04/03/2024

What's Up With WIL

Thank you for the wonderful 2024 WIL CONNECT Annual Leadership Luncheon!

Thank you for the wonderful 2024 WIL CONNECT Annual Leadership Luncheon!

The Annual Women in Lodging Statewide Leadership Luncheon featured an insightful panel moderated by Lisa Garner, Area General Manager at Residence Inn & Marriott Columbus OSU. The panelists, including Becky Krieger, Frank Arena, Colleen Montagne, and Celia Anderson, shared personal stories that have shaped their lives and careers, emphasizing the impact of personal backgrounds on leadership.

Keynote speaker Lachandra Baker, Founder of LBBEdutainment, captivated the audience with her address, "Unlocking the Power Within: A New Era of Women's Leadership." Her engaging and relatable presentation covered vital topics such as:

• Self-Advocacy: Practical steps for women to effectively advocate for their careers.
• Authentic Leadership: Embracing unique leadership styles and strengths.
• Creating Support Networks: Building and leveraging networks for career and personal growth.
• Overcoming Obstacles: Strategies to navigate career challenges and transform obstacles into opportunities.

The event highlighted the importance of personal experiences in shaping leadership and provided actionable insights for advancing women's leadership in the hospitality industry.

Save the date for upcoming WIL Cocktail Connections!

September 25 | 4:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Columbus – Hotel LeVeque, Autograph Collection

Cincinnati- Residence Inn by Marriott Cincinnati Kenwood (This new property will include TOURS!)

And more locations to come….registration is to open soon!

Contact Jennifer Grunwald if you would like to host a cocktail connection or coffee chat at your property!

Take part in our WIL Clothing Drive!

The OHLA WIL Advisory Council is announcing a clothing collection for females leaving military service and looking for employment. We want to assist them in “getting the job.”

Our next clothing drive drop-off opportunity is at your regional Stars of the Industry Award Luncheons!

Bring fresh, slightly worn clothes to the Stars Luncheon(s). The clothing and accessories will then be delivered by WIL Advisory Council Members to Dress for Success locations in Ohio. The last donations can be made at the September Cocktail CONNECTions across the state.

If you wish to donate clothing on your own, please follow the Dress for Success Rules for Donations! Dayton, Toledo, and other cities may take it to their local centers.

Dress for Success Addresses:

Cleveland - 2239 East 55th St Cleveland, Ohio 44103    

https://cleveland.dressforsuccess.org/get-involved/donate/

Columbus - 1204 North High St Columbus, Ohio 43201    

https://dfscmh.org/donate/apparel-donations/ 

Cincinnati - 4623 Wesley Ave Norwood Ohio 45212

https://dfscincy.org/support-get-involved/donate-clothing/

Monthly Anti-Trafficking TIP: July 2024

Other than proper employee training, there are numerous other things your business can do to spread awareness of human trafficking in the hotel industry. This includes availing informational brochures and posters in restrooms, lobbies, and elevators. The materials should contain information regarding the dangers and signs of human trafficking and how to seek help or report such activities.