Education, Social Networking and Giving Back

HFTP’s spot chapters perform hard on the local stage all over the calendar year to carry hospitality experts together and HFTP into the group where by they are living and work – by means of enjoyment networking socials, philanthropic routines, instructional seminars and more. As the yr 2022 gradually winds down and 2023 is on the horizon, get a search back again at some of the chapter acts that have taken position above the earlier few months and see what is to appear in the new yr.

Discover Technologies

• The HFTP Los Cabos Mexico Chapter hosted a chapter conference on September 30 at the Barceló Gran Faro Hotel to discover new technologies, a presentation supported by Ruckus Networks , CommScope LATAM and HotSpot Worldwide. The group posted about their event with images on LinkedIn.
• The HFTP Mid-Florida Chapter also hosted a assembly past week centered on hospitality technological know-how, the place Percipia’s CEO Michael Velasquez reviewed in-room hotel technology. See the submit and celebration photos on LinkedIn.
• The HFTP South Florida Chapter gathered at the Mayfair House Lodge and Backyard Miami for a tech panel and networking celebration. Verify out the post and function images on LinkedIn.

Get Social

• The HFTP Westchester/Fairfield Chapter hosted its yearly summer months social at the Woodway Beach front Club on September 8. In its 12^th yr, the party drew as a lot of as 95 attendees, earning it their most profitable social event to date. Apart from the gorgeous h2o-front view at Woodway Beach front Club, the occasion usually characteristics a vast array of seafood to involve a lobster feast.
• The HFTP Los Angeles Chapter satisfied at the legendary Hollywood Roosevelt Lodge for their 1st post-Covid in-man or woman meeting. See the put up and occasion photos on LinkedIn.

Local Philanthropy

• The HFTP Arizona Chapter is gearing up to take part in the Arizona Animal Welfare League’s (AAWL) Walk to Conserve Lives, a neighborhood function it has participated in for the past few yrs. The AAWL is Arizona’s most significant and oldest no-destroy shelter. The stroll is held on the to start with Saturday of November at the Tempe City Lakes, where by you can walk a 5K or 2K route, with or without the need of your pup. Very last 12 months, the chapter arrived in fifth position in fundraising, and the chapter hopes to put better in resources elevated this year.
• The HFTP Bigger Philadelphia Chapter’s yearly golfing outing, which took position on August 22 at the Union League Liberty Hill, lifted over $9,000 USD in direction of scholarships which will be issued to a few university pupils majoring in hospitality management, finance or technologies.
• The HFTP Gulf Coastline Chapter hosted an installation meal at the Quarry Lodge, Naples. Through this celebration, the chapter expressed appreciation to Chapter Previous President Susan Bowles for top the board, as effectively as Laurie Rozeski, CFO of Wildcat Run Golfing & Country Club for chairing the charity golf event and presenting a $12,000 USD examine to Joanne’s Property of Hope Hospice. The chapter will be getting their next conference on November 17 at the Shadow Wooden Country Club, featuring Dr. Art Johnson from Palm Seashore Atlantic University as guest speaker. See the publish and celebration shots on LinkedIn.
• The HFTP Southern California Desert Chapter hosted its 28^th yearly “Fun in the Sun” Golfing Event previously this summer time at the Chaparral Country Club. This function has been profitable at increasing money for the chapter’s scholarship fund, which added benefits accounting students in the hospitality industry. Check out this online photograph album from the occasion. 

Celebrating Award-winning Chapter Excellence 

Close to this time just about every yr, HFTP pays tribute to the chapters who have gone over and over and above to offer local customers with educational, qualified and networking alternatives. These chapters were being recognized with the HFTP 2022 Chapter of the Year Awards at the HFTP 2022 Annual Convention in Austin, Texas Usa past month. Congratulations to the pursuing chapters on their remarkable achievements: 

• Tier A Chapter Award (with 35 members or significantly less): HFTP Greater Milwaukee Chapter 
• Tier B Chapter Award (with 36-70 associates): HFTP North Texas Chapter 
• Tier C Chapter Award (with 71+ associates): HFTP Mid-Florida Chapter 
• University student Chapter of the Calendar year Award: HFTP University of Houston Cougar Chapter 

Seem Forward 

HFTP chapters will proceed to host conferences, workshops, education classes, luncheons and socials as a result of the relaxation of the year and into 2023. Be positive to test out the chapter calendar of activities on the HFTP web site to see what is on the horizon. Choose edge of these chapter actions to increase your opportunities for affiliation networking and instruction. Make it your target to get involved and take into account having a leadership job on your nearby chapter board.

Inquiries about how you can make the most of your chapter membership? Attain out to your regional chapter or get in touch with the HFTP Membership Team at [email protected].