Western Reserve Tourist Council
The Western Reserve Tourist Council is an organization that "encourages the development and diversification of the tourism and travel industries of Northeastern Ohio through promotional, educational, informational, and legislative programs." Every year they offer one, $1000 scholarship to a deserving college student who attends classes in a university in the Northeast area of Ohio. Students majoring in Hospitality Management, Recreation and Tourism, or Marketing, who share similar goals to the WRTC, are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
Scholarship Winners
The scholarship winner (Kristen Reitz shown left) is invited to attend their monthly luncheon. The luncheon is a way for the members to share their ideas of new ways to market or advertise businesses.
At the luncheon, the student is introduced to all the members of the organization and is presented with a certificate. A member of the WRTC talks about the student, reads parts of the recommendation letter and the student's essay to the other members. Once the student is introduced, he or she talks a little more about his/herself and their future goals.
