MEMORIAL. The CFHLA Staff wish you and your family a HAPPY and SAFE Memorial Day Weekend! Volume 2 - Edition 20 05/26/2017. In This Issue...

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1 Kevin Deo From: on behalf of CFHLA Sent: Friday, May 26, :02 PM To: Subject: CFHLA - Back of the House - May 26, 2017 Volume 2 - Edition 20 05/26/2017 In This Issue... MEMORIAL AFTER HOURS RE-OPENING PAC RECEPTION HEROIN AUCTION MEMORIAL In observance of MEMORIAL DAY the CFHLA Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, May 29, 2017 and will re-open on Tuesday, May 30, HR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY LAST CHANCE PARTNERS IN ACTION CHARITY CHALLENGE ADOPT-A-SCHOOL The CFHLA Staff wish you and your family a HAPPY and SAFE Memorial Day Weekend! VOLCANO BAY 1

2 SILVER HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES This Newsletter proudly sponsored by: Honorees May Allied Member of the Month AFTER HOURS On Tuesday, May 23, following the CFHLA Board of Directors Meeting, 200 Members attended the Food & Beverage Council After Hours Networking Reception at the Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal (Thank You Anthony Lazzara, General Manager) CFHLA would like to say "THANK YOU" to the Food & Beverage sponsors of the reception. Beer and Wine provided by: Orlando Brewing and PW Orlando, LLC Pizza and hors d'oeuvres provided by: Domino's and FreshPoint Central Florida Katie Korell Orlando Gift Baskets May Lodging Member of the Month Sweets provided by: Bickford Bakery Please find below, photos of Lodging and Allied Members networking and enjoying the reception: Keith Odza Wyndham Vacation Rentals

3 CFHLA Executive Committee Chairperson Dave Bartek Loews Hotels 1st Vice Chairperson Fred Sawyers Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort 2nd Vice Chairperson Brian Comes Hyatt Regency Orlando Secretary Keith Wolling B Resort & Spa Lake Buena Vista Treasurer Jesse Martinez The Alfond Inn at Rollins Assistant Treasurer Sonja Giselbrecht Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport Historian Peter Kacheris Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek / Waldorf Astoria Orlando Immediate Past Chair Gerald Urquiola Caribe Royale Orlando Partners of the Month: Allied Relations Council Breakfast Associated Planners Group CFHLA Board Meeting Belfor Property Restoration Executive Committee Meeting Blown Away, LLC Governmental Affairs 3

4 Committee Meeting Spinout Guest Laundries, Inc. Human Resources Seminar Series Allen Norton & Blue EduMatics Hospitality Staff Jackson Lewis, LLP University of Phoenix Online Auction Allegra Print Quarterly Membership Networking Luncheon Pirate's Dinner Adventure State of the Schools Address Orange County AXA Advisors Downtown Development Board Duke Energy OUC - The Reliable One Terminix Commercial UCF College of Education and Human Performance Summer Golf League EMCOR Mechanical Services of Central Florida, Inc. - MSI Vacation Ownership Council Meeting Minuteman Press Area General Manager Meetings: Airport Area Minuteman Press 4

5 Osceola County Area Greenery Productions, Inc. Seminole County Area Driveway Maintenance, Inc. 5

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8 RE-OPENING On Monday, May 22, the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Near Universal Orlando Resort hosted a "Grand Re-Opening" to celebrate the completion of a full hotel renovation. All double rooms were upgraded to Queen/Queen rooms, and refrigerators were added to every guest room. Additionally, all amenities were updated, including the outdoor area, pool area, and fitness center. 8

9 General Manager Rajesh Thakore (left) and Brittany Prates of the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Near Universal Orlando Resort with CFHLA President/CEO Rich Maladecki at the grand re-opening celebration CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RE-OPENING! PAC RECEPTION REMINDER! THE PAC RECEPTION IS LESS THAN 2 WEEKS AWAY! This unique opportunity will allow you to network with local elected officials over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. 9

10 CLICK THE FLYER BELOW TO REGISTER PLEASE NOTE: The registration fee for this event is a contribution to the CFHLA Political Action Committee. HEROIN On Thursday, May 25, CFHLA hosted a seminar presented by Carol Burkett of the Orange County Drug Free Office which provided Members with information and insight on the impact of 10

11 Heroin & Fentanyl on the local community. Carol Burkett (center-left) of the Orange County Drug Free Office with CFHLA Seminar attendees AUCTION The CFHLA-PAC Online Auction is scheduled to open THIS WEDNESDAY, MAY 31 at 2:00PM and will close on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 at 2:00PM. This auction will feature over 30 items including stay-cation packages from some of Central Florida's most prestigious Hotels and Resorts. Proceeds from this auction will support the CFHLA-PAC's mission of financially supporting and electing "Hospitality-Friendly" candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Any items purchased in this auction is a contribution to the CFHLA Political Action Committee. HUMAN RESOURCES CFHLA is kicking off the month of June with the HUMAN RESOURCES NETWORKING RECEPTION! Thursday, June 1 5:00PM - 6:30PM at the 11

12 CFHLA Offices. Enjoy complimentary beer, wine and light hors d'oeuvres while networking with over 40 HR Professionals. This event is open to HR Related Lodging and Allied Members. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY The following sponsorships are available: Back of the House Newsletter Quarters 3 & 4 This weekly newsletter, featuring CFHLA highlights, event reminders and Member achievements, is sent out every Friday to over 3,000 Member contacts. $1,500 Per Quarter Sponsorship Includes: - Company logo with web link at top of newsletter - Business card ad with web link at bottom of newsletter - Featured article (1 Per Quarter - Submitted by Sponsor) - 13 Editions per Quarter For additional information about this opportunity, please contact CFHLA Communications and Publications Manager Kevin Deo at communications@cfhla.org To view additional sponsorship opportunities, CLICK HERE LAST CHANCE The 2017 CFHLA "SecuriTee" Golf Classic is 1 WEEK FROM TODAY! Come tee off at the Celebration Golf Club on 12

13 Friday, June 2 with a Shotgun Start at 8:00AM. A portion of the net proceeds will support local Law Enforcement initiatives and will continue to honor Central Florida Hospitality Employees and Law Enforcement for "Above & Beyond" Guest Safety Services. REGISTRATION IS CLOSING SOON! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER PARTNERS IN ACTION Recently, Lockhart Elementary School recognized their Partners in Education with a special tea service complete with fine china. The CFHLA Allied Relations Council was among those recognized for their ongoing efforts and donations to the students and teachers at Lockhart. Additionally, the Council hosted a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon and yesterday, members of the ARC Board delivered donated items to Lockhart Elementary School - the Council's Adopt-A-School Partner - including uniforms for the students and education materials, totaling over $3,000. These funds were secured by the Allied Relations Council at the ARC Bowling Fundraiser for the Adopt-A-School Program last July. 13

14 (left to right) Orange County School Board Member - District 7 Christine Moore, CFHLA Allied Relations Council Board Members Maureen Haggerty of Spinout Guest Laundries, Inc., David Chilton of ET&T Distributors, Amy Walsh of Universal Orlando with Principle Ella Shanks and Partner in Education Coordinator Cathy Rivera of Lockhart Elementary School ARC Board Members and the team at Lockhart Elementary School unload school supplies and uniforms for students THANK YOU ARC MEMBERS FOR SUPPORTING EDUCATION IN CENTRAL FLORIDA 14

15 CHARITY CHALLENGE For the 2nd Year CFHLA VIP Member Belfor Property Restoration participated in the 2017 Charity Challenge XXXII on Saturday, May 20 at the Camping World Stadium. Their team took part in tournaments including the basketball shootout, kayak relay, obstacle course race, tubing relay, volleyball and tug-of-war. The funds raised by Belfor during the event will benefit the CFHLA Foundation. The Belfor Property Restoration Team competed in the 2017 Charity Challenge XXXII THANK YOU BELFOR PROPERTY RESTORATION FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF CFHLA! ADOPT-A-SCHOOL Last week Massey Services, Inc. presented Teacher of the Month awards to educators at their CFHLA Adopt-A-School Partner School 15

16 Killarney Elementary School. Jay Hunt of Massey Services, Inc. and Seth Miller of Talk of the Town Restaurant Group presented each winner with a gift card from the Talk of the Town Restaurant Group Julie Stowell - Media Center Specialist Rebecca Holcomb - 1st Grade Educator 16

17 Merecil Gamboa - 5th Grade Educator VOLCANO BAY The newest addition to the Universal Orlando Resort Volcano Bay water theme park held its Grand Opening on Thursday, May 25. The park features 18 new attractions surrounded by a South Pacific Island atmosphere. The park also introduced it's new "TapuTapu" wearable technology, which will hold the guest's place in the ride lines and notify them when it is their turn to ride. For more information about Universal's Volcano Bay Water Theme Park CLICK HERE PANDORA The Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts will open their latest attraction, Pandora - The World of Avatar in Disney's Animal kingdom Saturday, May 27. This new "Land", themed after the 2009 Disney film Avatar, will host 2 new rides and will immerse guests into the exotic world of Pandora featuring floating mountains, uniquely 17

18 shaped plant life and Pandorian animal life. For more information about Pandora - The World of Avatar CLICK HERE SILVER Meet The Silver Partner: Liberty Staffing, LLC has been in business for 5 Years! Fun Fact: Liberty Staffing, LLC is designed to support the work of the professionals on the front line of the staffing industry, those who service you every day. Too often, staffing service employees working directly with customers on a daily basis are not supported or incentivized to go the extra mile. Liberty Staffing ownership supports its employees by being hands-on and actively involved in the daily operations. Thank You Liberty Staffing, LLC For Your Commitment To CFHLA! HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES Below please find current employment opportunities in the Central Florida Hospitality Industry: Engineer, Security, Food and Beverage and MORE! Loews Hotels resumes to Orlandorecruiting@LoewsHotels.com or 18

19 Call Patrick at (407) th Annual Virtual Online Hospitality Career Fair 100's of Hospitality Jobs - Over 30 Companies Presented By OrlandoJobs.com Open: May 1 - May 30 Guest Service Aide, HR Generalist, Valet Parker and MORE! Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld CLICK HERE to view open positions. Host, Housekeeper, Guest Services and MORE! Marriott Hotels & Resorts CLICK HERE to view open positions. Nail Technician, Spa Concierge, Bar Attendant and MORE! Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center CLICK HERE to view open positions. This Newsletter is Proudly Sponsored By: 19

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