The Society of American Travel Writers (SATW) introduced its 2013-2014 Board of Directors to more than 360 members during its annual convention which took place Oct. 20-25 at the Beau Rivage Resort & Casino in the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Immediate Past President Lillian Africano passed the “pen” to esteemed colleague and freelance travel writer Steve Giordano, a 26-year veteran of the industry who has been an active member of SATW since 1997.

“The in-coming Board is composed of both seasoned travel industry veterans and newer members eager to make their impact on the industry,” noted Giordano.  “I'm looking forward to encouraging the conservation and preservation of travel resources worldwide as well as to our vision-sharing as we move forward with the Society.”

Other members of the 2013-2014 Board of Directors include:

President-Elect: Annette Thompson

Immediate Past President: Lillian Africano

Vice President: Diana Lambdin Meyers

Secretary: Peggy Bendel

Treasurer: Tom Adkinson

Western Chapter Chair: Paul Lasley

Central States Chapter Chair: Tom Griffith

Canadian Chapter Chair: Anna Hobbs

Eastern Chapter Chair: Judy Wells

Freelance Council Chair: Sandra Friend

Associates Council Chair: Beverly Hurley

Editors Council Chair: Anne Banas

Associate-at-Large: Eric Miller

Associate-at-Large: Nancy Vaughan

Active-at-Large: Barbara Orr

SATW comprises “Travel's Most Trusted Voices.”  Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, SATW is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) professional association.  SATW members strive to maintain the industry's highest professional and ethical standards, and their dedication and experience represent the Society's commitment to journalistic integrity and credibility.

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