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Alexandria,
VA – October 2025 / NewsmakerAlert:
The
Club Foundation announces the 2025 recipients of the Sally Burns Rambo
Scholarship. Established in 2012 by The Club Foundation with tremendous
initiating and continued support from the Texas Lone Star Chapter of the
Club Management Association of America
(CMAA), this Scholarship honors mentor, role model, and pioneer Sally
Burns Rambo, CCM. Rambo was a vibrant club manager known for her support
of emerging professionals in the industry and was responsible for paving
the way for the success of countless club leaders.
This
year’s recipients are:
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Mardy
Colling, Clubhouse Manager/F&B Director, Princess Anne Country
Club, Virginia Beach, VA
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Amy
Day, Director of Member Services, Desert Mountain Club, Scottsdale,
AZ
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Jennifer
Herring, Vice President of Membership & Sales, Houston Oaks Country
Club & Retreat, Hockley, TX
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Cassandra
Lematta, Town Membership Director, Jonathan Club, Los Angeles, CA
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Meghan
McGrath, Events Director, Bay Head Yacht Club, Bay Head, NJ
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Audrey
Miller, Membership Director, Field Club of Omaha, Omaha, NE
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Anita
Nalepa, CCM, Director of Events, Forest Lake Club, Columbia, SC
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Anahi
Perez, CCM, Assistant General Manager, North Shore Country Club, Glenview,
IL
The scholarship
provides financial support to female club managers interested in furthering
their professional development. Recipients receive the tuition costs and
travel expenses to attend their choice of one of CMAA’s Business Management
Institutes.
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The
Club Foundation and CMAA’s President and CEO Jeff
Morgan, FASAE, CAE, says “The Sally Burns Rambo Scholarship continues
the legacy of an outstanding CMAA leader and demonstrates our commitment
to advancing the next generation of women in club management—championing
their leadership, amplifying their voices, and shaping a stronger future
for our industry.”
To
donate to The Club Foundation or apply for scholarships, please visit www.ClubFoundation.org.
About
The Club Foundation
The
Club Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, was established by CMAA
in 1988. The Foundation seeks to fund the life cycle of a club manager’s
career, providing financial support for five key areas: students, faculty,
club managers, CMAA Chapters, and the club industry at large. It supports
the advancement of club management professionals, funding industry education
programs through scholarships and grants. Donations to The Club Foundation
are essential to the continued success of the club industry and support
club management professionals at every stage of their careers. Since 1988,
The Club Foundation has awarded more than $8.5 million in scholarships
and grants to provide individuals with professional development opportunities,
education and research, and essential training. Learn more at www.ClubFoundation.org.
About
CMAA
Founded
in 1927, the Club Management Association
of America (CMAA) is the largest professional association for managers
of membership clubs with 8,100 members throughout the US and internationally.
Our members contribute to the success of more than 2,600 country, golf,
athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs. The objectives
of the Association are to promote relationships between club management
professionals and other similar professions; to encourage the education
and advancement of members; and to provide the resources needed for efficient
and successful club operations. Under the covenants of professionalism,
education, leadership, and community, CMAA continues to extend its reach
as the leader in the club management practice. CMAA is headquartered in
Alexandria, VA, with 38 professional chapters and 40 current and prospective
student chapters. Learn more at www.CMAA.org.
Media
Contact:
Melissa
Low, CAE
VP,
Communications & Advocacy
703-739-9500
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