As with any professional organization, numerous benefits come with membership. IEHA President Marvin Ellsworth highlights these benefits and encourages all members to utilize these tools: networking, education and certification, Executive Housekeeping Today magazine, the annual convention, HousekeepingChannel.com partnership, technical questions hotline, resource library, exclusive publications and member discounts.

Longtime IEHA member Patty Kawaoka says, "Membership must serve a purpose to the individual. It's not enough to hold proof of membership, because fulfillment is realized only through participation." Kawaoka believes networking is the most valuable tool, especially since she entered the industry when few would extend help to the "new kid on the block."

Member Derrick De Mello of ALSCO agrees. "I joined to take advantage of the awesome opportunities for business networking and to also offer decision-making members the advantage of having a company well-versed in the hospitality market available to them as an acceptable alternative for their housekeeping (linen) needs."

Want to learn more about how to become a member not only to network but to enjoy all the other benefits? RSVP for our next meeting!