SKÅL USA ELECTION CANDIDATES
2021
President
President
Vice President Administration
Dave Ryan
Jim Dwyer
Richard Scinta
Tom Moulton
VP Membership
Lorene Sartan
VP Membership
Mark Irgang
Director of Membership
Pam Davis
VP Communications/PR
Robert Lowell
Auditor
Karen Trevino
Auditor
Skål USA Executive Educational Series
Peter Pantuso, President & CEO
American Bus Association
Wednesday, November 11 (1 PM - Est)
Join Webinar: Conversation with Peter Pantuso, President & CEO, American Bus Association “The Way Forward with Peter Pantuso: What Happens Next with the Motorcoach and Group Travel Industry?”

Peter is President and CEO of the American Bus Association (ABA). He doubles as the Skål USA's administrator...

Skål Washington DC Members Honored
During Skal International AGM
William Moyer, Skål "Membre d'Honneur" Award
Three Skål International Washington DC Members were recognized Internationally. Roger Dow, Bill Moyer, and Steve Richer bring home honors to the USA and to Skål Washington DC.

For the first time ever, the Skål International World Congress was held virtually this past weekend. One of the results was that all the awards given to members from the United States were received by "Skålleagues" in the Skål International Washington DC Club.
Burcin Turkkan, Skål Atlanta
Elected Skål International Executive Board
The first female Skål International USA member has been elected to the position of Senior Vice President on the Skål International Executive Board.

On October 17th, 2020, during the 81st Annual General Meeting held online, Burcin Turkkan representing the United States has been elected as the Senior Vice President on the Skål International Executive Board...

National Committee Meeting
October 2, 2020

The virtual Skål USA NCM meeting was held on October 2, 2020. Highlights included Alton Hagen honored as the 2020 Bill Sweet Member of Distinction Award of the Year and Roger Dow receiving the Skal USA Industry Leadership Award. Additional business included the approval of the Skal USA 2021 Budget and the passing of a new Membership Assistance program for 2021..

Annual General Meeting
October 17, 2020

Skål International virtual Annual General Meeting was held and for the first time all voting took place electronically. Bill Rheaume, from Skål Canada, was elected new Skal International President for 2021. All 45 Skål USA clubs were in attendance and membership was able to view the meeting live on a special YouTube page.

SkalUSA.org
Official Website of Skål USA

Be sure to go to SkalUSA.org to view the new job board, latest membership and tourism news, upcoming events, and so much more...

Username: skalusa
Password: skalusa@123

SKÅL USA PARTNERS WITH HOT TRAVEL JOBS!

Skål USA has launched a new membership benefit for travel industry jobs. An online job board designed for Skål USA membership. Click on the link below to learn more about Hot Travel Jobs and how it will help you find a great job or let fellow Skalleague know if you have a job available.

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UATP
NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH SKÅL USA

New UATP Insider’s Club Membership for Skâl USA is available for Skal USA membership.

– UATP Insider’s Club
Offers member benefits and travel protection coverage when you travel on industry-free, reduced rate or full-fare tickets on a scheduled airline, Amtrack Passenger Train or Cruise Line.

– SKÅL USA Members can sign up at uatptravelprotection.com. Individual family plans start as low as $26.95 for 12 months of coverage. Insider’s Club is a benefit to protect Skal Members when traveling. (Not a service to sell to Skal clients)


USA #HOSPITALITYSTRONG FUND NEEDED EVEN MORE
Hospitality Workers Still Need Us

With COVID-19 cases resurging globally and country borders closures continuing, the hospitality workers continue to need our assistance. Anthony Melchiorri, respected travel and hospitality expert and Travel Channel celebrity, teamed up with Skål International USA and two Skål Clubs, New York and Long Island, to lend a hand to help out of work hospitality workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently over 10 thankful individuals received the initial offering showing their gratitude through email and video messages, however high unemployment remains within the hospitality industry.
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Skål USA Journeys & Lightning News Editor
Tom Moulton, VP Communications & PR
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