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Association News NYSH&TA Staff Members Complete Leadership Academy Earlier this year, two NYSH&TA Staff Members, Executive Assistant, Nancy Sykes and Membership Assistant, Tina Bissaillon, graduated from the Empire State Society of Association Executives Leadership Academy. The Academy is an eight-month program for leaders in the association management field. The program offers a unique learning experience over a series of monthly educational forums lead by today’s distinguished industry and corporate leaders. NYSH&TA’s Mark Dorr Graduates from Leadership Training Program Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, recently announced that Mark Dorr, IOM, Vice President of Operations & Member Relations at NYSH&TA graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM graduate recognition signifies the individual’s completion of 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management. “Institute graduates are recognized across the country as leaders in their industries and organizations,” said Raymond P. Towle, IOM, CAE, the U.S. Chamber’s vice president of Institute for Organization Management. “These individuals have the knowledge, skills, and dedication necessary to achieve professional and organizational success in the dynamic association and chamber industries.” 16 | FOCUS Fall/Winter 2012
Industry News Pool Lift Deadline Approaching; is your property ready? Compliance with Pool/Spa Accessibility Requirements Necessary The January 31, 2013, deadline for pool and spa accessibility under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is approaching and AH&LA is urging members to review their compliance needs. AH&LA, along with industry partners, worked exhaustively to secure a one-year extension and clarification of the January 31, 2012, Department of Justice (DOJ) Guidance. In May 2012, DOJ granted a one-year extension to January 31, 2013, and issued two guidance documents related to its interpretation of the requirements for pool and spa accessibility in the 2010 Standards for Accessible Design. According to the current DOJ guidance, by January 31, 2013, all existing pools and spas at lodging facilities must do the following if it is “readily achievable”: • Provide at least one means of entry (pool lift or sloped entry) as long as it is readily achievable. Pools with 300 linear feet of wall or more must have a pool lift or entry, and one additional means of entry which can be one of the following: (1) pool lift; (2) sloped entry; (3) transfer system; (4) transfer wall; or (5) pool stairs. • Have the pool lift out in position and ready for use all hours the pool is open. • Each body of water (e.g., pools, spas) must have a separate means of entry (except there are special rules for clusters of spas). • Pool lifts must be attached to the pool deck or apron in some manner unless it is not readily achievable to affix them. If you have any questions as the deadline approaches please contact NYSH&TA at 800-642-5313. Congratulations to New York State Recently Certified Associates! Below are the Certifications provided by the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Educational Institute Attained from June-September 2012: Hilton Hotels Corporation Daniel Figueroa David Hamerman Fred Kolek Geri-Ann Mastromarino Samantha Munn Lorraine Ridgeway Marriott Hotels and Resorts Syed Ahmed Jimmie Aiken Keith Hunter Avelino Jr. Abdul Kalokoh Kenneth Kilimet Clarice Sanders Ana Santos Alberto Urbina Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Carmelo Camacho Ely Hernandez Angela Martello Daouda Ngom Quality Inns Navjot Kang Louis Williams Other Drew Clare Jordan Howell Rocio Jimenez Elizabeth McKenzie FOCUS Fall/Winter 2012 | 17
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