On May 10 CHS London celebrated the 90th anniversary of the Cornell Hotel Society by hosting a reception in the Pinafore Room at The Savoy Strand. The evening’s festivities included a champagne toast and canapes.
CHS London Celebrates CHS at 90
The Central Florida Cornell Hotel Society event hosted by the elegant “Rosen Plaza Hotel” located in Orlando Florida was held on April 27th, 2018. The event was sponsored by our honored fellow Cornellian Harris Rosen ‘61, General Manager & fellow Hotelie Derek Baum ‘88, and Catering & Convention Services Director Crystal Grice a true professional. This was our 2018 spring event, kicked off our year with class and style. Our event opened with a color guard who presented arms & colors to the national anthem. Tom Cleary ‘89 also provided a special tribute to our honored guest “Cay Dermody” with a life time achievement award for her partnership with her beloved late husband Emeritus Professor Donal Dermody ‘53. It was a touching moment for all Cornellians. Larry then invited Mike McLaughlin ‘13 (incoming President) up on stage to acknowledge the passing of the Presidential torch, which Mike provided enthusiasm to serve beside Lisa Szeto (chapter VP), support and commit in taking our chapter to the next level. In close, Peter Yesawich ‘72 provided the most eloquent wonderful tribute to Larry Stuart ‘76 for his 10 years of service as president of the chapter as well as accolades for his newly pre-released book “The Spirit Of Hospitality.” In close, it was the most prestigious, wonderful event we have ever hosted over the last decade. Hotelies for life ~ Life is Service!
CHS Central Florida Spring 2018 Event
CHS Central Florida Spring 2018 Event
CHS Central Florida Spring 2018 Event
CHS Central Florida Spring 2018 Event
CHS Central Florida Spring 2018 Event
On April 17 the Colorado Rocky Mountain Chapter toured the Kimpton Hotel Born in downtown Denver. The group enjoyed Happy Hour in the hotel’s bar, Citizen Rail, and then toured the unique meeting spaces and the Centennial Suite. The hotel opened in August as the newest luxury hotel near Union Station. Each guest room features floor-to-ceiling windows and a curated, entirely original art collection.
CHS Rocky Mountain Tours Kimpton Hotel Born
CHS Rocky Mountain Tours Kimpton Hotel Born
CHS Rocky Mountain Tours Kimpton Hotel Born
On April 4, 2018, the CHS New York Chapter held its sixth annual F&B Business Panel. This year’s event was held at The James NoMad Hotel. The following panelists discussed how F&B has reemerged into the spotlight, continuing to evolve, and innovate within traditional and non-traditional hotel environments.
Networking with delicious cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres followed the panel discussion.
The James NoMad Hotel
In April 2018, Daniel Quan Ph.D., Robert C. Baker Professor in Real Estate, School of Hotel Administration, and his students in Real Estate Program visited Tokyo for a field trip. On April 2, CHS Japan hosted a party at the Boomin Vinum restaurant in their honor. About 25 Cornell graduates gathered to welcome the field trip group consisting of Prof. Quan, assistant Ms. Erica Heim, and 14 RE program students. Some of the alumni were students and teaching assistants of Prof. Quan, and were very happy to see him again.
CHS Japan hosts Prof. Dan Quan and 14 students from the Real Estate Program.
CHS Japan hosts Prof. Dan Quan and 14 students from the Real Estate Program.
CHS Japan hosts Prof. Dan Quan and 14 students from the Real Estate Program.
On February 15, 2018, CHS Japan held their annual General Meeting and New Year’s party at Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho, a very unique hotel with non-traditional design and a friendly atmosphere. Forty-seven Cornellians, their families and guests joined the event and learned details about the hotel during a very informative presentation.
CHS Japan gathers at the Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho to celebrate New Years.
CHS Japan gathers at the Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho to celebrate New Years.
CHS Japan gathers at the Moxy Tokyo Kinshicho to celebrate New Years.
During the last week of March, CHS New England hosted a networking event at Boston’s newest hot spot, City Winery Boston; a venue featuring a winery, an entertainment venue, and a restaurant. The group enjoyed cocktails and conversation and toasted to the start of spring!
Pictured: Nate Berkowitz ’11, YuQun Lu ’16, Michelle Cannon ’13, Mike Hintsa ’15, Sebastian Colella ’05, Yana Bushoy ’10, Alan Suzuki ’03, Sadie Garside ’15, Nala Holmes ’12, Greg Bodenair ‘10
On Friday, March 16, 2018 the Cornell Hotel Society held its annual General Meeting during HEC ’93.
Global President Bill Minnock ’79 opened the meeting with a review of the CHS goals for 2018. The highlight of the year will be a worldwide celebration of the 90th anniversary of CHS. Each chapter is encouraged to host an event on, or near, the May 12 anniversary date. CHS Collegiate Chapter President Michael Baldyga ’19 then provided an update on an impressive calendar of student events for the year.
Dean Kate Walsh addressed the alumni in attendance with a review of her agenda for The Hotel School. This included an update on the search for the new Dean of the College of Business, and SHA’s plan for expanded undergraduate, graduate and executive education programs in New York City. Following her presentation, several CHS Chapter Presidents presented Dean Walsh with checks for their respective scholarship funds.
The meeting concluded with First Vice President Dexter Wood ’87 interviewing the three finalists for the Hotelie for Life® Senior Prize: Kayti Stanley ‘18, Alex Levy ’18, and Christie Choy ’18.
Click on link to watch the video (Note: the CHS meeting starts at the 32 minute mark.)
President Bill Minnock ’79 discusses plans for the 90th anniversary of CHS.
Dean Walsh shares her vision for The Hotel School.
CHS Chapter Presidents present Dean Walsh with donations for their respective scholarship funds.
CHS Collegiate Chapter President Michael Baldyga ’19 provides an update on chapter events.
First Vice President Dexter Wood ’87 interviews the three finalists for the Hotelie for Life® Senior Prize.
Nearly 80 percent of CHS funds go toward student, faculty, and chapter support.
On Wednesday, March 21, 2018, the CHS Georgia Chapter hosted its 3rd Annual Hunter Hotel Conference Reception at White Oak Kitchen & Cocktail. Our host for the event was Alan LeBlanc ’84. Sponsors included White Oak Kitchen & Cocktail, Burr & Forman LLP, and Davidson Hotels and Resorts. Approximately 65 Hotelies from across the country, and their guests, enjoyed fine food and beverages while networking and catching up.
CHS Georgia hosts Hotelies attending the Hunter Hotel Conference.
CHS Reception at Hunter Hotel Conference.
CHS Reception at Hunter Hotel Conference.
CHS Reception at Hunter Hotel Conference.
CHS Reception at Hunter Hotel Conference.
Bill Minnock ’79, MBA ’83 – CHS President 2018
Dear Hotelies:
It is an honor to serve as the President of the Cornell Hotel Society for 2018. I am privileged to work with a terrific team of passionate Hotelies on the Board including First Vice President Dexter Wood ’87, Second Vice President Anna Chung ’03, Treasurer Susan Wood ’87, Secretary Rick Adie ’75 and past President Cheryl Boyer ’87. It is an exciting year as we are celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Cornell Hotel Society this year.
So what are the priorities for CHS in its 90th year? There are five key priorities that we will focus on this year:
– Alumni engagement – there are 53 chapters around the world holding hundreds of events that are attended by thousands of alumni. The Board’s job is to support chapter efforts to help them be successful. This year, we are introducing a new tradition – the celebration of the formation of CHS. Our goal is to have every chapter hold an event on May 12 to celebrate the 90th Anniversary.
– Collegiate Chapter – the collegiate chapter welcomes new students and hosts a number of events during the year. They are instrumental in preparing Alumni Conversations, which are included on the CHS website and on Social Media.
– Fundraising – Did you know that the CHS and its Chapters have provided scholarships to the school amounting to almost $5M? This year, CHS will donate $50,000 to the Scholarship Fund and in partnership with the CHS Foundation, will fund the Hotelie for Life® Award for a graduating senior.
– Faculty Roadshow – having faculty and staff attend Chapter events, keeping the connections strong.
– Support Dean Walsh’s agenda – as the second alumnus to be Dean of the Hotel School, one of her key priorities is to extend the school’s alumni outreach and continue leveraging the synergy between alumni, faculty, students and staff. At the same time, the school is focused on realizing the benefits derived from being part of the larger College of Business. We will continue to support these efforts throughout the year.
CHS is able to accomplish these goals through the dues contributed by alumni. Almost half our dues are used for scholarship and another third are used to support chapter events. We greatly appreciate your support of our efforts. The link to pay dues is presented below.
2018 will be a robust year with many exciting events. The 93rd Hotel Ezra Cornell: A Sense of Place is scheduled for March 15-18 in Ithaca. The General Meeting of CHS will be held on March 16 from 4:30-6:00 pm. If you cannot attend in person, the event will be streamed for you. The Asia Pacific regional meeting is April 5-8 in Mumbai, and the Europe, Middle East, and Africa regional meeting is June 21-24 in Ljubljana. As you travel throughout the year, be sure to check the CHS calendar of events. Our chapters are always happy to welcome visitors! For a full calendar of CHS events please visit:
https://sha.cornell.edu/alumni/connect/events
Communication of events and updates from the school is an important way for us to stay connected. Last year we formed a Communications Committee which includes our Treasurer, Susan Wood, past President Robert Mandelbaum ’81, Andrea Foster ’96, Lindy Paz ’07 and Ali Hoyt ’13. Links to our social media sites are presented below.
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We are fortunate to have the extraordinarily dedicated regional and chapter leaders supporting the efforts of CHS. Our efforts are supported by the staff of the SHA Office of Alumni Affairs and Development. Assisting us are Meg Hardie Keilbach ’88, Julie Pizzuti MPS ’06, and Nickie Fredenburg. We are also fortunate to work with Professor Cheryl Stanley ’00 who is the liaison with the CHS collegiate chapter, led by Michael Baldyga ‘19, and CHS Foundation Chair Tim Dick ‘88.
Let’s make the 90th anniversary of CHS an awesome year for alumni engagement. There are so many ways to be involved with the school, faculty, students, and staff in the classroom or in research. Attend an event or hire a fellow alumni.
CHS is where we belong! We are all Hotelies for Life®!
Yours in service,
Bill Minnock ‘79, MBA ’83
