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news newh and chapter Atlanta The chapter recently awarded scholarships to five interior design and culinary students: Ginger Law, Georgia Southern University; Rodrick Beazer, International Culinary School at the Art Institute; Christa Mueller, University of Kentucky; Heather Adams, University of Tennessee of Chattanooga; and Christy Stehle, Georgia Southern University. Washington, DC The chapter hosted its 2009 Scholarship Fundraiser at the Tiger Wood’s AT&T National from July 2-5 at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Maryland. With 50 guests attending each day in the main ballroom, sponsors and attendees wined and dined with closed captioned TV amidst premier club elegance. Co-chairs Barbara Azzinaro, Cohen Azzinaro Associates, and Laura Ann Francis, LPC Associates, LLC headed up the effort. The chapter hosted U.S. troops and their families on Thursday. Friday was dubbed “Host Day” since Helen Jorgenson, Host Hotels & Resorts and fundraising committee member, brought in a number of sponsors including Host. And committee member, Lynda Welte, called on long-time NEWH supporters, Stephen Perkins and Deborah Forrest, ForrestPerkins, to conjure up some of their connections. With Royal Custom Designs sponsoring Deborah and husband, Tom, the chapter hosted their guests, Sheila C. Johnson and Prem Devadas Salamander Hospitality. Chicago The Chicago chapter hosted its 2nd Annual Summer Social at “A New Leaf” studio on the Gold Coast on July 16th. The event brought together more than 100 industry professionals who mingled while enjoying specialty cocktails compliments of Grey Goose Vodka. This year’s event was made possible thanks to donations from Aesthetic Mirror, Farm Boy Fine Art, Global Allies, Socially Acceptable Two questions for Trisha Poole, NEWH VP of marketing, about NEWHconnect How did NEWHconnect come about? NEWHconnect was created with the idea of ‘staying connected’ similar to other social media. What makes NEWHconnect different is the focus on the specific industry of hospitality. It gives everyone a safe environ4 september 2009 www.newh.org tel 800.593.NEWH Marquis Seating, Miceli Drapery, Montague, Templeton Carpet, Thomas Interiors, and Valley Forge Fabrics. Las Vegas Mark your calendars for November 7th for the 2009 HOSPY Gala at Encore. Following a juried review, the best in hospitality design projects are honored at the event. The HOSPY Awards banquet is the main fundraiser for NEWH Las Vegas scholarship fund. Dick Rizzo of Perini Building Company will be honored for his leadership and community outreach. The chapter also bottled its first barrels of NEWH wine, which will debut that night. Other past chapter events included tours of Encore, as well as the new offices of design firm ABA Las Vegas. South Florida The 7th Annual Bubble Bash annual fundraiser at the newly opened W South Beach’s Wall Club and Grotto will take place on Monday, September 14th following the ment to share ideas, write blogs, upload photos, and videos as well as take part in NEWH surveys with their peers. With so many other options out there, we wanted to give our members a chance to explore the benefits of social media with us. Our membership is an equal cross section of ages from 20s to 50s so you can imagine the difference in experience level or comfort with the internet. We are introducing social media to some of our members for the first time. [At the same time] our goal is to provide one place our members and friends in the industry can come to find all the latest in industry news, design successes, and chapter activities. Any unique highlights? Hviews is a hospitality webcast that features people, places and product from fascinating areas. This program began in Las Vegas and featured interviews with leading professionals like Roger Thomas of Hospitality Design Boutique Exposition & Conference Party by the Palms (also held at the W). The SOFHIE Awards (South Florida Hospitality Industry Excellence) will be presented to the best hotel design and best restaurant or club winners, and the night will include a raffle and dancing. To buy a ticket or for sponsorship information: newh.org>chapters>southflorida. Thursday, October 29th the chapter will host the 4th Annual Halloween Party at Fratelli Lyon in the Design District. A silent auction will be held. For info email: eckyh@EdelmanLeather.com. The chapter’s strategic planning meeting on Saturday, November 21st will set 2010 goals with the new board, and the chapter’s annual holiday party will take place the first week of December. Wynn Design and Development, Brad Friedmutter of the Friedmutter Group, ToddAvery Lenahan of ABA Design Studio, and Jeanne Starling of MGM Mirage Design Group. The show also walked the Hospitality Design Exposition & Conference (HD Expo) and showcased the latest products right from their booths. Our concept is to bring the shows to your desktop while giving you interesting, informative conversation from the leaders of our industry. It was so successful we are planning our production for Hviews Miami from Hospitality Design Boutique Exposition & Conference (HD Boutique). BIZviews is our newest concept that will allow you to post a video resume. As our businesses begin to pick up, we will need resources quickly and whether you are an employee or employer this new way of interviewing will help you source new career opportunities across our entire international network with a click of the mouse! Go to > newhconnect.org or newh.org http://www.newhconnect.org http://www.newh.org http://www.newh.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - September 2009

NEWH - September 2009
Contents
News
Sustainability: POV
Design 101
Case Study: Project
Case Study: Product
Have you Seen?
Product Know-How: Fabrics
On the Scene
Cover Story: NLP
Project: Langham Shanghai
Project: Founding Farmers
New Members
Save the Date
Partner Profiles

NEWH - September 2009