Allied Association Liaisons
Jim Butler, CCM - Grey Oaks Country Club
239-262-5550 jbutler@greyoakscc.com 
Everglades Region

Kristopher Kinkle, CCM - Lexington Country Club
239-437-0404 kkinkle@lexingtoncountryclub.com
Everglades Region

Current Roles: Work with each Regional Director to identify representatives from the PGA, GCSAA, FRA, ACF, HFTP, NCA and other professional groups in their respective areas to share information, resources, educational opportunities and general awareness of issues that might be better and more effectively addressed by combining resources.click here for more

2010 Committee Goal:  Develop a relationship with various allied associations including the PGA, HFTP, Club Spa and Fitness Association, GCSAA and more. Ensure that the marketing for Summer Conferences and joint programs is promoted to all allied associations.

By-Laws
Tom Birmingham, CCM, CCE - Port Royal Club 
239-261-7615 tfb1107@aol.com
Everglades Region

Current Roles: Constitute a Bylaws Committee to undertake a review of Chapter Bylaws with the goal of creating a document outlining proposed changes and updates to them. This document will ultimately be presented to the Board of Directors for review before a final recommendation and vote by the membership. Work with the Chapter Managing Director and President to identify areas within the existing Bylaws that may need significant revision and/or improvement. click here for more

2010 Committee Goal:  Review current by-laws and recommed any chages to the Board as necessary.

Certification
Gary Collins, CCM - Frenchman's Reserve Country Club
561-630-0333 gcollins@tollbrothersinc.com
Seminole Region

Current Roles: Keep abreast of any changes in the CMAA’s certification and member recognition programs. Be aware and informed regarding the certification programs and will encourage, through the Chapter newsletter, website or other sources, all managers to become certified, to be recertified or to work to obtain other recognition levels like Honor Society and the Master Club Manager program. click here for more

2010 Committee Goal:  Review list of prospective CCM, CCE and Honor Society candidates and educate members on the importance of pursuing such cerification. Work closely with Education commitee members to ensure that professional development offerings reflect the nine competency areas for certification. Develop a document for members to use when marketing to Boards and key decision makers, regarding the value and importance of educational payback from pursuing the CCM or CCE certification.

The Club Foundation 
Jay DiPietro, CCM - Boca West Country Club
561-488-6937 jdbwcc@aol.com  
Seminole Region

Current Roles: Keep the Chapter President and Managing Director informed regarding National initiatives of the Club Foundation and how the Florida Chapter can take an active leadership role in that effort. Make periodic reports on this effort in the quarterly Chapter newsletter and at Chapter Business meetings. Perform various tasks and duties as requested from time to time by the President. click here for more

2010 Committee Goal: Encourage members to take advantage of various scholarship opportunities offered through the National Club Foundation – all of which help offset costs associated with educational opportunities.  Continue to build awareness of the Foundation and develop a marketing piece that shows how the Florida Chapter Club Foundation pledge is being used to support our mission.

Clubs Collecting for Communities
Marc Ray, CCM, CHAE, CAM - Hammock Dunes Club
386-445-0747 mray@hammockdunesclub.com
North Region

Current Roles: Coordinate the statewide effort to support the annual Toys for Tots drive initiative of local Marine Corps Reserve units. This may involve arranging for representatives in each Region of the State. Work with the State Public Relations/Communications Chairman to encourage and solicit FLCMAA members to participate in this annual drive by arranging for drop off sites at each of their clubs. click here for more

2010 Committee Goal: Community awareness is so important and one that can be done in our own neighborhoods. Highlight ways that clubs can support local community service efforts – food drives, Habitat for Humanity projects, etc and forward to Florida Chapter members. Provide Chapter office with any feedback received from various clubs and regions that have participated in CCC programs so they receive the appropriate recognition and PR. Each region will also be encouraged to hold one fundraiser in addition to your charity golf tournament.

Communications
Scott Massengill - Lexington Country Club
239-437-0404 smassengill@lexingtoncountryclub.com
Everglades Region

Current Roles: Work closely with the Chapter Managing Director and Chapter newsletter editor to ensure that necessary and appropriate news of Chapter and regional activities and accomplishments are included in each newsletter publication. Work closely with the Chapter’s Managing Director to maintain the Chapter website and to ensure that information contained therein has been properly communicated to National Headquarters as necessary. click here for more

2010 Committee Goal: Work with the Chapter office to develop a website that is user friendly, provides pertinent information and serves as a vehicle of information for members, prospects and advertisers.  Research additional communication efforts (in addition to our print and online e-blasts) to ensure that FLCMAA members have the most up to date information while promoting our chapter and club activities.

Professional Development 
Stephanie Caddy, CCM, Hammock Dunes Club - Chair
386-445-0747 scaddy@hammockdunesclub.com
North Region

Sharon Murphy, CCM, CAM - The Club at Longshore Lake - Assistant Chair
239- 566-2304 llfgm@longshorelake.org
Everglades Region

Current Roles: Plan and arrange for the Chapter’s educational workshop programs at each of the three Chapter Weekend Conferences (June, July and September), ensuring that the educational programs provide for maximum opportunity to address necessary competency areas covered by the CCM exam, and for CMI approved continuing education credits. Chairs the Chapter Education Committee, comprised of Educational Chairs from each of the five regions, which will meet periodically to coordinate efforts and share ideas and initiatives. This Committee will meet at the Chapter Leadership Conference and at least one other occasion during the year. click here for more

2010 Committee Goal: Diversify educational offerings following the nine competency area required for CCM certification. Publish all regional and chapter education offerings on the FLCMAA website by October 31^st of the year.  Encourage each region to coordinate a panel discussion with industry experts – club managers, golf professionals, controllers, superintendent, fitness and spa person.  Ensure that Summer education conferences continue to follow a “family-friendly” schedule allowing members to have appropriate education and networking opportunities.  Work closely with chapter office to file necessary paperwork for the Excellence in Education award.

Ethics
Rhett Robicheaux, CCM - Naples Yacht Club 
239-262-6648 rhettjr1965@aol.com 
Everglades Region

Current Roles: Educate Chapter members on a regular basis, through verbal reminders at meetings, written articles in the newsletter and on the website, of the ‘Code of Ethics’ that each member of CMAA agrees to abide by when joining the organization. Investigate and be the primary responder to Chapter members who request assistance or identify violations of this Code of Ethics. click here for more

2010 Committee Goal: Work with the by-laws committee to ensure that specific ethics criteria are reflected in updates make to the bylaws.  Chairs are encouraged to act quickly on any complaints that may arise and assure that all details are considered before contacting the parties involved.

Executive Career Services
Chris Brunke, CCM - The Forest Country Club
239-482-8378 cbruhnke@theforestcc.com
Everglades Region

Current Roles: Help unemployed managers, and managers seeking career changes, to identify opportunities available to them, or where to find necessary resources to assist them in this regard. Educate clubs and search committees looking for general managers and managers on how to locate potential candidates through CMAA and FLCMAA. This may involve traveling to clubs personally to meet face to face to discuss potential ways of helping them to identify qualified candidates. click here for more

2010 Committee Goal: Work with the Chapter and National office to provide career related information to both employed and unemployed managers.  Develop an action plan for working with managers who are in a job transition to ensure that they are receiving the necessary assistance and support with their search.  Consider adding additional job search related element sot the website (resume etc).

Legislative Affairs
TBD

Current Roles: Monitor legislation affecting the club industry, both in the State of Florida and nationally. Communicate with Chapter members on an ‘as-needed’ basis regarding any of this legislation that needs input, support, response or other action by individuals or the Chapter as a whole. Work with the Public Relations/Communications Chairman, Chapter Managing Director and President to inform Chapter members of these important legislative issues. click here for more

2010 Committee Goal: Ensure timely legislative information is communicated to FLCMAA member’s through the chapter website.  Serve as a contact for the Golf 20/20 Economic Impact task force.  See that the results of this study are communicated to our local and state legislators effectively and that we share the same message as other task force members.

Nominating
Michael Seabrook, CCM - The Club at Mediterra
239-254-3001 michaels@bonitabaygroup.com 
Everglades Region

Current Roles: Create, with the Board of Director’s approval, a Committee that will identify and recommend to the Board prospective candidates for leadership positions within the Chapter. The Nominating Committee is tasked with the responsibility of bringing forth recommendations for the office of State Secretary-Treasurer and Regional Directors, as outlined in the Chapter Bylaws.  click here for more

Premier Club Services
Michael DiPietro, CCM - Aberdeen Golf & Country Club
561-738-4903 mjd7of7@aol.com
Everglades Region

Current Roles: Accurately represent the subscription package and its worth in relation to CMAA membership benefits and dues.  Be familiar with the products and services contained in the subscription package.  Direct Regional members to appropriate PCS resources to answer questions and find solutions to club issues.  click here for more

2010 Committee Goal: Ensure FLCMAA membership is aware of various services offered by Premier Club Services (PCS).  Highlight various products throughout the year on chapter website, in newsletters and personalized email blasts.  Work closely with National CMAA office and keep chapter abreast of the latest activities.