FY23 | 3rd Quarter Update |
Welcome to the June 2023 TSLF Newsletter
TSLF continues to make a difference in the community through our mission by collaborating with community and industry partners on multiple events, programs, workforce initiatives, and community activities.
In this newsletter you'll find information about:
- Community Leaders and Students Support the TSLF Second Annual Meeting
- Students Benefit from the TSLF 40 Futures Initiative Program
- TSLF Helps Students Navigate from Education to Employment and Entrepreneurship
- Crowne Plaza Arlington Supports AISD Students and TSLF
- Arlington ISD Career Day Draws 600 Students, Educators and Chaperones from Six High Schools
- Volunteers Needed: TSLF Guest Speakers Program
- Great Reads | Great Videos
We appreciate your continued support of the TSLF and our vision to transform lives through tourism opportunities.
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Community Leaders and Students Support the TSLF Second Annual Meeting
The TSLF Annual Meeting was held on May 9th at the Arlington ISD Center for Visual & Performing Arts. The keynote speaker was Dr. Nathanial Hearne, co-founder of Made-Up Minds. Dr. Hearne delivered an inspiring speech to over 150 persons in attendance, including educators, community and industry leaders, and students from several Arlington high schools. Dr. Hearne is also the author of Friday Night Lights: Untold Stories from Behind the Lights.
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The event was held during National Travel & Tourism Week, May 7-13, 2023. TSLF presented the Legacy Award to Jim Watry, Chief Operating Officer, Texas Live! and Dr. Marcelo Cavazos, retiring Superintendent, Arlington ISD, for their continuous support of TSLF initiatives and their impact in the community.
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Students Benefit from the TSLF 40 Futures Initiative Program
Students benefit from the TSLF 40 Futures Initiative Program. TSLF’s 40 Futures Initative, a program for high school hospitality services and culinary arts program students, aims to transform the lives of up to 40 underserved youth annually from local public high schools by providing students with innovative life skills training that includes coaching, communication and leadership development training, core competency development, and financial literacy sessions.
“The 40 Futures Initiative adds value to students by addressing the whole child's needs. They are encouraged to dream and envision a different future from what they are currently experiencing," said Callie Hearne, TSLF's 40 Futures Initiative Coach and Mentor. "They become more self-aware and can start seeing themselves clearly through their strengths and identify strategies to help them grow and change to become productive members of society,” she continued.
For more information about the program, contact Mary German, mary@travelandsportslegacyfoundation.org.
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TSLF Helps Students Navigate from Education to Employment and Entrepreneurship
TSLF has awarded over a dozen scholarships to TCC and UT Arlington students in recent years. TCC and UT Arlington scholarship recipients are eligible to participate in TSLF’s two-year mentoring program that includes one year of coaching and a second year with an assigned industry mentor.
Several students, who have completed their studies at TCC and UT Arlington, have enrolled in graduate degree programs, work in the hospitality industry, or have started businesses.
Dollie Chevalier, TCC Hospitality Management Program graduate and TSLF scholarship recipient, opened Mission Complete Event Planning last year. Ms. Chevalier, a 2021-22 scholarship recipient and 2022 TCC graduate, participated in the TSLF mentoring program.
Chevalier had the following to say about the program:
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Dollie Chevalier
TCC Hospitality Management Program graduate and TSLF scholarship recipient
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“I was awarded the TSLF scholarship through TCC, as I pursued a degree in Hospitality. Since graduating, TSLF's scholarship has continued to help grow me personally and professionally. This scholarship has been such a lifetime opportunity starting with funding my tuition and books.
I was provided life-changing coaching by Dr. and Mrs. Hearne, followed by a remarkable mentor Keri Parker Berry. I know without any doubt, I couldn’t have gotten this far without the team that TSLF put together to help students like me.
This past year, I opened Mission Complete Event Planning in which Dr. and Mrs. Hearne gave me my first opportunity to showcase my talent. WOW, it was such a game-changer."
TSLF is transforming lives!
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Crowne Plaza Arlington Supports AISD Students and TSLF
The Crowne Plaza Arlington has supported several TSLF-sponsored programs for Arlington ISD students including hotel internships during the 2022-23 school year. During the spring semester, two Arlington ISD students received practicum study hours at the Crowne Plaza Arlington and one student remains employed at the hotel.
Click here to learn more about the students’ experiences at the Crowne Plaza Arlington.
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Arlington ISD Career Day Draws 600 Students, Educators and School Representatives from Six High Schools
TSLF recently held the Arlington ISD Career Day event at Texas Live! The three-day event brought over 600 culinary arts students and teachers to The District to learn about travel and tourism careers. Industry professionals from several Tarrant County hotels and businesses participated in panel discussions and a career fair.
The event was sponsored by Arlington ISD, Texas Hotel & Lodging Association Education Foundation, Texas Live!, Tarrant County College, Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County, Gaylord Texan Resort & Spa, and Hotel Association of Tarrant County and Travel & Sports Legacy Foundation.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
TSLF Guest Speakers Program
TSLF is seeking hospitality industry professionals to volunteer to speak to students about industry jobs and career opportunities.
For more information contact TaShunda Scott, tashunda@spark-arlington.com or Keri Parker Berry, Keri.ParkerBerry@arlingtontx.gov.
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Great Reads | Great Videos
Each quarter TSLF will bring articles and resources to you about the Hospitality Industry. The articles and resources will be available on our website and on LinkedIn and Facebook pages.
Click below to view these:
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Support Today Provides a Future for Tomorrow's Tourism Leaders
Kroger supports non-profit organizations by donating a percentage of total spending associated with all participating Kroger Community Rewards organizations. Kroger customers can help support TSLF without any added cost.
Information about the Kroger Community Rewards Program is available at www.kroger.com. Select the "Travel & Sports Legacy Foundation" (or code BV311) when prompted to add the nonprofit of your choice.
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