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FeAtuRe ARtICle (continued from previous page) occurring at 10 a.m. Attendees were then able to explore the exhibit booths for new products and ideas and network with thousands, or attend more educational sessions. IEHA member Andrew Bales presented a session in the ISSA Education Theatre at 12:30 p.m. titled “FTE’s—A Fresh Approach to an Old Challenge.” At 1 p.m., the IEHA International Member Meeting took place at the Las Vegas Convention Center. IEHA was thrilled to have several representatives from our sister Association, the United Kingdom Housekeepers Association (UKHA), present at our 2008 Convention: Ian Hughes, National Chairman, UKHA; Linda Cooper; Jean Roberts; Liz Smith-Mills; and Sheila Perera. At 3 p.m., IEHA held a Pre-Business Session “Fun Break” sponsored by VF Imagewear, prior to the Business Session that occurred from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. During the session, IEHA leaped into a new era with the installation of our new officers and six Directors-at-Large. IEHA was thrilled to have several representatives from our sister Association, the UKHA, present at our 2008 Convention. Pictured from left to right: Linda Cooper; Jean Roberts. Ian Hughes, National Chairman, UKHA; Liz Smith-Mills; and Sheila Perera; The highlight of the Business Session included the launching of the new IEHA logo, which received an excellent response from our members, and the unveiling of IEHA’s new Web site. Paul Rathey, IEHA’s Webmaster, gave a short presentation regarding the use of the IEHA Social, a new social networking tool, and how to navigate around the new modernized, user-friendly site. Rathey also shared the positives of the new site with all attendees. “The 2008 Convention in Las Vegas brought with it many exciting opportunities for IEHA,” says Marvin Ellsworth, REH, IEHA President. “With the Many Convention attendees enjoyed laughs during the ISSA Keynote speech given by Bill Cosby on Wednesday morning. elimination of the district structure came excellent opportunities for new and vital relationships to be developed between the Chapter leaders and the Association Board of Directors. In addition, the introduction of the new IEHA logo and the new Web site brought greater branding opportunities for IEHA. I can hardly wait for the 2009 IEHA Convention in Chicago.” On Tuesday evening, after the Business Session, many IEHA members attended Spartan’s spectacular party and enjoyed dancing the night away at the Paris hotel and casino. On Wednesday morning, September 10, many Convention attendees enjoyed laughs during the ISSA Keynote speech given by Bill Cosby. The trade show floor was then open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for attendees to walk around and enjoy the booths or attend educational sessions. The trade show floor was a “sea of blue” on Wednesday, with all IEHA mem(continued on page 21) 6 Executive Housekeeping Today/January 2009

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Executive Housekeeping Today - January 2009 Contents Executive Corner Start With the Seal: CRI Seal of Approval Offers Proven Effectiveness 2008 IHW Celebrations! Frugal Housekeeper What’s in Your Janitor Closet? Feature Article Let the “Recognition Games” Begin! The Green Scene Product Highlights New Members Joint IEHA/ISSA Members REH/CEH Members Advertisers' Index Calendar of Events Inside IEHA What IEHA Has Done For Me

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