Skål International New Orleans

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Why Join Skal

Why should I join?

The international friendship and close personal contact of Skål must be experienced to be appreciated.

Skål is not a community organization like Rotary or Lions, rather it benefits and develops the professional sector, while assisting the community at large. Skål is an Association of Tourism Professionals which encourages and creates a network of professionals around the world. It promotes seminars and conferences to strengthen the industry’s professionalism.   “Doing Business among Friends” is our motto.  

 Through participation in local activities and events at all levels, members meet industry colleagues from around the world. Skål members should promote the organization and recruit qualified members.

 What are the benefits of membership?

  • Through contributions from Clubs around the world, the Florimond Volckaert Fund assists any Skål member in times of financial need or crisis.

  • The Skål International Membership Card entitles members to discounts at some participating outlets, provided by Skål Members.

  • The network of Skål Members worldwide is now accessible via the Skål website. Information on members around the world is at your fingertips.

  • Skål Members are welcome at all meetings around the world. Wherever you travel, you can access a network of Skål friends and colleagues.

  • Skål News, a magazine published quarterly, is a medium for information about the organization and an avenue for advertising exposure to 20,000 industry professionals.

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NEW MEMBER/GUEST GUIDELINES

Skal International New Orleans finds that the optimum maximum number of members classified as Active is 100.  This number is determined by the number of venues capable and willing to host a monthly meeting of the average attendees at the budgeted per person meal.  In order to maintain a target of 100 Active members, the Board of Directors has established guidelines that are in keeping with the adopted Mission of “fostering the visitor and travel industry by being the forum of choice for select senior level executives to build relationships, share in conviviality, and interact with their peers.”  

NEW MEMBER PROSPECT QUALIFICATIONS*

  1. Must be the chief executive of the organization applying from, if the chief executive is not available, the Board may allow a variance to accept the next highest-level executive.
  2. Only one-member per organization is allowed unless an existing member transfers to an organization with an existing member.
  3. A member from the lodging industry must represent a property with 50 rooms or more.
  4. A member transferring from another Skal International Chapter.

PROCESS FOR PROPOSING NEW MEMBERS

  1. A current member brings forward a qualified prospective new member to the President, Vice President, or Secretary/Treasurer of the Board no later than the 1st of each month including the name, title and organization of the prospective member.
  2. The prospective member will be vetted by the Board within 24 hours of notice and the current member will be notified of the determination by the Board.
  3. If approved by the Board the prospective member will be invited to the next meeting.
  4. After the prospective member attends one meeting as a guest, the Board will determine if an application is issued or not.

PROCESS FOR INVITING A GUEST

  1. All guests will be charged the cost of the meal as set by the Board.
  2. Out of State Skal International members will be accommodated as guests.
  3. Skal International New Orleans members will first be accommodated before guests are considered.
  4. The Board may designate certain meetings when spouse or partners will be accommodated and be charged the rate established by the Board.
  5. Spouses may be accommodated based on special needs if approved by the Board.

 

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