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back. The conference allowed me to meet colleagues, learn about
professional club management and start building lifelong relationships.
As a sidebar, another major benefit was that Janet was able
to meet everyone, including other spouses. It seemed that she was
not the only partner alone at home in the evenings and weekends
and understanding that shed a different light on the career of a
club manager and true empathy for a partner.
Additionally, track your way to receiving your CCM designation.
The designation is very important as it will continue to be
the minimum requirement for positions in the club industry. The
bonus is that it also gives you direction on your involvement in
CSCM and the necessary education and years of experience.
Lastly, recognize that, like most everything in life, you “get
out of it what you put into it.” The networking that can take
place at the branch, regional and national levels is awesome.
But more importantly, fellow managers can send an email or
pick up the phone and talk to colleagues about common issues.
Building that trust and making those relationships will come
from your involvement!
DF: Reach out and develop relationships so that you can ask
questions and seek advice from your colleagues. Also, try to participate
on the branch committees and board of your chapter. This
is another way to build relationships and contribute to the success
of CSCM.
CF: Attend the national conferences. I cannot stress how
important that is. At the conferences, make the effort to meet as
many people as you can, sit at tables with people you haven’t met
before. This is how you will grow your network that will continue
to support you throughout your career, and after.
Include your spouse/partner in CSCM activities – branch
and national. They can get a better understanding of your work
community and your support system, and they will make lifelong
friends, too.
“Track your way to receiving
your CCM designation.
The designation is very
important as it will continue
to be the minimum
requirement for positions
in the club industry.”
– Dave Warren, CCM, CCE
So… How do I get involved?
This list is a start, but there are more!
1. Go on www.CSCM.org and read about
your Society.
2. Are you aware of certification process to
receive your CCM designation? If not, take
a look at your member dashboard in the
members only area on the CSCM website
and track your progress.
3. Attend events both at the national and
branch level.
4. Engage with your branch – reach out to the
president of your branch and inquire about
getting involved.
5. Reach out to the committee chairs
and ask about getting involved with a
national committee.
Remember – you get out of CSCM what you put
into it! Good luck.
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