NEWH - April 2004 - (Page 65)

oh Canada, oh Canada, Welcome, our new Canadian friends! NEWH, Network of Executive Women in Hospitality, Southern Ontario Chapter, was established in July 2003, by founding Members Priscilla Nesbitt (President) and Andrea Benner (Executive Vice President). The organizing chapter is up and running with its Board of Directors and an exciting mandate. The Chapter’s first Board meeting was September 11, 2003, and enthusiasm is growing. Our membership has grown to 30 members in just 4 short months, and is rising steadily. Top: (left to right) Tina Pennacchio (Membership Committee), Jane Webster (Director of Membership), Priscilla Nesbitt (President), Kelly Davis (Director of Fundraising), Jae Rang (Director of Public Relations) Bottom: (left to right) Meg Weaver (Secretary Committee), Grace Chan (Scholarship and Education Committee), Jerry Ford (Chief Financial Officer & Compliance Issues), Andrea Benner (Executive Vice President & Associate Editor), Jennifer Young (Secretary) Critical Issue Update Effective January 1, 2004 The Personal Information Protection & Electronic Documents Act went into effect January 1, 2004. The collection of information for guest registration, marketing research, marketing and loyalty programs is legal, but informed consent must be given by the guest on the registration card. To learn more about this new act, please contact: The Hotel Association of Canada Ph: 613.237.7149 Email: info@hotelassociation.ca “Our new Board is organizing a full slate of local activities in 2004 to promote the advancement of our membership.” says Priscilla Nesbitt, of Best Western International Canada. “It’s important that we not only provide networking forums to allow an exchange of ideas, but assist in educating and promoting our future through our youth.” The Chapter’s first event was held at Milestone’s downtown Toronto location on December 11, 2003. The event was an immediate success in attracting new members to our important organization. We take great pride in being the first Canadian chapter in this growing international professional association that provides educational and professional development opportunities to help our members meet the demands of business in an international market. 2004 Board of Directors President Executive Vice President Editor-Canada NEWH Magazine Chief Financial Officer Compliance Issues Secretary Director, Scholarship & Education Director, Membership Director, Programming Director, Fundraising Director, Public Relations Prisicilla Nesbitt Andrea Benner Andrea Benner Jerry Ford Jerry Ford Jennifer Young Colette Nemni Jane Webster Jae Rang Kelly Davis Jae Rang To learn more or to join the Canadian chapter, please email Jane Webster, Director of Member ship: wester1017@rogers.com 65

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - April 2004

NEWH - April 2004
President’s Letter
Calendar of Events
Contents
From the Editor
Hospitality News
In Memory - Thomas R. Durkan, Sr.
Top Hotel Developers - John Q. Hammons
On the Road Again
HD Expo at a Glance
Surviving HD
Did You Know
Exclusive Lifestyle by Design
If It Were Easy
The Best of Time
Talk About Fast Track
What to Expect From the Vacation Ownership Industry
A Look Back in History
The New Direction for Timeshares in Europe
Confronting the Disabilities Myth
Furnishing Today’s Timeshare
Art - The Final Piece of the Puzzle
Showcase Projects
Design Education Today
Designer Profile: Esther Dunbar-Cullum
Oh Canada, Oh Canada
Top Awards
From Across the Pond
Spotlight On...
Tips on Specs
Window Treatments 101
Hot New Products
We Want Your Projects
Bios

NEWH - April 2004