2014 TOURISM DAY. March 13, Governmental Links. Florida Governor Rick Scott. State of Florida Senate. House of Representatives.

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1 - Your Political Advocate Newsletter PROUDLY SPONSORED BY: March 13, TOURISM DAY Governmental Links Florida Governor Rick Scott State of Florida Senate State of Florida House of Representatives Orange County Osceola County

2 Seminole County City of Orlando City of Kissimmee City of Sanford Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera discusses tourism related issues with Dan Kline of Magical Memories Vacation Villas, CFHLA President Richard Maladecki, CFHLA Board of Directors Chairman Doug Gehret of the Hilton Orlando On Wednesday, March 12th the Partnership for Florida held its annual "Florida Tourism Day" in Tallahassee. CFHLA Representatives were in attendance to support this activity, which featured a group of noted elected officials, including keynote speaker Governor Rick Scott. Over 30 CFHLA members traveled to Tallahassee, making it the largest delegation to date. CFHLA Board of Directors Chairman Doug Gehret General Manager of the Hilton Orlando, Senator Andy Gardiner of District 13

3 Representative Joe Saunders of District 49 speaks with CFHLA Delegates Marshall Pickard of Squeegee Squad, Representative Mike La Rosa of District 42, VIP Member Rick Patterson of Associated Planners Group, and VIP Member Gary Boyer of Boyer Building Corporation

4 Representative Jason Brodeur of District 28 speaks with CFHLA Delegates Representative Karen Castor Dentel of District 30 addresses CFHLA Delegates The Partnership is comprised of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, Florida Attractions Association, Florida Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, Florida Association of Destination Marketing Organizations and VISIT FLORIDA.

5 Lt. Governor Carlos Lopez-Cantera and CFHLA Delegates For your information, the following CFHLA members attended this meaningful and important industry activity: Cindy Andrews Sunbrite Outdoor Furniture Maurice Arbelaez Vista Cay by Millenium Jeff Brinda Crowne Plaza Orlando-Lake Buena Vista Gary Boyer Boyer Building Corporation Marlies Bredel Destination MCO John Brost ALL STAR Vacation Homes Greg Combs SERVPRO of Osceola County Amy Diehl Awnclean USA Alan Fickett Global Sourcing International Doug Gehret Hilton Orlando

6 Denis Hank CFVRMA Chadwick Hardee APDC Services Jim Haughney Orange Lake Resort Dan Kline Magical Memories Vacation Villas Rich Larkin Wyndham Orlando Resort- International Drive Jay Leonard Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort Greg Moore The Mall at Millenia Rick Patterson Associated Planners Group Marshall Pickard Squeegee Squad Jetse Pottinga Melia Orlando Suite Hotel at Celebration Doug Ridge Orlando World Center Marriott Shawn Salyers 11th Hour Business Solutions Ron Silveira F.P.I.S. Brochure Distribution & Travel Marketing Sharon Smoley Walt Disney World Gerald Urquiola Caribe Royale Resort and Convention Center Rembort Vonk

7 Excellent Vacation Homes David Webster Energy Air Keith Wolling B Resort in the Walt Disney World Resort Jason Zapp Squeegee Squad MAYOR DYER On Wednesday, March 5, the CFHLA Governmental Affairs Committee met with city of Orlando Mayor, Buddy Dyer. During this meeting, the committee discussed downtown venues, Sunrail, and the Tourist Development Tax (TDT). Buddy Dyer - Mayor of the City of Orlando Gerald Urquiola of

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