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congratulations! the first canadian newh chapter is chartered by Andrea Benner, Benner Group Interiors With a membership roster of more than 70 members, the Southern Ontario Chapter has officially joined the NEWH team. A chartering event and silent art auction was held November 18th. Seventy-six members and guests celebrated at McLean’s House, a historic landmark estate in Toronto, Ontario. The event was a tremendous success. Several rooms of the mansion were filled with artwork from various art vendors. had individually come to the table in response to the NEWH vision, we elected positions with ease. We truly had a mix of professionals that would have been the envy of any inaugural team.” The chapter’s 2004 calendar was full of exciting events, dinners and tours at some of Toronto’s trendiest venues. It included the chapter’s first annual NEWH fundraising golf tournament, as well as numerous targeted board sessions and countless structural and idea exchange meetings. With $3,500 already in its The estate was a perfect venue for Priscilla Nesbitt, President Southern scholarship fund, the Southern the ceremony. Its grandeur and Ontario Chapter; Jillian Van Dresser, Ontario Chapter is well on its way to elegance showcased the artwork Past President, NEWH, Inc. creating the gift of resources for upfor the auction effortlessly. and-coming students in the hospitality field. Members and guests were able to network and socialize on two floors of the estate. A delectable NEWH is the “industry network” in Canada. It is the four-course meal was served in the stately dining place to meet and greet movers and shakers in our room. Violin and piano music, played by Rebecca and industry. The Southern Ontario Chapter looks forward David Poon, two extremely talented teenagers, to many rewarding NEWH years! May it grow to be helped create the tone for this ceremonial event. as big in Canada as it is in the United States and the United Kingdom. “You could have run an entire hotel off the energy of our second board meeting,” Chapter President Priscilla Nesbitt said during her speech “The excitement and enthusiasm that sparked the sharing is proof that we are inspired and passionate about our work and the opportunity to build. From our first meeting in September 2003, where we shared biograJillian Van Dresser, Past President, NEWH, Inc.; Eileen Robinson, Director/Expansion, NEWH, Inc.; Andrea Benner, phies and (l-r) Heather Black, Natalie Lostritto, VP/Administration, Southern Ontario; Priscilla Nesbitt, why we Rondi Penfold, Agnes Ennes Founding President, Southern Ontario; Shelia Lohmiller, Executive Director, NEWH, Inc. 39

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - April 2005

NEWH - April 2005
Letter From the President
Upfront
Contents
Hospitality News
Lessons From Retail
Conrad’s First Ground-Up Hotel
2005 Leadership Conference
Remember Me? Using Video to Have Your Message Remembered
Woman of the Year
Design Showcase … Under the Tuscan Sun
Spa and Wellness Trends
Brand Perception
NEWH Icon Awards – Anna Perryman
First Canadian NEWH Chapter Chartered
Coming Events
HD at a Glance
HD Plantinum Circle Inductees
Contributors

NEWH - April 2005