b'This year, over 20 mentees and 24 mentors tooksharing your expertise, insights, and experiences, part in the program. The mentors were primarilyyou can play a key role in developing future leaders comprised of active general managers acrossand helping mentees grow their careers. Our California, with a few additional leaders chosen forpast mentors have found the experience deeply the unique value they brought to mentees. Eachrewarding, offering a unique chance to inspire and mentee participated in at least three sessions withshape the next generation of professionals.different mentors between January 15 and June 30, selecting mentors based on specialties and location.WHO ARE THE MENTEES?Some participants bridged the distance virtuallyMentees are aspiring professionals who are or even traveled by plane to make a meaningfulmembers of TGSC and CMAA, currently working connection. in the club industry but not yet holding a general To make the most of the experience, menteesmanager (or equivalent) position. They are eager to were responsible for reaching out to securelearn from your experience and gain insights into their sessions, demonstrating initiative andadvancing their careers.professionalism in building relationships with their mentors. Mentors offered four sessions, eachHOW TO GET INVOLVEDavailable on a first-come, first-serve basis, withIf you are interested in becoming a mentor and some mentees booking just one or two sessions andcontributing to the growth of the next generation others booking four or even more. of club management professionals, we invite you to join our 2026 mentorship program. To express Building on the success of 2025, TGSC is excited toyour interest, please contact Nick Bundra at nick@announce the launch of its seventh annual Clubmgtconnection.com.Management Mentorship Program, scheduled to beginYour leadership and expertise can make a lasting in January 2026. To continue this legacy of growth,impact on the future of club management. Help we are calling on experienced club managementus build on the success of 2025 and create another professionals to volunteer as mentors and help guideinspiring year of mentorship through TGSCs Club the next generation of leaders in our industry. Management Mentorship Program.WHY BE A MENTOR?Mentoring provides an invaluable opportunity to give back to the club management community. By PROGRAM DETAILSScheduling: Timeline: January 15June 30, 2026 You will select available dates for We are seeking at least 20 active or retiredmeetings, and mentees will reach out to schedule Mentors: their sessions based on your availability.general managers and executive-level leaders to Meeting Structure:participate. Each session is an open forum, Mentors will meet with mentees one- with mentees driving the conversation and selecting Commitment: topics to explore.on-one, either in person or via telecommunication, for a one-hour session.VOLUME 17 | NUMBER 5 23'