CFHLA From: cfhla@memberclicks-mail.net on behalf of CFHLA Sent: Friday, February 10, 2017 12:13 PM To: cfhla_info@cfhla.org Subject: CFHLA - Back of the House - February 10, 2017 Volume 1 - Edition 5 02/10/2017 In This Issue... BREAKFAST LEADS ST. PATRICK'S DAY LAST CHANCE BREAKFAST On Tuesday, February 7 Over 140 Allied Members attended the CFHLA Engineers Council Breakfast which was proudly sponsored by: VIP COMES FORUM HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES This event occurred at the Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive (Thank You Danny Williams, General Manager) and featured the following CFHLA Engineers: This Newsletter proudly sponsored by: Joe Friends Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate Michael Garro Melia Orlando Suite Hotel 1
Bob Holesko Kessler Collection Gerry Tarantino DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld Honorees and Emcee Keith Luka Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark Allied Member of the Month: Alan Fickett Global Sourcing International, LLC Lodging Member of the Month: CFHLA Engineer Members: Gerry Tarantino of the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, Joe Friends of the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, CFHLA Engineers Council Vice Chairman Keith Luka of the Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark, CFHLA Engineers Council Chairman Michael Garro of the Melia Orlando Suite Hotel and Bob Holesko of the Kessler Collection. Laura Sherman CLC Encantada Resort 2017 CFHLA Executive Committee Chairperson Dave Bartek David Farnsworth of Mosquito Authority/Vector Control Solutions, Curt Taylor of The Mall at Millenia and CFHLA VIP Member Ruthann DiLauri of Minuteman Press. 2
Loews Hotels 1st Vice Chairperson Fred Sawyers Walt Disney World Swan & 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 CFHLA ARC Board Member and Silver Partner Keri Burns of Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services of Orlando and CFHLA VIP Member Will Andrews of Sunbrite Outdoor Furniture, Inc. Historian Laura Sherman CLC Regal Oaks Immediate Past Chair Gerald Urquiola Caribe Royale Resort & Convention Center Partners of the Month: Area General Manager Meetings Downtown Orlando Area Spectrum Enterprise CFHLA Silver Partner Members Jill Cooper of Blown Away, LLC, Mike Bozeman of EMCOR Services MSI and Carey Carter of T-Mobile. Osceola County Area Greenery Productions Airport Area Minuteman Press Breakfast Club Global Sourcing International, LLC 3
Executive Committee Meeting System Tech Services Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting Spinout Guest Laundry Services Membership Luncheon Belfor Property Restoration Summitt Broadband Member Networking Luncheon Pirate's Dinner Adventure CFHLA Member Phil Keller of ISS Mechanical and VIP Member Charlie Weddle of TRS Wireless, Inc. Vacation Ownership Reception Minuteman Press Yellow Pages Clean Tec Construction Services, LLC Clean Tec Outsourcing, LLC Clean Tec Services Comprehensive Energy Services, Inc. Allied Members had the opportunity to meet with and talk to the panelists Driveway Maintenance, Inc. Hobart Corp. Mid-Florida Golf Cars Orlando Prestige Painting Remediation Specialists Spinout Guest Laundry Services System Tech Services Your Environment's Solution LEADS Each month, CFHLA hosts three Leads Groups that connect Members seeking potential new business leads. This month, each group featured a special Lodging guest from the CFHLA Board of Directors: The Wednesday Morning Leads Group met with Jon McGavin of the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes The Thursday Morning Leads Group met with 4
Frank Quallen of the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel and the Thursday Afternoon Leads Group met with Jeff Swirsky of the Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista CFHLA Board Member Jon McGavin (center) of the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes with CFHLA Wednesday Morning Leads Group Chairs and VIP Members Steve Dobbins of Harper Building Systems and Maureen Haggerty of Spinout Guest Laundries, Inc. CFHLA Board Member Frank Quallen of the Renaissance Orlando Airport Hotel with CFHLA Thursday Morning Leads Group Chairwoman, ARC Board Member and Silver Partner Keri Burns of Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services of Orlando 5
CFHLA Board Member Jeff Swirsky (right) of the Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista with CFHLA Thursday Afternoon Leads Group Chairman and ARC Board Member David Chilton of ET&T Distributors, Inc. ST. PATRICK'S DAY 6
LAST CHANCE The first 2017 CFHLA Quarterly Networking Luncheon will be held at 12 Noon THIS Wednesday, February 15 at Pirate's Town Treasure Tavern Theater This Luncheon will feature CFHLA Board Member Brian Wong Owner/General Manager 7
of the Celebration Suites Hotel on his "Secrets to Success". For parking instructions and to register for this luncheon, please CLICK HERE Registration Fee: $15.00 VIP Meet The VIP Member: Bags Parking & Guest Services has been in business for over 25 years! Fun Fact: Bags offers unique services, providing Airline Check-In with Valet Parking at Orlando International Airport. Starting in 2017, Bags will begin offering Airline Check-In at the Rental Car Return on Level 1 at both A and B terminals, further providing ultimate convenience to travelers, consistent with their vision to Make Travel Easier. Thank You Bags Parking & Guest Services for your Dedication to CFHLA! 8
COMES 2017 CFHLA Board of Directors 2nd Vice Chairman Brian Comes General Manager Hyatt Regency Orlando Birthday: October 21 Fun Facts: Brian got his start in the Hospitality Industry as a Corporate Management Trainee at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City in Arlington, Virginia. "Transitioning the Peabody Orlando into the Hyatt Regency Orlando" is Brian's greatest hospitality accomplishment and his best career advice received is to always "do the right thing". Thank you Brian Comes for being a CFHLA Leader! FORUM The UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management will present the Women's Hospitality Leadership Forum on Friday, March 31 This one-day conference presented by the UCF Rosen College and the 9
National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) will feature nine speakers, including: Salli Setta, President, Red Lobster Mary Lynn Clark, President, Wyndham Vacation Rentals North America Alpana Singh, Master Sommelier, Restaurateur & Television Host For a full list of speakers, CLICK HERE Early Registration: $100.00 - through February 28 Regular Registration: $150.00 - starts March 1 UCF Faculty and Student Registration: $65.00 (proof of affiliation required) For more information on this conference and to register, please CLICK HERE HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES Below please find current employment opportunities in the Central Florida Hospitality Industry: Director of Sales & Catering Avanti Palms Resort and Convention Center CLICK HERE to view the open position Senior Sous Chef and Event Services Manager JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes CLICK HERE to view open positions Director of Banquets Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes CLICK HERE to view open position Barback, Bakery Supervisor, Tram Driver and MORE! Marriott Hotels & Resorts CLICK HERE to view open positions Pool Server, Loss Prevention Officer, Host and MORE! Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld 10
CLICK HERE to view open positions Commercial Plumber Heichel Plumbing CLICK HERE to view open position Security, Banquet Set-Up, Lead Cook and MORE! Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center CLICK HERE to view open positions This Newsletter is Proudly Sponsored By: This email was sent to cfhla_info@cfhla.org by CFHLA_info@cfhla.org Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association 6675 Westwood Blvd, Suite 210, Orlando, Florida 32821, United States Unsubscribe or Manage Preferences Privacy Policy 11
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