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On The Scene Chapte r eve nts On March 21st, the chapter hosted an educational networking breakfast at the Center for Architecture Philadelphia for hospitality industry professionals interested in reducing operating expenses through energy savings, chemical-free environments, and high efficiency automation products. Speakers included Dianne Herrin, program manager, Practical Energy Solutions; Alex Argento, executive vice president and co-founder, PuraTerra; and Michael Holbert, president, Cleancoating LLC. 1. Center for Architecture Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2. Marc Nasberg and Maureen Rothman 1 2 Arizona On March 28th, the chapter held its annual membership drive at the new Restoration Hardware store in Scottsdale, many enjoying its large rooftop patio. 1 2 1. Gerry and Diane O’Brien, Kathy Griffiths, and Steve Gray 2. Susan Jones, Crissy Knight, and Scott Hegstad Chicago On March 14th, the chapter held its 15th annual King Pin Fundraiser—the largest to date, with all 36 lanes sold, raising $16,000. The MDC trophies were awarded for Best Team Name and Theme, Highest Team Score, and Highest Individual Score. Thank you to the sponsors: Fildoux Textiles, Miceli Drapery Company, M.A. & Associates, and Spike Lighting. 1 2 1. Michelle Merkin, Nicole Perez, Brooke Anderson, Jessica Linden, Diana Ponce de Leon, and Ryan Koper, Rosemont Project Management/Hyatt Hotels; Kris Moore Gettys; Danny Ryan, Ryan & Associates/Electric Mirror; Adam Blue, Fairmont Designs; Emma St. George Laurain, Gettys; and Danny Smith, Electric Mirror 2. Team “Pinguins”: Jeff Espiritu, Looney & Associates; Tricia Manasra, Atelier Turner, Inc.; Chip Popa, Allermuir; and Emily Sommers, Looney & Associates 3 4 3. Team “Strike a Pose”: Colleen Cernuga, lHC Perspective; Chantell Hoeft, Strategic Hotels & Resorts; Rachel Brockaway, Simeone Deary Design Group; Julie Landis, Whitespace Interiors; Meghan Mitter, Simeone Deary Design Group; Jordyn Dickson, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises; Patty O’Connell, JANUS et Cie; Wendy Liss, Wendy Liss & Co; Avril Zayas, Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises; and Pam Vaughan Simeone Deary Design Group 4. Team “Double Rubs”: Lynell Oyen MDC; Louie Sison, Rebecca Keller, 5 6 Chris Berenfeld, and Laura Kay Light, Gettys 5. Highest Team Score, Team “Alley Oops”: Patti Engstrom, MDC; Amanda Ramus, Trina Meyer, Brody Budmayr, Brooke Cross, and Rachel Swanson, Miceli Drapery Company; and Oyen 6. Team “I Can’t Believe it’s Not Gutter”: Alison Ohl, Ursula DaSilva, Kim Hartig, and Laura Abrahamson, Benjamin West; and Jackie Griggs, Gerry Brown Associates; Fran Roll, Benjamin West; Jocelyn Ting, Fildoux Textiles; Ingrid Munson and Joanne Fahrforth, Gerry Brown Associates; and Tina Lefebvre Surface Resource 7. Tied for Best Team Name and Costume/Theme, Team “Split Ends”: Chris 7 8 Topf, Kohler Hospitality Interiors; Patti Engstrom, MDC; Keying Wu, Kathryn Hoefler, Amy Cassell, and Kathryn Bramlitt, PYR Design; and Oyen 8. Team “Plumb Crazy”: Chris Ehlers, Symmons; Bonnie Hopp, Simeone Deary Design Group; Paula Ziegler, Ziegler Design Group; Sondra Walbert, Symmons; Sara Talleux, Simeone Deary Design Group; and Peter Reardon, White Lodging 9. Tied for Best Team Name and Costume/Theme, 9 10 11 Team “Dream20 Pajama Bowl-A Ramas”: Shawn Stoffel, Delta Faucet Company; Stephanie Vokes and Amanda Moninski, American Hotel Register; and Kelly Litton and Justin and Mitchell Roz, Forms+Funktion O’Rourke, Delta Faucet Company 11. Team “The Big Lebowski’s”: Joyce Chan, Gettys; Aaron Sperling, Spike 10. Team “The Unbowlievables”: Rich Best and Mary Ann Best, M.A. & Lighting; Jun Chun, Gettys; Benjamin James, Triumvirate Hospitality; and Associates; Patti Tritschler and Laura Thompson, Interior Image Group; Carolyn McCoy, Simeone Deary Design Group 38 www.newh.org PHOTOS (2): KRISTEN O’BARA Atlantic City/Greater Philladelphia http://www.newh.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - Summer 2013

NEWH - Summer 2013
Table of Contents
News
Who’s Who
Sustainability: Point of View
Conference Roundup
Q&A: Lynn Fisher
Q&A: Mary Ann Thornam
Have You Seen?
Product Know How
On the Scene
NYLO Dallas South Side
Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel
Save the Date
New Members
Partner Pro
Ad Index

NEWH - Summer 2013