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Kevin Deo

From: cfhla@memberclicks-mail.net on behalf of CFHLASent: Friday, June 16, 2017 12:16 PMTo: cfhla_info@cfhla.orgSubject: 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

iFLY

HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES

This Newsletter proudly sponsored by:

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).

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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

2017 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

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.

(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:

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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

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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

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

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:

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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"

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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.

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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

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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.

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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!

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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:

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