Singapore: A distinguished line-up of presenters will add a touch of gravitas to the return of world-class education for club management professionals around the region.

After a Covid-19 enforced absence of more than two years, the Asian Golf Industry Federation (AGIF) is resuming its partnership with the Club Management Association of America (CMAA).

To be staged in the Indonesian city of Bogor from July 24-28, the Business Management Institute (BMI) General Manager/Chief Operating Officer course will feature top-level instructors, headed by Jason Koenigsfeld, CMAA’s Chief Learning Officer. 

Also primed to impart their wisdom on attendees are AGIF Board members Andrew Johnston, General Manager and Director of Agronomy at Singapore’s Sentosa Golf Club, and Steven Thielke, General Manager at Trump International in Indonesia.

Joining them will be Rajita Suntharalingam, a stalwart at the Singapore Island Country Club.

“We’re delighted to have been able to put together such an impressive list of speakers and presenters for the eagerly-awaited return of the BMI programme,” said Chris Gray, President of the AGIF.

“We’re encouraged by the high level of interest at the return of this world-class education. With only a handful of spaces still available, I’d urge any interested parties to book their spots as soon as possible,” added Gray.

The AGIF is an International Associate partner of the CMAA and authorised to run BMI programmes as well as Chapter and Association Education, which are part of the pathway to the Certified Club Manager (CCM) designation.

Koenigsfeld, whose primary CMAA responsibilities include Conference Education, Certification, Research, and BMI Programming, said: “Now that travel is possible again, I’m pleased that the AGIF is resuming these sessions.

“I’m very much looking forward to being in Bogor for the BMI and meeting and spending time with the men and women who will be shaping the future of club management in Asia in the years ahead.”

The BMI is a professional development programme developed and launched by the CMAA in the early 1980s. Noting managers at all phases of their careers need instruction, education or inspiration, the concept of the ‘lifetime professional development programme’ was born.

The vision was realised as a multi campus-based programme that provides tangible career benchmarks by which managers can track their progress and strive for various levels of competency, including a respected certification.

The curriculum is based on 10 competency areas covering every aspect of a club manager’s job.

Founded in 1927, the CMAA is the largest professional association for club management professionals with 6,800 members.

CMAA members contribute to the success of more than 2,500 country, golf, athletic, city, faculty, military, town, and yacht clubs.

“The objectives of the CMAA 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,” said Koenigsfeld.

*For further details and registration for the BMI course in Indonesia in July, please email pkong@agif.asia