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Sarah Alexanderson
From: [email protected] on behalf of Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2018 4:24 PMTo: [email protected]: CFHLA - Back of the House - December 7, 2018
Volume 4 - Edition 10 12/07/2018
In This Issue...
HOLIDAY GOLFERS ENGINEERS QUARTERLY SECURITY BURKE/POLITTE BLOOD DRIVE SWORN IN VACATION OWNERSHIP GIVE KIDS THE WORLD HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES
This Newsletter is proudly sponsored by:
HOLIDAY GOLFERS
The CFHLA Engineers Council held their
18th annual Holiday Charity Golf Outing today at the
MetroWest Golf Club.
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Honorees
The 2018 Members of the Year
will be announced at the Saturday, December 15th Hospitality Gala.
2018 CFHLA Executive Committee
Chairperson Fred Sawyers Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort 1st Vice Chairperson Jesse Martinez The Alfond Inn at Rollins 2nd Vice Chairperson Brian Comes Hyatt Regency Orlando Secretary Marylouise Fitzgibbon Walt Disney World Resorts Treasurer Sonja Giselbrecht Marriott's Lakeshore Reserve Assistant Treasurer Jorg Heyer Sheraton Vistana Villages Historian Peter Kacheris Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek / Waldorf Astoria Orlando Immediate Past Chair Dave Bartek Loews Hotels
2018 CFHLA Engineers Council
This successful event was supported by the following CFHLA Members:
Corporate Sponsor:
Hole Sponsors:
ABM Building Services, LLC
Awnclean USA, Inc.
Crown Linen LLC
Duke Energy
EMCOR - Mechanical Services of Central Florida
Florida Patio Furniture, Inc.
Mid Florida Golf Cars
Newell Rubbermaid
Oracle Elevator Company
PCD Building Corp.
Sherwin-Williams
Southeastern Laundry Equipment
Summit Broadband
Sunbrite Outdoor Furniture
Switch Electric, LLC
Thermal Tech, Inc.
Window Tint Specialists
The Council offers a special thank you to
Coca-Cola Beverages Florida for their generous product donation
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Partners of the Month:
Engineers Holiday Charity Golf Corporate Sponsor Terminix Commercial Hole Sponsors ABM Building Services, LLC Awnclean USA, Inc. Crown Linen LLC Duke Energy EMCOR - Mechanical Services of Central Florida Florida Patio Furniture, Inc. Mid Florida Golf Cars Newell Rubbermaid Oracle Elevator Company PCD Building Corp. Sherwin-Williams Southeastern Laundry Equipment Summit Broadband Sunbrite Outdoor Furniture Switch Electric, LLC Thermal Tech, Inc. Window Tint Specialists Executive Committee Meeting ET&T Distributors, Inc. Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting Minuteman Press Hospitality Gala Presenting Sponsor Orlando Health Corporate Sponsors Adrenaline Media, Inc. Arahull Services, Inc. Booking.com Cornerstone Publishing & Multi-Media
and to
Spinout Guest Laundries, Inc. &
PCDG Construction for donating this morning's breakfast.
Additionally, CFHLA thanks
Minuteman Press for a donation of a
Yeti Cooler as a prize for the special Holiday Raffle.
CFHLA Congratulates the following Golf Awardees:
First Place Team:
Suddath Hospitality Solutions
Second Place Team:
Terminix Commercial
Third Place Team:
ABM Building Services, LLC
Best Themed Hole:
Summit Broadband, Inc.
Best Food:
Florida Patio Furniture, Inc.
Best Drink:
Crown Linen LLC
Ladies Longest Drive:
Ravisa Ongkasilp Hyatt Place Orlando Airport
Mens Longest Drive:
Jackson Flynn Suddath Hospitality Solutions
Ladies Longest Putt:
Merideth Elbrecht
Mens Longest Putt:
Paul Orlovsky Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
CFHLA wishes to thank the
2018 CFHLA Engineers Charity Golf Chairman,
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Domino's EMCOR - Mechanical Services of Central Florida Kenney Communications, Inc. Minuteman Press Orange County Convention Center Ripley's Believe It or Not! Orlando SeaWorld Parks & Resorts Summit Broadband Universal Orlando Resort Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts Xpodigital Quarterly Networking Luncheon Global Sourcing International, LLC Vacation Ownership Council MAATS, LLC
Keith Luka of the
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort and the Committee for a
Job Well Done!
Please find below photographs of the holiday golf outing:
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CLICK HERE to view additional photos from the holiday golf outing.
ENGINEERS
Recently, the CFHLA Engineers Council held their annual elections.
Please see below for the final election results:
Congratulations to the following
2019 Engineers Council Board Members:
2019 Chairman
Keith Luka Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
2019 Vice Chairman
Rick Harding Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
2019 Immediate Past Chairman
Michael Garro Loews Hotels
Jeffrey Bogin Embassy Suites I-Drive / Jamaican Court
Joe Friends Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
Ryan Garro
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Marriott's Grande Vista Resort
Mike Jueds Hilton Orlando
Jeff Plutz Orlando World Center Marriott
Gerry Tarantino DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld
Curt Taylor Mall at Millenia
Scott Titus Hyatt Place Orlando Universal / Convention Center
Kenneth Williams Melia Orlando Suite Hotel
Allied Positions:
Jill Cooper Blown Away, LLC
Charles Holcomb Duke Energy
John Wood RAM Striping
Pete Woodruff Southeastern Laundry Equipment
QUARTERLY
On Wednesday, December 5, CFHLA conducted the final
Quarterly Networking Luncheon at the
Orlando Forum - Rock Dinner Show.
For your information,
120 CFHLA Members enjoyed lunch and a presentation from guest speaker
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Bruce McDonald, General Manager of the
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport on his
"Secrets to Success".
CFHLA Members also enjoyed a performance by "Prince".
CFHLA Thanks the 2018 luncheon series sponsor:
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Below, please find photos from this "Members Doing Business with Members"
Networking Activity:
2018 Quarterly Networking Luncheon Sponsor Lou Rocco of Global Sourcing International, LLC and December Quarterly Networking Luncheon Host Jackie Candelaria of the Orlando Forum
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Lisa Morris of ET&T Distributors, Inc., CFHLA VIP Member Jane Patton of Harper Limbach, "Prince" of the Orlando Forum - Rock Dinner Show and Britt Runion of Britt Runion Studios
Christine Horvay and Ralo Flores of FirstCard Merchant Services
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Tina Earley of BMS CAT and Chris Morgan of Kelly Services
CFHLA Board Second Vice Chairman Brian Comes, Area Vice President of Hyatt Regency Orlando with
CFHLA Board Member and December Quarterly Networking Luncheon Guest Presenter Bruce McDonald, General Manager of the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
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Roger Lear, Danielle Flynn, Heidi Haddaway and Erin Tuttle of OrlandoJobs.com
To view additional photos from the luncheon, please
CLICK HERE.
SECURITY
The CFHLA Security & Safety Council Board
recently held elections for 2 Allied positions
on the
2019 Security & Safety Council Board.
Congratulations to
Kristin Stevens of
East Coast Logistics & Security, LLC and
Charlie Weddle of
TRS Wireless.
2019 Security & Safety Council Board:
2019 Chairman
Loren Poor Hilton Orlando
2019 Vice Chairman
Scott Koppinger Sheraton Vistana Villages
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Brian Agliano Orlando World Center Marriott
Mila Bryce DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
Brian Franklin Loews Hotels
Bethael Gabriel Bluegreen Vacations - The Fountains
Lacee Gerard City of Orlando Police Department
Dean Mazzoli Walt Disney World Company
Danny McAvoy Osceola County Emergency Services Department
Jonathan Mills Marriott's Cypress Harbour
Greg Moore The Mall at Millenia
Phillip Morgan Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
Kristie Moses Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts
Craig Parker Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites – Waterpark
Luis Ramos Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Downtown
Doug Sarubbi Orange County Sheriff's Department
Peter Vegso Orlando Health
Barbara Weyel
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Osceola County Emergency Services Department
Timothy Wood Orange County Convention Center
Allied Members:
Kristin Stevens East Coast Logistics & Security, LLC
Charlie Weddle TRS Wireless
ARC LIAISONS: TBD
BURKE/POLITTE
Recently, CFHLA Board and PAC Board Members
Ross Burke, General Manager of the
Blue Heron Beach Resort and
Mark Politte, General Manager of the
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
graduated from the 2018
Political Leadership Institute
(PLI) Class.
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CFHLA Board Members Ross Burke, General Manager of the Blue Heron Beach Resort and
Mark Politte, General Manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
Congratulations Ross and Mark!
BLOOD DRIVE
On Thursday, December 6 the
Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando Airport at Gateway Village
and the
Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando Gateway Orlando Airport
conducted a blood drive.
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CFHLA would like to say THANK YOU to Homewood Suites by Hilton
Orlando Airport at Gateway Village and the
Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando Gateway Orlando Airport for hosting a blood drive and supporting the community!
SWORN IN
On Tuesday, December 4, the "swearing in" ceremonies for the Orange County Sheriff, Orange County Mayor and Board of Orange County Commissioners occured.
CFHLA Congratulates the following newly elected or re-elected officials that were
administered the "Oath of Office":
John Mina
Orange County Sheriff
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Christine Moore
Orange County Commissioner, District 2
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Mayra Uribe
Orange County Commissioner, District 3
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Maribel Gomez Cordero
Orange County Commissioner, District 4
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Victoria Siplin
Orange County Commissioner, District 6
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VACATION OWNERSHIP
On Wednesday, December 5 the
CFHLA Vacation Ownership Council conducted their annual end of year reception.
CFHLA Thanks
Basil Trowbridge and
Orange Lake Resort for hosting this activity.
Additionally, CFHLA recognizes
for serving as the 2018 meeting sponsor.
2018 Vacation Ownership Council
GIVE KIDS THE WORLD
Recently, the team at
Sheraton Vistana Resort partnered with Bob Miller
and the team of
Miller Lights, Inc. to decorate the
Give Kids the World Villas for the holidays.
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THANK YOU, SHERATON VISTANA RESORT FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT
OF THE CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY!
HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES
Below please find current employment opportunities in the Central Florida Hospitality Industry:
Guest Services Agent, Sous Chef, Resort Operations Supervisor and MORE!
CareerSource Central Florida CLICK HERE to view open positions.
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Guest Relations Agent Caribe Royale Orlando
CLICK HERE to view open position.
Front Desk Supervisor, Houseperson, Room Attendant and MORE!
Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Downtown CLICK HERE to view open positions.
SMERF Sales Manager
Crowne Plaza Orlando Downtown CLICK HERE to view position.
Assistant Food and Beverage Manager, Maintenance,
Banquet Set Up and MORE! Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal
CLICK HERE to view open positions.
Common Area Attendant, Housekeeping Supervisor, Recreation Coordinator and MORE!
Hilton Grand Vacations CLICK HERE to view open positions.
Director of Sales, Sous Chef, Front Desk Agent and MORE! Margaritaville Resort Orlando
CLICK HERE to view open positions.
Bell Desk Expeditor, Host/Hostess, Food & Beverage and MORE!
Marriott International CLICK HERE to view open positions.
Hiring Event StaySky Hotels & Resorts
CLICK HERE to view open positions.
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