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INSIDE THIS
ISSUE:
Faculty Spotlight:
Ira Rosen
2
Flash Seats System
Student Spotlight:
Lakeisha Eaddy
3
Under The Sea and
Out of This World!
4
Young Executives
Make Power Moves!
Globalism and
Sports
Death of “Joe the
Fan”
5
Underclassman
Writer: Aging
America
6
You Can Find Me In
The (Gay)
Club...The Future
of Bar & Nighlife
Management
Solar Powered
Stadiums
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Sponsorship
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The Future of the Hospitality Industry
By Devan Roberts
There is one statement regarding
the future that has been proven true
time and time again; the only thing
constant is change. The same can be
said regarding the future of the hospitality industry, but how will our industry change in the future?
The two main segments of the
hotel business will probably still be
comprised of business and leisure
travelers, but it is within the business
segment that these changes are more
likely to first take place.
Currently, seasoned business
travelers spend a large portion of
their time residing in hotels away
from their own homes. The preferences of these travelers are beginning
to change in response to the increased time they spend on the road.
The overwhelming majority of business travelers desire the luxuries of
living at home, while on the road. In
addition, they seek an expedited
check-in process that allows for minimal interaction with staff. In the very
near future, technology can integrate
smart phone applications with a hotel’s Property Management System
(PMS). This will allow guests to make
reservations, check-in, and gain entry
to their rooms without the use of a
key. This advancement in technology
would drastically cut the labor cost of
the industry and, at the same time,
address the needs of business travelers. Travelers could also have the
option of receiving their billing statements electronically to print at their
leisure, eliminating the check-out
process and reducing the amount of
paper consumed by the property.
Limited service properties that
cater to the business traveler may
also change. Self-cleaning / self sanitiz-
ing rooms may be developed in
order to cut a limited service hotel’s housekeeping costs. These
smart rooms will be condensed
versions of regular rooms that are
equipped with all of the essential
features of a normal room, but the
rooms are designed in a way that
allow an almost carwash-like cleaning process to cleanse and sanitize
between stays without the labor of
a housekeeper. After the room is
cleansed and sanitized, a new sanitized mattress would be brought
to the room by a porter; upon
check-in, guests would receive a
new linen set to make their own
beds. This new breed of smart
limited-service hotels would be
able to operate with a staff of two.
Although the level of service provided to guests would be drastically reduced, so would the cost of
labor for the property and the
price of the room for the guest.
These hotels would be available in
urban areas where space is extremely limited, and the presence
of an inexpensive yet sanitary hotel
is almost nonexistent. Hotels functioning under this mode of operation would be able to undercut all
competitors in their market and
gain a comparative advantage in
terms of the price they can charge.
The future is not that far away,
and even as we read about these
changes, they are being implemented. As members of this industry, we need to stay abreast of
these changes in order to make
ourselves more marketable in an
industry and a world where change
is often times the only constant
thing.
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Ira Rosen
Instructor
voice: 732.701.9323
e-mail:
[email protected]
Faculty Spotlight - Ira Rosen
By Jenny Phuong and Viji Simon
Ira Rosen is an adjunct faculty
member at Temple University’s
School of Tourism and Hospitality
Management (STHM), the Director
of STHM’s Event Leadership Certificate program, and the President
and CEO of Entertainment on
Location (EOL). In September
2005, he was inducted into the
International Festivals and Events
Association Hall of Fame. With
over 30 years of experience in the
special event production field, he
was willing to share his insight on
the past, present, and future of the
industry.
Tell us about your work background leading to your current position.
I’ve been involved in event production for 30 years. I have taken part
in a variety of events ranging from
small community events to the
Super Bowl halftime show. I
worked for several New Jersey
colleges, where I planned and executed entertainment events. I was
also an executive with Radio City
Music Hall, Inc. for over seven
years. I have run a consulting company called Entertainment on Location (www.eolproductions.com)
for the past 20 years and continue
to be the President and CEO. I
have worked with festivals, events,
advertising agencies, governments,
and other clients around the
world. Lastly, I was a faculty member at two colleges, teaching
courses in communications. I have
taught at Temple University for
five years now.
What events are you currently
working on?
I am currently working on promotions for the Pennsylvania Lottery,
Philadelphia’s 4th of July festivities,
and the 2010 Southern Graphics
Councils Conference coming to
Philadelphia.
How do you think the events
industry will change over the
next ten years?
Technology is one of the biggest
factors of change. It changes our
strategies on promoting and publicizing events, especially when targeting the 15 - 25 age group. Turning towards social networking
websites such as Facebook and
Twitter is very important. The
economy is another big change.
We have to be very conscious
about spending for events and
work harder while remaining competitive.
Are there new trends that you
are currently incorporating for
EOL?
Staying current and updated is very
important for EOL. As previously
mentioned, the use of social networking websites such as Facebook and LinkedIn are very important for promotions. Pricing trends
need to be continuously watched
to remain reasonable and competitive. Encouraging sustainability with
events is also another trend that
EOL is incorporating.
What is one interesting fact
about you that most people
don’t know?
I love beaches! I go to see the
beach at least once every week
since I live near it. I am able to
think and relax the most at the
beach.
Is there anything else you
would like to share with us?
I love teaching and being able to
share my passion for the industry,
while showing students how interesting the events industry is and
how it varies from day to day.
Flash Seats System
By Dan O’Connor
The popularity of third-party
ticket enterprises, such as StubHub, have motivated sports
teams to develop their own ticketing systems to bypass online
ticket services and scalpers. One
of these systems includes a paperless ticketing system such as the
one used by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers use a system
called Flash Seats, which allows
people to transmit ticket information onto a credit card or driver’s
license. This can be used in place
of a ticket at an arena or stadium.
This makes it easier for season
ticket holders, as well as for casual fans, to manage tickets electronically. If you cannot attend
your scheduled game, you can
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transfer the ticket information to a
friend’s credit card or driver’s license.
The Flash Seats system, according to the Cleveland Cavalier’s website, allows people to:
 Buy, sell, and transfer seats in a
safe, online marketplace branded by
the team.
 Transfer tickets to anyone easily
– anytime, anywhere, right up until
game time.
 Easily manage your seat inventory.
 Conveniently swipe in on game
day with no paper tickets.
 Eliminate lost, stolen, and counterfeit ticket issues.
The Flash Seats system allows
teams to control tickets more effectively. It can prevent scalping and the
unfair selling of tickets at inflated
prices. Additionally, by storing
information on the credit cards,
fans do not have to worry about
carrying extra items to a
game. Paperless ticketing is currently being pursued by the Philadelphia 76ers and Philadelphia
Flyers and could become more
prevalent all across the sporting
world in the coming years.
Student Spotlight - Lakeisha Eaddy
By Melisa Baez
Why did you decide to play
basketball at Temple University and was it your primary choice?
I decided to play basketball at
Temple because they had been
recruiting me since my freshman
year in high school. This showed
me that they were loyal to me
and really wanted me to play for
them. As the years passed, I did
unofficial visits and established a
relationship with the staff and
players. This allowed me to feel
like I was already a part of the
Temple family. Also, since I am a
guard and Dawn Staley was the
head coach, I knew that I would
be learning from the best. Temple was my first choice because
they were there from the beginning of my recruiting process.
NCAA stresses the importance of being a Student
Athlete. How did you manage to balance your academic career as well as being a key athlete at Temple?
I’ve just always been the type of
athlete who puts “books before
ball.” Being the first one in my
family to go to college really
motivated me to stay on task
and to do well in school. Also,
since my coaches and professors
have always emphasized the fact
that after I’m done with basketball, I have to have a back-up
plan. I’ve really focused on time
management and being successful
in the classroom. Prioritizing
tasks and assignments has really
been key for me balancing basketball and academics. If you do
not plan things out and wait
until the last minute to do
things, as a student athlete, you
will have a hard time.
Why did you choose Sport
and Recreation Management as your major?
I choose Sport and Recreation
Management because I love
sports and I want to be involved
in this industry as a coach when
I hang up my sneakers.
What has driven you to
continue your career in
basketball, and where do
you see yourself in the future?
My family and my love for the
game is the driving force behind
me playing basketball. In the
future, I see myself playing professionally or coaching.
If you did not play basketball, what would be your
major focus in your career?
If I did not play basketball, my
major focus would be on getting
more involved in the coaching
industry by coaching
high
school basketball or travel
teams in an attempt to develop
a stronger knowledge base since
I would not have the playing
experience.
What type of work have
you done outside of playing
college
basketball?
(coaching, community ser-
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vice with the Dawn Staley
camp etc.)
I completed an internship this
past summer at Axis Sports
Performance where I developed
and marketed a basketballspecific strength and conditioning program for athletes ages 718. I have done volunteer work
at the Dawn Staley Foundation
after school program for underprivileged youth. There, I helped
the adolescent girls with school
work and taught them the fundamentals of basketball. I’ve
coached at numerous camps,
including the Dawn Staley Camp,
Buzz Brahman Shooting Camp,
and River Hill boosters basketball camp. I’ve done a lot of
volunteer work with Coaches
vs. Cancer and I’ve also worked
with the Philadelphia Marathon. I
have done a lot of things over
the years
with relation to
sports, but mostly basketball
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Lakeisha Eaddy
Sport and Recreation
Management Major
If you could give advice to
incoming student athletes,
what would you tell them?
I would tell them that time management is essential if you are a
student athlete and that in order
to minimize the daily stress of
classes and your sport, you have
to do assignments ahead of time.
I would also tell them that they
have to be dedicated to their
sport because your college experience will revolve around
that sport, It’s really a job!
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VOLUME
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Under the Sea and Out of this World!
By Alina Alter
The future of the hotel industry is sure
to see both a continuation of the timelessly
classic luxury hotels of the current era and
the ushering in of a new era of impossiblyfuturistic and seemingly-science fiction lodging accommodations. One of these “hotels
of the future” is Poseidon Undersea Resort,
slated to open in early 2010. The resort,
located in Fiji, is the world’s first seafloor
hotel, and is sure to offer an unforgettable
experience for adventure travelers, underwater enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a truly
unique vacation. Poseidon Undersea Resort
was constructed by U.S. Submarine Engineering, LLC and the related U.S. Submarines, Inc., the world’s top manufacturers of
submarine vessels. It is scientifically and conceptually designed not only to offer remark-
able hospitality, but also supreme safety and
control as well. Each individual component of
the complex is automatically isolated in the
unlikely event of a structural emergency and
every unit features a safety dome and hatch
through which professional divers can assist
guests to the surface if necessary. The unbelievable property boasts a full-service spa,
numerous dining outlets, an array of water
sport options, a fitness center, an extensive
library, dive shop, wedding chapel, amphitheater, and a boutique. Needless to say, possibly
the most impressive and stunning feature of
the entire resort is the sights it offers from
every angle; unparalleled unobstructed views
of the colorful coral reefs of the pristine
South Pacific. Seventy percent of the property’s surface area is transparent, which prohibits potential feelings of claustrophobia
while offering spectacular views and visibility of up to 200 feet. Upon opening in early
2010, Poseidon Undersea Resort is sure to
join the ranks of the world’s most marvelous hotel properties, while setting a new
standard for the future of the tourism and
hospitality industry.
Young Executives Make Power Moves!
By Rob Prince
In the sport industry, teams have
previously been run primarily by
older players, coaches, or executives.
Many teams went by the “old boy”
system, where team executives pick
their friends or favorites to do the
job. The trends of the past were to
get the big name coaches and pay
them large salaries to keep them.
Not anymore. Sport organizations
are going young.
The former Pittsburgh Steelers
coach used to be the youngest coach
in NFL history in his 30’s. He is now
probably going into the Hall of Fame.
The current Steelers coach, Mike
Tomlin, has already won his first NFL
championship and is only 36 years
old. Raheem Morris is in his first year
as head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at the age of 32. Josh
McDaniels is now the head coach of
the Denver Broncos after leaving the
New England Patriots as their offensive coordinator. This is a copy cat
league. Teams see the success of
teams like Pittsburgh and seek to emulate their system.
The same trends seem to apply in
baseball. General Manager positions
are being filled by younger executives.
Alex Anthopoulos was recently named
General Manager (GM) of the Toronto
Blue Jays. He is only 32 years old. The
World Champion New York Yankees
Senior Vice-President and GM Brian
Cashman was named his position in
the late 1990’s. Since then, he has put
teams together that have won four
championships. He has also been
named under “Crain’s New York
Business Best 40 under 40” in 1998.
Theo Epstein of the Boston Red Sox
has been part of this trend as GM as
well.
In 2010, we are the present and
future. This is a great time to become
more involved. Coming out of this
recession will open a multitude of
new jobs. As graduates now or of
prior years, it is important to utilize
our gift of youth. No longer do we
have to wait to make a mark. Our
mark can be made now. Will you
continue to break open these doors
or let someone else take your place?
Globalism and Sports
By Marley Abram
Just ten years ago, if you were a fan of
Major League Baseball’s Oakland A’s and
you lived in Virginia, you weren’t going to
be able to see much of your favorite team.
Sure, you could read about them in the
newspapers or catch their highlights on the
television, but it’s just not the same as
watching it live.
Now, there are many different outlets
and channels from which you can get your
sports information. The Internet has expanded to allow streaming sound and videos, so that fans can catch their favorite
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team’s games anywhere in the world. The
types of outlets have changed as well.
Many different sports websites and blogs
have shown up in the last ten years.
Due to global exposure, professional
sports leagues are expanding. The most
notable of these leagues is the National
Basketball Association (NBA). They are in
the midst of an expansion into China that
would create an NBA-affiliated professional league overseas. Earlier this season,
one of the richest men in Russia placed a
bid to buy the NBA’s New Jersey Nets;
barring any unforeseen road blocks, it
looks like his purchase will go through.
The NBA, along with the National
Football League (NFL), has actually gone
as far as to hold games overseas. The
NFL has gone one step further than the
NBA in that they have held pre-season
and regular season games across the
pond. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers played
the New England Patriots in London to a
sold out crowd this past October.
Whether it is because of the technology in our computers or on our planes,
the world is shrinking and sports are
becoming more and more global.
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Death of “Joe the Fan”
By Tyrone Holt
Over the past few years,
American society and the dollar
have been hit pretty hard by the
economic recession. Groceries
are more expensive, wages have
been cut, and many people cannot find work at all. Despite the
facts, the price of tickets for
sporting and entertainment
events is still growing. What was
originally meant to attract families has gradually taken aim at the
higher level executives of America and the small percentage of
the population with a generous
amount of disposable income.
Long story short, “Joe the Fan” is
steadily feeling more and more
displaced from his/her team and
the game itself.
Once this recession began,
professional sports teams witnessed a drastic drop in ticket
sales and revenue usually earned
during games (food, parking, and
merchandise). To raise atten-
dance for games, teams tried
several kinds of promotions,
which included family/group
packages, free or discounted
food, and multiple game packages
for only a portion of the actual
price. These promotions showed
slight success, but nothing substantial. Unless a family could
take a player home and get paid
for doing so, paying for game
tickets was not on their priority
list. This called for a much different approach by front office management. The new approach is
marketing to the people who will
always have money to spend.
This calls for not only sales package changes; but also arena
changes that will cater to the
wealthy. For example, there are
over 500 luxury suites in the
Dallas Cowboys’ new facility, all
of which are already sold out.
The plan now is to promote
professional sport games as
“corporate entertainment solu-
tions,” a phrase that persuades
companies to purchase suites in
order to network, build relationships with their potential clients,
and also promote their company
to other companies at these
events. However, the high number of suites is not being placed
in the parking lot or on the roof.
It is taking the place of mid-level
fan seats. Now, a fan’s options is
to sit courtside, in a suite, or in
the nose bleeds. Therefore, in
the upcoming era of catering to
corporations, the average price
of an NFL game ticket has risen
from $75 to $160 just this season. What is “Joe the Fan” going
to do? Only the future can tell
whether “Joe” will pay his mortgage, which we hope is not the
recession favorite known as a
variable rate, or pay to take his
family to a professional sports
game.
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Student Poll:
Question: What is the future
of social networking sites?
“Social Networking sites are
sure to continue their expansion
into the future and begin incorporating a wider range of demographics (as computer access
increases across age and socioeconomic groups). However, the
use of these sites will have to be
monitored and controlled closely
as there is a dangerous dichotomy emerging between a vision
of these sites as a fun outlet for
social connections and expressing narcissistic tendencies versus
their use as legitimate business,
marketing, and networking
tools.“
-Alina Alter
“The future of social networking
sites, like Facebook and Twitter,
will continue to connect online
communities to businesses. More
companies are beginning to
reach younger target markets
through interacting on these
sites. For example, the "Become
a Fan" button on Facebook allows a business to see who likes
their product and network their
services to those customers
through information or links to
their own website.”
-Nicole Bizuga
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Underclassman Writer: Aging America
By Sarah Karath
Times are changing and America
is aging. Today, senior citizens are
healthier and more active than past
generations. Seniors are maintaining
involvement in mainstream activities
within society and are continuing to
travel, vacation, and participate in
leisure. With more financial resources, discretionary income, time
to devote to leisure, and a growing
awareness of their power as consumers, seniors are becoming a
significant market within the tourism and hospitality industry.
A shift in the demographic
makeup of our nation is taking place
and the United States is no longer
the youth- oriented nation it once
was. It is predicted that by the year
2030, one out of five people will be
65 years old or older, which is
roughly 20 percent of the population. Research on the aging of
America has shown that the current
senior population possesses roughly
nine hundred billion dollars of discretionary income and seniors
spend more than 30 billion dollars
on travel each year! With that kind
of money, companies would be
crazy not to market to this wealthy
older age group. With all of these
demographic changes taking place, it
is imperative for the tourism and
hospitality industry to redefine its
marketing strategies and introduce
innovative tactics in order to continue to be successful in the future.
In the past, many companies
within the tourism and hospitality
industry designed advertising campaigns and marketing tactics to appeal to the youth of the nation. The
youth, which was once the largest
consumer group in the nation, has
slowly been replaced by the senior
population. In order to appeal to the
masses and be successful in the future, hotels, restaurants, resorts,
casinos, and cruise lines within the
tourism and hospitality industry
need to revamp marketing campaigns in order to appeal to the
aging population. The introduction
of simple accommodations, new
destinations, programs, and activities are several ways to appeal to
older travelers. Accommodations
have started to target an older
population and will need to continue to appeal and to fulfill the
needs of elders. Introduction of
pools, spas, water aerobics, and low
impact activities are just a few innovative ways to appeal to the 65 and
up age group. Offering promotions
for couples, early bird specials, and
different packages are also great
ways to encourage the older age
group to take vacations and participate in travel and leisure.
The travel and leisure industry is
one of the top industries in the
world so in order to maintain its
dominance over other industries it
must make necessary adjustments
to be successful in the future.
You Can Find Me In The (Gay) Club… The Future of Bar & Nightlife Management
By David Kangas
Imagine a nightclub in which individuals who were both straight and
gay would be able to mix and mingle
with each other freely. Well, believe
it or not, that “fantasy” is actually
becoming a reality in many cities
across the United States. According
to nightclub.com, which serves as a
resource for professionals in bar and
nightlife industry, “As the [gay] community is now finding increasing acceptance in mainstream society, gays
are migrating to mixed venues where
they are welcome and likewise,
younger heterosexuals are hanging
out at gay bars because many of their
friends are there.”
Krave, which is based in Las Vegas
and is a labeled a “straight friendly gay
club” by its gay owner Michael
Palmer, was ranked among the top
100 Nightclubs & Bars in 2009.
Palmer credits great customer service
from his [mostly straight] staff, his
17,000 square foot dance stage, and
the “safe environment” that Krave
creates as reasons why Krave is so
popular with the straight population
(especially among straight women).
While nightlife.com has pinned
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Krave as a taste of what nightlife will
be in the future, some individuals find
that prediction
a bit farfetched.
Martin Washington Jr., an
openly
gay
Temple University
student,
weighed in on
the topic stating, “In the
future, I think
gay clubs will attract more straight
women but not straight men. From
what I have experienced, straight
men automatically assume all gay men
want them. I can see that [factor]
definitely creating discomfort in a
club atmosphere.”
Washington Jr., like many others,
believes straight men will never truly
become gay club regulars adding,
“Until the constructs concerning
masculinity and homosexuality in
society are broken down, I don’t
think we will see much integration.”
While the debate rages on about
whether the straight population will
ever become regulars at gay clubs,
the idea that future bar or night club
owners need to pay attention to the
needs and wants of the GLBT (Gay,
Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender) community is indeed
a reality.
As
School of Tourism and Hospitality
Management professor,
Dr. Debra Blair,
stated in a 2008
article on the
topic of Gay
Tourism
and
Hospitality, “If you truly want to be
seen as gay friendly, you have to acknowledge that segment of the population as well.”
So while one may not see the
integration of straight and gay people
in nightclubs firsthand, the fact of the
matter is that there are successful
integrated nightclubs like Krave out
there. For gay individuals like Washington Jr., night clubs like Krave, “are
a great step in the right direction.”
While Washington Jr. remains realistic, he is hopeful for the future, adding, “I do really hope in the future
there are more all-inclusive environments like Krave. As more people
come out, hopefully society will be
more accepting.”
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Student Poll:
"I think one or two
sites will eventually
monopolize all concepts and others will
seem like a fad. The
sites that survive will
continue to be everpresent in business and
become more and
more dangerous for
individuals and companies, if a person displays too much information or inappropriate pictures or language."
-Megan Anthony
“Social networking is
certainly going to be a
main part of businesses,
especially as it relates
to marketing. It will be
expected that recent
graduates understand
social networking sites
and can manage them
professionally and from
a business aspect.”
-Austin Case
“Technology is evolving
every day. No one
knows where it will
take us next. For today's social media Facebook, Twitter,
L in k e d I n
they
will soon become obsolete as newer trends
develop.”
-Diane Nobles
“In my opinion, social
media will be the way
of the future. With
constantly changing
technologies, it is inevitable that in years to
come, the majority of
consumers will own an
Internet-savvy phone.
This will be the most
effective way for any
business to reach their
potential markets."
-Erin Higgins
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Solar Powered Stadiums
By Lakeisha Eaddy
Every year new innovations
and sustainable efforts are created in order to increase a city’s
chances of hosting an Olympic
event. In this year’s race for the
summer Olympic bid, Tokyo,
Rio De Janiero, Chicago, and
Madrid proposed many advances
for environmental protection in
regards to sustainable growth.
Of the four candidates, Rio De
Janiero was selected. Although
the 2016 summer Olympic
Games will be held in Rio de
Janiero, Brazil, the emanate stadium design proposal created by
Tokyo in the bidding process
shows the prominent future for
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sustainability in arenas. The oriented plan for the stadium was
to place the facility in the heart
of Tokyo near the water in order to generate a solar power
stadium, similar to the solar
stadium used in the 2009 World
Games in Taiwan. The architectural basis for previous and future stadiums in the sport world
is sustainability. Many facilities
have been re-worked and renovated rather than building brand
new facilities that will use a lot
of energy during the construction phase. The growing utilization of the green roof is also
very popular in this proposed
sustainability era to help reduce
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Charlene Gay
Vice President:
Hillary Harvey
Volunteer/CPR & First Aid/Alumni:
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Kenyatta McKinney
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Fundraising:
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Shane Berliner
Chair-Hillary Harvey
Newsletter:
Chair-Jenny Phuong
Vivien Hsueh, Melisa Baez, David Orr, Patrick Jennings
Website Development:
Tara Miller, Dan O’Connor
Chair-Tyrone Holt
Project Committee:
Chair-Jonathan Ruiz
Sarah Budin, Lakeisha Eaddy, Joshua Kropf,
Joshua Seyler, Carly Sokoloff
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storm runoff.
Other stadiums across the
world have already started this
trend by adding solar panels to
the upper concourse of their
design. The Cleveland Indians
were the first to participate in
this movement, and other facilities, such as the “New Yankee
Stadium,” followed. The National Football League has also
begun discussion about redesigning its stadiums. Due to
the impact that sustainability has
made, this trend will continue to
grow, especially in stadium design because these efforts will
help cut costs as well as enhance
the stadium’s brand.
enior Seminar - Career Day
President:
Vice President:
Wyndham Mt. Laurel- Guest
Service Agent and Front Desk
Supervisor
Resumes can be emailed to
Randi Barr, HRD at
[email protected]
Applicants can also apply in
person Monday - Friday
10am - 4pm.
Loew’s Hotel – various positions
LRA Worldwide Hospitality
Consultant
Thomas Vena
Kate Lukowska
Volunteer/CPR & First Aid/Alumni Panel:
Diane Nobles, Erin Higgins
Chair-Pavlos Stephanides
Marketing/Passport:
Chair-Lascelles Chambers
Valerie Heller, Elise Coyne, Caitlyn Scudder
Fundraising:
Chair-Kathleen Rafferty
Joseph-Vincent Starecky, Megan Anthony,
Candice Moore, Erin Knoblauch
Budget and Finance:
Amanda Ward
Tourism and
Hospitality
Job Postings:
Sport and Recreation
Job Postings:
Lehigh Valley IronPigs Baseball
-Various positions available
Chair-Laura Iuliano
Newsletter:
Chair-Viji Simon
Jason McKee, Kalvin Louw, Caroline Olson, Gida Musaj
Website Development:
Katie Nagele, Nicola Gleason
Chair-Angela Oh
Project Committee:
Chair-Alina Alter
Nicole Bizuga, Kamal Tucker, Kate Lukowska
Sponsorship:
Chair-Marley Abram
Traci Cornwell, Patricia Kaisinger, Robert Kang
Sponsorship:
Chair-Jonathan Leshner
Courtney Clarahan, Nick Wagner, Kathy Meins
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