The Greater Chicago Club Managers Association

GCCMA

Mid Management

Educational Grant

Application

Dear GCCMA Members:

In 2010 the Committee Members of the GCCMA Strategic Long Range Planning Committee met, discussed and defined the initiatives they would adopt for the coming years. One of those initiatives was known as the BMI Initiative. The sole purpose of this initiative was to award grants to mid level managers who were in the pursuit of the Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation but lacked the funds to complete the journey.

In March of 2011, the GCCMA EXPO was held at Drury Lane and with the overwhelming support of the membership and our vendor partners we achieved our financial goals to launch this program. This initiative will now be known as the Mid Management Educational Grant(MMEG).

The GCCMA will award MMEG grants annually at the GCCMA Annual Meeting, based on the availability of funds and merit of applicants. In this inaugural year we will be awarding two grants of $3,500.00 each to cover the fees and expensesto attend a BMI class for the ultimate purpose of achieving your CCM designation.

Awards will be granted based on the recommendations of this committee and the GCCMA Board.

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Who Should Apply?

Any GCCMA member who is dedicated to the pursuit of the CCM designation, is of a mid level management position and can show a defined need for assistance in the completion of this goal.

Criteria

Applicant must be a member of the GCCMA in good standing, a mid level management position and have at least one BMI level class remaining or the review course before obtaining CCM designation.

Application Requirements

To be considered for the GCCMA Mid Management Educational Grant you must have the following complete:

1)A completed scholarship application must be received before October 15, 2011. Applications can be downloaded from the GCCMA website

2)Include a letter from your General Manager supporting your application.

3)Include a letter of recommendation from a club officer supporting your application.

4)Enclose a copy of your most recent resume’

5)Include a description of all activities and committees you have served on in CMAA, GCCMA, affiliated associations and non related charities. Explain what each

organization and activity mean to you and your life experience.

6)Write an essay (between 750 and 1000 words) addressing the following topic;

*Club Membership Recruitment and Retention.

- Offer constructive and quantitative statistics on the trends in the industry

- Research the newest strategies and how each can be applied to various types of clubs

- Demonstrate personal knowledge and results of current practices

- Present your own conclusions

*For full consideration, applications,letters of support and essays must be typed.

All completed applications are to be submitted to the committee chairman on or before October 15, 2011

Awards will be given out at the GCCMA Annual Meeting and Dinner.

Thomas P. Bartek CCM, CCE

Bryn Mawr Country Club

6600 North Crawford Avenue

Lincolnwood, IL60712

We wish you the best of luck and look forward to receiving your application.

Sincerely,

Thomas P. Bartek CCM, CCE

MMEG Committee Chair

Greater ChicagoClub Managers Association

Mid ManagementEducational Grant

Application 2011

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Name:______Member ID#______

Address:______

City:______State:______Zip Code: ______

Phone:______Fax:______

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:

Current Employer:______

Address:______

City:______State:______Zip Code: ______

Phone:______Fax:______

Title:______Number of years at the club: ______

Previous Employer:______

Address:______

City:______State:______Zip Code: ______

Phone:______Fax:______

Title:______Number of years at the club: ______

*If total of last two positions is less then five (5) years please provide additional employment information and attach.

EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION:

Name of Institution/Location:______

Years Completed:______Degree Earned: ______

Name of Institution/Location:______

Years Completed:______Degree Earned: ______

GCCMA Education:

BMI’s you have you completed are: BMI I BMI II BMI III CCM Review

BMI you wish to take next: BMI I BMI II BMI III CCM Review CCM Exam

EDUCATIONAL BUDGET:

Describe your clubs educational budget and how you personally benefit from what is allocated.

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Applicants Signature:______Date:______

General Manager Signature:______Date:______

Greater ChicagoClub Managers Association

Mid ManagementEducational Grant

Application 2011

General Manager Recommendation Form

Dear General Manager,

The manager named below is applying for the Greater Chicago Club Managers Association(GCCMA) Mid Management Educational Grant (MMED). He/She is seeking your endorsement as required by the GCCMA and the MMED Committee program criteria. Please type your recommendation on club letterhead, attach it to this recommendation form and return it to the applicant. The content of the endorsement is of your discretion, but it would be appreciated if you would address the following points:

How long and under what circumstances have you known the applicant?
Why are you endorsing the candidate?
What do you feel the potential for advancement in the club field is for this candidate?

This endorsement is a very important part of the applicant’s submittal. We will be taking your comments and consideration of this applicant with a great deal of importance. On behalf of the MMEG Committee, we thank you for taking the time to complete this form and your endorsement letter.

GENERAL MANAGER:

General Managers Name:______

Club Name:______

Address:______

General Managers Signature:______Date:______

Greater ChicagoClub Managers Association

Mid ManagementEducational Grant

Application 2011

Club Officers Recommendation Form

Dear Officer,

The manager named below is applying for the Greater Chicago Club Managers Association (GCCMA) Mid Management Educational Grant (MMED). He/She is seeking your endorsement as required by the GCCMA and the MMED Committee program criteria. Please type your recommendation, attach it to this recommendation form and return it to the applicant. The content of the endorsement is of your discretion, but it would be appreciated if you would address the following points:

How long and under what circumstances have you known the applicant?
Why are you endorsing the candidate?
What has this applicant done to enhance the experience at your club.
What do you feel the potential for advancement in the club field is for this candidate?

CLUB OFFICER:

Club Officers Name:______Title:______

Club Name:______

Address:______

Club Officers Signature:______Date:______