WINTER EDITION | 2021
LIBERTY BELL PRESS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UPDATE Effective January 1, 2021, Ashley Dalzell is no longer serving as the PVCMA & PCF Executive Director.
Ashley has relocated to
Denver, Colorado and is looking forward to a new opportunity in the non-profit industry.
We appreciate all of Ashley's
contributions to the Chapter and the Foundation over the past two years and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
Currently the PVCMA & PCF Board Members have stepped up and will maintain all Chapter and Foundation responsibilities throughout 2021.
PVCMA has also hired a part-time
bookkeeper to handle all financial reporting needs. continue to use the
managingdirector@pvcma.org
Please email
address or PVCMA website, www.pvcma.org, to contact the Chapter with any membership inquiries, job posting requests, educational session questions and all other needs.
Congratulations
2020 MANAGER OF YEAR ERIC BECK, CCM On January 28th, Colin MackAllen & Jeff McFadden surprised Eric Beck at his Club's Board Meeting with the 2020 Manager of the Year Award. We look forward to celebrating Eric and this accomplishment in-person at the upcoming Scholarship Invitational in April.
Board of Directors Jeffrey P. McFadden, CCM, CCE Chair Missi Johnson Vice Chair Kimberly Brady, CCM Secretary/Treasurer Chris Barletta, PGA Eric Beck, CCM Linda Cozzi, CCM Gregory D'Alonzo Jennifer L. Felegy, CCM Jennifer Gallagher Mark B. Litrenta, CCM Ashly Ryan, CCM Kimberly C. Warren, CCM Colin Mack-Allen, CCM, CCE Immediate Past Chairman
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PHILADELPHIA CLUB FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP INITIATIVE After
a
year
like
any
other
than
we
have
ever
seen,
which
paused the world, our nation and our clubs, the Philadelphia Club Foundation (“PCF”) is looking forward to 2021 and the opportunities the New Year will provide.
First and foremost,
we are excited about the possibilities of reconnecting with
Board of Directors
our
PVCMA
colleagues
Janine M. Budzius, CCM, CCE President
Chapter
to
members
further
the
and
mission
allied
of
PCF
association
and
to
work
cooperatively with then on important matters that impact the club
industry.
The
PCF
mission
to
promote
and
create
a
greater public awareness of professional opportunities in all
Colin Mack-Allen, CCM, CCE Vice President
areas
of
the
private
club
management
and
operations
has
never been more important than now.
Linda Cozzi, CCM Secretary/Treasurer
As
a
result,
PCF
is
excited
to
reintroduce
our
Philadelphia
Club Foundation Scholarship Initiative to fund education for individuals employed in all professions within the private club
Rob Anen, CCM
industry. similar
Kimberly Brady, CCM Paula Kelly, CCM, CCE
PCF recognizes that many allied associations have
certification
programs
Management
(“CCM”)
Scholarship
is
certifications
to by
to
CMAA's
Certified
The
of
certification. provide
funding
recognized
goal
the
Club PCF
for
professional
professional
associations
nationally, locally on online and to develop our professional’s
Rachel Leace, CCM
subject matter expertise in all areas of the club.
Jeffrey P. McFadden, CCM, CCE
PCF has relaunched our scholarship program and is actively accepting submissions.
Joseph A. Mendez, CCM, CCE
the
CMAA
and
Club
the
In recognition of PCF’s close ties to
local
Dr. Ali Poorani
Vicinity
Jon Schneider
PVCMA
Karen Towsey
and submitted for review.
applicant
clearly
Management
must
be
member on
the
chapter
The
application
the
Association
employed
club.
of
at
a
and
(“PVCMA”),
the
currently
remaining which
Philadelphia
criteria
can
easily
recognized
is be
listed
very
completed
A link to the PCF Scholarship can
be found here.
The PCF Board hopes to have several applications to review at our second quarter meeting of the foundation
board.
We
hope
that
you
will
consider
sharing
this
opportunity
with
your
staff
and
encouraging participation in the application process. We began this article discussing reconnection.
We certainly hope to be able to reconnect with you
and your staff at one of our upcoming events or education sessions. PCF
at
our
primary
fundraiser,
the
Scholarship
Invitational
to
Mark your calendars to join be
held
April
26,
2021
at
Manufacturer’s Golf and Country Club. This outing will give us an opportunity to get out on an excellent golf course early in the season to enjoy the game and the wonderful camaraderie that we have come to enjoy from this event.
Further
details on the outing will be sent shortly. We are excited to be back on track to continue the past success of PCF. about
scholarship
application
ranen@springlakegolfclub.net.
or
process,
please
contact
Rob
If you have any questions
Anen,
Scholarship
Chair
We are looking forward to an exciting 2021.
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at
PHILADELPHIA CLUB FOUNDATION
Save the Date
SCHOLARSHIP INVITATIONAL APRIL 26, 2021 MANUFACTURERS' GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
INTERNSHIPS AT PVCMA CLUBS Building Opportunities & Shaping the Future As members of CMAA, it is our mission to advance the profession of club management and the
private
standards.
club As
industry
through
employment
in
the
leadership club
industry
development, is
often
education,
based
upon
and
ethical
practical
work
experience, industry exposure and networking, PVCMA continues to support expanding Student Internship Programs to connect the best new talent with our local clubs and to continue
CMAA's
mission
of
fostering
professionalism
at
all
levels
of
a
club-campus.
Please send all internship opportunities available at your club to managingdirector@pvcma.org to be posted on the Chapter website. Internship programs are an essential developmental tool.
These opportunities will be available on the Career Services page of the website for members & non-members to view.
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The
challenges
unparalleled management evolve,
and
and
of
2020
the
have
demands
professionals improve
on
to
have
been
never
club
adapt, been
greater. Your members, your staff team, and your facilities have been put to the test.
Continue to be the leader your club needs by refreshing your skills and your industry knowledge,
March 8th - 12th
professionals,
connecting and
with
exploring
the
fellow latest
innovations at the only event focused on the business of running a club.
Register on CMAA.org
Immerse
yourself
in
five
days
of
stellar
educational programming engineered for your challenges, without the cost of travel or concern about time away.
Annual Wine Society Auction Despite not meeting in person this year for the CMAA World Conference and Club Business Expo, there will still be a handful of education and networking opportunities for Wine Society members! And let us not forget the Annual Wine Society Auction—this will still occur during the week of Conference via the online bidding platform that we have been using for the past several years. The focus of this year’s auction will be on quality not quantity. The Wine Society is asking that bottles have at least a $50 wholesale value and will limit the number of lots to 10 per chapter, with 3 bottles per lot.
If you are able to donate, please contact Colin Mack-Allen at cmack-allen@tavistockcc.com to coordinate your donations.
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March HR/Leadership Zoom Educational Series WE HAVE FINANCIAL PLANS, MARKETING PLANS, OPERATIONAL PLANS – BUT DO YOU HAVE A PEOPLE PLAN? Tuesday, March 2nd 9:00 am - 10:15 am Session 1: People Strategy & Recruitment We can’t do what we do without people – the RIGHT people. In fact, club surveys show that 55%-65% of your operational budget is dedicated to labor. Are you spending those dollars wisely? Recruitment and selection is the foundation of your Club’s success. In this session, we will discuss creating a people strategy and building a successful recruitment plan. We will also review effective interviewing skills and creative recruitment techniques.
Jodie Cunningham
Tuesday, March 9th 9:00 am - 10:15 am Session 2: Onboarding, Training, & Development
Owner, Optimus Talent Partners HR/Talent Consultant, Kopplin, Kuebler & Wallace
You’ve found them, and now you need to keep them! What makes new employees “stick”? #1: An effective onboarding plan #2: A well thought-out training and development plan
Tuesday, March 23rd 9:00 am - 10:15 am Session 4: Feedback & Performance Management
In this session, you will learn about components of an effective onboarding and training program and leave with some tips and tools to enhance the training process at your Club.
Tuesday, March 16th 9:00 am - 10:15 am Session 3: Employee Engagement Imagine you have a team of 10 employees using a rope to pull a boulder up a hill: 3 are pulling with all their might -- 6 people are pulling, but not a full force – 1 person is actively sawing the rope in half. If your people are disengaged, this is what’s happening in your workplace every day. And it’s preventing you from reaching your business goals. Just imagine what your Club could achieve if all employees pulled in the same direction a full force. That’s the power of Employee Engagement.
You were promoted because you were good at doing the work. Now, your job is to lead the people who do the work. But that’s no easy task! The challenge: It takes skill and practice to navigate your people issues effectively. Anxiety, apprehension, uncertainty, insecurity,procrastination…..likely you’ve experience all of these when faced with giving tough feedback and addressing poor performance. That can change! Learn tips on performance management preparation and tangible ways to improve your team’s performance and engagement through effective feedback.
In this session, I will share data driven ideas and proven strategies on building strong teams, developing effective leaders and enhancing employee engagement at your Club.
Tuesday, March 30th 9:00 am - 10:00 am Session 4: Review / Q & A
Registration is required to receive the Zoom link for the class. Sign up on the PVCMA website for each session. You can also sign up by emailing managingdirector@pvcma.org
This shorter session will include a high-level review of the series topics covered followed by question/answer time.