Rita F. Galante Scholarship Deadline

RITA F. GALANTE SCHOLARSHIP

The New Jersey Club Foundation has established this Scholarship in memory of long time Chapter member Rita F. Galante.

She worked for 25 years at the Maplewood Country Club, rising to become general manager. Her success at Maplewood led Forest Hill Field Club in Bloomfield, N.J., to hire her as general manager, the position she held until her retirement in 1993.

In 1975, Rita Galante became the first women from New Jersey admitted to the Club Managers Association of America, and NJCMA .  Always a dynamic presence, Rita was active in the New Jersey chapter of the Club Managers Association of America, joining the Board of Directors in 1977. She was the first woman elected President of the New Jersey chapter, a position she held from 1984-1986 and again in 1991-1992. In all, she served on the Board of Directors for 15 years.

The purpose of this scholarship is to provide the opportunity for a Female Professional Member, of the New Jersey Chapter of the Club Managers Association of American, to attend the CMAA World Conference and Business Expo for the first time.  (Attendance as a student chapter member is acceptable).

Criteria

1. A current Resume that list work experience and educational background.
2. Must be a professional member of NJCMA/CMAA for a minimum of 1 year.
3. Must have attended a minimum of 5 NJCMA events in the previous calendar year.

   (Chapter Meetings, Wine Society Events, Workshops and Yo-Pro Events are all acceptable).

4. A letter of support for your clubs General Manager.  General Managers applying should submit a letter for their club president or owner.
5. A 500-1000 word essay explain the reason you wish to attend World Conference and how you think this experience will benefit you personally as well as your Club.

If you attended the CMAA Virtual World Conference as a first time attendee you are still eligible to apply.

The Scholarship will be awarded for attendance at the 2022 Conference in San Diego CA.

The Scholarship will include; Full Conference Registration, Airfare and Lodging.

Application