Wine Society - The GACRU

Why was The GACru formed?
​The GA Cru was formed in conjunction with the strategic plan of the Board of Directors to provide GA Chapter members with more opportunities to build relationships and network with other managers in a social setting while increasing member interest & participation within the Chapter. Members will also be able to experience other clubs and expose new managers to the benefits of CMAA membership.
How did you come up with the name?
The Committee decided on “The GACru” because it was the perfect name for what we are trying to do, which is to grow the Chapter, grow participation, and grow the value of your membership. Cru, as it pertains to wine, is a vineyard or group of vineyards, especially one of recognized quality, and is traditionally translated as “growth”. As an added bonus it sounds cool too! “Join the Cru” has a nice ring to it as well as we try to get more members involved.
Who is on The GACru?
2025 GACru Committee:
Co-Chairs: Jeff Campione, CCM, CCE & Joe Hewitt
​                      Committee: Kyle Allers, Cherokee Town & Country Club
                                        Eleni Karytinou, Athens Country Club
                            
                                    


Ga Cru Dinner at Athens Country Club
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   September 21st at 6pm
   Athens Country Club


 

The purpose of The GACru is to be Ambassadors of growth and sustainability for the GA Chapter of CMAA by creating social networking opportunities, which increase interest and participation amongst the membership, while continuously elevating our reputation as a national leader in club management.
What are the guiding principles for The GACru?
  • Harvesting relationships through social gatherings educational in nature
  • Welcoming our members as a point of contact within our chapter
  • Demystifying the grape
  • Building relationship of substance within in our industry
  • Develop and advance the Club management profession to assist individual CMAA members, their staff, and their Clubs.
How will this benefit me as a Chapter member?
  • Build relationships with new and “veteran” members throughout the chapter.
  • Visit other clubs and experience service, event presentations, club standards from other clubs and be able to implement some of these great ideas at your own clubs.
  • Gain more education credits during certain events
  • Improve your wine knowledge
  • Taste great food and wines
  • Include your spouse or significant other in CMAA
  • Expose other managers or employees into the career and benefits of CMAA
  • Maximize your membership and interest in what CMAA has to offer to you and your club
  • Showcase your own club if you dare! 
​The Georgia Chapter is proud to host a robust education calendar to include a 6 hour workshop, multiple 90 minute and 3 hour seminars. The sessions include educational components that encompass the eleven competency areas set forth by CMAA National and include meaningful networking opportunities. In addition, we host quarterly Fireside Chats and an annual event for our young professionals. 

All of our chapter education is planned by our dedicated education committee. 

2024-2025 Education Committee:
Chairman: Kyle Baxter, CCM & Susan Schenkel, CCM, CCE
Committee Members:
                 Brent D'Amelio, White Oak Golf Club
                 Jeremy Worrell, Druid Hills Golf Club
Young Professionals Chair: Brent D'Amelio, White Oak Golf Club & Ben Granish, Cherokee T&CC
CMAA Georgia Chapter
1205 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 136-460   ·   Marietta, GA 30068   ·   Email   ·   Phone: (770) 990-9684
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