Alexandria, VA – 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:
- Mardy Colling, Clubhouse Manager/F&B Director, Princess Anne Country Club, Virginia Beach, VA
- Amy Day, Director of Member Services, Desert Mountain Club, Scottsdale, AZ
- Jennifer Herring, Vice President of Membership & Sales, Houston Oaks Country Club & Retreat, Hockley, TX
- Cassandra Lematta, Town Membership Director, Jonathan Club, Los Angeles, CA
- Meghan McGrath, Events Director, Bay Head Yacht Club, Bay Head, NJ
- Audrey Miller, Membership Director, Field Club of Omaha, Omaha, NE
- Anita Nalepa, CCM, Director of Events, Forest Lake Club, Columbia, SC
- 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.
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 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 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 cmaa.org.
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