The International Association of Hispanic Meeting Professionals GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Preamble

• To develop leadership and professional skills of Hispanic Meeting Professionals.
• To encourage Hispanic students pursuing careers in the meetings and hospitality industry.
• To stimulate interest in the Hispanic culture and its potential for enhancing the meeting experience.
• To create a community for celebration of the common interests of Hispanic meeting professionals.
• To support Hispanic managerial positions within the meetings and hospitality industry.
• To quantify and publicize the economic impact of Hispanic meetings and conventions.
• To further industry and public recognition of the unique contribution of Hispanic meeting professionals.
• To assist hospitality industry-related companies marketing to Hispanics.

Code of Professional Conduct and Ethics

• Unethical practices which would be damaging to the public, and bring disgrace to the meetings and hospitality industry are prohibited.
• The highest standard of professionalism and integrity will be carried out in business, professional and personal activities at all times.
• IAHMP members will conduct themselves in an honest, knowledgeable, responsible, reliable and competent manner.
• Acceptance of gratuities, monetary gifts, favors or complimentary services which influence questionable, or unfair business practices is prohibited.
• Complete and accurate information about services, facilities, needs, schedules, policies, rules and regulations concerning business relationships with attendees, clients, customers or suppliers will be provided in a written contract, signed, dated and agreed to by all parties concerned.
• Maintenance of accurate records and contractural obligation will always be available for inspection by employer, client, supplier or all parties concerned.
• Conflict of interests activities are prohibited.
• Denial of service to prospective attendees, clients or customers because of a person's gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation and mental or physical handicaps is prohibited.
• The objectives and goals of an organization or its attendees must be considered in advance of selecting a site and making final meeting arrangements.
• All written commitments will be honored. No members will be prevented from seeking redress for any grievance in accord with contractural terms.
• Taking unfair advantage by soliciting information, proposals, formats or ideas from another buyer or supplier who is already involved in the proposal is not allowed.
• IAHMP members should continue to pursue higher education through a college degree program or through other profession related avenues to continue achieving professional and personal enhancement.
• Members are encouraged to take active roles in civic and other community related activities conducting themselves in an honest and dignified manner.
• The Board of Directors will consider written complaints from any individual regarding a member's alleged unethical practices or improper conduct violations.
• A member who violates an IAHMP by-law or policy that would bring disrepute to the association will be subject to disciplinary action by the Board of Directors. A conviction, judgement or finding of guilt by any court of competent jurisdiction of a felony or crime involving moral turpitude in violation of any federal, state or local law will also be considered just cause for disciplinary action.
• The Board of Directors will review and investigate the complaint and determine the final action to be taken.
• The decision of the Board of Directors shall be made by a majority vote.
• All Board meetings and activities in relation to conduct and disciplinary actions will be deemed confidential in nature.