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from the president’s desk Another year and here we are! It’s been twenty-two years since the inception of NEWH and as the 2006 president of NEWH, it is so very exciting to me to see how much the organization has grown and the unlimited possibilities the future brings for NEWH and its members. Today NEWH is the leader in providing educational opportunities within our industry by awarding scholarships to deserving students, continuing education to industry professionals, as well as providing networking opportunities. To date NEWH has over 1600 members within 18 Chapters worldwide, has awarded 842 scholarships, for a total dollar amount of $1,342,000! Of course none of this could have been possible without the support of our members and corporate partners. To all of you who have, and continue to support NEWH, THANK YOU! You help make a difference in our industry! In 2005 NEWH expanded the efforts of supporting education by partnering with UNICEF and creating School from the Heart. School from the Heart is a school in a box. For only $400 US, this box provides supplies and materials for a teacher and up to 80 students. With the box and a locally developed teaching guide and curriculum, teachers can establish makeshift classrooms almost anywhere, thus ensuring the continuation of children’s education within the first 72 hours of an emergency. With the vast amount of natural disasters the world has recently witnessed, it is so very humbling to be part of a worldwide organization that is willing and able to give back to those in need. I would like to close by saying how honored I am to be the 2006 President of NEWH and how grateful and appreciative I am to the Executive Committee members, particularly Jeanne Varney, Jillian Van Dresser and Shelia Lohmiller for their encouragement and support. In the Spirit of Networking, Marla Davis President, NEWH Inc. 3

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - April 2006

NEWH - April 2006
Letter From the President
Upfront
Contents
Hospitality News
Insights From ALIS 2006
Giving Back to Move Ahead
Lead by Example and Touch
Developments of the Future Will Focus on the Emotional Connection
NEWH Sessions at HD Expo
NEWH/Los Angeles Founding Chapter 2005 Gala Fundraiser
Innovative Sales Event Mirrors Innovative Market Trends
Coming Events
IH/M&RS Gold Key Awards Honor Leaders in Hospitality Design
All That Glitters … Is You!
Contributors

NEWH - April 2006