WHAT'S NEW?
November 30th
Due Dates:

Scholarship Applications, S.T.R.E.N.G.T.H applications, and National Board Applications.

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SAVE THE DATE!
20th Annual NSMH National Conference
February 12-15, 2009
Greensboro Sheraton, Greensboro, North Carolina

Western Region

Regional Conference Information

Register - Online

Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2008

*Drury Inn & Suites Flagstaff-Flagstaff, AZ
October 31-November 2, 2008

Call 1-800-325-0720 for reservations. Reserve your room no later than October 10, 2008 to get the
NSMH discounted rate of $94
Mailed forms must arrive no later than October 24, 2008
Register online until October 27, 2008 at the $50 rate

  • Mount Hood College
  • New Mexico State University
  • Northern Arizona University
  • San Diego State University
  • San Francisco State University
  • University of Denver .
  • University of Nevada - Las Vegas .
  • Washington State University
Welcome Western Region!

Hello, my name is Laura Yoccabel and I am your 2008-2009 Western Regional Chair.  I am currently a junior at Northern Arizona University studying Hotel and Restaurant Management.  I am so ready to get started with this school year and start to see growth in the Western Region.  It's one of my goals to bring in a chapter from Hawaii and Alaska!!  I am confident that this year's National Board will be go above and beyond our expectations because of the bond that we have.

Through my experience in the last two years, I have seen that in order for NSMH to benefit you the most, it's important to get involved in your school's chapter by either taking leadership or becoming an active member.  Take advantage of the scholarships that are available and submit your resume so that it may better market you to employers.  I encourage you to get involved and go after the Corporate Scholarships, Strength Scholarships, Chapter Awards, Resume Bank, and National Board positions because this organization is growing everyday and can have tremendous impact on you and your career if you let it.

I am very excited to be having the Western Regional Conference held this year on my school's campus, Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ the weekend of October 31-Nov 2.  Hotel accomadations are: Drury Inn & Suites Flagstaff, Call 1-800-325-0720 for reservations. Reserve your room no later than October 10, 2008 to get the
NSMH discounted rate of $94. Mailed forms must arrive no later than October 24, 2008.

Take advantage of the Western Regional Conference so you can enhance your resume, network with other members, meet hospitality professionals, even learn proper dress attire for interviews.  This will be a great way for you to prepare yourself before our National Conference: 20 Years of Developing Today's Students into Tomorrow's Leaders in February in Greensboro, NC.

I can't wait to meet each and every one of you and start furthering the mission and vision of this organization.  If you have any questions or comments please feel free to reach me through email at any time.

Sincerely,
Laura Yoccabel  
2008-2009 Western Regional Chair
National Society of Minorities in Hospitality
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