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Night of Recognition -- Spring 2024
NIGHT OF RECOGNITION 2024
On April 26, 2024, TSA members gathered to at the Multicultural Center of Excellence to celebrate all that TSA members accomplished in the 23-24' school year and to bid seniors a fond farewell as they prepared to graduate. Congratulations to our Die Hards, Golden Pineapple Slicers (Andie, Meranden, and Shawn), Golden Pineapple Winner (Zade), Erin the 'Events Superhero', Long Timer Award Winner (Jeneca at 4.5 years), Compass Award Winner (Eleanor) and our beloved seniors and both outgoing and incoming officers.
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TSA Explores Dark, Historical, Nature-Based and Wine TourismÂ
in the Verde ValleyÂ
Spring 2024
First Friday Pop Up Event
Spring 2024
First Friday in Downtown Phoenix
April 5th, 2024
On April 5, 2024 6 TSA members and a grad student guest gathered to support local businesses and vendors as part of Downtown Phoenix's First Friday. The evening filled with art, entrepreneurship, and enjoying some good food and music along with other festivities happening along Roosevelt Row in downtown Phoenix! 1 CFE.
Innings Festival & Extra Innings Festival
Spring 2024
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Marketing Director Jackie Wilson AwardedÂ
AzLTA Doug Yonko Memorial ScholarshipÂ
Guadalupe Hernandez + Bonnie Wanstreet AwardedÂ
AzLTA Foundation Scholarships
Fall 2023
TSA Member Bonnie Wanstreet
TSA Member Guadalupe Hernandez
Men's Basketball Game with 942 Crew -- Fall 2023
TSA Presents
Men's Basketball Game with 942 Crew
On Wed Nov 29th, TSA members enjoyed an ASU Men's Basketball Game against the Sam Houston Bearkats. Members participated in the 'Curtain of Distraction' and enjoyed some social time together at the end of the semester. Members Matthew and Gabe showed their commitment to TSA and willing spirits and participated in the fun!Â
NASCAR Fundraiser -- Fall 2023
TSA NASCAR Fundraiser
Fri/Sat/Sun Nov 3-5, 49 TSA members and guests volunteered their time to earn money for our organization while also getting behind-the-scenes sporting event experience. Up to 25 CFEs available, depending on shifts worked. Many thanks to co-advisor Erin for making this event possible, and to Claire, Korrie, Eleanor and Lyn for serving as shift leads. Thanks to treasurer Zade for coordinating the event and arranging Honey Baked Ham lunches for all volunteers.Â
Sparky's Challenge -- Fall 2023
School of Community Resources & Development students and faculty, including TSA members, enjoyed the fun run and carnival.Â
Ambassador Event
Sparky's Challenge -- Ambassador Event
TSA Co-advisor Erin Schneiderman planned and implemented a run/walk and carnival at ASU West Campus on Sunday Oct, 22, 2023. Thanks to all who attended! This was not a CFE event.
AzLTA Atlas Gala + Scholarship Winners -- Fall 2023
Zade Alzoubi (Doug Yonko Memorial Scholarship), Proud Co-Advisor Claire McWillams, Kendra Crowe, Alyssa Dela Roca, and Eleanor Brillo (AZTLA Foundation Scholarships).Â
AZLTA Atlas Gala
On Sep 25, 2023, 4 TSA members and co-advisor Claire McWilliams attended the annual Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association's Atlas Gala where students were recognized for winning scholarships.Â
Night of Recognition -- Spring 2023
NIGHT OF RECOGNITION 2023
On April 28, 2023, TSA members and advisors gathered to celebrate all that TSA members accomplished in the 22-23 school year and to bid our seniors a fond farewell as they prepared to graduate.Â
Pitchfork Awards -- Spring 2023
TSA Trip "Gettin' Our Kicks on Route 66"Â -- Spring 2023
TSA Innings Fest Fundraiser -- Spring 2023
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Thanks to everyone who volunteered for one or more shifts during an unseasonably windy-chilly weekend!Â
What a perfect way to fundraise for our club, gain events experience, AND enjoy up-and-coming and big name musical acts!Â
Thank you Professor Erin Schneiderman for working so hard to make these types of experiences available for TSA. Thanks to the TSA officers for coordinating and to Nick Wise and Lyn Music for providing faculty support.Â
Spring 2023 TSA Members at the Buckeye Air Fair
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Spring 2023 TSA Members/Events Students at the Super Bowl
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Fall 2022 Movie Night with Kevan Chandler of WeCarryKevan.org
TSA members and guests delighted in meeting WeCarryKevan's Founder, Kevan Chandler, and his wife Katie. Through the marvels of Zoom we were able to talk to him about his journey from idea to action, and his efforts to make travel accessible for all.
We were able to raise a total of $2,630 (so far) and watched two portions of his documentary The View From Here: My Journey as a Backpack.Â
TSA Treasurer Zade Alzoubi Awarded the AZLTA Doug Yonko ScholarshipÂ
Sparky's ChallengeÂ
November 2022
TSA Members Attend the iMEX America ConferenceÂ
October 11-13, 2022
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TSA Members meet Josh Coddington, Director of Communications and team from the Arizona Office of Tourism to discuss strategic partnerships and media/press relations at iMEX.
IMEX AMERICA CONFERENCE
During Oct 12-13, 2022 five senior TSA members served as ambassadors at Future Leaders Forum at the iMEX Conference in Las Vegas Nevada. The trip included a culinary concepts tour with Andreas Reich of MGM Grand Resorts and a dinner experience to remember at Morimoto. TSA members had the chance to meet and learn alongside students from multiple universities, and experience the show floor including destinations and suppliers from around the world.Â
Alexx LaMacchia, Jeneca Kostad, Kylie Parker, Andreya Kelly and Luis Pintor Zavaleta
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Fall 2022 Day Trip to Pine/Strawberry, Arizona
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A delightful chance to learn about lodging entrepreneurship and development in a small town setting thanks to the Carsons at the darling Strawberry Inn, 'purple magnet' agritourism opportunities that keep on growing at Rick and Terry's Pine Creek Lavender Farm, the best woodfired pizza (don't forget the freshly made ranch dip!) and warm cookies with gelato thanks to Chef Mike and team at Old County Inn, and the majestic beauty of nature at Tonto Natural Bridge State Park...all with old and new tourism-passionate friends...and all in one day! We loved exploring this tiny but beautiful area of Gila County, AZ.
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Night of Recognition 2022
Congratulations to our amazing members for all of their accomplishments this year and congratulations to our graduating seniors! Coming together to celebrate YOU was such a fun night!Â
Club Trip to Southern Arizona
Spring Fireside 2022
TSA finally returned to a hybrid format fireside! Our theme of the night was "Innovation in Tourism and Lodging," featuring special guests Ken Patel, Nancy Patel, and Jeff Driskel of EV Hotel Group.
TSA Basketball Night - 942Crew's Featured Club of the Night!
TSA members hanging out with Sparky at the ASU basketball game against the Oregon Ducks!
Palentine's Spring 2022
Travel Movie Night - Fall 2021
Spill the TSA - Fall 2021
Conserving Cambodian Wildlife Virtual Trip - Fall 2021
Taylor Fest & Sparky's Carnival Fall 2021
Vice President & Membership Director Nina Alvarez and Treasurer Joel Samuel Aragon spread the word about TSA during Taylor Fest and Sparky's Carnival.Â
Night of Recognition 2021
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Thank you to our outgoing 2020-2021 officers Ashley, Kailey, Savannah, and Paige for guiding our organization through a pandemic and finishing their time with this amazing back-in-person event!Â