Proposal amended to state that students are eligible who have either declared a hospitality major or actively demonstrated the intent to do so. Requested that a Task Force be established to address student issues and how to have a more effective student program. Old Business a. Overseas Region - An overseas meeting was set up to discuss how we might have a more effective International program. Congratulations to Dick Weil and Laurie Schutter for the idea.
Retention is critical.
DSC and Merit Awards - Applications to be reviewed by those Directors who are serving in the third year position as Directors. Provides discounted membership fees for new and re-forming branches. Membership Program sponsor Erich Flynn challenged other vendors to get their people involved to start new branches in the U.S. and overseas. Local Branch Titles - Branches should not replicate the International title changes of Branch President to Chairman of the Board. They should continue to use Branch President.