HOB NOB. Volume 2 - Edition 23 06/16/2017. In This Issue... Kevin Deo

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1 Kevin Deo From: on behalf of CFHLA Sent: Friday, June 16, :16 PM To: Subject: CFHLA - Back of the House - June 16, 2017 Volume 2 - Edition 23 06/16/2017 In This Issue... HOB NOB LEADS SAVE THE DATE ORLANDO UNITED ADOPT-A-SCHOOL HOB NOB On Thursday, June 15, CFHLA hosted the ever-popular Hob Nob (Reverse Tradeshow) at the beautiful DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando (Thank you Mark Politte, General Manager). ifly HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES This Newsletter proudly sponsored by: 1

2 Honorees June Allied Member of the Month Norma Lopez Remediation Specialists, Inc. June Lodging Member of the Month Lana Burke Homewood Suites Orlando International Drive / Convention Center General Manager Nina Shirk and Chief Engineer Scott Titus of the Hyatt Place Orlando/Universal and Hyatt Place Orlando Convention Center with CFHLA VIP Member Kevin Bugasch of Terminix Commercial This "Speed Networking" event provided the opportunity for Over 200 Allied Members to meet and greet with Over 130 Lodging Executives representing 50 Lodging Properties. Once again, CFHLA thanks all Members who participated and supported this successful business relationship building event 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 (left to right) Jeff Garcia of Infinity Provisions, Inc., Chris Harriman of Tieworks Construction, Inc., CFHLA Silver Partner Jill Cooper of Blown Away, LLC, Chris Black of Hospitality Parking Services, Inc., and Dana Paucek of CMIT Solutions Additionally, CFHLA recognizes the following Hob Nob Sponsors: 2

3 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: Breakfast Club Global Sourcing International, LLC CFHLA-PAC Reception Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. Spinout Guest Laundries, Inc. Sunbrite Outdoor Funiture Executive Committee Meeting Helpro Cleaning Services Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting Spinout Guest Laundries, Inc. Hob Nob Reverse Tradeshow Baxter Restoration 3

4 Clean Tec Services Driveway Maintenance, Inc. Global Network Services Mechanical Services of Central Florida - MSI Yellowstone Landscape Human Resources Networking Reception Associated Planners Group Global Sourcing International, LLC PeopleReady Hospitality - A TrueBlue Company University of Phoenix Online Auction General Manager Ron Nagy (left) of the Bohemian Hotel Celebration with Steve Weil of Southern Lady Bedding & Window Coverings CFHLA also recognizes the following members for their In-Kind Contributions for the 2017 Hob Nob: Allegra Print SecuriTee Golf Classic Corporate Sponsor: Armstrong Lock & Security Products, Inc. Hole Sponsors: ACE Relocation Systems, Inc. ASI, Landscape Management Crown Linen, LLC Driveway Maintenance, Inc. Mechanical Services of Central Florida - MSI Mid-Florida Golf Cars Distributors PCD Building Corp. Staff Pro Workforce TRS Wireless, Inc. Summer Golf League EMCOR Mechanical Services 4

5 of Central Florida, Inc. - MSI CFHLA VIP Member Amy Diehl of Awnclean USA, Inc. with Jack Neuhaus of Massey Services, Inc. CFHLA recognizes the Hob Nob Planning Committee and the Committee Chairman Mark Politte of the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando for their support of this activity. CFHLA Hob Nob Committee Chairman and Hob Nob host Mark Politte, General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando with Britt Runion of Britt Runion Studios, Inc. 5

6 CFHLA Board Member Anthony Lazzara, General Manager of the Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal with CFHLA Treasurer Jesse Martinez, General Manager of the Alfond Inn at Rollins Joanna Del Moral of BRPH Architects & Engineers with CFHLA Board Member Jeff Swirsky, General Manager of the Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista 6

7 Victor Gonzalez, Director of Housekeeping Services (top left), Ray Fowler, Chief Engineer (bottom left), and CFHLA Board Member Bruce Skwarlo, General Manager (bottom right) of the Orlando Marriott Lake Mary with CFHLA VIP Member Sarah Hawthorne of Sunbrite Outdoor Furniture Frank Bruno, Food and Beverage Manager (left) and Keith Odza, General Manager (center) of Wyndham Vacation Rentals with Hob Nob Sponsor Landon Pyle of Yellowstone Landscape 7

8 CFHLA Board Member and Hob Nob Chairman and Host, Mark Politte, General Manager and Marilyn Cotto, Executive Housekeeper of the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando LEADS Each month, CFHLA hosts three Leads Groups that connect Members seeking potential new business leads. This month, the Wednesday Leads Group met with CFHLA Board Member Cindy Staley General Manager of the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort. CFHLA Board Member Cindy Staley (center) with Maureen Haggerty of Spinout Guest Laundries, Inc. and Steve Dobbins of Harper Building Systems of the Wednesday Leads Group 8

9 The Thursday 12Noon Leads Group met with Nina Shirk General Manager of the Hyatt Place Orlando Convention Center and Hyatt Place Orlando/Universal. Nina Shirk (center) of the Hyatt Place Orlando Convention Center and the Hyatt Place Orlando/Universal with the Thursday afternoon Leads Group THANK YOU CINDY AND NINA! SAVE THE DATE The FORWARD THINKING 2018 MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON is scheduled to occur on Thursday, August 3, 2017 from 12Noon to 1:30PM at the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort. (Thank you Cindy Staley, General Manager) This "working lunch" will feature a panel discussion regarding 2018 Hospitality Industry predictions and developments. Additionally, CFHLA is pleased to announce that Ken Lawson President/CEO of VISIT FLORIDA will serve as the primary presenter. CFHLA "LOOKS FORWARD" 9

10 TO SEEING YOU THERE! ORLANDO UNITED Monday, June 12, marked one year since the tragic Pulse Nightclub Incident. Once again, Central Florida has united to show the strength a community can have when faced with adversity. With great gratitude, CFHLA would like to say "THANK YOU" to the Lodging Members who donated hotel stays this year to survivors and the families of victims who visited Orlando in honor of Orlando United Day. ADOPT-A-SCHOOL The Sheraton Vistana Villages recently attended an "End of Year" lunch at Freedom Middle School, their CFHLA Adopt-A-School Partner. During the lunch, a raffle occurred for the school staff to win prizes and the Freedom Middle School Teacher of the Year, Mr. Hough and the Support Person of the Year, Ms. Jones were awarded with stays. 10

11 Freedom Middle School Support Person of the Year Ms. Jones with Angela Wilkerson of the Sheraton Vistana Villages Freedom Middle School Teacher of the Year Mr. Hough with 11

12 Angela Wilkerson of the Sheraton Vistana Villages THANK YOU SHERATON VISTANA VILLAGES FOR SUPPORTING CENTRAL FLORIDA EDUCATORS! ifly On Tuesday, June 13, ifly Orlando Indoor Skydiving held an official Grand Opening Celebration of their new location. This new space is 10,631 sq. ft. and features 2 wind tunnels and 2 separate event rooms. 12

13 CFHLA CONGRATULATES ifly ORLANDO INDOOR SKYDIVING ON THEIR NEW LOCATION! HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES Below please find current employment opportunities in the Central Florida Hospitality Industry: Sales & Catering Manager Paramount Hospitality Management CLICK HERE to view position details F&B Manager, Massage Therapist, Concierge and MORE! Reunion Resort & Club CLICK HERE to view open positions. Front Desk Agent, Bartender, Engineer and MORE! Park Inn by Radisson Resort & Conference Center Orlando CLICK HERE to view open positions. Maintenance Technician, Revenue Manager and MORE! 13

14 Melia Orlando Suite Hotel at Celebration CLICK HERE to view open positions. Culinary Cook Trainee and Part-Time Bartender Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld CLICK HERE to view open positions. Host, Pool Attendant, Food Runner and MORE! Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center CLICK HERE to view open positions. This Newsletter is Proudly Sponsored By: This was sent to by Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association 6675 Westwood Blvd, Suite 210, Orlando, Florida 32821, United States Unsubscribe or Manage Preferences Privacy Policy 14

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