Investing in the Future of Our Industry
$15,424 Raised in Boston for Scholarships!
Among the silent auction items, our 50/50 raffle, and raffle basket, you all outdid yourselves with generosity in Boston and bidding from afar! Thank you so much to all who bid, donated, and especially to our Silent Auction Co-Directors Philip Pinkerman and Anna Mason!
A Note to CHART from our 2027 Scholarship Recipients Excerpted from their video message in Boston
Learning Legacy Fund (LLF) Recipient Tony Bellinaso in Boston It was so great to see Tony Bellinaso of Dutch Bros Coffee jumping
“I am truly honored to receive the CHART scholarship, and I want to thank CHART and the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation for believing in me and investing in my education. Gerald Estrada Global Hospitality Leadership, University of Houston, Conrad Hilton College
right in by participating in the Community Service Event! He’s pictured here with Myisha Smith of Parable Hospitality.
This scholarship allows me to focus on completing my degree and gives me confidence as I prepare for the next chapter of my career. My goal is to become a hospitality leader who develops strong teams and creates environments where both employees and guests feel welcomed, respected, and supported. Please know how grateful I am. Thank you again for believing in students like me and for investing in my future.”
Are you Taking Advantage of Ask My Peers? There is some robust discussion going on in there! Ask My Peers, CHART’s online, members-only discussion forum, is arguably one of your most valuable member benefits. Whether you post a burning question, or answer someone else’s, join the conversation!
NyJaiha DeBourg Hospitality Management, Morgan State University “I am proud to be a recipient of the CHART and National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation scholarship, and I am truly honored to accept this award. Scholarship is a stepping stone in my
academic and professional journey and represents more than just financial support. It is an investment in my education, my professional development, and my journey as an emerging leader in the hospitality and tourism industry. The organizations’ commitment to developing the next generation of hospitality leaders is truly inspiring, and I am thankful to be a recipient of your generosity. My ultimate career goal is to become a leader within the hospitality and tourism industry with a focus on human resources management. I am passionate about creating inclusive, supportive work environments and paving the way for underrepresented individuals in hospitality. Thank you again for this incredible opportunity. Your support means more than you know, and I'm excited to continue growing, learning, and making the most of this investment in my future.”
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