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Page 5(Left to Right) Matt Garber ‘07, GeneralManager at the Courtyard by Marriott inHanover, NJ, Brian Sena, ‘10, SalesManager, Courtyard by Marriott, AtlanticCity, NJ, Andrew Caroluzzi, ’06 formerManager Carmines Restaurant, SteveCassidy ’06 On Premise Sales, HeinekenUSA, Candice McCloud ‘10, AssistantGeneral Manager at Hampton Inn,EastWindsor NJ, Caitlyn Bradley ’08 formerDirector of Catering & Sales, Rams HeadInn, currently Manager Starr Restaurants,Tara Marsh ’03, Catering Sales Managersof Columbia University.By: Julia DamianiOn Monday October 17, 2011 asenatorial debate took place at the CircusMaximus Theater at Caesars, Atlantic Citybetween incumbent Jim Whelan and hisopponent Assemblyman Vince Polistina.The debate, sponsored by the Atlantic CityHotel & Lodging Association was dedicatedto hospitality and tourism related issues.Both candidates did a good job holding tothe subject manner, besides their openingand closing statements which both tried totake jabs at one another.As a student I was asked to be onthe panel to ask questions for bothcandidates to answer. The question wouldbe posed to one candidate depending on theorder who would have two minutes toanswer the question and then the othercandidate would have one minute to rebutthe argument. As a student I felt it wasimportant to ask questions that students inthe hospitality industry are worried about. Iasked the candidates with the way theeconomy has been going, if there wasanything they were going to put in thelegislation in order to create more jobs forstudents for when they graduate. Althoughboth are very supportive of creating morejobs, neither one made me confident aboutfixing the employment situation in AtlanticCity.Another issue I found to beimportant to bring up is the perception ofcrime in Atlantic City, and how it wouldaffect tourism in the city. With the recentcrime reported in Atlantic City, I wascurious how they were going to make thevisitors feel comfortable. Both candidatesfound the safety of the visitors to beextremely important. Incumbent JimWhelan mentioned getting rid of abandonedbuildings, and how the development of “TheWalk” was crucial to the development ofAtlantic City. Assemblyman Vince Polistinatalked highly about the police force andmaking sure violators are put into jail.This was an experience not manypeople can say they have had in their lifetime. I felt like it was a growing experience.I have never been scared of public speaking,but it also has never been something I haveenjoyed. This experience made publicspeaking in front of small group or class abreeze. I related it to running a fullmarathon, once you have ran a fullmarathon a half marathon is a breeze andyou don’t even think about it. The samegoes for public speaking. It is an activityyou need to keep experiencing andpracticing until you feel comfortable.This is my last semester at TheRichard Stockton College of New Jersey,and in the beginning of my college career Inever was very involved in school activities.By the time I hit my junior year of college Irealized how enjoyable it is to get involved.It makes the college experience much moreinteresting, and you do not realize howmuch networking you are doing by justgetting involved with the school. I neverthought I would be part of a panel for a hotelection, but it really opened my eyes toshow me how much I have grown in thefour years of my college career. Any adviceI would give to college students is do not letfear drive you; make sure you try thingsyou’re scared of that way you can alwaysallow yourself to grow.

Page 6By: Joshua KropkofThis past November, I had theunique opportunity to attend theInternational Hotel, Motel, and RestaurantShow (IHMRS) at the Javits Center in NewYork City. Aside from the excitement ofgetting to see the latest technology in thehospitality industry, I had the honor ofmeeting many executives from Fortune 500companies as well as industry leaders andinnovators along with students and facultyfrom hospitality schools around the country.It proved to be an incredibly fun,educational, and motivating experience.The IHMRS was held for threedays at the Javits Center in New York City.It brought industry leaders, executives,innovators, faculty, and students together toshare in some of the latest developments inthe world of hotels and restaurants, whilealso communicating invaluable knowledgeand experience among the participants.When not helping at Stockton’s exhibitbooth, myself and the other students wereallowed to walk around and explore theshow. Spread out over an enormous area,there were displays and demonstrationsfrom a huge variety of companies includingrestaurant equipment suppliers, cleaningequipment specialists, linen companies, andof course food and beverage vendors. Therewere also displays from college campusesand inventors of new products for use withrestaurants and hotels. Some of the mostinteresting included automated cappuccinoand espresso machines, automatic pouringnozzles for bottles of alcohol, ultra-fastcooking ovens, and even an anti-hangoverenergy drink. I tried samples of popcorn,frozen yogurt, soda, coffee, pretzels, bagels,bread, fish, steak, and much more. All ofthese had something unique about them andthey were foods that for the most part hadnot yet been sold to the public.As part of the program I also hadthe opportunity, along with other Stocktonstudents to attend the Eta Sigma Deltabreakfast meeting where we wereintroduced to other hospitality students fromaround the country, as well as executivesfrom many hotel companies and leadersfrom hospitality programs at other schools.Not knowing what to expect, I was a littlehesitant when we first arrived at thebreakfast. Just as I was getting comfortablesitting at the table with other Stocktonstudents and professors, it was announcedthat we would be moving around to othertables to meet new people. We were theninstructed to move and sit with people wehad never met before. At each table wereone professor or executive, and about eightstudents. Each student at the table wasallowed to ask a question of theprofessional, and participate in discussion.At each table I sat with during the two hourperiod, I found I was able to share mypersonal experience with the otherparticipants, as well as learn a great dealfrom both the students and theprofessionals. This was mainly due to thefact that most tables did not follow the set“question and answer” structure, but insteadallowed for open discussion regardingvarious aspects of the hospitality industry.It was very interesting to hear “industrystories” from different parts of the country,coming from both students andprofessionals. It gave me a uniqueperspective on the business of hospitality,and I even talked with a gentleman fromMarriott who I discovered was friends withone of my coworkers at Borgata in AtlanticCity.The International Hotel, Motel,and Restaurant Show proved to be afascinating experience. I initially had noidea what to expect, and was surprised tofind out the convention had so much tooffer. While I had a great time seeing,hearing about, and tasting some of thegreatest new innovations in the industry, Ifelt that the best part of the experience wasmeeting people and learning from theirstories. No matter what field you enter,classroom education can only teach you somuch; we tend to learn the most from directfirst-hand knowledge. This is especiallytrue in a service-oriented industry such ashospitality. This is why I felt I learned themost just from talking with people at theconvention, sharing my experiences withthem while they shared theirs with me, andalso sharing in the overall experience ofattending such a fantastic event. It was notonly fun and educational, but inspiring andmotivational as well. It reminded me ofwhy I want to be a part of this industry: tohelp create and share experiences.

Page 7Ivan B. Turnipseed, PhD,Assistant Professor ofHospitality & TourismManagement Studies, TheRichard Stockton College ofNew Jersey. Born in Chicago,Illinois and reared on a familyfarm in rural Mississippi, Ivanattended Brandeis University inWaltham, MA on a full, fouryear, Martin Luther King, Jr.Scholarship and earned aBachelor of Arts in African &Afro-American Studies andAmerican History. Later, hecompleted a Master of Sciencein Tourism and TravelManagement plus a 30-creditCertificate of Advanced Study inRecreation Services andResources Management from New York University. Ivan also holdsa Doctor of Philosophy in Hospitality Administration from theUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV).For more than six years, Ivan worked in New York City asa group lodging coordinator and an operations manager with TravelPlanners and its sister company Quikbook, respectively, beforeJoseph Lema is an associateprofessor in the Hospitalityand Tourism ManagementStudies program in the Schoolof Business at the RichardStockton College of NewJersey. He lectures, consults,and conducts research in thearea of hospitality and tourismservices. Lema serves onnumerous editorial reviewboards along withmemberships in leadinghospitality and tourismindustry associations.Lema worked for Caesar’s Entertainment on theMississippi Gulf Coast for 10 years before completing his doctoralstudies in 2006 at The University of Southern Mississippi. Beforejoining the Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies at Stockton,he worked five years at Drexel University in Philadelphia.Named a Fulbright Scholar to the Republic of Maldivesfrom January to June, 2012 Lema is working in cooperation with theteaching hospitality and tourism for seven semesters at MonroeCollege in New Rochelle and The Bronx, New York. He later taughtWomen’s Studies at UNLV for four years in addition to developingand delivering the Afro-American Studies course Black Issues inHospitality and Tourism plus teaching hotel college classes all whilepursuing his PhD. More recently, Ivan taught business and hospitalityas Frederick Douglass Teaching Scholar and Assistant Professor ofManagement at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania inBloomsburg. Immediately prior to Stockton, Ivan served as AssistantProfessor and Interim Director of Tourism & Hospitality Studies inthe Department of Geography at Central Connecticut State Universityin New Britain, CT.A member of numerous professional associations andreviewer for several academic journals, Ivan is a passionate socialcommentator, researcher, and writer with scores of publications,presentations, and speaking engagements to his credit. He hasmaintained a presence at regional, national, and internationaleducational and professional conferences, presenting on issues ofgender, politics, race, research methods, service quality, andsustainability. Ivan regularly provides diversity, inclusion, generalbusiness, and other consultation, and he is Chief Advisor to theNational Black Graduate Student Association as well as AssistantDirector for Programs and Initiatives at The Center for AfricanAmerican Research and Policy.Maldives National University, The Ministry of Human Resources andThe Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture, along with the resortindustry. Located in the Indian Ocean along the equator just south ofSri Lanka, the Maldives is made up of over 1190 islands withthousands of coral reefs along with some of the most exotic resorts inthe world. The Fulbright grant is made possible by the J. WilliamFulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, a Presidentially appointed 12member board responsible for establishing worldwide policies for theFulbright program along with The Bureau of Educational andCultural Affairs of the U.S. State Department who oversees theoperations of the program.

Page 8Spring semester is always busy with scholarship applicationsand award ceremonies, planning for Eta Sigma Delta, theHTMS Honor Society Induction Ceremony, and Dr. ScalesSpecial Events Management class annual dinner fundraiser,summer job searches and of course graduation.This spring 4 HTMS students were awarded scholarshipsfrom the Greater Atlantic City Concierge Association. Thesestudents are invited the Atlantic City Host Awards Ceremonyon May 9th, at the Atlantic City Convention Center topublically receive their awards.Amanda Fritz, Richard Stockton College 1000Stephanie Sierra, Richard Stockton College 500Patrick Rafferty, Richard Stockton College 2000Torie Elizabeth Stevenson 1000In addition, 4 HTMS students were awarded Atlantic CityHotel & Lodging Association scholarships and were invitedto their scholarship luncheon on Tuesday, April 17 at theTropicana to publically receive their awards.Pictured: Patrick Rafferty & Rebecca Reilly with Dr. Donna AlbanoKristin Earle, Mike Gargulio, Rebecca Reilly, PatrickRafferty.Twenty eight Hospitality and Tourism Management students were inducted into Eta Sigma Delta,The International Hospitality Management Honor Society on Sunday April 22. Guest Speaker andHonorary Inductee Doreen Prinzo spoke to the students about the opportunities in front of them andhow to be flexible in an ever changing world. Prinzo who is Manager, Marketing Partnership withthe Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority was unanimously selected by the faculty to be theguest speaker for this candle lighting ceremony. Dean Janet Wagner also spoke to these students,who are required to maintain a 3.0 grade point average, have completed 64 credits towards theHospitality and Tourism Management degree, and provide community service, explaining that the“inductees were the type of students that did not sleep in and dream their dreams, they were the typethat woke up and worked hard toward their dreams.” Andrea Giannini, Eta Sigma Delta President,helped organize the event along with Professor Albano.Pictured: Doreen PrinzoESD Honorary Inductee & Guest SpeakerInductees read their pledge to uphold the principlesof the International Hospitality Management Honor Society

Page 9In April the Events Planning and Catering Management class held a charity dinner to raise money for The Alcove,Center for Grieving Children and Families. The dinner is a culmination of a semester long service learning project forthe class. The students begin the semester by choosing a theme-the theme for this year was An Evening on the RedCarpet, then the menu, décor, marketing strategy, and scheduling. Each student has a hands-on experience leading up toand including the event. Many in the Stockton community gave generously in the form of financial donation whileothers came out for the meal which was provided by Chartwells and served by the students. This class was able to raiseand donate over 2,500 to The Alcove (thealcove.org ). Professor Scales’ students also acted as Student Ambassadorsduring the Stockton Scholarship Gala at Borgata this year.Left: HTMS students (from left) EtharOlabi, Terik Hampton, and MikaelaWeintraub pose recently with Stocktonassistant professor Dr. Ivan Turnipseed todisplay their certificates of completion atthe University of Delaware’s Sixth AnnualHospitality Entrepreneurship Summit.Right: Professor Scales’ Co-op class visitedthe new Revel Resort in Atlantic City. ManyRevel managers shared their experiences withthe students, then the students were given atour, and later CEO Kevin DeSanctis offeredthem advice.

Page 10Left: 2010 Graduate Kelly Kanady was chosenManager of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2012at the Double Tree by Hilton Center CityPhiladelphia.Right: Assistant General Manager and StocktonHTMS Alum Candice McCloud has been busypreparing for the opening of the new HomewoodSuites in Egg Harbor Township.Amy SmithAmy Smith is a 2008 graduate of Hotel and Tourism Management. While at Stockton, Amywas a member of Eta Sigma Delta, the International Hospitality Management Honor Society,served on Stockton's Chapter of the National Panhellenic Council, and was President ofAlpha Gamma Delta National Fraternity. She spent her senior semester as an intern withCaesar's Entertainment, Inc, working in spa operations at Qua Spa.“ every opportunity to workis an opportunity to learn ”Upon graduation, Amy spent two months working in the Caribbean for Student City Tours.There she worked as an on site representative for the company, coordinating with small hotelsand travelers ensuring a safe travel experience. She then went to Bally's Casino and Hotel inAtlantic City as a VIP Service Specialist where she learned the basics of front desk operationsand VIP guest services area of the casino. In April 2010, Amy accepted a position forStarwood Hotels Worldwide at the W Hotel in Washington, DC as a night auditor,transitioned to a daytime front desk agent and often times would assist in other departmentssuch as housekeeping and in-room dining. In August 2011, Amy was promoted into RevenueManagement, working under the Director of Revenue Management. Amy stated that everyopportunity to work is an opportunity to learn, hard work will not go unnoticed.

Page 11Brianne Holmes ’02-StaplesAline Silva ’02-Summerfield SuitesAnthony Giannantonio ‘02-Hilton, NYCJean Petridis-Lowes, Portofino Hotel Orlando,FLAllison Weiss ’02– Union Center NationalBank, Dover Downs Hotel & CasinoDavid Rahn ’05-Steve and CookiesRestaurantRichard DiGiovanna ’06- Linda's ItalianRestaurant, Forked RiverSteven Lawrence ’05George Drakopoulos ’06-Malelani Café,Ventnor, NJ , OwnerAli Casciano ’05-Chili’s Restaurant,Mayslanding, NJPatti Carlin ’05-Bally’s AC*Drew Flatley ’05*Lisa Vile ’03Jennifer Singer ’05-PETSMART PetHotelPam Stewart ’03-FloridaDan Samulis ’05Jamie Winkler ’03-Borgata HotelMeghan Nolan ’05-Bonnet Island, LBI*Tara Marsh ’03-Columbia University, NYCScott Fanslau ’05-Port-O-Call Hotel, OceanCity, NJRene Matos ’03-Marriott Marquis, NYCKelly Ofeldt ’03-Mystic Island CasinoAdrienne Yansick Hunt ’03-Pine Hill, NJCharles Bernier ’03-Substitute Teacher; CaesarsEntertainmentMelissa Felsenfeld ’05-Table GamesSupervisor, Harrahs Chester*Shawn Zakar ’05-Boy Scouts of AmericaKatie Fatzinger-Hubner ’05-MarriottBrian Taylor ’06-Harrah’s Casino Hotel*Christina (Strydio) DiGiovanna ’07-AtlanticClub Casino, AC, Manager of Employment &Comp.Kevin Ruck ’07-Westin Times Square, NYCAmanda Graham ’07-BorgataKevin Ballo ’07Kristie Gallo Saunders ’07-Registered Nurse,Virtua, Voorhees, NJJoe McGovern ’07-Carrabas, EHTJoy Isabelle ’07-StarbucksEric Lore ’07-TargetGennady Revich ’05-Comfort InnKrystyna Bowen ’07-Underwood MemorialHospital, Project CoordinatorJen Andersen ’05- Embassy Suites Hotel,ParsippanyMatt Garber ‘07-Courtyard by Marriott,Hanover WhippanyRobert Leece ’04-Mt. Laurel, NJAnnMarie McNally ’06– Salem,MassachusettsJason Braitsch ’07-Red Robin, Clifton NJGlenn Weinstein’ 04- Harrahs Hotel and CasinoACPatrick Sheik ’06-Sodexho, Assistant Dir. OfBuilding ServicesAnthony Marino ’04Monica Coralluzzo ’06– THS Company,Director of OperationsDina Golas ’03-Self Employed, Atlantic CityJustin Lucas ’04—Gourmet Italian Cuisine/Icon HospitalityEmily Berzen ’04-New Jersey ManufacturersJulianna Bulina ’04-Enterprise Car RentalsBrooke Conaway ’04-US Army Wife, HawaiiAnthony Framo ’04-Philadelphia, PAHolly (Zizzamia) Galindo ’04-Director ofBanquet Sales, Woodcrest Country Club,Cherry HillAmanda Cardana ’06– ACIT, Coordinator ofData ProcessingAngel (Moran) Karrer ’06Kari Hibbert ’06-Trump MarinaSteve Cassidy ‘06-Heineken, USABrian Venezio ’06-TD Financial GroupJessica Decker ‘07-Sand Piper Inn-Cape MayHolly Schultheis ‘07-Atlantic CapeCommunity CollegeJohn Randello ’07-Clarion Hotel, EHTJaqueline Guischard ’07 ApplebeesChristy Gallagher ’07 0 Harrahs AC &Chester, PAMelissa Santoro ’07 Holiday Inn, Tom’sRiverMegan Barilla Hogan ‘07-TexasGreg Wilson ’04-Red SquareChris Tahaney ’06Angela Sabino ’04– Tremont Plaza Hotel,MarylandMichele Wharton Wallace’07-Harrah’s, AC,Front OfficeJosh Vreeland ’06-Bally’s Hotel/ CasinoRoman Mann ’07-Caesars ACJoyce Sealtiel ’06-Caesars Casino Hotel ACAlaina McCormick ’07-Revel, EventOperationsKim Thieme ’04-Sheraton Atlantic CityKerri Lynch ’04-Sumond NJ School DistrictMichael Muscillo ’04-Holiday Inn Expr

Fall 2011 HTMS Co-operative education class attending the Stockton/Cornell signing at the Seaview Resort, September, 2011. In September, the Richard Stockton College of New Jersey entered a cooperative agreement with the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration (SHA) for the mutual benefit of hospitality management students from both the