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Sarah Alexanderson

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

Sent: Friday, March 01, 2019 12:07 PMTo: communications@cfhla.orgSubject: CFHLA - Back of the House - March 1, 2019

Volume 1 - Edition 9 03/01/2019

In This Issue...

S T R UCF AREA GM MEETING FAMILY MEMBER DONATION MVP SUMMER INTERNSHIP ONLINE AUCTION PARTNERS IN ACTION VIP BLACK HISTORY MONTH

HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES

This Newsletter is proudly sponsored by:

S T R

On Tuesday, February 26 CFHLA conducted the

STR Membership Luncheon attended by

over 350 CFHLA Members at the

DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld (Thank you Harold Bassler, General Manager).

This luncheon featured a presentation and seminar from

STR Senior Director

Research and Development

Patrick Mayock who covered topics relating to

Central Florida's Lodging Occupancy Levels and Industry Projections.

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Honorees

March Allied Member of the Month

Ralph Burch

Pro-Air Mechanical, Inc.

March Lodging Member of the Month

Marylouise Fitzgibbon

Walt Disney World Resorts

2019 CFHLA Executive Committee

Chairperson Jesse Martinez The Alfond Inn at Rollins 1st Vice Chairperson Brian Comes Hyatt Regency Orlando 2nd Vice Chairperson Marylouise Fitzgibbon Walt Disney World Resorts

In conjunction with this luncheon, the 2019

"Annual Meeting of the CFHLA Corporation" was held to discuss refinements to the CFHLA Bylaws and to officially

announce the 2019 CFHLA Executive Committee.

Additionally, CFHLA recognized the following 2018 and 2019 Members of the Month:

CFHLA November 2018 Allied Member of the Month Amy Walsh of Universal Orlando Resort,

CFHLA January 2019 Allied Member of the Month and CFHLA VIP Member Justin May-Lawhon of Florida Patio Furniture, Inc. and CFHLA February 2019 Allied Member of the Month

Curt Taylor of the Mall at Millenia

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Secretary Anthony Lazzara Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal 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 Fred Sawyers Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

Partners of the Month:

Allied Relations Council Breakfast Wealth Management Strategies of Central Florida Board of Directors Meeting Clean Tec Services Executive Committee WithumSmith+Brown Governmental Affairs Committee Minuteman Press Spinout Guest Laundries, Inc. Quarterly Networking Luncheon Global Sourcing International, LLC St. Patrick's Day Golf Open Corporate Sponsor Massey Services, Inc. Hole Sponsors Baker Roofing Belfor Property Restoration Blown Away, LLC

CFHLA September 2018 Lodging Member of the Month Eric Crawford, Director of Food & Beverage of Magic Village Resort (formerly of Aloft Orlando Downtown) and CFHLA October 2018 Lodging Member of the Month and CFHLA Board Member Brad Boland, General Manager of the CLC World Resorts &

Hotels

CFHLA would like to thank our Membership Luncheon Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsors:

A/V Partner:

Media Partner:

Please see below for photos from this luncheon:

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CLC World Resorts & Hotels Crown Linen LLC Ehrlich Harvill's Produce Company Helpro Cleaning Services Interstate Restoration Laundry Pro of Florida Louis Wohl & Sons, Inc. National Carts PCD Building Corp Rolyn Companies, Inc. Signarama Orlando Summit Broadband, Inc. Yellowstone Landscape Driving Range Sponsor LANCO Paints & Coatings Putting Contest Sponsor Sunbrite Outdoor Furniture, Inc.

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To view additional photographs from the STR Membership Luncheon,

click here.

UCF GM

On Thursday, February 28, the

CFHLA UCF Area General Managers met with

Dr. Dan Holsenbeck Senior Counsel to the President, University of Central Florida

for a UCF Update.

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Additionally at this meeting, CFHLA presented Wayne Stelling

General Manager of the

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando East-UCF Area with the

February Lodging Member of the Month Award.

CFHLA Recognizes the 2019 Sponsor of the UCF Area GM Meetings:

FAMILY MEMBER - ONE WEEK

For your information,

FAMILY MEMBER SCHOLARSHIPS

are due ONE WEEK from today!

The CFHLA Foundation will be offering Scholarship Opportunities for the

dependents of full-time, hourly, non-managerial employees

of CFHLA Lodging Member Properties and Allied Member Companies.

For your information:

TEN $2,000 scholarships

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are available for Lodging Member Properties

and

TWO $2,000 scholarships are available for Allied Member Companies.

All Scholarships will be awarded at the

CFHLA Gives Membership Luncheon on April 25.

Click Here for the

LODGING Family Member Scholarship Application

Click Here for the

ALLIED Family Member Scholarship Application

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE

THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 8th

Should you have any questions or need additional information please contact CFHLA Staff Member

Taylor Hahn - assistant@cfhla.org - 407-313-5022.

DONATION

On Tuesday, February 26, CFHLA accepted a

$3,000 Betterment Grant from

Osceola County Commissioner,

Peggy Choudhry

District 1.

Three Osceola County students will receive $1,000 each in hospitality student scholarships.

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THANK YOU OSCEOLA COUNTY COMMISSIONER PEGGY CHOUDHRY (DISTRICT 1) FOR YOUR CONTINUED

SUPPORT OF THE CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY!

MVP

For your information, on Monday, February 25 the

CFHLA MVP Committee held its final meeting for 2019.

CFHLA Congratulates the following Members for earning

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2019 MVP Status:

Cindy Andrews Sunbrite Outdoor Furniture, Inc.

David Baird

Vermana

Brad Boland CLC World Resorts & Hotels MVP Committee Vice Chair

Jackie Bozzuto

Lowndes

Ralph Burch Pro-Air Mechanical, Inc.

Keri Burns

Ballantine Management Group

Lauren Carelli Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets

Jill Cooper

Blown Away, LLC

Ruthann DiLauri Minuteman Press

Don Dooley

Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets

Kyle Ferris Ace Relocation Systems, Inc.

John Gill

Premier Elevator Co., Inc.

Maureen Haggerty Spinout Guest Laundries, Inc.

Michael Hanley

Wealth Management Strategies of Central Florida

Steven Jamieson The Mall at Millenia

Steve Kliamenakis

Barker Specialty Company

Justin May-Lawhon

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Florida Patio Furniture, Inc.

John McCracken Marriott Village Orlando

MVP Committee Vice Chair

Mark Moravec Bags

MVP Committee Vice Chair

Louis Robbins Key Performance Hospitality Management

MVP Committee Chairman

Lou Rocco Global Sourcing International, LLC

Erin Sims

Landform of Central Florida

Christopher Thornhill Interstate Restoration

Cindy Traenkner

Domino's

Steve Vinciguerra SeaWorld Parks & Resorts

Jody Walker

Acentria Insurance

Amy Walsh Universal Orlando Resort

Charlie Weddle TRS Wireless, Inc.

Each of these individuals have secured over $1,500

in auction items or monetary contributions for the

2019 CFHLA Gives Program which raises money for hospitality students scholarships.

Please find photographs below from the celebratory meeting:

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SUMMER INTERNSHIP

Orange County Public Schools will be hosting a

Career Fair on

Friday, April 12 and is seeking

Allied Member Businesses that are offering

Summer Internship Positions.

Over 400 High School Students are expected to attend.

For Registration, please CLICK HERE.

For more information, please

CLICK HERE or contact Patricia Breeding of OCPS

at patricia.breeding@ocps.net - 407-317-3200 ext. 2002690.

ONLINE AUCTION

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SAVE THE DATE!

For your information, the

St. Patrick's Day Online Auction will openTHIS

Wednesday, March 6 at 9:00AM

and will close

Thursday, March 14 at 9:00PM.

Partial proceeds will benefit the

CFHLA Gives Scholarship Program through the CFHLA Foundation a 501(c)(3) organization.

PARTNERS IN ACTION

Recently, the

Sheraton Vistana Resort invited the 4.0 Honor Roll 8th Graders of their

Adopt-A-School Partner

Robinswood Middle School to learn about "Careers in Hospitality".

The students were also treated to lunch and played a round of mini-golf during their tour of the property amenities.

THANK YOU, SHERATON VISTANA RESORT, FOR SUPPORTING CENTRAL FLORIDA STUDENTS!

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VIP

MEET THE VIP MEMBER:

Minuteman Press has been serving the hospitality community for almost 29 years. We have been a proud

CFHLA Allied Member since 2006 and we provide print and sign solutions to clients throughout Central Florida.

Fun Fact:

Our first hospitality customer began purchasing from us during our very first week in business almost 29 years ago.

Many thanks to the hospitality industry!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DEDICATION TO CFHLA, MINUTEMAN PRESS!

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Recently,

CFHLA and Rich Maladecki were honored by CFHLA Allied Member

during the EduMatics Second Annual

Black History Honors Award Ceremony.

CFHLA was recognized for its: • Adopt-A-School Program

• CFHLA Cares Collection Drives for Homeless Students • Hospitality Scholarships

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President / CEO of CFHLA Rich Maladecki and

President of EduMatics Kietta Mayweather-Gamble

HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES

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

Front Desk, Hotel Engineer, Loss Prevention Officer and MORE!

CareerSource Central Florida CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Security Officer (3rd Shift) Caribe Royale Orlando

CLICK HERE to view position.

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

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

Banquet Set-Up, Bartender, Front Desk Agent and MORE!

Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Guest Room Attendant, Recreation Attendant, Rooms Coordinator and MORE!

DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld

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CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Assistant Engineering Director, Spa Attendant, Seasonal Positions and MORE!

Hyatt Hotels of Orlando CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Front Desk Supervisor, Learning Coordinator, Restaurant Operations Supervisor and MORE!

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

Catering Coordinator, Executive Housekeeper, Sous Chef and MORE! Margaritaville Resort

CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Cook, Food and Beverage Attendant, Guest Experience Expert and MORE!

Marriott International CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Cocktail Server, Host/Hostess, Pool Attendant and MORE!

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

Concierge, Food and Beverage Supervisor,

Security Officer and MORE! The Villas of Grand Cypress

CLICK HERE to view open positions.

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