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a letter from the President It is with great enthusiasm that I begin service as NEWH’s sixth International President for 2004/2005. Twenty years ago in 1984, a small group of women in Los Angeles founded NEWH with the goal to provide networking, education and scholarship opportunities to women in the hospitality industry. To coin a 60’s phrase: “We’ve come a long way baby!” Jeanne Varney Host Marriott Corporation Each and every year of our twenty-year history, we have emerged better than before. For that, I give tribute to the Past International Presidents, Boards and Chapter Boards that have given of their personal time and energy to build our strong organization and legacy! Continuing that tradition, I want to specially recognize our Past International President Jillian Van Dresser. During her tenure, Jillian and her Board expended tremendous time and effort to institute leadership that inspired change at all levels of our organization. They had great focus on evolving the international Board structure and modernizing how the NEWH, Inc. office services our members. As a result, more than ever, we are more motivated and productive as an organization. Also in February, I had the honor to attend the HD Leadership Summit in Vail, CO on behalf of NEWH. The conference speakers were leading-edge and inspirational. There were many NEWH members, supporters and Corporate Partners in attendance, highlighting the closeknit industry in which we work. Many thanks to Michelle Finn and the HD/VNU organization for putting on a firstclass event. We are honored and proud to continue the close partnership between our two organizations. We are in an extremely exciting time of growth. Our membership is expanding across the globe. In 2003, we chartered new Chapters in Southern Florida and Richmond, Virginia and also launched the first Canadian Chapter-inFormation. We continue to work with Chapters-inFormation in exciting places such as San Francisco, Memphis and Eastern Pennsylvania. In the Spirit of Networking, Jeanne Varney Congratulations, Happy Anniversary and thank you to all whom have served NEWH through their leadership, membership, sponsorship and support! We look forward to a highly productive and enriching 2004! In February of 2004 I had the honor to lead our first International Board meeting in Dallas that completed strategic planning for the next several years. We have many exciting things planned, including our NEWH Leadership Conference in early 2005 (details to follow soon), an International Membership Drive, and the awarding of the first NEWH, Inc. Icon’s of the Industry Scholarship Award. 3

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