1/19/2015 - 1/20/2015

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The Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association’s annual Lodging Summit is our most exciting event of the year, in which lodging operators and their key team members have the opportunity to network with colleagues and others important to the success of their operation. The Summit also welcomes and introduces membership to the leadership of the American Hotel & Lodging Association. The day’s activities include Oklahoma lodging’s largest Vendor Expo where operators meet with the top providers of products and services pertinent to the hotel industry. 

A key feature to the event is when the OH&LA announces recipients of the annual Stars of the Industry Awards program, which was created to honor the outstanding professionals in Oklahoma’s lodging industry. The awards are presented to individuals and properties that epitomize the service and spirit of our industry.

Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center
6808 S 107 E Avenue
Tulsa, OK 74133
UNITED STATES

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Schedule
 

Monday, January 19, 2015
2:30 - 4:00pm	New Board of Directors Orientation to be held at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center
6:30pm	OH&LA Board of Directors PAC Reception 624 Kitchen & Catering  624 S Boston Avenue Tulsa, OK, 74119 HOTELPAC and the OH&LA PAC serve to strengthen the lodging and hospitality industry's political voice, educate and mobilize members to become more politically active, and support candidates who promote legislation and policies that create a fair business environment, allowing the hospitality industry, and specifically the lodging industry, to create jobs and grow the economy. Make your 2015 HOTELPAC contribution at this reception to be eligible for the evening's big prize….full conference registration, hotel, and airfare to the AH&LA Legislative Action Summit in Washington, D.C., April 13-15, 2015 sponsored by Heartland Payment Systems. A minimum HOTELPAC contribution of $100 will be required ONSITE. This will make you eligible for the big drawing of the evening. All contributions must be personal; corporate contributions are not allowed by law.
7:30pm	OH&LA Board of Directors Dinner 624 Kitchen & Catering  624 S Boston Avenue Tulsa, OK, 74119 Transportation to 624 Kitchen & Catering Red Carpet Charters will provide roundtrip transportation accommodating two schedules. For those registered for the PAC Reception: 6:00pm: depart Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center For those registered for the OH&LA Board of Directors Dinner Only: 7:10pm: depart Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
9:00am	Registration Opens
9:30 - 11:00am	Annual Membership and Board of Directors meeting featuring AH&LA’S Senior VP, Member Relations, Matthew L. MacLaren, Esq. In this meeting, you’ll hear the latest information regarding the association’s activities, the Nominating Committee’s recommendation for 2015 leadership and hear from AH&LA’S Senior VP, Member Relations, Matthew L. MacLaren, Esq. as he shares AH&LA's strategy for elevating government advocacy efforts and demonstrating to policy makers the importance of the lodging industry as an economic driver and job creator. This session is held in accordance with OH&LA By-laws and is open to all Summit attendees. Annual Meeting voting rights are exclusive to only OH&LA members.
11:00 - 12:30pm	Vendor Expo Lodging industry suppliers will be on hand to mingle with attendees, while displaying and demonstrating new services and products available to lodging operators. Get first-hand information from exhibitors and “earn” a chance to win prizes for your property and hotel associates. OH&LA member and non-member suppliers may participate in the Summit by downloading this form to confirm their exhibit at the Vendor Expo.  Silent Auction We are accepting donations for this year’s silent auction, proceeds from which support future OH&LA educational programs. Attendees will have a host of exciting auction items from which to choose, including sports memorabilia, electronics, hotel accommodations and gift items. Donations can be confirmed by downloading this form.
12:30 - 2:00pm	Stars of the Industry Awards Luncheon, featuring Keynote by Lt. Governor Todd Lamb Take part in an exciting discovery and celebration of Oklahoma’s Stars of the Industry recognizing the most outstanding lodging employees and community service projects of the year. This program was created more than 40 years ago by AH&LA, and the OH&LA has recognized Oklahoma's top hospitality professions for the past 19 years.  While the categories have evolved over the years, the concept is still the same — to honor lodging employees and properties that best symbolize the quality service of the industry.

Pricing
OH&LA member and non-member suppliers may participate in the Summit by downloading this form to confirm their exhibit at the Vendor Expo.

Before January 9, 2015

• Members: $99/seat
• Non-members: $160/seat
• Students: $30/seat
• Table Discounts*:
  • Purchase 7 seats and get the 8th seat free, or
  • Purchase 8 seats and get the 9th seat free, or
  • Purchase 9 seats and get the 10th seat free
    *Each person, including the person utilizing the free seat, must be registered in advance. There will be no extra seats available onsite. Any changes to attendee names after online processing MUST be made with the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association by phone, (405) 942-6462.

After January 9, 2015

• Members: $110/seat 
• Non-members: $160/seat
• Students: $30/seat
• No multiple discounts

Hotel Reservations
Group room blocks for the night of January 19 have been secured at the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center. 

Group Rate: $113/night plus applicable taxes
Cut-off: January 7, 2015
Group Code: Oklahoma Hotel
Reservations: (800) 264-0165 or Book online


Lt. Governor Todd Lamb
Oklahoma elected Todd Lamb as Lt. Governor on November 2, 2010. With a campaign focused on job growth and economic development, Lt. Governor Lamb achieved an overwhelming victory and quickly began putting his forward-thinking ideas and agenda in place. He was appointed to the Governor’s cabinet as the advocate for Oklahoma’s small business. Lamb was reelected as Lt. Governor in 2014.

An Enid native, Lamb played football at Louisiana Tech University, then returned to Oklahoma earning his bachelor's degree from Oklahoma State University and his law degree from Oklahoma City University School of Law.

In 1993, Todd Lamb worked on the campaign staff of gubernatorial candidate Frank Keating. Upon Keating's election, Lamb worked alongside the Governor for four years. During his time in the Governor's office, Lamb traveled to all of Oklahoma's 77 counties, almost half of the United States, and 2 foreign countries promoting Governor Keating's pro-growth economic agenda. Lamb served in the Keating Administration from 1994 until 1998.

In 1998, Todd Lamb became a Special Agent with the United States Secret Service. He was elected president of his Secret Service Academy class and graduated with special recognition. During his U.S. Secret Service tenure, Lamb investigated and made numerous arrests in the areas of counterfeiting, bank fraud, threats against the President, and identity theft. His duties included domestic and international protection assignments during the Clinton and George W. Bush administrations. In 2000, Lamb was a site supervisor for George W. Bush's presidential campaign. In early 2001, he was appointed to the national Joint Terrorism Task Force, where he received training and briefings at the CIA, FBI, and Secret Service headquarters in Washington, D.C.  After the terrorists' attacks, he was assigned to portions of the 9-11 investigation. 

Lt. Governor Todd Lamb was elected to his first term in the Oklahoma Senate on November 2, 2004 by the voters of Senate district 47 representing NW Oklahoma City and Edmond. Lamb was re-elected without opposition in 2008.

In 2009, Lamb became the first Republican Majority Floor Leader in state history. He has worked as a landman in Oklahoma's energy industry, and in addition to his Senate service, was General Counsel for an energy and wireless company in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Lt. Governor Lamb is the Chairman of the Republican Lieutenant Governor’s Association (RLGA), the immediate past Chairman of the National Lieutenant Governor’s Association (NLGA), and Vice-Chairman of the Aerospace States Association (ASA).

Todd Lamb and his wife Monica have been married 19 years and have two children, Griffin and Lauren.  The Lambs are active members of Quail Springs Baptist Church, where Lamb serves as a church deacon. He has been a member of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Athletic Association where he officiated high school football. He is active in many other civic and political organizations. In his spare time, Lamb enjoys fishing, hunting, reading, and spending time with his family.

Matthew L. MacLaren, Esq. Senior VP, Member Relations
American Hotel & Lodging Association
On November 1, 2014, MacLaren joined the American Hotel & Lodging Association as Senior Vice President, Member Relations.  MacLaren is a part of the AH&LA executive team.  He oversees membership sales, partner state association relations, allied and supplier partnerships, and internal legal work.

Prior to working for AH&LA MacLaren spent 10 years working for the Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association.  As President & CEO of the OH&LA, MacLaren provided strategic direction, management and oversight of all departments of the OH&LA including governance, financial management, government affairs, membership development, communications, and public relations.  

MacLaren spent his first three years with the OH&LA as the Director of Government Affairs and Communications.  Prior to that, MacLaren spent three years working as Communications Director for the Ohio Council of Retail Merchants. MacLaren is a graduate of The Ohio State University where he studied political science and business, and a graduate of Capital University Law School. MacLaren received his license to practice law in Ohio in May 2006.  He is married to Jacqueline Ferris MacLaren and together they have two daughters, Lucy and Belle. 

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