Ole Miss Ambassadors
for Southern Hospitality

Created in December 2007, the Ole Miss Ambassadors for Southern Hospitality (OMASH) is a student-run organization designed to bridge the gab between student life and the professional world. OMASH provides students with industry knowledge, enriching experiences, and abundant networking opportunities while actively involved in giving back to the community. 

Any students at the University of Mississippi are able to join OMASH, especially those within the Hospitality Management Program in the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management.

For more information about OMASH, please contact the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management (nhm@olemiss.edu).

Activities

Students involved in OMASH are actively involved in many departmental events and industry networking experiences.  Many of these activities include the following:

• Square Toast for Scholarships, Fall semester
• Miss-I-Sippin’, Spring semester
• Tunica, Mississippi - Casino and Hotel Operation Tours
• New Orleans, Louisiana - Restaurant and Tourism Tours
• Tupelo, Mississippi Bridal - Show Expo Visits
• Chef Throwdown
• Crawfish Boils
• Speaker Series from local, regional, and national hospitality industry professionals
• Department tours for incoming students, parents, and alumni

OMASH is always looking for new and exciting tours, trips, and events to do in conjunction with the Department of Nutrition and Hospitality Management.  If you would like to work with OMASH, have ideas on new things to do, or want to be a part of the organization, please contact the group today!

Officers

1. 2011-2012 officers:
   • President: Brooks Shaw
   • Vice President: Katie Kaiser
   • Secretary: Caitlyn Whitis
   • Treasurer: Clayton Kelley
   • 2012-2013 elections will be held in September 2012.

OMASH Constitution

Membership Application