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February 2012

FRONT PAGE
CHAIR'S MESSAGE
PAST CHAIR'S MESSAGE
HOSPY
NEW MEMBERS
LINK-UP
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
BUSINESS COALITION
EDUCATION
COMMITT TO ACTION

CHAIRS MESSAGE: (John C. Turner, General Manager InterContinental The Clement Monterey). MCHA enters 2012 in excellent shape thanks to the hard work of outgoing Chair Janine Chicourrat and the rest of the excellent Executive Committee, along with our dedicated President/CEO Bonnie Adams. While still remaining focused on the critical issues such as our water supply, the widening of 156 and ensuring that taxis service is good; the organization is poised for....

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PAST CHAIRS MESSAGE: (Janine Chicourrat, General Manager Portola Plaza Hotel & Spa). I feel very fortunate to have had the support of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, the Committee Chairs and all of the members who contributed in order to help us maintain our...

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HOSPY AWARD WINNER: This year we were very pleased to honor Marci Bracco, Chatterbox Public Relations, as the recipient of 7th Annual “Hospy”, MCHA’s Volunteer of the Year award for 2011.

Marci has been...

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MEMBERSHIP: In 2011 MCHA welcomed in 32 new members to a total of 265 members. You can visit our website and see a complete and updated list of our membership (click here or ). Remember, when choosing a business or supplier to always refer to the membership roster for active members with hospitality related products and services. You'd be surprised at the breadth MCHA members have to offer...

(more on membership Linkup programs)

NEW MEMBER WELCOME: MCHA welcomes the following new members during 2011:

Access Monterey Peninsula	KWAV
AT&T Communications	littlefootprint Lighting
B2B Hands-On Mkt Workshop	LUXE Nightclub
Bellagio Pizzeria	Mesa Del Sol
Bookkeeping Express	Monterey Beach Hotel
Brophy's Tavern	Monterey Beach Party
Building Wise	Monterey Downs
Byte Technology	Monterey Symphony
Dale Ellis Consulting	Pacific Etched Glass & Crystal
Endorphin Productions	Pinkberry at Portola Plaza
Eric Miller Architects, Inc.	Rappa's Restaurant
Erik's Deli	SFgate.com
Estate Doctor	The Mucky Duck
Hope Services	Uretsky Security
JEA & Associates	Village Fish House
KSBW	Ward Accounting, Inc.

(more details on new members)

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: The Government Affairs Committee promotes and protects the interests of the hospitality industry and the general business community through strong relations with local governments, local officials and key staff; it accomplishes its goals through active collaboration and constructive engagement with other organizations with similar goals. This year in GA...

(read more on GA 2011)

BUSINESS COALITION: The MCHA-sponsored Coalition of Peninsula Businesses has been busy over the last six months putting together factual materials regarding the Peninsula’s water crisis. Coalition members have been interviewing key players on water issues, investigating water supply options, and preparing to move forward on...

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ANNUAL DINNER: Mark Your Calendars for MCHA’s Annual Dinner "Steinbeck Returns to Cannery Row" which will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 at the beautiful InterContinental, The Clement Monterey hotel to honor our incoming Chair John Turner and award MCHA's winner of Hospitality Professional of the Year for 2011. This is one of the best gala extravagant events of the year; a Not to Miss.

(more on sponsorship)
(more on auction donations)

EDUCATION: The MCHA Education Committee is excited to announce a unique and dynamic workshop on March 6th. Mark your calendars your calendars – you don’t want to miss this great opportunity....

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CALL TO ACTION: MCHA has many committees that are always looking for new people! Get involved, meet new people, and make a difference! Join us! Contact Bonnie Adams at 626-8636 for more information and

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