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.

Government Affairs

Open to all Lodging Members.  Committee Members are designated as Voting or Non-Voting and are named prior to meetings occurring via zoom January - April each Monday from 11:00-12:00.

• Review proposed legislation potentially impacting the lodging industry. Meetings occur weekly throughout the ninety-day Maryland General Assembly Session and as needed outside of Session.
• ​Provide input that helps to determine MHLA’s legislative priorities and testimony on specific bills
• Contact legislators/regulators as needed
• May be called on to testify on behalf of industry at legislative hearings

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

Nominating

Lodging Members are named by the MHLA Chair. Committee typically meets 2-3 times January - April via Zoom meetings.

• Assist with recruiting, vetting and recommending Directors and Officers for service on the MHLA Board
• Members must be notified of the recommended slate at least thirty days in advance of the Annual Meeting, where a vote approving Board Members must take place