• Travel - yes, required attendance at the Annual Conference
• Programming - optional
• Communication by phone, mail, fax, E-mail or on-site meetings

PURPOSE:
To create and maintain networks related to the needs and issues of new WACUHO members in all areas of apartment living, residential life, food service, residential operations, business services, clerical support and other trades and specialized interest supporting the overall housing and food services program throughout the Western region

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Bring together the committee 3-4 times during the academic year and establishe the agenda, minutes, timeline, location of meetings, and overall calendar of events

• Work closely with the committee chairs of RAPs, Program, WTI, Host and the Executive Committee Liaison

• Design and coordinate one or more specialized "One Day Workshops" in the area or topic of choice as related to some or all of the areas; the workshop(s) should challenge participants and provide them with personal and professional skill enhancements as well as the most updated information on their specific area via literature review and shared experiences (optional)

• Publish and disseminate the New Professionals Welcome Wagon

• Solicit facilitators to conduct "Roundtable" discussions at the Annual Conference in regards to the vision and leadership of our profession and request from the Annual Conference Program Committee time and spaces to hold the roundtable sessions

• Solicit nominations and render (3) deserving individuals special recognition scholarships for "Outstanding New WACUHO Professional." Two $500 scholarships shall be awarded for the annual conference and shall cover the cost of registration fees and assistance towards travel or hotel costs. One $500 scholarship shall be awarded for WTI and shall cover the cost of registration fees and assistance towards travel. Scholarship money may only be used for registration fees, travel and/or hotel expenses. Expenses exceeding the scholarship shall be incurred by the recipient

• Coordinate an open New Professionals reception at the Annual Conference in conjunction with a "Mentor's" or "Conference Buddies" program which introduces new professionals to "seasoned veterans" of the Association. Reception cost should be configured into the New Professionals budget.

• Submit an informative article or update per issue of the WACUHO WAVES newsletter

• Submit a brief abstract in January to the Program Committee Chair(s) for inclusion in the program notebook

• Prepare and submit an annual report to the Vice President by May 1st which summarizes the committee's activity during the year