QUARTERLY. Volume 1 - Edition 10 03/09/2018. In This Issue... Sarah Diener

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1 Sarah Diener From: on behalf of Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association Sent: Friday, March 09, :02 PM To: Subject: CFHLA - Back of the House - March 9, 2018 Volume 1 - Edition 10 03/09/2018 In This Issue... QUARTERLY BE INFORMED UCF SCHOLARSHIPS SAVE THIS DATE DONATION VIP 360 ANNIVERSARY TWO BROOKE QUARTERLY On Tuesday, March 6 CFHLA conducted the first 2018 Quarterly Networking Luncheon at the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando. For your information, 125 CFHLA Members enjoyed lunch and a presentation from guest presenter Mark Politte General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando on his "Secrets to Success". HOSPITALITY 1

2 OPPORTUNITIES This Newsletter is proudly sponsored by: Honorees March Allied Member of the Month CFHLA recognizes the luncheon series sponsor: Erin Sims Landform of Central Florida March Lodging Member of the Month Below, please find photos from this "Members Doing Business with Members" Networking Activity: Nina Shirk Hyatt Place Orlando / Universal 2018 CFHLA Executive Committee Chairperson Fred Sawyers Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort VIP Members Linda Grier and David George of Greenery Productions, Inc 2

3 1st Vice Chairperson Brian Comes Hyatt Regency Orlando 2nd Vice Chairperson Keith Wolling Secretary Marylouise Fitzgibbon Walt Disney World Resorts 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 CFHLA Ex-Officio Board Member Jason Siegel, Interim President & CEO and Brent Nelson of the Central Florida Sports Commission Immediate Past Chair Dave Bartek Loews Hotels Partners of the Month: Allied Relations Council Breakfast Associated Planners Group Board of Directors Meeting Florida Patio Furniture, Inc. Parking Sponsor AAA Parking Executive Committee Wealth Management Strategies of Central Florida Don Siedel of Lodging Technology, CFHLA Board Member Wade Michael, General Manager of Quality Suites Royale Parc Suites and Chris Brasslett of Hotelier Linen Services Governmental Affairs Committee Minuteman Press Member Networking Luncheon Global Sourcing International, LLC Orange County Mayoral Candidate Forum Centerplate Inc. 3

4 Crown Linen LLC Landform of Central Florida Orlando Health Premier Elevator Co., Inc. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Orlando St. Patricks's Day Golf Open Corporate Sponsor Massey Services, Inc. Hole Sponsors ABM Building Services, LLC Baxter Restoration Blown Away, LLC CoolThings Sales & Services Crown Linen LLC Florida Patio Furniture, Inc. Global Network Services Harvill's Produce Company CFHLA VIP Members Maureen Haggerty of Spinout Guest Laundries, Inc. and Erin Sims of Landform of Central Florida Helpro Cleaning Services Mechanical Services of Central Florida (MSI) Oracle Elevator Company Orlando Health PCD Building Corp. Quick Response Fire Protection LLC Sherwin-Williams Sunbrite Outdoor Furniture VS Media Group Window Tint Specialists Driving Range Sponsor Newell Rubbermaid Putting Contest Sponsor Wealth Management Strategies of Central Florida St Patrick's Day Online Auction CFHLA Food & Beverage Chairman Steve Moccio, Food & Beverage Director with CFHLA Board Member Mark Politte,General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando Allegra Print UCF Area General Managers Luncheon Premium Healthy Vending 4

5 CFHLA VIP Member David George of Greenery Productions, Quarterly Networking Luncheon Sponsor and VIP Member Lou Rocco of Global Sourcing International, LLC and CFHLA Board Member Frank Quallen, General Manager of the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel Click here to view additional photos from this luncheon. BE INFORMED On Thursday, March 29 CFHLA will host the Orange County Mayoral Candidate Forum from 12Noon - 1:30PM at the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort (Thank you Cindy Staley, General Manager). The Forum will feature the following Three Leading Candidates for Orange County Mayor: Pete Clarke Orange County Commissioner 5

6 Jerry Demings Orange County Sheriff Rob Panepinto Businessman / Philanthropist For your information, seating is limited for this event and CFHLA recommends your registration at your earliest convenience. Furthermore, CFHLA would like to recognize the sponsors for this event: CLICK HERE to Register. UCF On Wednesday, March 7th CFHLA conducted the first 2018 UCF Area Hoteliers Luncheon 6

7 at the Courtyard by Marriott Orlando East UCF (Thank you Marc Heindenblut, General Manager). This meeting featured a LYNX Transportation presentation by Tiffany Homler Hawkins, Chief Administrative Officer and updates from UCF, Full Sail University and the Orange County Sheriff's Office. CFHLA would like to recognize the sponsor for this luncheon: SCHOLARSHIPS CFHLA is proud to announce the 2018 Hospitality Student Scholarships. These awards range from $1,000 - $10,000 to support tuition, fees, and textbooks for full-time Central Florida Hospitality Students. CLICK HERE to download and/or print the 2018 Application which may be submitted via mail or . PLEASE NOTE APPLICATIONS ARE DUE FRIDAY, MARCH 23 7

8 (Two Weeks From Today) For more information regarding this scholarship opportunity, please contact CFHLA Staff Person Taylor Hahn - assistant@cfhla.org SAVE THIS DATE Invitations Forthcoming... CFHLA and the Kissimmee - Osceola County Chamber of Commerce are partnering once again to produce the State of the County Address for Osceola County. This important community gathering is set to occur on Thursday, April 19 from 12Noon - 1:30PM at Osceola Heritage Park. 8

9 This event will feature all 5 Osceola County Commissioners and a Keynote Presentation by Fred Hawkins Osceola County Commision Chairman - District 5. Registration opens on Wednesday, March 21. DONATION On Tuesday, March 6, members of the Allied Relations Council Board presented a $2,400 check to the Osceola County School Board. These funds were donated by your Allied Relations Council for the Osceola County School Foundation Kid s Closet, which provides clothing to students in need. School Superintendent Debra Pace, Allied Relations Council Board Members John Wood of RAM Striping, Jay Hunt of Massey Services, Inc., David Baird of Vermana, Pete Woodruff of Southeastern Laundry Equipment, David Chilton and School Board Chairman Ricky Booth VIP Meet the VIP Member: 9

10 HUFCOR Florida Group has been in business for 118 years! Company Mission At Hufcor, we exist to shape the experience that people have within a built environment we re in the business of space management. Offering the widest range of glass, operable, vertical lift and accordion partitions, our products shape space by providing flexible sight and sound separation, and enable our customers to control the atmosphere and experience of their space. Shaping your experience isn t just about what we do, but how we approach business. Committed to advancing what s possible in space management, we are consultants that have more, do more, and deliver more for our customers. THANK YOU, HUFCOR FLORIDA GROUP, FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO CFHLA! 360 The Fundraising activity Taste at I-Drive 360 is set to occur on Sunday, April 8 from 4:00PM - 8:00PM at the I-Drive 360, Home of the Coca Cola Orlando Eye. For your information, proceeds benefit the Florida Hospital Esophageal Cancer Program. CLICK HERE for more information. 10

11 ANNIVERSARY This week, CFHLA Public Policy Director, Kevin Craig celebrates 4 Years of employment with the Association. THANK YOU, KEVIN CRAIG, FOR FOUR YEARS OF CFHLA SERVICE! TWO Recently, the Sheraton Vistana Resort welcomed students from its Adopt-A-School Partner Robinswood Middle School to the property for the purpose of providing hospitality career knowledge. 11

12 Catherine Rochester, guidance counselor at Robinswood Middle; Roneisha Randall, teacher; Otis Milton, SAFE coordinator; and 16 Honor Roll students at Sheraton Vistana Resort. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Additionally, team members from the Reunion Resort & Club visited its Adopt-A-School Partner Reedy Creek Elementary School to distribute school supplies, books, and to participate in the "Reading Across America" program. Thank You 12

13 Sheraton Vistana Resort and Reunion Resort & Club! BROOKE CFHLA would like to welcome to the Staff Brooke Williamson, Account Executive - Sponsorships. For your records, Brooke can be contacted via at sponsorships@cfhla.org. WELCOME TO THE CFHLA TEAM! HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES Below please find current employment opportunities in the Central Florida Hospitality Industry: Sales Manager Residence Inn Orlando Convention Center CLICK HERE to view position. Bistro Cook, Room Attendant, Sales Manager and MORE! Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Downtown 13

14 Residential and Commercial Plumbers Heichel Plumbing, Inc Bartender, Front Office Host, Housekeeping and MORE! Hyatt Hotels of Orlando Customer Care Agent, Vacation Sales Advisor, Reservations Activations Sales Agent and MORE! Hilton Grand Vacations Senior Assistant Director, Finance & Accounting JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes Banquet Captain, Concierge, Front Desk and MORE! Marriott International Director of Food and Beverage, Sous Chef, Assistant Restaurant Manager and MORE! Orlando Marriott Lake Mary Concierge Attendant, Server, Front Desk Supervisor and MORE! Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld Sales Coordinator Reunion Resort & Club CLICK HERE to view position. Director of Sales and Marketing, Catering Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor and MORE! Reunion Resort & Spa Assistant Director of Spa, Director of Shops Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Beverage Manager, Host, Golf Services Attendant and MORE! Streamsong Resort Golf & Spa Guest Experience Manager Walt Disney World Resort 14

15 CLICK HERE to view job description. This Newsletter is Proudly Sponsored By: This was sent to by Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association Remove My or Manage Preferences Privacy Policy 15