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Tuesday, December 2, 2008CH&LA hosted its Annual Member Luncheon and Stars of the Industry Awards at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel.
Networking Prior to lunchAttendees enjoyed mingling and talking with vendors, such as Phone Suites.
Fun, Games, Networking and PrizesInTerActive Event Productions was one of the vendors in attendance and everyone enjoyed the roulette game and taking home
great prizes, like gift baskets and portable DVD players!
More raffle prizes!Wayne Cardellini and Ken Gutveit from American Bath Enterprises were happy to attend the luncheon and raffle off a bottle
of Dom Perignon and a gift basket.
Matrix TelecomAshu Upa from Matrix Telecom displayed information on their products at the luncheon.
A Winner in More Ways than OneHolly Ansley, General Manager from Glorietta Bay Inn, Coronado was in attendance to pick-up their property’s Community
Service award but she also won a gift basket from InTerActive Event Productions.
CH&LA Allied Members Really Support the IndustryKaren York and Katie Monson from Capitol Weekly Hotel Directories attended the luncheon for the third year in a row!
Lodging TechnologyDavid Griggs from Lodging Technology was on hand to talk "green" with CH&LA Members.
Sequoia BallroomDecorated for Christmas, the ballroom was filled with almost 200 CH&LA members and Stars of the Industry winners.
Stars of the IndustryCH&LA Awarded Stars of the Industry Awards at the luncheon. The winners will be entered into AH&LA’s Stars of
the Industry Awards..
A Warm WelcomePeggy Mosley, CH&LA's 2008 Chair, welcomes everyone to the luncheon.
Attendees came from all over the state!Many of CH&LA’s Board of Director’s and committee members attended the luncheon. Seated left to right:
Eliott Katz - Peerless Coffee, Tom Costello - USF, Lynn Mohrfeld - CH&LA, Mary Crow - Vintage Inn, Luis Barrios -
Best Western Hacienda Hotel, Candace Savage - USA Today, Don Johnson - Vagabond Palm Springs, Pam Richardson and
Ralph Heim - Public Policy Advocates
It was a full-house in Anaheim at the CH&LA Annual Luncheon and Stars of the IndustryEnjoying lunch from left, clockwise:
Peggy Mosley - The Groveland Hotel and 2008 CH&LA Chair, Turan Kapoor - Kapoor & Kapoor Hospitality Consultants,
Cromac O'Modhrain - CIM Group, Bernard Amin - Lotus Hotel Group Inc., Lisa Amin - ABC News, Bhupen Amin - Lotus
Group Inc. and incoming CH&LA Chair, Rene Boskoff - Marriott Monterey, Mark LeBlanc - Rim Corp., Stephen Robins - BBJ
Linen and Jim Abrams - Retiring CH&LA President
CH&LA Business MeetingBhupen Amin of Lotus Hotels Inc. reads the Nominating Committee’s report, as the committee chair,
listing the board and officers up for election for 2009.
Peggy Mosley is thanked for her LeadershipTony Bruno of Disneyland Resorts and the 2007 CH&LA Chair, gives Peggy Mosley her past Chairpersons pin.
Peggy Mosley is presented a ClockPeggy Mosley is also presented with a clock that read, "Peggy Mosley for her dedication and outstanding
leadership as Chair of the California Hotel & Lodging Association - 2008".
Lunch was served!The chef at Disney’s Grand California Hotel outdid himself with a delicious lunch of chicken with grilled
shrimp, mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables.
The Meeting ContinuesPeggy Mosley congratulates CH&LA’s Incoming Chair, Bhupen Amin of Lotus Hotels Inc.
CH&LA’s new Chair Address CH&LA MembersBhupen Amin, CH&LA new Chair, addresses the CH&LA members at the Annual Luncheon.
Jim Abrams - CH&LA President is RecognizedPeggy Mosley presents retiring CH&LA president, Jim Abrams, a plaque for his 17 years of service to the association.
Another briefcase?Jim Abrams loves briefcases so the board wanted him to have one for his new gig, teaching law at USF.
The End of an EraJim Abrams addresses CH&LA members one more time before his retirement.
A Standing OvationJim Abrams receives a standing ovation at the Annual Luncheon and Stars of the Industry Awards.
The Beginning of a New EraLynn Mohrfeld, CH&LA’s new President & CEO takes the stage and sets the stage for the Stars of the Industry Awards..
Stars of the Industry Awards SponsorCandace Savage of USA today, who has been the sponsor of the Stars of the Industry Awards presents the awards to the
2008 winners.
Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year - Medium PropertyMariana Georgescu, Restaurant Supervisor, Hilton Sacramento Arden West, Sacramento.
Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year - Large PropertyLuis Mejia, Bell Attendant, Disney's Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, Anaheim.
Outstanding Manager of the Year- Small PropertyCarl Holmes, Housekeeping Manager, West Inn & Suites, Carlsbad.
Outstanding Manager of the Year - Medium PropertyMacario Ramirez, Banquet Manager, Buena Park Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center, Buena Park.
Outstanding Manager of the Year - Large PropertyDon Caulfield, Catering Manager, Hyatt Regency La Jolla, San Diego.
Outstanding Manager of the Year - Large PropertyHarold Harris, Director of Security, Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, Burlingame
Outstanding General Manager of the Year - Small PropertyBill Phelps, General Manager, Hadsten House Inn & Spa, Solvang.
Outstanding General Manager of the Year - Medium PropertyAnn Marie Kimble, General Manager, Homewood Suites by Hilton San Diego/Del Mar, San Diego.
Outstanding General Manager of the Year - Large PropertyJim Durbin, General Manager, San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego.
Community Service Award - Individual Small PropertyGlorietta Bay Inn, Coronado
Accepting Award: Holly Ansley, General Manager
Community Service Award - Individual Large PropertyBarona Hotel, Lakeside
Accepting Award: Dana Sass, Community Relations Manager
Guest Relations Award - Individual Small PropertyWest Inn & Suites, Carlsbad
Accepting Award: Shannon McDougall Front Office Manager
Guest Relations Award - Individual Large PropertyEmbassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort
Accepting Award: Tiffany Zabaglo, Director of Catering
Category Special Events-Ongoing - Individual Large PropertyLoews Coronado Bay Resort, Coronado
Accepting Award: Good Neighbor Council, Ana Garcia, Shannon Rogers and Anne Stephany
Category Special Events-One-time Individual Large PropertyHilton Los Angeles Airport, Los Angeles
Accepting Award: Hilton LAX, Grant Coonley, General Manager
Good Earthkeeping Award - Individual Small PropertyOrchard Garden Hotel, San Francisco
Accepting Award: Stefan Muhle, General Manager
Good Earthkeeping Awards - Large PropertyHotel Carlton, San Francisco
Accepting Award: Pam Flank, General Manager
Good Earthkeeping Awards - Large PropertyW Hotel San Francisco, San Francisco
Accepting Award: Michael Pace, General Manager
Good Earthkeeping Awards - Large PropertyBarona Hotel, Lakeside
Accepting Award: Brian Epps, Executive Director of Hotel Operations
Yummy Dessert!Who can pass up a rich chocolaty dessert?
We salute you!CH&LA 2008 Stars of the Industry Award Winners
More winners!Wayne Cardellini of American Bath Enterprises gives away a holiday gift basket and a bottle of Dom Perignon.
AAHOA was in the house!Many AAHOA members attended the luncheon in support and friendship of CH&LA’s incoming Chair Bhupen Amin.
Pictured left to right:
Mukesh Mowji, Bankim Patel, Hitesh Bhakta, Tarun Patel, Bhupen Amin, Ash Patel, Paresh Bhakta, Naz Patel and Anil Patel
Everyone Congratulates Bhupen AminBankim Patel, Hitesh Bhakta, Tarun Patel, Pragna Patel Bhupen Amin, Lynn Mohrfeld, Ash Patel, Paresh Bhakta,
Naz Patel and Anil Patel and Mukesh Mowji
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