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On the Scene

Chapte r and industr y eve nts

Washington DC

More than 35 students joined Marriott emerging designers and
senior leaders for an evening of exploration
and networking at the Marriott Innovation
Lab, dubbed the Underground. Attendees
received an exclusive look at how the brand
tests new concepts and designs.
In April, the chapter launched Experience
Your City, a program series that explores
the DC metropolitan hospitality industry.
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Attendees enjoyed an exclusive tour of
Nationals Park, the first major LEED-certified
stadium, followed by a networking reception and tour of
Bluejacket Brewery.

1. Dorsa Keynejad, Montgomery Community College, and Belle Rascoe,
George Washington University
2. Ashley Williams, Community College of Baltimore County, and Kristen
Proctor, George Washington University
3. Dionne Jefferson and Monica Meade, Marriott International, and Mike
Webb, Interface Hospitality
4. Crystal Evans, Sherrie Rashid, and Darlene Rollins, Community College of
Baltimore County
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5. Marjorie Eriksen, Rachel Brzozowski, and Catherine Kenny, George
Washington University
6. Nancy Evans with Aminatou Fall, Kady Murzin, and Yasmine Abuzeid, George Washington University
7. Jean Barnak, Pentagon, and Joan Savage, Wolf-Gordon

Arizona

The chapter's Wine & Dine Under the Stars was held at Pinnacle Design's
rooftop in April. Five culinary students collaborated with a chef, creating
appetizers or desserts to be paired with wine. Judges Kristin Wolfe,
daisycake.com/KriskaDECOR, and Allison DeVane, Teaspressa, awarded
a $1,500 culinary scholarship to Antonio Padilla. Thank you to the sponsors
Andreu World, KriskaDECOR, Lexmark+Northwest Hospitality, USF Contract,
Armstrong, Patcraft, Haworth, Shaw Hospitality Group, Interface Carpet, WolfGordon, ReSource Arizona, and SCHEMES - Hospitality Design Consultants.
During the chapter's 20th anniversary, chapter president Mary Blanchard
recognized Diane Berg of Hill & Associates with the Joyce Johnson Award.
Rhoads also announced the 2016 scholarship recipients: Sylvia Martin,
Art Institute of Phoenix, received a $1,500 scholarship, and Juan Aguilar,
Scottsdale Community College, was awarded the $2,000 Markie Rhoads
Scholarship.
The 2016 board of directors was introduced at the membership event
at Bar Napkin Production's office in Phoenix. Finally, the chapter's first
Sundowner of the year was held at the newly opened Postino WineCafe at
Kierland Commons in Scottsdale.

1. At the Wine & Dine event, Allison DeVane and Kristin Wolfe introduce theculinary
Rebecca Mellen, Angel Cruz, Antonio Padilla, Kandy Hall, and Sylvia Martin
2. Mary Blanchard, Arizona chapter president, awards Diane Berg, Hill & Associates, the
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3. Founding chapter president Markie Rhoads with scholarship recipients Juan Aguilar,
Scottsdale Community College and Sylvia Martin, Art Institute of Phoenix; Kristin Wolfe,
Arizona chapter scholarship director; scholarship winner Antonio Padilla, Arizona Culinary Institute; and
Mary Blanchard, Arizona chapter president
4. Jeffrey Rausch and Haley Balzano, Bar Napkin Productions, with George Van Ess, Van Ess Group
5. Patti Cruse, Tandus Centiva; Angela Pflieger-Jasmund, the Interior Design Group; Dawn Garner,
Samelson-Chatelane; and Courtney Parker, room360 by FOH
6. Michelle Purcell, FFKR Architects; Paul Wojtczak, LGE Design Group; Amie Dignan, Renaissance Phoenix
Hotel; Kristin Wolfe, daisycake.com / KriskaDecor; and Rachel Volk, JANUS et Cie

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students: Natasha Wiener,
Joyce Johnson Award

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