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Sarah Alexanderson

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

Sent: Friday, April 20, 2018 12:56 PMTo: communications@cfhla.orgSubject: CFHLA - Back of the House - April 20, 2018

Volume 2 - Edition 3 04/20/2018

In This Issue...

LEADERSHIP CHANGES OSCEOLA HR SERIES LAST CHANCE CARES BREAKFAST CLUB MEET AND GREET SILVER CONGRATULATIONS PARTNERS IN ACTION HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES

LEADERSHIP CHANGES

The CFHLA Executive Committee, at its meeting on April 17, approved the following Leadership Refinements:

CFHLA Board / Executive Committee:

Jesse Martinez, General Manager, of

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This Newsletter is proudly sponsored by:

Honorees

April Allied Member of the Month

Pete Woodruff

Southeastern Laundry Equipment

April Lodging Member of the Month

Brian Comes

Hyatt Regency Orlando

2018 CFHLA Executive Committee

Chairperson Fred Sawyers

The Alfond Inn at Rollins has been appointed as the CFHLA

Second Vice Chairperson effective immediately.

Sonja Giselbrecht General Manager of the

Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport has been appointed as the CFHLA Treasurer,

effective immediately.

Jorg Heyer General Manager of the

Sheraton Vistana Villages has been appointed, effective immediately, to serve on the CFHLA Executive Committee as the Assistant Treasurer.

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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort 1st Vice Chairperson Brian Comes Hyatt Regency Orlando 2nd Vice Chairperson Jesse Martinez The Alfond Inn at Rollins Secretary Marylouise Fitzgibbon Walt Disney World Resorts Treasurer Sonja Giselbrecht Sheraton Suites Orlando Airport Assistant Treasurer Jorg Heyer Sheraton Vistana Villages Historian Peter Kacheris Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek / Waldorf Astoria Orlando Immediate Past Chair Dave Bartek Loews Hotels

Partners of the Month:

April Membership Luncheon Hotelier Linen Services MD&NP2ME (Medical Doctors and Nurse Practitioners at your service) Xpodigital A/V Partner PSAV In-Kind Internet Sponsor XPONET In-Kind Printing Sponsor Minuteman Press Media Partners

Additionally,

Jay Leonard General Manager of the

Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort Disney Springs Resort Area / Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs Resort Area

has been reappointed to the CFHLA Board of Directors, effective immediately.

CFHLA PAC/PC Boards of Directors:

Mark Politte General Manager of the

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando

was elected to serve as the Vice Chairman of both the CFHLA PAC and PC Boards of Directors,

effective April 18, 2018.

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iHeart Media Orlando Business Journal Breakfast Club Global Sourcing International, LLC Downtown Area General Managers Meeting ATMFLA, Inc. Executive Committee Meeting Florida Patio Furniture, Inc. Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting Minuteman Press Human Resources Seminar Series Corporate Sponsor Jackson Lewis LLP

Corporate Partners Heart of Florida United Way OneDigital Health and Benefits University of Phoenix - Central Florida Campus Food and Beverage Sponsor HospitalityStaff Osceola County General Managers Meeting Minuteman Press State of the County Address: Osceola County CareerSource Central Florida Central Florida Expressway Authority Experience Kissimmee Gatorland GAI Consultants Heart of Florida United Way

Holland & Knight Orlando Health

Osceola County Board of Commissioners - W192 Development

On April 18, the CFHLA PAC and PC Boards also elected

Ruthann DiLauri of

Minuteman Press to serve as the new Secretary

of these two organizations.

With regret,

Keith Wolling, formerly of the B Resort and Spa Lake Buena Vista

has submitted his resignation as the Second Vice Chairman of the CFHLA Board of Directors. Additionally, this resignation includes his leadership role

with the CFHLA PAC/PC.

OSCEOLA

On Thursday, April 19, CFHLA co-conducted the

2018 State of Osceola County Address in partnership with the

Kissimmee - Osceola County Chamber of Commerce hosted by

Osceola Heritage Park.

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Southern Strategy Group Tavistock Walt Disney World Parks & Resorts Wharton-Smith, Inc. ZHA Incorporated Electrical Partner Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services of Orlando

Vacation Ownership Council MAATS, LLC

Keynote Speaker, Osceola County Commission Chairman Fred Hawkins Jr. - District 5

The Osceola County Commission presented their plan and vision for the future of the county to nearly 300 Attendees.

Osceola County Commission Chairman Fred Hawkins Jr. - District 5 and

Osceola County Commissioners Peggy Choudhry - District 1, Viviana Janer - District 2, Cheryl Grieb - District 4 and Brandon Arrington - District 3

Osceola County School Board Member Ricky Booth - District 5, CFHLA Board Member Keith Odza, General Manager of Wyndham Vacation Rentals, Osceola County Tax Collector Bruce Vickers, and

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CFHLA Board Member Ross Burke, General Manager of the Blue Heron Beach Resort

Osceola County Commissioner Peggy Choudhry - District 1, Adrianna Sekula of the Walt Disney World Company and State Representative Mike La Rose - District 42

CFHLA would like to thank the sponsors of this community event:

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Electrical Partner:

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HR SERIES

On Tuesday, April 17, CFHLA - in partnership with the Hospitality Human Resources Association

presented the 2018

HR Seminar #1 on

Human Trafficking & Immigration Updates at the

UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management.

HR Seminar Presenters Jan Edwards, CEO of Paving the Way (left) and Immigration expert

Sean Hanagan of Jackson Lewis' White Plains Office (right) with Amanda Simpson of Jackson Lewis, Corporate Sponsor of the HR Seminar Series (center)

Thank You Presenting Sponsor:

Additionally, CFHLA would like to thank the HR Seminar Series

Corporate Partners and the Food & Beverage Sponsor:

Corporate Partners:

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Food & Beverage Sponsor:

Human Resources Directors attending the HR Seminar Series - Seminar #1

LAST CHANCE

This Thursday, April 26

CFHLA is proud to present the April Membership

CFHLA Gives Luncheon

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at the

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

(Thank you Fred Sawyers, Complex General Manager) from

12:00Noon - 1:30PM.

This luncheon will be celebrating the educational partnerships and will include recognition of all

CFHLA Adopt-A-School Partners and the presentation of over

$100,000

in

Hospitality Education Scholarships and Grants!

This Membership Luncheon is Proudly Sponsored By:

A/V Partner:

In-Kind Internet Sponsor

In-Kind Printing Sponsor:

Media Partners:

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PLEASE CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

If you have questions relating to this event, please contact CFHLA Staff Person

Kim Gordon - specialevents@cfhla.org - 407-313-5040.

CARES

Have you coordinated an internal

Collection Drive to support more than

10,000 HOMELESS STUDENTS in Central Florida?

For

9 Years CFHLA has invited

Member Businesses to conduct a drive for homeless students.

Please consider participating in this opportunity to

GIVE BACK to our incredible community.

CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS, INCLUDING A LIST OF ITEMS NEEDED

Then, please bring ALL collected items to the

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort this

Thursday, April 26 from 10:00AM - 2:00PM

for the

OFFICIAL COLLECTION DROP-OFF in conjunction with the 2018

April Membership CFHLA Gives Scholarship Luncheon.

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For further information, please contact CFHLA Staff Person

Erin Walsh at 407-313-5012 / Membership@cfhla.org.

BREAKFAST CLUB

On Tuesday, April 17, CFHLA hosted the

Breakfast Club featuring guest speakers

Sean McCarron General Manager of

Waldorf Astoria Orlando and

Glen Winsor CFHLA Board Member and General Manager of

Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.

Breakfast Club Guest Speakers Sean McCarron, General Manager of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando

and CFHLA Board Member Glen Winsor, General Manager of the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek

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Breakfast Club Guest Speaker CFHLA Board Member Glen Winsor, General Manager of the

Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek with CFHLA Silver Partner Jill Cooper of Blown Away, LLC

Mark Knott of T&G Constructors with Breakfast Club Guest Speaker Sean McCarron,

General Manager of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando

CFHLA would like to thank the 2018 Breakfast Club Sponsor:

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MEET AND GREET

On Tuesday, April 17,

General Managers from

Walt Disney World Resorts hosted a successful "Meet and Greet" session

with hospitality students at the

UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management.

CFHLA Board Secretary Marylouise Fitzgibbon, Regional General Manager of

Walt Disney World Resorts with UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management Students

CFHLA Disney Board Members Kristin Lindsay, General Manager of Disney's All-Star Music Resort,

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Bill Thompson, General Manager of Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, and John Berko, General Manager of Disney's Port Orleans Resort networking at the "Meet and Greet" session

Walt Disney World Resorts General Managers including CFHLA Ex-Officio Board Member Thea Sargent, General Manager of Disney's Wilderness Lodge, CFHLA Board Secretary

Marylouise Fitzgibbon, Regional General Manager of Walt Disney World Resorts and CFHLA Disney Board Members Kristin Lindsay, General Manager of Disney's All-Star Music Resort,

Bill Thompson, General Manager of Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, John Berko, General Manager of Disney's Port Orleans Resort, and Walt Disney World Recruiter Steve Nowak

THANK YOU, WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORTS, FOR SUPPORTING FUTURE HOSPITALITY LEADERS!

SILVER

Meet the Silver Partner:

NIS was incorporated in 1998 with its main business being the installation of hotel locks nationwide.

In 2016 NIS started Energy Management Solutions and became a reseller of Telkonet Management Systems.

Company Mission To be a company that strives for excellence and is known for our

integrity in the way we treat our customers and employees. To deliver exceptional service that meets the needs and

expectations of each and every customer we serve.

THANK YOU, ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS

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FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO CFHLA!

CONGRATULATIONS

On Thursday, April 19 the

DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld conducted a media event for their

newly renovated and expanded property.

This multi-million dollar renovation project included: a brand new 20,000 square foot conference center, stunning outdoor space,

new state-of-the-art technology, refreshed guestrooms, enhanced food and beverage offerings, groups and meetings services,

and new family-friendly features and activities.

Photos of the newly renovated DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

Greg Horeth, General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld,

Rich Maladecki, President/CEO of the Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association and John Jones, Assistant General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

CFHLA congratulates the DoubleTree Orlando at SeaWorld

on their stunning renovations.

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PARTNERS IN ACTION

Recently, the

Aloft Orlando Downtown displayed artwork from the third, fourth, and fifth graders

of their Adopt-A-School Partner

Pershing-Pine Castle Elementary.

THANK YOU, ALOFT ORLANDO DOWNTOWN

FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF CENTRAL FLORIDA STUDENTS!

HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES

Below please find current employment opportunities in the Central Florida Hospitality Industry:

Job Fair Hyatt Regency Orlando

CLICK HERE to view flyer.

Front Desk Agent, Room Attendant, Bistro Cook and MORE!

Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Downtown CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Bartender, Rooms Host,

Seasonal Positions and MORE! Hyatt Hotels of Orlando

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CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Front Office Manager, Recreation Attendant, Human Resources Generalist and MORE!

Marriott International CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Full Time Reservations Agent, Front Desk Agent,

Food and Beverage Supervisor Melia Orlando Suite Hotel

CLICK HERE to view positions.

Event Coordinator, Housekeeping Attendant, Kistchen Supervisor and MORE!

Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Cost Manager - Food & Beverage

Universal Orlando CLICK HERE to view position.

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