WACVB Education & Research Foundation Fundraiser
This year’s raffle prize package includes three nights lodging at the Sheraton Waikiki and three nights lodging at the Moana Surfrider Resort & Spa, both located on world-famous Waikiki Beach. The package will be valid from November 2009 to November 2010, courtesy of Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Waikiki. Madden Media is back with us again as a Foundation supporter by donating funds for roundtrip airfare for two from a western gateway city to Honolulu.

The WACVB Education & Research Foundation is selling raffle tickets for the Hawaii Trip Package. The drawing will be October 16, 2009, in Colorado Springs; you need not be present to win. The ticket form is available for download here.  Please mail or fax your form to the WACVB Foundation.

Think sunshine, gentle ocean breezes and relaxation for six nights and seven days!

Raffle Tickets
1 ticket = $25 • 5 tickets = $100

Raffle Funds Go Toward Scholarships and Research Grants
Since 2003, the WACVB Foundation has funded 44 scholarships and issued research project grants totaling more then $10,000.  

The WACVB Foundation offers several opportunities for convention and visitor bureau personnel to earn scholarships to attend training programs. Information and applications for each of the Foundation’s scholarship programs (see below).

Web Site Research and ROI Project
The WACVB Foundation has partnered with TNS Travel & Leisure to assist DMOs in ensuring more competitive Web sites. Discover how your bureau can get involved in this research project. Contact Foundation staff at info@wacvb.com for an overview of the Destination Web Site Research and ROI Project—Web Site Evaluation: A Quantitative Measurement. The Foundation is providing shared-participant funding for qualifying bureaus; contact Foundation staff for the Web Site Project Application. As you evaluate participation in this project, the Foundation Board is aware that interested DMOs may wish to participate in a year or so. Please know the project and research grants will be available for future participation.

Scholarships Available
The WACVB Education and Research Foundation administers three scholarship programs to fund educational opportunities for CVB CEOs and staff.

Notice of .travel Policy Changes
The Travel Partnership Corporation (TTPC) has approved some very important policy changes to take effect December 21, 2007, that may affect you.

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