If you live in a state where there's currently a chapter, be sure to let the appropriate contact know so that you will be added to their list of communications and receive invitations to their programs and events.  AHLA WIL members will receive monthly updates on all chapter activities.

There's no extra charge to join, and it's a great way to meet your local community. If you live nearby or just travel a lot, feel free to get on the state list(s) as well, and if you want to start up a state chapter,. And be sure to check out these best practices.

Arizona 
Contact Kim Sabow, president/CEO of the Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association. 

Arkansas
Contact Montine McNulty with the Arkansas Hospitality Association.

California 
Contact Jennifer Flohr with the California Hotel & Lodging Association

Colorado
Contact Amie Mayhew with the Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association

Florida
The Florida Chapter includes groups in Orlando, Miami, and Tampa.  For more information, contact Dannette Lynch. 

Georgia
Contact Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association Director of Marketing/Communications Denise Holland.

Hawai'i
Contact Hawai'i Lodging and Tourism Association Chair Pam Yagi. 

Illinois
Contact Jennifer Chase with the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association.

Iowa/Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota
An Upper Midwest chapter is in the beginning stages of development. 
 
Michigan
Contact Amy Sorenson at the Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association.the Michigan Lodging and Tourism Association.  

Nevada
Contact Diane Gandy, President, Nevada State Chapter Council, Women in Lodging, with the Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association.  

New York City
Contact Fatena Williams, General Manager, Herald Square Hotel. 

Ohio
Contact Cindy Sams with the Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association .

Oklahoma
Contact Patti Colley at the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association.

Pennsylvania
Please contact Heidi Howard, director of member services, Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association.

Rhode Island
Contact Dale Venturini with the Rhode Island Hospitality Association. 

South Carolina
Contact Susan Walters with the South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association. 

Tennessee
Contact Lindsey Herren, Tennessee Hospitality Association, or Vail Brown, vice president of global sales & marketing with STR and WIL Executive Council vice chair, for more information on the Nashville WIL Chapter.

Texas
Contact Jessica De La Cruz with the Texas Hotel & Lodging Association.

Utah
Contact Miriam Slater with the Utah Hotel & Lodging Association.

Washington State
Contact Brittney Stewart at (509) 962-9400 for more information.

Wisconsin 
Contact Monica Bennett, marketing, services & events manager, Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association. 

Best Practices

Whether you looking to start a new chapter or keep your current chapter strong, check out these best practices created by fellow WIL members.