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Sarah Diener

From: cfhla@memberclicks-mail.net on behalf of Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association

Sent: Friday, March 09, 2018 12:02 PMTo: communications@cfhla.orgSubject: 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

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ANNIVERSARY

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BROOKE

HOSPITALITY

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".

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OPPORTUNITIES

This Newsletter is proudly sponsored by:

Honorees

March Allied Member of the Month

Erin Sims

Landform of Central Florida

March Lodging

Member of the Month

Nina Shirk

Hyatt Place Orlando / Universal

2018 CFHLA Executive Committee

Chairperson Fred Sawyers Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

CFHLA recognizes the luncheon series sponsor:

Below, please find photos from this "Members Doing Business with Members"

Networking Activity:

VIP Members Linda Grier and David George of Greenery Productions, Inc

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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 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 Governmental Affairs Committee Minuteman Press Member Networking Luncheon Global Sourcing International, LLC Orange County Mayoral Candidate Forum Centerplate Inc.

CFHLA Ex-Officio Board Member Jason Siegel, Interim President & CEO and

Brent Nelson of the Central Florida Sports Commission

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

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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 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 Allegra Print UCF Area General Managers Luncheon Premium Healthy Vending

CFHLA VIP Members Maureen Haggerty of Spinout Guest Laundries, Inc.

and Erin Sims of Landform of Central Florida

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

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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

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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

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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 email.

PLEASE NOTE

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE

FRIDAY, MARCH 23

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(Two Weeks From Today)

For more information regarding this scholarship opportunity, please contact CFHLA Staff Person Taylor Hahn - assistant@cfhla.org - 407-313-5022.

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.

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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:

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Catherine Rochester, guidance counselor at Robinswood Middle; Roneisha Randall, teacher;

Otis Milton, SAFE coordinator; and 16 Honor Roll students at Sheraton Vistana Resort.

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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

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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 Email 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 CLICK HERE to view open positions.

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Residential and Commercial Plumbers

Heichel Plumbing, Inc CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Bartender, Front Office Host,

Housekeeping and MORE! Hyatt Hotels of Orlando

CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Customer Care Agent, Vacation Sales Advisor, Reservations Activations Sales Agent and MORE!

Hilton Grand Vacations CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Senior Assistant Director, Finance & Accounting

JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Banquet Captain, Concierge,

Front Desk and MORE! Marriott International

CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Director of Food and Beverage, Sous Chef, Assistant Restaurant Manager and MORE!

Orlando Marriott Lake Mary CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Concierge Attendant, Server,

Front Desk Supervisor and MORE! Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld

CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Sales Coordinator Reunion Resort & Club

CLICK HERE to view position.

Director of Sales and Marketing, Catering Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor and MORE!

Reunion Resort & Spa CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Assistant Director of Spa,

Director of Shops Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Beverage Manager, Host,

Golf Services Attendant and MORE! Streamsong Resort Golf & Spa

CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Guest Experience Manager Walt Disney World Resort

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CLICK HERE to view job description.

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