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January 2016

MMHLA OFFICERS & BOARD

March 16, 2016MMHLA Luncheon!

Hilton MemphisFebruary 12, 2016

To Make Reservations:Phone: 901-581-5618Email: [email protected]

Registration 11:30 a.m.Luncheon at Noon

MMHLA Offices:901-581-56188544 Rankin Branch Rd.Millington, TN [email protected] Ross Administrative Assistant

MMHLA Officers:Mary Calorio.........................ChairmanWayne Tabor.........................PresidentTricia Weatherford........Vice PresidentDoug Owings.......................TreasurerMatt Huss.............................SecretaryJohn Rucker............Sergeant-at-arms

MMHLA Board of Directors:Doug BrowneNoe CerratoShawn DankoAnne-Marie FamaletteAngie HinesDavid Jachetta

18th Annual Lodging Industry Update!

Kevin KaneJimmy KiserPierre LandaicheChuck PinkowskiSam Ward

MMHLA Luncheon Wednesday January 20 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Sheraton Memphis Downtown250 North Main St, Memphis, TN 38103

Greg Adkins, President & CEO of the Tennessee Hos-

pitality & Tourism Association (TnHTA) returns!Greg comes to the city on Ol’ Man River to update

us on the current activities of the TnHTA. 2015 saw a number of Legislative successes for the hospitality industry. Beyond that, Greg will offer an outlook for 2016, giving us an in-depth about our grassroots and the grasstop political strategies for the hospitality and tourism industry in Tennessee.Don’t miss it! Register Now! We look forward to see-

ing you there.But if you register and can’t make it, here’s how it

goes: Cancellation Policy – All cancellations must be

Greg Adkins drops in for a few updates on the state’s blueprint for the TnHTA in 2016!

received no later than 48 hours prior to the event.And if you do make it (and we hope you do!) parking is complimentary!Reservations: 901-581-5618, [email protected].

It’s coming! It’s coming! The 18th Annual Lodging Industry Update!Friday, February 12 • 7:30-10:30 a.m. • Hilton Memphis

Pinkowski & Company and the Metropolitan Memphis Hotel & Lodging Association present one of the Mid-South’s prime industry events: the An-nual Lodging Industry Update. Among this year’s speakers: Isaac Collazo, Intercontinental Hotels

Group, speaking on the economics of the hospitality industry; Jeff Higley, HotelNewsNow.com, updating us on the state of the national lodging market; Chuck Pinkowski, Pinkowski & Company, discussing the health of Memphis hotels; and keynote speaker, Lee Hunter, Hunter Re-alty Associates, Inc. For information and reservations call 901-581-5618.

Chuck Pinkowski, Pinkowski & Company.

Isaac Collazo, Intercontinental Hotels Group.

Lee Hunter, Hunter Realty Associates, Inc.

Jeff Higley, HotelNewsNow.com.

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Key Magazine’s John Rucker with one gorgeous lady: Miss Autozone Liberty Bowl 2015!

The beauty continues! Here’s Comfort Inn Down-town’s Becky Anderson &

Tracy Grimmer.

Debra & Doug Owings. Beauty? Debbie I mean! Not

Doug. But I like the tie.

The Holiday Luncheon!

Changing of the Guard! MMHLA President-elect Wayne Tabor presents outgoing Prez Mary Calorio with a Swarovski Pineapple for 7 years of superior service!

The 2016 MMHLA Officers! Left to right: John Rucker, Sergeant of Arms; Doug Owings, Treasurer; Matt Huss, Secre-tary; Tricia Weatherford, Vice President; Wayne Tabor, President; Mary Calorio, Chairman.

Here’s a man who’s paid his dues! John Rucker re-ups his MMHLA membership with a check to Deanna Ross.

Gifts! Gifts! We’ve got presents here for some lucky member! Keep your finger crossed and check your number!

But on to business! I don’t suppose I need to tell y’all that the January date for the Liberty Bowl is proving very popular among Memphis area hoteliers!

Liberty Bowl sold out! Hardly any rooms left! “Like having New Year’s Eve twice!” MCVB’s Kevin Kane & Liberty Bowl’s Harold Graeter display the poster.

The MMHLA shows their appreciation to AC Wharton for all his support for the hospitality industry with a plaque. Un-fortunately, the former mayor was a no-show.

Luncheon hosts: Sam Ward’s terrific crew at the Holiday Inn Wolfchase crew!

Sam Ward & Company – take a bow!

What’s going on here! When the laptop fails to perform, Sam steps in!

Will the next MMHLA luncheon guest step forward & sign in please? Looks like it’s Chris Fava, with Nick Schifani behind him.

“It’s gonna be a special, special week! Not just for us but for the city!” – Liberty Bowl’s Harold Graeter, on the impact of this year’s game.

Pretty poinsettias & gorgeous holiday smiles! Becky Anderson, Comfort Suites Downtown & Gloria McCollum,Pinkowski & Company.

Open Roads Technologies’ Gary Bellanti & Jim Gordon of Ridgeway Communica-tions. Don’t hold back Gary! Have a good time!

He keeps showing

up! Like it’s good busi-ness! He’s

right! Roger Buchanan,

Sharp, Rob-bins & Pow-ell General

Contractors.

Luncheon host Sam

Ward again, this time

with Holiday Inn Express’

Hemmy Patel.

Demetria Hampton,

Holiday Inn Wolfchase. “Don’t take

my picture!” but I couldn’t

help it.

Grin baby grin! Kooky

Cnuck’s Shawn

Danko with MCCC’s

Pierre Landaiche.

December 16, at the Holiday Inn Wolfchase . . .

The presentation of new officers, the impact of this year’s Liberty Bowl & golly, the buffet lunch

was really good too!

Outgoing president, Mary Calorio sa-

lutes Wayne Lewis. A small moment of hubris for a simple

newsletter edi-tor. Well, shut my

mouth!

EVENT DATE:LOCATION:

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Friday, February 19, 2016Holiday Inn at The University of MemphisDoors Open 6:00pm Questions Begin 7:00pm100 Tables Available @ $180 Per TableIncludes six seats, soft drinks, bottled water and finger snacks. Concession items available.

Join Us For An Evening Of Fun & Trivia!

See attached reservation form or download from www.mmhla-skal.comFor more information: www.mmhla-skal.com

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Fun Stuff!Table/Costume Contest • Games • Prizes & Drawings all Night!

Reservation Form and Full Payment due: February 12, 2016!!!

Things You Need to Know...No more than six people allowed per table/team. All players must be 21 or older.

No outside liquor or food will be allowed into the hotel.

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Friday, February 19, 2016 • Holiday Inn, University of Memphis • Doors open 6 p.m., Questions, 7 p.m.100 tables available: $180 per table: 6 seats, soft drinks, bottled water & finger snacks • Also concession items & cash bar

Information & reservation form available at www.mmhla-skal.com

Table/Costume Contest! Games! Prizes! Drawings! ALL NIGHT!

Reservation form & full payment due by: Feb. 12, 2016!

The Metropolitan Memphis Hotel & Lodging Association and SKAL International Memphis

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Celebrate! Celebrate! It’s the night before the Liberty Bowl! And we had

one heckuva Gala Time!

The L iberty Bowl Gala! The Andy Childs Band! That organ player wears a nifty Beatles cap!

Key Magazine’s John Rucker with one gorgeous lady: Miss Autozone Liberty Bowl 2015!

John. With Miss America 2016, Betty Cantrell. James Bond should be so lucky!

The beauty continues! Here’s Comfort Inn Down-town’s Becky Anderson &

Tracy Grimmer.

Debra & Doug Owings. Beauty? Debbie I mean! Not

Doug. But I like the tie.

Jimmy (of U.S. Foods) & Alice Kiser.

It’s Rick & Hemmy Patel, Holiday Inn Express

Wolf Trail Cv.

Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Kane . . . He-Of- The MCVB!

Newly elected MMHLA president, Wayne Tabor & his very pretty wife Sheryl!

The 2016 MMHLA Officers! Left to right: John Rucker, Sergeant of Arms; Doug Owings, Treasurer; Matt Huss, Secre-tary; Tricia Weatherford, Vice President; Wayne Tabor, President; Mary Calorio, Chairman.

Will the next MMHLA luncheon guest step forward & sign in please? Looks like it’s Chris Fava, with Nick Schifani behind him.

In the Owings 2 pictures, please change Debbie to Debra.Thanks,Doug

Not to be outdone, Debra & Doug Owings have their picture taken with Miss Beautiful Gal!

(The gleam in Doug’s eye is a camera effect!)


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HOURS:COST:




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benefiting

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Friday, February 19, 2016 • Holiday Inn, University of Memphis • Doors open 6 p.m., Questions, 7 p.m.100 tables available: $180 per table: 6 seats, soft drinks, bottled water & finger snacks • Also concession items & cash bar

Information & reservation form available at www.mmhla-skal.com

Table/Costume Contest! Games! Prizes! Drawings! ALL NIGHT!

Reservation form & full payment due by: Feb. 12, 2016!

The Metropolitan Memphis Hotel & Lodging Association and SKAL International Memphis

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Do you see the stars? Do you see the stars? Then pick them out and honor them! Win-

ners will be announced and awards passed at the Apr. 22 MMHLA Luncheon Meeting at the Peabody Hotel, downtown Memphis.Deadline for nominations is Mar. 31, 2015.

Nomination forms are available at www.mmhla.com.Categories are: MMHLA General Manager of the Year.MMHLA Allied Award of Excellence.MMHLA Associate Award of Excellence.Food & Beverage Employee of the Year.Sales Employee of the Year.Lodging Employee of the Year.Manager of the Year.Housekeeper of the Year.Maintenance Employee of the Year.Upcoming Stars of the Industry.GOLD STAR PUBLIC RELATIONS

AWARDSCommunity Service Award.Guest Relations Award.Special Events Award.In 4 typed, double-spaced pages tell why

this nominee should be honored.Entries should be mailed (by March 31!)

to:MMHLA8544 Rankin Branch Rd.Millington, TN 38053Or emailed to:[email protected] information? 901-581-5618,

[email protected] or watch www.mmhla.com.You got stars out there. The world isn’t flat.

Honor your stars!

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A new year, a new Prez! Wayne Tabor cheers the success of January 2’s Liberty Bowl and looks forward to the 18th Annual Lodging Industry Update!

First of all, I want to thank Mary Calorio for the fantastic job she has done over the past 7 years as president of our association. She covered a lot of ground, grew our membership, helped keep our

finances in check and helped bring lots of great speakers to our monthly luncheons. THANKS Mary!I am excited to be back as MMHLA

president; as many of you know I served in that position from 2001 to 2005. Ten years have passed. In that time, we’ve had three presidents and lots of things have changed. But, as MMHLA chairman over those years I have not been out of the loop and can, I believe, “hit the ground running.”

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I think we all owe Steve Ehrhart, Harold Graeter and their staff a huge Thank You and Hats Off for a terrific 2015 Liberty Bowl! The city filled with Arkansas and Kansas State fans, our rooms were full and most of the city’s restaurants sure looked full to me. One of the positive things about the January 2 date is it doesn’t run into

our New Year’s Eve business. We’re starting our year with Greg Adkins, president & CEO of the TnHTA,

speaking at the January luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel Downtown. Greg will give an update on this year’s state legislative issues – important legis-lation that you as a member need to be know. And on February 12 the MMHLA and Pinkowski and Company will pres-

ent the 18th Annual Lodging

Wayne TaborPresident MMHLA

Industry Update at the Hilton Mem-phis. This is one of my favorite asso-ciation meetings. Chuck and his staff do a great job keeping us up-to-date on all the industry trends and num-bers, and they work hard to provide top-notch speakers. This year he has scheduled: Isaac Collazo, VP of Performance and Strategy with Inter-continental Hotels group; Jeff Higley, Editorial Director of HotelNewsNow.com; and Lee Hunter with Hunter Realty to deliver the Keynote ad-dress. Great speakers with relevant infor-

mation you won’t want to miss! I want to wish all of you a very

Happy New Year. I look forward to seeing you around town.

Wayne Tabor

MMHLA8544 Rankin Branch Rd.

Millington, TN 38053

2016 CALENDARJan. 20 – MMHLA Luncheon; Greg Adkins, Sheraton Memphis Downtown.Feb. 12 – 18th Annual Lodging Industry Update; 7:30-10:30 a.m., Hilton Memphis.Feb. 19 – MMHLA/SKAL Star Wars Trivia Night; open 6 p.m., questions 7 p.m., Holiday Inn University of Memphis, www.mmhla-skal.com.March 1 – Board of Directors Meeting; The Peabody.March 16 – MMHLA Luncheon; location TBA.

Dates & locations subject to change. (*Indicates change from normal 3rd Wed. of month)All 2016 luncheon programs and locations are not yet set. If you would like to volunteer a venue or present a luncheon program please contact Deanna Ross. Her numbers are in the Upcoming Events box on the cover.

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January 2016 MMHLAMMHLAmmhla.com/pdf/0116Newsletter.pdfJanuary 2016 MMHLA OFFICERS & BOARD March 16, 2016 MMHLA Luncheon! Hilton Memphis February 12, 2016 To Make Reservations: Phone: