HFTP changes with the times: beginning November 1, HFTP will enact a new dues structure, eliminate member geographic limitations and update HFTP's membership classifications.In recent years, the Years, The the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109] See : Time HFTP HFTP Hospitality Financial & Technology Professionals HFTP Hybrid-Fiber Twisted Pair Board of Directors has taken notice of the evolving business community and, with the help of task forces and chapter leaders, has worked to restructure the association to reflect it. Starting November November: see month. 1, 2005, HFTP will enact various changes, including a new dues structure, eliminate member geographic limitations and update HFTP's membership classifications. New Dues Structure As it stands today, the HFTP Bylaws The rules and regulations enacted by an association or a corporation to provide a framework for its operation and management. Bylaws may specify the qualifications, rights, and liabilities of membership, and the powers, duties, and grounds for the dissolution of an require that members join a chapter and that their chapter affiliation is determined by certain geographical boundaries related to their place of employment. In light of changing trends in membership growth and retention, as well members' concerns regarding improving the value of their chapter benefits, the Board initially proposed the removal of the chapter membership requirement beginning in 2006. A task force was formed to address concerns from chapter leaders regarding the proposal, and the task force reviewed this issue in depth with a fair, objective and global perspective. Their proposal was based on an inclusive dues structure that allows for chapter affiliation of the members' choice and participation in several ProLinks communities of the members' choice. After input from chapter officers and some modifications to the original proposal the Board approved the new all-inclusive dues program. Beginning November 1, all member billings shall be based on a standardized standardized pertaining to data that have been submitted to standardization procedures. standardized morbidity rate see morbidity rate. standardized mortality rate see mortality rate. dues structure and will include international membership, affiliation with a chapter of choice and affiliation with ProLinks online communities. In addition, chapters will receive funding based on the size of their membership and compliance with the standards and procedures set forth by the HFTP Board of Directors. New Membership Categories The HFTP Board of Directors also approved new Membership Category definitions. These definitions were also recommended by a task force which was appointed in February February: see month. of 2005. This task force was given the charge to recommend a redefinition Noun 1. redefinition - the act of giving a new definition; "words like `conservative' require periodic redefinition"; "she provided a redefinition of his duties" definition - a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol of the membership classifications (Regular, Allied, Industry, etc.). The task force was to develop an implementation plan to incorporate any recommended changes and their impact into the association's governance Governance makes decisions that define expectations, grant power, or verify performance. It consists either of a separate process or of a specific part of management or leadership processes. Sometimes people set up a government to administer these processes and systems. structure. The material changes are that the "Regular" membership category has been separated and further defined into three new categories--Principal, Agent and Education Members. These new categories help to clarify the ambiguity Ambiguity Delphic oracle ultimate authority in ancient Greece; often speaks in ambiguous terms. [Gk. Hist.: Leach, 305] Iseult’s vow pledge to husband has double meaning. [Arth. of what is currently considered a "Regular" member and what is currently considered an "Allied" member. This redefinition also helps clarify the ambiguity of consultant members as it pertains to consulting/CPA firm consultants. Principal Members--Principal Members shall be individuals who primarily perform accounting, financial management or information technology activities and whose employers, including management companies, are providers of a hospitality experience actively engaged in the hospitality industry. Principal Members are individuals, such as chief financial officers, controllers and other accounting personnel; chief information officers, directors of information technology, supervisors of management information systems and other technology personnel. Principal Members may vote, serve on and chair committees as determined by the Board of Directors from time to time, and hold office on the International Board and Executive Committee. Agent Members--Agent Members shall be individuals whose employers are public accounting firms and consulting firms Noun 1. consulting firm - a firm of experts providing professional advice to an organization for a fee consulting company business firm, firm, house - the members of a business organization that owns or operates one or more establishments; "he worked for a actively engaged in the hospitality industry. These individuals often act as an agent of providers of hospitality experiences and advise on actions that are normally performed by Principal Members. Individuals in this category are free to recommend to Principal Members and their employers the "best of breed" third party providers of goods and services In economics, economic output is divided into physical goods and intangible services. Consumption of goods and services is assumed to produce utility (unless the "good" is a "bad"). It is often used when referring to a Goods and Services Tax. . Individuals eligible for this membership class are qualified to perform the duties of Principal Members. Agent Members may vote, serve on and chair committees as determined by the Board of Directors from time to time and hold office on the International Board and Executive Committee. Education Members--Education Members shall be individuals employed full-time full-time adj. Employed for or involving a standard number of hours of working time: a full-time administrative assistant. full in a post secondary hospitality academic institution that advise or teach hospitality accounting, financial management, or information technology programs to students that will develop qualifications to become association members and shall include individuals who conduct hospitality research at these institutions that will be used by the industry. Education Members may vote, serve on and chair committees as determined by the Board of Directors from time to time and hold office on the International Board and Executive Committee. Allied Members--Allied Members shall be individuals who provide goods and services to Principal or Agent Members or their employers and who do not qualify as Agent Members. Members of this class have specific goods and services that they represent and endorse To sign a paper or document, thereby making it possible for the rights represented therein to pass to another individual. Also spelled indorse. endorse (indorse) v. only those goods and services. Allied Members may vote, serve on and chair committees as determined by the Board of Directors from time to time, but may not hold office on the International Board or Executive Committee. Industry Members--Industry Members shall be the press and leaders active in the hospitality industry wishing to support the association. Members of this class may not vote or hold office in the association. Apprentice A person who agrees to work for a specified time in order to learn a trade, craft, or profession in which the employer, traditionally called the master, assents to instruct him or her. Members--Apprentice Members shall be individuals who have an interest in the hospitality industry. Members of this class may not vote or hold office in the association. Honorary Members--Honorary members shall be individuals approved by the Executive Committee on the basis of their accomplishments and services in or for the association or industry. Members of this class shall pay no dues, may not vote but may hold an ex officio [Latin, From office.] By virtue of the characteristics inherent in the holding of a particular office without the need of specific authorization or appointment. The phrase ex officio position as determined by the Board of Directors from time to time. Life Members--Past Presidents of the association who have retired from full-time employment may be elected to this class, at the discretion of the Executive Committee. Members of this class shall pay no dues and may not vote or hold office in the Association. Student Members--Student membership shall be available to individuals actively enrolled in a post secondary academic program leading to qualification as a Principal, Agent or Education Member. This class of membership shall not be open to individuals who otherwise qualify for membership. Members of this class may not vote or hold office in the association. Student membership includes affiliation to one of HFTP's Student chapters. Applicants are required to select affiliation with an existing student chapter of their choice. In the event that applicants do not indicate their chapter affiliation, the applicants will be placed in a chapter closest to the primary mailing address designated by the applicants. Retired Members--Individuals who have retired from full-time employment and who have been members of the association for a minimum of ten (10) years are eligible for Retired membership. Members of this class may not hold office in the association, but shall be eligible to vote and serve on international committees. Retired membership includes affiliation to one of HFTP's chapters. Applicants are required to select affiliation with an existing chapter of their choice. In the event that applicants do not indicate their chapter affiliation, the applicants will be placed in a chapter closest to the primary mailing address designated by the applicants. For more information on these changes and HFTP membership benefits, visit www.hftp.org See .org. (networking) org - The top-level domain for organisations or individuals that don't fit any other top-level domain (national, com, edu, or gov). Though many have .org domains, it was never intended to be limited to non-profit organisations. RFC 1591. . Hospitality Technology Professionals Forum Features In-Depth in-depth adj. Detailed; thorough: an in-depth study. in-depth Adjective detailed or thorough: an in-depth analysis Discussions Saturday Saturday: see week; Sabbath. , November 12 Penn Club * New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , N.Y. HFTP's sixth annual Hospitality Technology Professionals Forum will once again offer hospitality professionals an interactive environment to discuss hot topics in the industry with two tracks; one devoted to club-specific technology topics and one for general hospitality technology topics. Each topic will feature an industry expert who will provide a brief overview of the topic and then facilitate audience discussion. In addition to the planned discussions, attendees will have an opportunity to interact one-on-one one-on-one adj. 1. Consisting of or being direct communication or exchange between two people: one-on-one instruction. 2. Sports Playing directly or exclusively against a single opponent. during a continental breakfast, lunch and reception. All registrants attending the Forum will receive a complimentary registration to the 2005 International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show[R], November 12-15 at the Javits Convention Center. Discussion Topics Include: Club Trends for 2005 Technology Implementation Security Technology General Technology Trends Telecommunications Communicating information, including data, text, pictures, voice and video over long distance. See communications. and VoIPs Hospitality Technology 2005 Go to www.hftp.org for more information and detailed session descriptions. HFTP Members Enjoy Many Benefits, Including ... ProLinks([sm]), HFTP's online communities, allows members to share ideas; discuss hospitality issues and attend live, real-time 1. real-time - Describes an application which requires a program to respond to stimuli within some small upper limit of response time (typically milli- or microseconds). Process control at a chemical plant is the classic example. web conferences with fellow professionals worldwide. Award-winning industry journal The Bottomline Leadership Development opportunities through quality education programs, as well as through chapter and international association involvement. Discounted registration to HITEC HITEC Highway Innovative Technology Evaluation Center 2006 June 19-22 Minnesota, Minn and the 2006 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow October 18-21 in Vancouver, B.C. Don't miss the quality educational sessions and the opportunity to network with fellow professionals. Online member resources including a Job Mart, online membership directory, hospitality news, event calendar and much more! |
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