SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Tim Stein Scholarship
The Wisconsin Club Managers Foundation honors a longtime WCMF President, Tim Stein with a scholarship in his name. When remembering Tim, we can't help but remember his unwavering passion for wine and his relentless pursuit of knowledge in our industry. Tim's enthusiasm for discovering new flavors, exploring vineyards and sharing his expertise with others was truly infectious. One of Tim's greatest joys was attending industry conference where he could immerse himself in the latest t rends techniques and innovations. This scholarship will provide deserving individuals with the opportunity to attend these prestigious conference, just as Tim did and further their education and professional development.
2024 Application - due 10/15/2024
Awarded at the Annual Meeting, October, 28, 2024, Annual Meeting
The Wisconsin Club Managers Foundation honors a longtime WCMF President, Tim Stein with a scholarship in his name. When remembering Tim, we can't help but remember his unwavering passion for wine and his relentless pursuit of knowledge in our industry. Tim's enthusiasm for discovering new flavors, exploring vineyards and sharing his expertise with others was truly infectious. One of Tim's greatest joys was attending industry conference where he could immerse himself in the latest t rends techniques and innovations. This scholarship will provide deserving individuals with the opportunity to attend these prestigious conference, just as Tim did and further their education and professional development.
2024 Application - due 10/15/2024
Awarded at the Annual Meeting, October, 28, 2024, Annual Meeting
WCMF Manager Scholarships
The Wisconsin Club Managers Foundation will award up to $6,000 in scholarships in 2025, based on the availability of funds and merit of application. This is a tremendous opportunity for clubs and managers to participate in CMAA professional development and Business Management Institute (BMI) programs.
Manager Scholarship Application- Due 10/15/2024
The Wisconsin Club Managers Foundation will award up to $6,000 in scholarships in 2025, based on the availability of funds and merit of application. This is a tremendous opportunity for clubs and managers to participate in CMAA professional development and Business Management Institute (BMI) programs.
Manager Scholarship Application- Due 10/15/2024
WCMF Student Scholarship
The Wisconsin Club Managers Foundation offers student scholarships on an annual basis.
The purpose of the Student Scholarship Fund is to help foster the study of the private club industry in schools and universities and to promote a closer affiliation between students and the professionals working in private clubs. A great many of the past recipients of these scholarships have gone on to successful careers in the industry.
Student Scholarship Application - due 10/15/2024
The Wisconsin Club Managers Foundation offers student scholarships on an annual basis.
The purpose of the Student Scholarship Fund is to help foster the study of the private club industry in schools and universities and to promote a closer affiliation between students and the professionals working in private clubs. A great many of the past recipients of these scholarships have gone on to successful careers in the industry.
Student Scholarship Application - due 10/15/2024
WCMF Chapter Professional Development Scholarship
Four (4) professional development scholarships are given out at the Wisconsin Badger Chapter, CMAA Annual Meeting in October. All Chapter members in attendance are entered to win Chapter Education for a year.
No application is required,
Four (4) professional development scholarships are given out at the Wisconsin Badger Chapter, CMAA Annual Meeting in October. All Chapter members in attendance are entered to win Chapter Education for a year.
No application is required,
Melvin A. Schmidt, Sr. CCM Leadership Award
The Wisconsin Club Managers Foundation honors a longtime member of the Wisconsin Badger Chapter of CMAA with a leadership award in his name. Mel Schmidt, Sr, CCM was a dear friend, mentor and inspiration to all club managers. This prestigious award is presented and sponsored by a current or former Badger Chapter member. Nominations are accepted yearly, due by October 1.
Nomination Form.
Recipients of the Melvin A. Schmidt Leadership Award:
The Wisconsin Club Managers Foundation honors a longtime member of the Wisconsin Badger Chapter of CMAA with a leadership award in his name. Mel Schmidt, Sr, CCM was a dear friend, mentor and inspiration to all club managers. This prestigious award is presented and sponsored by a current or former Badger Chapter member. Nominations are accepted yearly, due by October 1.
Nomination Form.
Recipients of the Melvin A. Schmidt Leadership Award:
- 2006 - James Ferschinger
- 2008 - Timothy Stein
- 2009 - Lawrence "Skip" Avery, CCM, CCE
- 2011 - Richard Roehrborn
- 2012 - Joseph C. Coan, CCM, CCE
- 2014 - Edward Mixdorf, CCM, CCE
- 2018 - Joseph Rathkamp, CCM
- 2020 - Michael Paddock, CCM, CCE
WCMF 2024 Summer Student Scholarship
As the educational and philanthropic arm of the Wisconsin Badger Chapter of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA), our mission is to foster the study of the private club industry and promote a closer affiliation between future hospitality leaders and professionals working in the field.In line with this vision, we are offering two scholarships, each worth $1,500, to deserving individuals who are dedicated to pursuing managerial careers within the private club industry. To be eligible, candidates must provide strong evidence of their commitment to the industry by having worked at a private club in Wisconsin during the 2024 summer season. We invite you to apply for this opportunity and take a step closer to realizing your goals in the private club management sector.
2024 Summer Scholarship Application - Applications due by August 5, 2024
As the educational and philanthropic arm of the Wisconsin Badger Chapter of the Club Management Association of America (CMAA), our mission is to foster the study of the private club industry and promote a closer affiliation between future hospitality leaders and professionals working in the field.In line with this vision, we are offering two scholarships, each worth $1,500, to deserving individuals who are dedicated to pursuing managerial careers within the private club industry. To be eligible, candidates must provide strong evidence of their commitment to the industry by having worked at a private club in Wisconsin during the 2024 summer season. We invite you to apply for this opportunity and take a step closer to realizing your goals in the private club management sector.
2024 Summer Scholarship Application - Applications due by August 5, 2024
