Volume 4 - Edition 11 12/12/2016

In This Issue...

HOSPITALITY GALA

SNEAKERS

This Newsletter proudly sponsoredby:

2016CFHLA Executive

Committee

ChairpersonDave BartekLoews Hotels

1st Vice ChairpersonBrian ComesHyatt Regency Orlando

2nd Vice ChairpersonFred SawyersWalt Disney World Swan & Dolphin

SecretaryKeith WollingB Resort & Spa Lake Buena Vista

HOSPITALITY GALAOn Saturday, December 10,

CFHLA successfully conducted the

2016 Hospitality Gala!This annual

"End of the Year"Black Tie Celebration

featured Over 1,000 Industry Professionals

and was held at the beautiful

Loews Sapphire Falls Resortat Universal Orlando

(Thank you David Bartek, CFHLA Chiarman andVice President of Operations Loews Hotels).

During the evening, CFHLA officially honored the following professionals for their service to the Industry,

the Community and the Association:

The Highest Honor CFHLA Bestows -The 2016 Charles Andrews Memorial

Hospitality Award for Community Leadership:

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TreasurerJesse MartinezThe Alfond Inn atRollins

Assistant TreasurerSonja GiselbrechtSheraton SuitesOrlando Airport

HistorianLaura ShermanCLC Regal Oaks

Immediate Past ChairGerald UrquiolaCaribe Royale Resort &Convention Center

Partners of theMonth:

Engineers HolidayCharity Golf Outing

Corporate Sponsor:

Terminix Commercial

Hole Sponsors:

AwnClean USA, Inc.

Belfor PropertyRestoration

Blue Team Restoration

Boyer BuildingCorporation

Comprehensive EnergyServices

DBK, Inc.

Dense Networks

Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services of Orlando

Massey Services, Inc.

Mid-Florida Golf Cars

Ram Striping

Sherwin Williams

Buddy DyerMayor

City of Orlando

2016 Lodging Member of the Year:

Jim BurnsGrande Lakes Orlando

2016 Allied Member of the Year:

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Southeastern LaundryEquipment

Summit Broadband Inc.

Sunshine Recycling

System Tech Services Inc.

Terminix Commercial

Thermal Tech, Inc.

Hospitality Gala

Presenting Sponsor:

Orlando Health

Corporate Sponsors:

Arahull Services, Inc.

Booking.com (USA) Inc.

Dominos

Hertz Dollar Thrifty

Kearney Publishing Corp.

Kenney Communications,Inc.

Orange County Convention Center

PSAV PresentationServices

SeaWorld Parks & Resorts

Smart City

Summit Broadband

Sunbrite Outdoor Funiture, Inc.

Universal Orlando Resort

VS Media Group Inc.

Walt Disney World Company

In-Kind Sponsors:

Britt Runion Studios, Inc.

Coopers Hawk Winery &Restaurant

Mac CochranATMFLA, Inc.

2016 Engineer of the Year:

Keith LukaHoliday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark

In addition to the awards presented,this enjoyable celebration featured the following

Elected Officials and Community Leaders:

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Fidelity Security Services, LLC

Libbey Inc.

Minuteman Press

Orlando Gift Baskets

Orlando Brewing

Uncharted VideoProductions

Area General ManagerMeetings

Airport Area

Southeastern LaundryEquipment

Executive CommitteeMeeting

ATMFLA, Inc.

Governmental Affairs Committee Meeting

Spinout Guest LaundryServices

Vacation Ownership Council Meeting

Boyer Building Corp.

Elected Officials:

Scott BoydFormer Orange County Commissioner, District 1

Lee ConstantineSeminole County Commissioner, District 3

Buddy DyerMayor, City of Orlando

Ted EdwardsFormer Orange County Commissioner, District 5

Martha HaynieOrange County Comptroller

Regina HillCity of Orlando Commissioner, District 5

John HoranSeminole County Commissioner, District 2

Viviana JanerOsceola County Commission Chairwoman, District 2

Mike La RosaState Representative, District 42

Kelvin SotoOsceola County School Board Chairman, District 2

Betsy VanderLeyOrange County Commissioner, District 1

Tim WeisheyerOsceola County School Board Member, District 3

Jay WheelerOsceola County School Board Member, District 1

Community Leaders:

George AguelVisit Orlando

Carolyn FennellSenior Director of Public Affairs,

Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

DT MinichExperience Kissimmee

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Dr. Debra PaceSuperintendent, Osceola School District

Jason SiegelCentral Florida Sports Commission

CFHLA thanks and recognizes the following businesses for their Gala Support:

Presenting Sponsor:

Corporate Sponsors:

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In-Kind Partners:

Britt Runion Studios

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

Fidelity Security Services, LLC

Libbey Inc.

Minuteman Press

Orlando Gift Baskets

Orlando Brewing

Uncharted Video Productions

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CFHLA Board Chiarman David Bartek of Loews Hotels, City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and CFHLA Board Treasurer Jesse Martinez of The Alfond Inn at Rollins

The success of this spectacular celebration is the result of the 2016 CFHLA Gala Planning Committee:

Chairman:

Dave BartekLoews Hotels

1st Vice Chair:

Keith WollingB Resort & Spa Lake Buena Vista

Co-Vice Chair

Laura ShermanCLC Encantada Resort

Co-Vice Chair

Jeff SwirskyHoliday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista

Co-Vice Chair

Bob WalshRenaissance Orlando at SeaWorld

Allied Liaison:

Bill DrosteOrlando Brewing

Resort Liaison:

Lori MaslowskiLoews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando

Committee Members:

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Warren AcevedoOSC Installation

Nancy AscheConference Direct

David BairdVermana

Miguel BottoLandscape Maintenance Professionals Inc.

Thomas BoydFlorida Hospital Nicholson Center

Keri BurnsEdlen Electrical Exhibition Services

Steve CadaretDoubleTree Suites by Hilton located in the Disney Springs Resort Area

David ChiltonSunshine Recycling

Ruthann DiLauriMinuteman Press

Bonnie DulgarVS Media Group, Inc.

Jesus EstebanPW Orlando, LLC

Steve FafoutisLibbey Inc.

Alan FickettGlobal Sourcing Int'l, LLC

Debra FlippoWhere Magazine Orlando/Morris Media Network

Al GardnerA & L Associates

Susie GibsonCarpe Diem Sales & Marketing

John Gill

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Premier Elevator Co., Inc

Bob GodekInfinite Energy

Michael HanleyWealth Management Strategies

Jay HuntMassey Services, Inc.

Rachal KautzSherwin Williams

Alyssa KehrigThe UPS Store, Inc.

Katie KorellOrlando Gift Baskets

Launce LevisonRam Jack Foundation Repair SE

Norma LopezRemediation Specialists, Inc.

Laurayne Madden WeeksBalloons By Renee

Carolina MarinFASTSIGNS of West Orlando

Heather McLeodThe Orlando Law Group

Misty Melillo DMDMobile Dental ER

Galo PalacioNight Lite Pediatric Urgent Care

Eugene PetriellaFlorida in Motion Realty

Tommy PunBright House Networks Enterprise Solutions

Debra RayAce Café

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Bob RiskusPSAV Presentation Services

Lou RoccoGlobal Sourcing Int'l, LLC

Paul SchmidtCLC Encantada Resort

Martha SeidnerHarvill's Produce Company

Alan ShaferOrlando Mattress Company

Wendy SilvaEnterprise Holdings

Ron SilveiraF.P.I.S., Inc. Brochure Distribution & Travel Marketing

Teresa SimpkinsCaribe Royale Orlando

Chris SimsKoneco Building Services, Inc.

Shelly SmithPSAV Presentation Services

Don SnyderAllegra Print

Brenda SpencerKenney Communications, Inc.

Kalee TaylorSystem Tech Services, Inc

Steve VinciguerraSeaWorld Parks & Resorts

Karen WatzmanGreat Impressions

Charlie WeddleTRS Wireless, Inc

Darrin Whipple

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Blue Squid Solutions, Inc.

Peter WoodruffSoutheastern Laundry Equipment

TJ WorrellEncore Event Technologies, Inc.

Below please find photographs of the CFHLA Hospitality Gala:

CFHLA Board Member Steve Cadaret of the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando - Lake Buena Vista and guest

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Don Engfer of Tishman Hotel Corporation and Pat Engfer of the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress

Jennifer Cliburn of Harvill's Produce Company, winner of the 2016 Treasure Box

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Charlie Rogers, Chairman of the USO Central Florida receives donation for new USO Welcome Center at the Orlando International Airport

Orange County Commissioner, District 1 Betsy VanderLey (left) withCFHLA-PAC/PC Chairman Jay Leonard of the

Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort Disney Springs Resort Area and guest

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Tammy Winsor of Central Florida Community Arts performed "Merry Chirstmas, Darling"

CFHLA Board Secretary Keith Wolling of the B Resort and Spa Lake Buena Vista, CFHLA-PAC/PC Chairman Jay Leonard of the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort Disney Springs Resort Area and CFHLA Board Member Keith Odza of Wyndham Vacation Rentals enjoy the CFHLA Hospitality Gala with their guests

For your information, additional photographs will be featured in thisFriday's Back of the House and on the CFHLA Website.

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SNEAKERSThis year's CFHLA

Sneaker Collection Drive for Homeless Students

in Central Florida generated

OVER 600 NEW PAIRS OF SNEAKERS!CFHLA WISHES TO THANK

all Members and Gala Attendeeswho contributed to this collection effort!

CFHLA Board Chiarman David Bartek of Loews Hotels

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For the second year in a row, CFHLA recognizes the

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphinfor collecting

257 Pairs of Sneakers!

THANK YOU FOR HELPING THESE STUDENTS TAKE A STEP TOWARD

A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE!

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