DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

C.H.A.T.

Purpose

"The purpose of this organization shall be to provide an arena for the intellectual and experiential growth of its members as related to the industry of hospitality and tourism." CHAT Constitution, Article II.

Our aim is to provide opportunities for experiential, professional and academic growth to our members through both enrichment activities and philanthropy in the Hospitality and Tourism Management industry. Please see our announcements and calendar for some exciting upcoming events!

Here’s to another memorable year ahead! 

For the 2007-2008 school year we have planned numerous events for
 students of all majors to be involved in. At the beginning of the
 school year CHAT members volunteered at the annual Shrimpin' and
 Shaggin' Festival put on by the Charleston Chapter of the National
 Association of Catering Executives. Throughout the year we provide
 numerous volunteer opportunities that allow students to get involved
 in community activities and acquire first-hand knowledge of the
 tourism industry. But we don't just work! CHAT members also get the
 exclusive opportunities to partake in various tours of local resorts,
 hotels and restaurants (check out our Kiawah pictures!). We have many
exciting ideas for the upcoming semester so be sure to look out for
 emails announcing meetings and events!

 There are no fees to join the CHAT club and most of our events are
 free to partake in.

Officers

President: Katie Bigley kbigley@gmail.com
Vice President: Kelsey Crenshaw kbcrensh@edisto.cofc.edu
Director of Campus Relations: Lauren Neal klneal@edisto.cofc.edu
Director of External Relations: Susan Brown swbrown@edisto.cofc.edu

Director of Finance: Teres Walsh tmwalsh@edisto.cofc.edu
Director of Records: Carolyn Roberts chrobert@edisto.cofc.edu

Advisor: Andrea Canberg canbergA@cofc.edu

* CHAT is also in affiliation with the School of Business Student Club Network

There will be a general body meeting for CHAT on February 28th to discuss a Long Creek rafting trip on March 28th-30th.  It will be held in the Beatty Center at 6:00pm.