Foundation. Over 550 Site members and friends gathered at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago to celebrate and support the Site International Foundation. The main highlight of the evening was honoring Rodolfo Elizondo, Minister of Tourism, Mexico, with the Site Solidarity Award.Acknowledging the strength of collaboration with our partners in government, the Site Solidarity Award is given to the government official who integrates the mission of Site into their tourism efforts and goals.
Site CEO Brenda Anderson presented the award stating, “It is important that everyone from individuals to government officials speak up on behalf of our industry and keep the message strong about the value of motivational experiences. We applaud the efforts of Mr. Elizondo and his office and are thrilled to offer him this recognition.”Site International Foundation President Roger Tondeur, President MCI Group Holding S.A. presented the David Riddell Scholarship, the foundation’s eighth education scholarship in 2009, to Vicki Kern, JNR Incorporated.
Aligned with Site’s commitment to the community, the evening featured music from the American Baroque Consort, a consortium of the Metropolis Youth Symphony & West Suburban Youth Orchestra led by conductor Javier Jose Mendoza. The Site Nite silent auction was also an extension of the incentive community, featuring artists and artwork that included original paintings by Site members and limited edition prints and sculptures from destinations like Brazil, France and Mexico.
The evening was coordinated under the leadership of Site Nite Committee Chair Peggy Whitman, CITE, Sr. Manager Key Accounts, Marriott Individual Incentives, Marriott International. During the event, the Foundation announced the addition of Site Nite Europe on the evening before IMEX opens, 24 May 2010. Site Nite North America will return October 2010 again with the Motivation Show.
About Site International Foundation
The mission of the Site International Foundation is simple — to enhance the awareness and effectiveness of motivational experiences and incentive travel thereby increasing usage globally. The Site International Foundation has served Site members by providing research and educational programs that assist business executives, practitioners, and partners who operate in our community since 2006.
About Site
Site has grown since its inception 35 years ago to more than 2,200 members in 87 countries with 36 local and regional chapters. It is the only global authority connecting motivational experiences with business results. The community of Site professionals brings best-in-class solutions, insights and global connections to maximize the business impact of motivational experiences regardless of industry, region or culture. Site serves as the source of expertise, knowledge and personal connections that will catapult and sustain professional growth, and help build the value of extraordinary, motivational experiences worldwide.
