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Convention Wrap-up (continued from previous page) with a wonderful performance from Stomp Extreme. Friday morning began with the delightful I.E.H.A. Awards Breakfast and Keynote at the Convention Center, sponsored by the Tennant Company. Representatives from Tennant, including Michael Johnson, Scott Keller, and Kari Lanzendorfer, attended the event in order to show their support for I.E.H.A. Keynote speaker Bob Losyk was very well-received with his humorous motivational speaking seminar on stress in the workplace. “I was so glad I stayed to attend the I.E.H.A. Awards Breakfast,” says Katherine Hansbrough, member of the Maingate Chapter. “It was very well planned. The keynote speaker, Bob Losyk, was great—his presentation was fun, interactive, and informative. It could have gone on forever it was a great seminar!” The Keynote was followed by I.E.H.A. award presentations. The North Louisiana Chapter received the Superior Chapter Achievement Award. The Chapter was awarded due to the fact that they had the most organized and professional meeting minutes, audits, reports, newsletters, education programs, communication to their membership, marketing/recruitment activities, public relations, and teamwork. We would also like to congratulate the second-place recipient, the Maingate Chapter, and the third-place recipient, the Packer Valley Chapter. The Hawaii Chapter received the Spirit Award, due to their excellent membership recruitment plan. We would also like to recognize the runner-up, the Indiana Chapter. All five Chapters that received awards were given a commemorative plaque and certificate, as well as a cash prize for their efforts. Congratulations! At the conclusion of the Awards Breakfast, members were able to enjoy the exhibit floor for a couple Many I.E.H.A. members enjoyed Bob Losyk’s entertaining and humorous keynote address on reducing stress in the workplace, which occurred Friday morning during the I.E.H.A. Awards Breakfast more hours until it officially closed at 1 p.m. We would like to note that because the International Plaza Resort and Spa was undergoing major construction during the time of our Convention, we realize that some of the rooms were less than healthy. However, director of marketing for the International Plaza, Bryan Bruce, offered his sincere apologies during the Business Session and promised to improve the hotel’s housekeeping issues. Thank you to the employees at the International Plaza Resort and Spa for being such outstanding hosts for our event! In closing, we would like to thank all of our sponsors, including Tecni-quip, Wexford Labs, Indoor Environment Solutions, Corporate Express, Tennant Company, Spartan Chemical Company, Smith Research, Superior Health Linens, West Sanitation Services, and Royce Rolls Ringer Company, for helping make our 41st Educational Conference and Convention a huge success! We would also like to thank all the members who helped work inside the I.E.H.A. booth at the Convention Center and for all the members who stopped by to say “Hi!” And, of course, we cannot forget the members of the Maingate Chapter for being excellent hosts! We look forward to seeing you all next year in Las Vegas, September 7-11, 2008! W Start Planning Early for I.E.H.A.’s 2008 Educational Conference and Convention in Las Vegas! • Plan to arrive Sunday, September 7, 2008. • The I.E.H.A. Welcome Party will occur Sunday evening at 6 p.m. • Education Sessions and the Networking Luncheon will occur Monday, September 8, 2008. • The I.E.H.A. Banquet, Installation, and major awards will occur Monday evening, September 8. • Tuesday through Thursday, the Exhibit Halls will be open. There will also be more education sessions these days. • The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will occur Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at 10 a.m. • Vendor Parties will occur Tuesday evening, September 9. • The ISSA Keynote Addresss will occur Wednesday, September 10, 2008. • The I.E.H.A. Awards Breakfast and Keynote will occur Thursday, September 11, 2008. • The approximate Registration cost is $300. • I.E.H.A.’s Headquarter Hotel is the Riviera Hotel and Casino. The room rate is $110 for a single/double. 6 Executive Housekeeping Today/January 2008

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Executive Housekeeping Today - January 2008 Contents Executive Corner How Hand-Held Computers Benefit Quality Assurance Programs Shining the Light on ATP Detection Frugal Housekeeper MRSA: Myth or Monster? The Impact of New Laundry Technology I.E.H.A.’s 41st Educational Conference and Convention Wrap-Up Board Briefing 2007 Audit Report The Green Scene 2007 International Housekeepers Week Celebrations! Inside the Industry Product Highlights Advertisers' Index Joint IEHA/ISSA Members New Members Calendar of Events Inside I.E.H.A. What I.E.H.A. Has Done For Me

Executive Housekeeping Today - January 2008

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