ETA SIGMA DELTA
HΣΔ - April 2009
Our UNH Chapter of Eta Sigma Delta has thus far had an exciting year. Several Hospitality Management students were sent to New York City to represent the University of New Hampshire's Hospitality Management Department at the annual Hotel/Motel and Restaurant Association Show. Students were also able to attend networking events with major hotel corporations and speak with alumni during their stay in the city. Students also volunteered with organizations such as the Fish House Foundation which hosts an annual concert with a live auction and hors d'oeuvres. Eta Sigma Delta prides itself in being a constant support system for Hospitality Management students in need of academic support, volunteers, or alumni contacts. It is our great pleasure to welcome the recent inductees to our society, and we look forward to the chapter's future.
1st Row (L-R): Kristin Jones, Nichole Carrigan, Jennifer Harshman, Samantha Heller, Melinda Kelly; 2nd Row (L-R): Professor Udo Schlentrich, Professor Raymond Goodman, Julia French, Megan Delaney, Megan Spies, Kelsey Raymond, Jacqueline Olney, Joshua Stuhr, Kyle Manning, Leanne Girard, Justin Tait, Professor Clayton Barrows
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CONGRATULATIONS! to our NEW 2009 Members -
| Nichole Carrigan Emily Connor Megan Delaney Julia French Jennifer Harshman Abigail Hearl |
Samantha Heller Kristin Jones Melinda Kelly Jacqueline Olney Kelsey Raymond |
Christopher Russo Julie Sharkey Megan Spies Laurie Taylor Natalie Wisti |
ETA Sigma Delta Officers 2008/2009
President: Justin Tait
Vice President: Joshua Stuhr
Treasurer: Kyle Manning
Secretary: Leanne Girard
Chapter Advisor: Dr. Raymond Goodman
History - In 1978, a group of students from the University of New Hampshire's Whittemore School of Business and Economics identified a need to recognize hospitality and tourism students for outstanding academic achievement, meritorious service and demonstrated professionalism. At that time, honor societies existed for other disciplines, but not for the field of study serving one of the world's largest industries.
As a special project, the students researched and evaluated a variety of options for fulfilling this need. The end result was the establishment of the first chapter of Eta Sigma Delta International Hospitality Management Society. Today, there are over 60 active Eta Sigma Delta chapters throughout the world. The growth is testament to the dedication of both students and professionals in hospitality and tourism to the pursuit of academic, professional and personal excellence.
The guidance and support of International CHRIE has made it possible for ESD to grow. It is the intent that this Society will lead hospitality and tourism educators and professionals to the highest levels of professionalism and achievement.
Eta Sigma Delta's Points of Honor -
- EXCELLENCE: Eta Sigma Delta upholds a continuous pursuit of excellence in all we do. Through the quest for excellence, we pledge to uphold high standards for both academic and professional achievement.
- LEADERSHIP: A Leader is like a light held high that brightens the way for others. Let us pledge that in our personal and professional relationships, we will demonstrate the qualities of great leadership.
- CREATIVITY: Eta Sigma Delta realizes that our ability to think creatively will affect the future of our professions and that our innovation will in turn lead to better decisions and outcomes.
- SERVICE: Eta Sigma Delta acknowledges the great importance of service. After all, it is service that makes the hospitality industry so unique. May our concern for others help promote our professional success and inspire us to lead lives of exceptional service.
- ETHICS: The consideration of ethics will always be upon us. Ethics guide our personal and professional decision-making and define the persons that we are.