, our long-standing supporters, E-Z-GO, Club Car and Jonas Software, have each decided to increase and continue their financial commitment to our mission over the next five years. These organizations are dedicated to working together with both CMAA and The Club Foundation to continually strengthen these mutually beneficial relationships far into the future.

At this time, I would also like to personally thank the many CMAA members who have generously made donations to the Campaign. These funds will be used to continually expand our grasp on the club market by developing new educational initiatives, supporting existing programs and providing the means for us to offer numerous scholarships and grants that benefit the entire club industry.  Your overwhelming support of these objectives has far exceeded our expectations. That said, the effort is not complete. Your assistance, whether financial or otherwise, is needed to help us meet our $4.5 million goal. We are currently focusing our attention on getting the word out to the CMAA membership about the importance of supporting The Club Foundation; specifically, the next generation of managers that may not be as familiar with the benefits of The Foundation and how it impacts them throughout their career. With your help, we can enhance the awareness among our peers and finalize this Campaign by the end of FY2007.

Additionally, I would like to extend my gratitude to those CMAA Chapters and other organizations who have committed to advancing the club industry through the Campaign. We continue to receive positive responses from those that recognize the positive impact that the Foundation is having on the marketplace. Although, we still need your help in encouraging your peers, chapters, and industry associates to contribute to the Foundation and support its mission of “raising funds to financially support the professional development of club managers through education, training and research initiatives.”

I have a renewed energy as Campaign Chair and look forward to reaching our final goal of $4.5 million. Your charitable donations, through the Campaign, ensure that the highest quality educational programs are continually available. Once again, thank you to all who have shown their dedication to the Foundation and the future of the club industry.