PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Student Development CMAA helps to assist students gain a better understanding of the club management profession and encourages students to select a career in this sector of the hospitality industry. Students studying hospitality management or related programs at universities are eligible to apply for a CMAA student membership. Student chapters and colonies at more than 50 colleges and universities throughout the United States hold regularly scheduled meetings under the guidance of a faculty advisor and a CMAA liaison manager. For students at universities where no student chapter currently exists, membership is available directly through the National Headquarters. ©Markus Rentzing As CMAA members, students participate in educational and professional development programs, and network with peers. Student members have many opportunities throughout the year – at the CMAA’ World Conference, with student and senior chapters and at the National Student Education Conference – to participate in programs designed to expose them to the club industry. The CMAA International Wine Society The CMAA International Wine Society was founded in 1988 by a small group of club managers to meet a growing need among CMAA members – to learn more about wine and appreciate it as a true gift of nature. Through the Wine Society, members with similar interests can join together to enjoy and appreciate the use of wine, as well as learn about the role wine plays in the club culture. Annual events include the Annual Wine and Food Workshop as well as the Conference-centered events – the Annual Business Meeting and Education Session, the Silent and Live Wine Auctions to benefit The Club Foundation and the Annual Wine Dinner. The mission statement of the organization is to promote the knowledge and appreciation of wine by those in the club industry through education and fellowship, providing resources and funding for continuing wine education. Membership in the Wine Society is open to all members of CMAA who are at least 21 years of age. Warren Arseneaux Scholarship — This scholarship provides tuition for a CMAA International Wine Society member to attend the BMI Wine and Food Experience or another educational opportunity as approved by the IWS Board of Managers. The CMAA Website The CMAA website encompasses the many aspects of the Association and its membership in a digital format. With both up-to-date and archival information available 24/7, cmaa.org is designed as a full service member resource. 82