HSMAI Member Update - Summer 2008 - (Page 4) memberupdate Leadership continued from cover entries for the competition from more than half of HSMAI’s Americas Region chapters. “HSMAI created the awards to recognize chapters that embody the organization’s values and set an example for the industry,” said Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CHA, president and CEO of HSMAI. “The program also provides a venue for each chapter to share creative programming ideas and provide inspiration throughout our network.” Recipients of the “Chapter Best of the Best Awards” were: • Carolinas Chapter received the award for Membership Small Chapter Winners • Missouri Chapter won for best Awards and Recognition and Leadership Development • Nebraska Chapter received the award for Collegiate Chapters • Northeast Florida Chapter received awards for Communications and Fundraising/ Community Involvement • Southern Colorado Chapter received the award for Education Programs • Greater Houston Chapter received the award for Membership • Curacao chapter received awards for Partnership and Web Site Large Chapter Winners • Arizona Chapter won for best Awards and Recognition • Big Apple Chapter received awards for Collegiate Chapter, Customer Interaction and Fundraising/Community Involvement • Central Florida Chapter received awards for Communications, Education Programs, Membership, Partnership and Web Site • Washington, D.C. Chapter received the award for Customer Interaction Medium Chapter Winners • Mid South Chapter won for Awards & Recognition, Collegiate Chapters, Customer Interaction, Fundraising/Community Involvement, Leadership Development, Membership and Partnership. The Mid-South chapter was also named HSMAI Chapter of the Year for 2007. • Los Angeles Chapter received the award for Communications • Mexico Chapter received awards for Education Programs and Web Site In addition to giving out the chapter awards, the HSMAI Americas board of directors, members of the Special Interest Group Advisory Boards (SIGs), managing directors and presidents of more than 30 chapters, collegiate chapter presidents and faculty liaisons gathered together for two days of strategic planning, discussions and brainstorming during the HSMAI Annual Leadership Conference which focused on “Reaching Higher Ground; Exploring New Heights.” Each year, HSMAI hosts chapter, SIG Leaders from HSMAI's special interest groups, chapters, collegiate chapters, and Americas board gathered together for two days of strategic planning, discussions and brainstorming during the HSMAI Annual Leadership Conference which focused on “Reaching Higher Ground; Exploring New Heights.” and student leaders at this special conference to meet with other association leaders, discuss common issues and hear from renowned industry leaders on best practices related to key hospitality issues. This year’s program kicked off with former Leadership continued on page 5 Members of the Greater New York Chapter board were among HSMAI leaders who took part in the opening reception at The Broadmoor's Cheyenne Lodge during the Annual Leadership Conference. 4 The Annual Leadership Conference was attended by more than 125 board members and representatives who took part in many interactive sessions. The opening session, led by Olympian Andrea Wieland, was on "Why Managing Your fitness, Energy & Focus Are Leadership Musts.” www.hsmai.org http://www.hsmai.org
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