Greetings!
We have some exciting news to share with you! There has been a voice missing from our industry. The need for a
member-centric, non-profit trade association has been apparent for a while now. One that will:
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use every resource and dollar of income to advocate for YOU at the national level with industry and
government;
provide the most leading-edge education;
seek partnerships to save YOU money.
That missing voice is about to be heard! A new and vibrant non-profit trade association, AIHP (Association of
Independent Hospitality Professionals) has been launched to fill that void. But to do this we need your help.
The groundwork for AIHP has been provided by a group of 16 diverse and seasoned industry professionals
including innkeepers and vendors alike who are passionate about our industry. We are extremely pleased to
welcome Michele McVay Arnold to the organization as Managing Director. Many of you already know Michele,
her talents, and her passion for our industry.
The future of the organization belongs to all independent lodging professionals and their allied partners. Here is
your chance to support these efforts as a Founding Member! Our fundraising efforts are well underway having
already raised, in a very short time, more than $80,000 from over 45 excited contributors, both innkeepers and
partners alike!
Everyone who makes a contribution by May 31, 2015 will be listed and remembered as a Founding Member of the
organization, which means you'll also become a part of history!
This is your opportunity to make an impact on the future of YOUR industry. Together we can make a difference.
Please join the many others who have already made generous contributions. Visit www.independentinnkeeping.org for donation details and additional information.
There is a lot in the works and we want to keep you informed of our efforts, so please click here to join our mailing
list. If you have any questions on any aspect of the new association we encourage you to contact anyone on The
Founding Leadership Team.
Looking forward to coming together,
The Founding Leadership Team:
Dan Brown, Dean Carlson, Carol Edmondson, Steve Hiatt, Teresa Jacobson, Heidi Lanford, Jim Leitch, Brian
Mulcahy, Dallas Renner, Kristie Rosset, Lynnette Scofield, Peter Sharp, Liza Simpson, Barry Werner, Kathryn White
and Rick Wolf.
PS Please help us spread the word by sending this news to any and all innkeepers and allied partners.
PSS If you received this information more than once, we apologize. We want to be sure no one is left out on the
chance to become a Founding Member and support this exciting new initiative.