Alexandria, VA – The Club Foundation announces the inaugural recipients of the John & Andrea Dorman Scholarship. Established earlier this year by The Club Foundation through an endowed fund from the Dorman family, this Scholarship honors John and Andrea Dorman and their deep love for and involvement in the club industry. Andrea passed away in March. Her legacy will continue through this Fund and her many other contributions.
John Philip Dorman, CCM, has been a dedicated member of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA) since joining the association in 1997 and led the University Club of New York for nearly 30 years. He has served the City of New York Chapter in various capacities, including three years as President of the Board, and as a member of the CMAA National Board of Directors, as well as numerous committees and task forces at both the national and local levels.
In 2025, John and Andrea Dorman established the John and Andrea Dorman Scholarship at The Club Foundation to support emerging leaders interested in furthering their professional development and not currently serving in the role of GM in clubs. Recipients receive the tuition costs to attend their choice of one of CMAA’s Business Management Institutes.
John Dorman shared, “Success and happiness are gained through outstanding education, communication, the sharing of information, and strong social awareness.” The new John and Andrea Dorman Scholarship from The Club Foundation speaks directly to those essential elements of engagement and education, for emerging club leaders to reach professional excellence. Read more about the program.
The inaugural recipients are:
- Nadia Dunrod, Executive Assistant & Office Manager, Aberdeen Golf & Country Club, Boynton Beach, FL
- Rechelle Leal, Director of Club Events & Family Programming, Houston Racquet Club, Houston, TX
To donate to The Club Foundation, directly to the John & Andrea Dorman Fund, or to 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.
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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Melissa Low, CAE
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