CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARD

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CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARD CHAPTERS SUMMARY OF
EVENTS
Charlotte-Blue Ridge OCTOBER 1,
2007 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008 (Subsequent Years
July 1 Through June 30)
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CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARD CHAPTERS SUMMARY OF
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Charlotte-Blue Ridge 2 Distinct Regions / 1
Great Chapter Serving Members from the Greater
Charlotte Region to the Blue Ridge Mountains of
North Carolina
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CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARD CHAPTERS SUMMARY OF
EVENTS

• EVENTS
• SECOND ANNUAL BLUE RIDGE CONFERENCE
• Two days of professional education, networking,
  and socializing
• Attended by over 80 members, guests, and
  hospitality professionals
• CHAE CHTP review and exams offered
• Co-sponsored with the Central Carolina Chapter
• Hosted by the Grove Park Inn Resort Spa
• 2009 Conference to be held in Charleston, SC!

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CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARD CHAPTERS SUMMARY OF
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• EVENTS-CHARITABLE
• MS WALK
• Money-raising Charitable Event for the MS Society
• Two Walks Charlotte on March 29th
• Asheville on April 6th
• 1,000.00 Goal Reached for this worthy cause

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CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARD CHAPTERS SUMMARY OF
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• EVENTS
• CHARLOTTE-BLUE RIDGE MEMBERS ATTENDED
• HFTP National Convention
• HFTP National Leadership Academy
• HITEC 2008
• Hotel/Club Controllers Conference

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CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARD CHAPTERS SUMMARY OF
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• EDUCATION
• BENEFITS OF HEALTH INSURANCE
• Regular January Meeting
• Presented by Benefit Controls of the Carolinas
• COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP
• Regular April Meeting
• Presented by Steven F. Argo

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CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARD CHAPTERS SUMMARY OF
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• EDUCATION
• CLUB SOFTWARE
• Regular May Meeting, Blue Ridge Mountains
• Regular June Meeting, Charlotte
• Presentations by Club Software Vendors
• Clear Sky Software Club Soft
• IBS Jonas
• NorthStar

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CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARD CHAPTERS SUMMARY OF
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• CHAPTER AFFILIATION AND MEMBERSHIP
• LOCAL MEMBER ELECTED TO INTERNATIONAL BOARD
• Steven F. Argo, Immediate Past President,
  Charlotte-Blue Ridge Chapter
• Way to go Steve!

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CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARD CHAPTERS SUMMARY OF
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• CHAPTER AFFILIATION AND MEMBERSHIP
• MEMBERSHIP DRIVE MEETING
• Two Meetings!
• Charlotte Hosted by Carmel Country Club
• Blue Ridge Mountain Region Hosted by Elk River
  Country Club
• The Benefits of HFTP Membership, Presented by
  Steven F. Argo

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CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARD CHAPTERS SUMMARY OF
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• CHAPTER AFFILIATION AND MEMBERSHIP
• REGULAR MEETINGS
• Monthly Membership Meetings in Charlotte
• and the Blue Ridge Region
• Hosted by Local Hotels, Clubs, and Resorts
• Monthly Board Meetings held via conference call

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CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARD CHAPTERS SUMMARY OF
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• CHAPTER AFFILIATION AND MEMBERSHIP
• CHAPTER CHANGES THIS YEAR
• New Chapter Name Adopted Greater Charlotte is
  now
• The Charlotte-Blue Ridge Chapter
• By-Laws changed to allow 4 board members in
  addition to 4 officers giving equal
  representation to both the Charlotte and Blue
  Ridge Regions