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OFFICERS
CHAIR Charles Wetegrove Hotel Tucson City Center Innsuites
VICE CHAIR Helinda Lizarraga Focus Hospitality Management
SECRETARY George White Lodge at Ventana Canyon
TREASURER Mark VanBuren Marriott University Park
DIRECTORS
Russell Bond J.W. Marriott Starr
Pass Resort & Spa
Lynn Ericksen Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort
Tom Firth Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch Resort
Ahmad Ghemrawi Miraval Resort & Spa
Derek McCann Loews Ventana Canyon Resort
Mike Kass Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain
John Rinella DoubleTree by Hilton - Reid Park
David Yamada Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa
LIAISONS
ALLIED MEMBER REPRESENTATIVE Kevin Boyle Shamrock Food Company
ATTRACTIONS REPRESENTATIVE Tom Moulton Pima County Attractions
NAU/PCC REPRESENTATIVE Armando Trujillo NW Campus
TUCSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT David Hatfield
VISIT TUCSON Brent DeRaad
ARIZONA LODGING & TOURISM ASSOCIATION Debbie Johnson
EMERITI
Joe Armbrust
Schuyler Lininger Poets Corner Properties
Tom Tracy
The Lodging Company
Guy Stickney
Wizardy Events
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Message from the Charles Wetegrove, SALARA Chair
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We are excited to announce the positive reorganization of SALARA! During the recent transition, we lost several GM's and Board members all at once due to out of state career opportunities. Never in our history have we seen such a turnover. The good news is that most, if not all, went on to equal or better opportunities. We wish our colleagues the best in their endeavors.
As a SALARA member since 2010 and 2013-2014 Treasurer, I agreed to assume the Presidency after losing our current President to an opportunity in Denver. I would like to personally thank the other members (especially the officers) Helinda Lizarraga, George White and Mark Van Buren who stepped up to assist in the reorganization of SALARA.
Together with the Board of Directors, we retooled the 2014 calendar with industry relevant programs and events. You can refer to the new calendar in this newsletter.
Our next SALARA meeting is July 9, 2014 with a Board meeting immediately prior to the Association meeting. We are excited to announce that Mayor Jonathan Rothschild will speak on one of his "T's" for Tucson, Tourism. We hope to have a large turnout for the Mayor.
The annual golf tournament is set at the Hilton El Conquistador on September 26th with a morning shotgun start. The SALARA Hospitality Industry Trade Show is set for August 20th following the Board retreat at the Westin La Paloma and Hospitality Career Day is set for November 25, 2014. We are still in need of additional committee volunteers for all of these events and we look forward to hearing from you.
I am honored and excited to lead the organization for 2014 as we have fantastic events planned. As always we need the support and commitment of every member. I truly hope to see many of you during the year.
Invest in our future - Support SALARA!
Charles Wetegrove, SALARA Chair
General Manager, Hotel Tucson City Center InnSuites Conference Suite Resort
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SALARA Member Luncheon
July 9, 2014
City of Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild
Five T's of Tucson including TOURISM
Since taking office in 2012, Mayor Rothschild's vision for Tucson hasn't changed - a city where people want to stay, and can stay. Want to stay for quality of life. Can stay for opportunity - in a word, jobs. Similar to the Five C's (cattle, citrus, copper, cotton and climate) of Arizona learned about in school, the Mayor recently released a 2-year plan focusing on the Five T's as a way to create jobs for Tucsonans. Today's Five T's of Tucson include: technology, trade, transportation, tourism and teaching. On tourism, the City of Tucson will work with Visit Tucson and other partners in areas where Tucson is strong - such as youth, international and amateur sports, outdoor recreation, festivals and an emerging revitalized downtown. Join SALARA and find out more about Mayor Rothschild's vision for achieving his goals.
REGISTER HERE
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Governor's Conference on Tourism
The tourism industry is a thriving source of Arizona's economy. Each year travel professionals come together to learn from tourism experts and take advantage of the latest information, products and services which enhance travel in Arizona. The 2014 Arizona Governor's Conference on Tourism will take place July 16-18 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown Hotel in Phoenix.
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SALARA Hospitality Industry Tradeshow and Reception
The 2nd Annual SALARA Hospitality Tradeshow and Reception will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at the Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa !
Plan to participate! Check out a variety of hospitality industry vendors all in one place!
FOOD - FUN - NETWORKING
Hosted Refreshments - Cash Bar in Tradeshow Area
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SAVE THE DATE for the 2014 SALARA Golf Tournament Fund Raiser The 2014 SALARA Golf Fund Raiser will be held on September 26, 2014 at the Hilton El Conquistador Country Club!
If you would like to receive information about sponsorships and team entry when it becomes available - please e-mail [email protected] to add your name to the SALARA GOLF TOURNAMENT mailing list. |
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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
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The Southern Arizona Lodging & Resort Association will award a scholarship to an individual interested in a career in the hospitality industry and will provide financial assistance throughout his/her educational career set forth by the criteria and guidelines below.
CRITERIA
The scholarships are to be awarded to employees of member properties (dues must be current) that meet the following criteria:
a. Have a minimum tenure of one year at the member property.
b. Have a mentoring commitment from the General Manager.
1. General Manager or immediate supervisor (with GM approval) agrees to nurture the recipient's career by exposing him/her to all aspects of a hotel environment and cooperating in class scheduling.
2. General Manager will bring recipient to a SALARA luncheon once every semester.
c. Students must interview with a member of the Board of Directors to be considered for eligibility. The information gathered during the interview process will then be shared with the Board for approval.
d. The student must have an educational plan with a curriculum aimed at receiving a college degree from Pima Community College or Northern Arizona University in the hospitality field. The educational plan must be submitted during the interview. This plan must come from a counselor at either Pima Community College or Northern Arizona University. The plan must include the current hours achieved with grades and those necessary for degree completion.
e. Approval into the program will be based on the student's financial need. This need will be qualified based on questions asked during the interview.
f. Only one person from the property may be in the program at any given time.
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July 9, 2014
10:00 a.m. - DoubleTree by Hilton - Reid Park
11:30 a.m. - SALARA Member Luncheon at DoubleTree by Hilton - Reid Park
July 16-18, 2014
Governor's Conference on Tourism - for more info: www.aztourismconference.com
August 20, 2014
10:00 a.m. - SALARA Board Planning Retreat at the Westin La Paloma including lunch
3:00 p.m. - SALARA Industry Tradeshow & Reception at the Westin La Paloma
September 26, 2014
Morning Shotgun - Annual SALARA Golf Tournament Fund Raiser at Hilton El Conquistador Country Club
1:00 p.m. (est.) - Tournament Awards Presentation / Luncheon immediately following tournament
October 8, 2014
10:00 a.m. SALARA Board meeting at Embassy Suites Tucson La Paloma
11:30 a.m. ASSOCIATION / ANNUAL Meeting at Embassy Suites Tucson La Paloma
November 25, 2014
location to be confirmed
All Day - SALARA Hospitality Career Day
10:00 a.m. - SALARA Board meeting
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. SALARA Member Luncheon with participating Hospitality Career Students
December 18, 2014
4:30 p.m. - SALARA Holiday Reception at the Tucson Marriott University
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Southern Arizona Lodging & Resort Association
660 S Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
520-207-9931
STAFF
Executive Director
Brent L. Davis
Asst Executive Director
Cathy (Catt) Wagner
Member Relations / Event Sponsorships
Gretchen Hawkins
Accounting
Nicole Maza
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