Executive Housekeeping Today - February 2008 - (Page 22) AH&LA Fall Conference Wrap-Up On November 9-13, 2007, CEO/ Executive Director Beth Risinger attended the AH&LA Fall Conference that was held in conjunction with IH/M&RS (International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show®) in New York City. The convention was a great success and a well-attended event, with over 35,000 in attendance. It included five days of networking events along with several unique and interesting education sessions on subjects such as Web-based Guest Feedback; Data Security; The Context of Leadership; and Going Green Initiative to name a few. A terrific keynote address was given by political power couple, James Carville and Mary Matalin. In addition to the exhibits and educational seminars, several evening events were held, such as the AH&LA Welcome Reception, HotelPAC Chairman’s Reception, and late night with IH/M&RS, held at the B.B. King Blues Club and Grill. Risinger attended the AH&LA Board meeting on Sunday, November 11, chaired by Robert Steel, III, General Manager of the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay. Listed below are some of the subjects discussed and reviewed during the O caucus session in which Risinger attended and was named moderator/reporter: • Topic —Smoking: • What are each state’s requirements? • How does tobacco tax affect each state? • Topic 2—Various: • New “bill” trying to mandate placement of alarms in swimming pools to show that someone is still in the water. What are states doing? • Carbon monoxide detec- tors—40 feet from the nearest combustion source goes to January 1, 2008. No phase in on existing properties? Only in new buildings? • Is bed bug issue being “swept under the rug?” In addition, Risinger visited several exhibitors while there in order to promote I.E.H.A. and EHT. She was also a special guest at a party hosted by Mulberry Marketing on behalf of CINTAS. All in all, it was an excellent opportunity to show the I.E.H.A. brand! W The I.E.H.A. Association Office staff (left to right: Meghan Griesemer, Membership Coordinator; Sarah Larsen, Education Manager; Jody Thomas, Administrative Assistant; Laura DiGiulio, EHT Editor; and Beth Risinger, CEO/Executive Director) would like to sincerely thank Infinity Hospitality Group, LLC for providing them with an ashtray for placement in the courtyard outside the Association Office! 22 Executive Housekeeping Today/February 2008
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