Deb Carter, President, Maryland Tourism Education Foundation, Inc.

A Note from MTEF’s President
WE HAVE TWO 2018 SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS!

I’m sure you’re reading this quickly, rushing from one email to the other, because there’s never enough time.  I truly appreciate you taking those moments, and will let you in on a not very well kept secret at MTEF.  Just when you think you can’t do one more thing, can’t smile, or find a way to please one more customer……just give back.

When we determined that we were able to give two scholarships this year, I was thrilled.  But the next thought was when can we fit it in, we’ll have to get the checks, pick a good time for both recipients and our board, secure a place to meet, what will I wear (I know but it’s true), and what will the weather be!

The moment I saw the excitement in our winners eyes and heard a little bit about their lives, all the details were unimportant.  The only thing that mattered was the joy of giving, not just to two remarkable people, but also to our industry.

MTEF’s Board of Directors are very pleased to announce
2018 MTEF Scholarship Winners!

Please join us in congratulating
PAULINE AKOL
First Place $1,000 MTEF Scholarship Award

Pauline is pursuing a certificate in Hospitality Management at Howard Community College.  She clearly demonstrates a sincere motivation to succeed, as well as a deep understanding and love of the Hospitality Industry. With her strong communication skills and desire to provide excellent customer service to others, we are certain that this fast-pased and rewarding industry is the perfect fit for Pauline and her son.

Pauline’s goal is to become a General Manager. She strongly believes she demonstrates leadership, drive and integrity by showing professionalism in many ways…like always being on time for class; perfect attendance; all assignments turned in by the deadline, and active class participation. Pauline also has excellent grades!

Please also join us in congratulating
SENAN E. GOUNDJO
Special $500 Recognition Award!

Senan has achieved with honors an Associate of Arts in Hospitality Management from Montgomery College, Rockville, MD, and he is now pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore-Shady Grove Campus.

Dr. Boger also shares with all of you that Senan has definitely started to make his mark by being elected the 2018-2019 President of the Shade Grove UMES Campus Chapter, National Society of Minorities in Hospitality.

We also congratulate Senan for his strong leadership and communication skills, and love of this industry. We wish Senan and his wife, Halima, a wonderful year and very successful future, which the MTEF Board will continue to follow and celebrate!

Pauline and Senan show that the students we are trying to inspire with our scholarships are the ones that end up inspiring us. In fact, it just may be that our lives are even more positively impacted than theirs.

Yours in Tourism,
Deb Carter, President, Maryland Tourism Education Foundation, Inc.