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Committees

Committee Members are named by the MHLA Chair according to bylaws requirements on an annual basis.  Standing Committees are listed below.  Task Forces may also be established as needed.  If you are a member interested in volunteering or to learn more, give us a call at (410) 974-4472 or email us at mhla@MDLodging.org.

Legislative

Open to all Lodging Members who are designated as Voting or Non-Voting.  Corporate Advisory Members may also be invited as non-voting participants. Each year the committee is named prior to meetings occurring via zoom January - April each Monday from 11:00-12:00.

  • Review proposed legislation potentially impacting the lodging industry.

  • ​Provide input that helps to determine MHLA’s legislative priorities and testimony on specific bills

  • Assist with the Association's written testimony

  • Contact legislators/regulators as needed

  • May testify at legislative hearings as needed

Ambassador

Open to Lodging & Allied Members willing to work directly with MHLA staff in meeting membership goals. May join at anytime.

  • Assist with developing membership sales strategies and leverage existing relationships to achieve MHLA membership goals

  • Act as ambassadors of the Association

Golf Outing

Open to Lodging & Allied Members. Committee Members named prior to meetings typically occurring monthly May - October via Zoom meetings.

  • Identify ways to continuously build on and enhance a successful signature event

  • Solicit sponsorships, golfers, prizes, donations, etc. to achieve fundraising goals for the event

  • May assist or recruit volunteers to assist with day-of event help

Stars of the Industry

Open to Lodging & Allied Members. Committee Members named prior to meetings typically occurring monthly November - April via Zoom meetings.

  • Identify ways to enhance the industry's employee recruitment, engagement and retention

  • Support Annual Awards Luncheon planning and recognition gained by nominees and award winners

    • Encourage participation from hotels through nominations and attendance

    • Solicit sponsorships and donations for the event

    • Assist with various needs the day of event

Human Resources

Made up of HR Professionals who represent MHLA member properties in support of MHLA’s mission.

  • Network and connect with other HR professionals employed by MHLA member properties

  • Be informed of legislation that may affect HR within the lodging industry

  • May assist MHLA’s advocacy as needed through HR expertise

  • Assist and engage fellow member hotels with “Stars of the Industry” Awards nomination process

  • Participate in compliance webinars and other meetings as determined by the needs of the group.