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Sarah Alexanderson

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

Sent: Friday, December 21, 2018 12:16 PMTo: communications@cfhla.orgSubject: CFHLA - Back of the House - December 21, 2018

Volume 4 - Edition 12 12/21/2018

In This Issue...

PASSING THE GAVEL REMINDER NEW MEMBERS BOWLING GROUNDBREAKING JOB FAIR PARTNERS IN ACTION OBJ ERIN ICYMI HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES

This Newsletter is proudly sponsored by:

PASSING THE GAVEL

The CFHLA Hospitality Gala featured the

"Passing of the Gavel" from

2018 Board Chairman

Fred Sawyers,

Complex General Manager of the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

to

2019 Board Chairman

Jesse Martinez,

General Manager of The Alfond Inn at Rollins.

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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

Partners of the Month:

Engineers Holiday Charity Golf Corporate Sponsor Terminix Commercial

CFHLA Thanks Mr. Sawyers for his 2018 commitment

and Congratulates Mr. Martinez on his new Leadership role!

REMINDER

For your information, the CFHLA Offices will be

- closed - for the Holiday Season:

Monday, December 24 - Tuesday, January 1

Offices will resume regular business hours

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2.

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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 Domino's EMCOR - Mechanical Services of Central Florida Kenney Communications, Inc. Minuteman Press Orange County Convention Center

The CFHLA Staff wishes you and your family a safe and happy Holiday Season!

NEW MEMBERS

On Wednesday, December 19, the following representatives attended a

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION at the CFHLA Offices.

Sam Geise ABM Building Services, LLC

Carrie Jensen Crown Roofing

Lisa Morris

ET&T Distributors, Inc.

Amy Ferguson Genesis Products & Services

Sarah Clarkin

HH Staffing Services

Lisa Bachman & Terrance Hunter Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of Florida

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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

Craig Rohrbaugh

JJ's Waste & Recycling

Brandon Whaley Mainscape, Inc.

Dennise Collazo

The Medical Concierge

Wade Warren Nextran Truck Centers-Tampa

Lloyd Green & David Long

Royal Protection & Security, LLC

Alex Alonzo Warrick Group Florida

Kevin Robles

Xpodigital

Kristy Tsafonias ZIO

Welcome New Members!

BOWLING

On

Wednesday, January 16, 2019 CFHLA will be conducting

Team Building Bowling Night at the

AMF Sky Lanes from

6:00PM - 9:00PM.

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For your information, over

150 CFHLA Members participated in last year's night of networking and bowling!

$350 Per Team of 5 Bowlers (Includes signage, shoes, two games, pizza and soft drinks.)

For Registration, Please

CLICK HERE.

If you have any questions relating to this activity, please contact CFHLA Staff Person Jennifer McAfee - jmcafee@cfhla.org - 407-313-5015.

GROUNDBREAKING

Recently,

SeaWorld Parks & Resorts held an Orlando

Groundbreaking Ceremony for their new

Corporate Headquarters.

CONGRATULATIONS SEAWORLD PARKS & RESORTS!

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CAREER FAIR

The CFHLA Annual Job Fair is being held in January 2019 (see below).

Please distribute this information to any

Hospitality Job Seekers.

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PARTNERS IN ACTION

CFHLA Members have supported local schools in an ongoing effort to provide a meaningful education to Central Florida students. Below are

recent highlights of the 2018/2019 CFHLA Adopt-A-School Partnerships:

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CFE Federal Credit Union delivered 50 electric pencil sharpeners

to the teachers of their Adopt-A-School Partner the

English Estates Elementary School.

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The

Crowne Plaza Orlando Downtown held an employee toy drive for homeless students

at their Adopt-A-School Partner

Winegard Elementary for the holiday season.

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Sheraton Vistana Resort was recently invited by their Adopt-A-School Partner

Robinswood Middle to help prepare students for the "Amazing Shake" competition

where they presented the topic of

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"Conduct in a Professional Environment".

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The

Sheraton Vistana Villages delivered presents and food to the 14 "Angel Tree" families

they adopted at their Adopt-A-School Partner

Freedom Middle School.

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CFHLA THANKS ALL ADOPT-A-SCHOOL PARTICIPANTS!

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For your information, today's edition of the

Orlando Business Journal will feature a half page "story" of

CFHLA's 2018 End-of-Year Honorees:

Charles Andrews Memorial Hospitality Award for Community Leadership:

PHIL BROWN Executive Director / CEO

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

Lodging Member of the Year:

MARK POLITTE General Manager

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando

Allied Member of the Year:

CINDY TRAENKNER Owner

Domino's

Engineer of the Year:

MIKE JUEDS Director of Engineering

Hilton Orlando

This information is featured on Page 8 of today's publication.

ERIN

Earlier this week, CFHLA celebrated the

9-Year Work Anniversary of Vice President - Membership

Erin Walsh!

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THANK YOU, ERIN WALSH, FOR NINE OUTSTANDING YEARS!

ICYMI

In Case You Missed It...

Last week, the

CFHLA Hospitality Gala was a success!

Once again, CFHLA recognizes the

Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate (Thank you Robert Stanfield, General Manager)

for being the 2018 Hospitality Gala host!

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Additionally, CFHLA Thanks

Kim Gordon,

Special Events Director for her excellent management

of this end of the year celebration!

Please see additional photos below from the Hospitality Gala:

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To view more photographs of this spectacular event, please

CLICK HERE.

HOSPITALITY OPPORTUNITIES

Below please find current employment opportunities

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in the Central Florida Hospitality Industry:

Sales and Catering Manager Avanti Palms Resort

CLICK HERE to view open position.

Group Housing Coordinator Caribe Royale Orlando

CLICK HERE to view position.

Front Desk Supervisor, Houseperson, Laundry Attendant and MORE!

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

Banquet Captain, Bell Person,

Restaurant Supervisor and MORE! Crowne Plaza Orlando Universal

CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Assistant Housekeeping Manager Give Kids the World

CLICK HERE to view position.

Common Area Attendant, Housekeeping Supervisor, Recreation Coordinator and MORE!

Hilton Grand Vacations CLICK HERE to view open positions.

Front Desk Concierge, Line Cook, Spa Attendant 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.

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