INNfo

Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Volume 2, Issue 24


PAII News & Announcements:
Contribute Topics for Articles

Thanks to all of you who responded to our request in last week's INNfo for your input regarding what you want to read about in PAII publications. If you did not respond last week, please do so this week.

PAII staff is creating the editorial schedule for the coming months and we want the list of topics for articles to reflect the needs of our members. Which topics are you most interested in reading an in-depth article about? Please click on the following link to select your preferences from our list. The short questionnaire takes about six minutes to complete. Involve yourself now to get the most from your membership!
Topics for articles questionnaire
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PAII Membership Minutes:
2007 PAII Convention CDs on Sale until June 30th,
& Success Story from the 2007 Convention

2007 PAII Convention CDs on Sale until June 30th
Get the entire PAII Convention on one CD set for only $169.95 (regular price is $199.95). Listen to sessions you missed and have your staff listen to sessions as part of their training. This is the only educational product of its kind on the market: sixty educational sessions on current topics, tailored specifically to the needs of innkeepers.

To order, go to 2007 Convention CDs. To take advantage of the special sale price of $169.95 for the entire Convention CD set, enter a Redeem Code under Discount Coupons during checkout: PAIIDeal.

Success Story from the 2007 PAII Convention
"Thanks to Howard Helmer's demo at the fabulous PAII Convention in Myrtle Beach, SC we are now serving WOW omelets to our guests and they all rave about how wonderful these omelets are. If I can cook an omelet anyone can. Thanks PAII."
~ John & Malinda Anderson, Maplevale Farm Bed and Breakfast, Oxford, OH

Do you have a success story that is a result of something you learned at the 2007 PAII Convention? Please send it to Jeanine@paii.org so we can share it with others.
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PAII Forum Digest:
Lap Desks, & More!
If you have not had time to log on to the Forum located in the Members Only section of www.paii.org,
here are some of the interesting topics that have been discussed this past week.

Lap Desks
I always travel with my laptop computer, but understand that it's not possible to have a desk in every guest room. The computer gets very hot, so I usually end up putting it on a pillow on my lap-not the most comfortable. Last weekend we attended a wedding and we had to stay at a hotel since there were no B&B's nearby. Although the room did have a desk, it also had a lap desk. I thought it would be a great amenity for many guest rooms and might be worth personalizing and selling.

RezOvation
We bought RezOvation years ago, when our other system was beyond updating. RezOvation to the rescue with an ONLINE VIDEO tutorial. I am not going to learn it in 5 minutes probably not in 50 minutes but they are there holding my hand while I am learning. Congratulations to Eric and Sandy and all the others who have tried so hard to get this program accepted.

Interim Innkeeping
We are writing an article regarding interim innkeeping and would appreciate knowing what you look for when hiring an interim innkeeper.

Mortgage, West Coast
Within the last year has anyone had any good/bad luck with refinancing through any west coast lenders/brokers?

Inn Management Software for Mac
We will be opening our new B&B in a couple of months and I am looking for inn management/reservation software. The inn will have 4 rooms.
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PAII Food Feature:
Rose Manor Bed & Breakfast's Brie and Apple Salad Sandwiches
Let us feature a recipe from your inn!
Please send your submission (and a photo of the dish if available) to Laura@paii.org.
Susan Jenal from the Rose Manor Bed & Breakfast (www.rosemanor.net) in Manheim, PA offers this delicious recipe for Brie and Apple Salad Sandwiches, an unusual alternative for vegetarians.
8 sandwiches

Ingredients
1 cup diced ripe Brie cheese
1 cup diced unpeeled red apple
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
16 slices firm whole-wheat sandwhich bread

Directions
Combine cheese, apple, and nuts. Blend mayonnaise and sour cream; add to cheese mixture. Remove crusts from bread. Make sandwiches with spread and slice diagonally.
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PAII Pointer:
Recycling Tips

Recycle as much paper, plastic, glass, cardboard, and aluminum as possible. Recycling not only reduces waste in landfills, but also reduces energy use. It generally takes much less energy to produce new products from recycled materials than from raw materials. Also, donate instead of discarding sheets and towels. Homeless shelters, emergency family assistance agencies, and women's shelters will make good use of gently used linens.
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About INNfo

INNfo is published weekly. Annual subscription is included in the price of membership.

Publisher
Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII)

Editor-in-Chief
Laura Middleton

Production Coordinator
Laura Middleton

Editorial Staff
Laura Middleton, Karen Hudgeons, Jeanine Zeman

Editorial Suggestions and Contributions
Editorial comments and suggestions are welcomed. In addition, if you have a suggestion or would like to contribute news and announcements for INNfo, please contact INNfo’s Editor-in-Chief, Laura Middleton, at 856.310.1102 or Laura@paii.org.

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