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A Look at What’s New in the SITE | Florida & Caribbean Chapter Spring/Summer 2017 Edition
From the President’s Desk:
Dear Site Florida and the Caribbean:
I am honored to have been elected by
you as your “El Presidente” for 2017.
It is my pledge to you that in 2017 our
Executive Committee and Board of
Directors will focus on YOU, our
members, consistently with the
objectives of SITE Global, providing
Professional Development and Certification. We are committed
to increasing our diverse membership, thus creating more
business connections and bringing you the latest in Incentive
Travel trends, developing and spreading Incentive Travel
Education throughout Florida and the Caribbean. In addition,
we will strengthen relationships with our sponsors by engaging,
supporting and delivering added value to their sponsorship. We
will be organizing more educational and networking
opportunities to mentoring our YOUNG LEADERS, setting up the
stage to generate future multigenerational strong relationships.
Alongside our annual Caribbean Workshop, taking place in
Nassau – Bahamas this year, Site Florida and The Caribbean will
work in association with Site Texas chapter to bring you a
Technology Summit in Jamaica, strengthening your Educational
curriculum and keeping you up to date with the latest
technology tools to make your daily jobs easier, along with
enhancing awareness of our “Think Site, Buy Site and Gain
InSite” program, encouraging members to buy from other
members.
Site Florida and the Caribbean has also been involved in CSR
activities and, in 2017, we will continue to support “Children’s
Home Society of Florida”, as well as participate in the “Miami –
Autism Speaks Walk”.
Site Florida and the Caribbean is about YOU and we are here
for YOU (all of our members), our Executive committee and
Board of Directors were elected by you. If you have any
suggestions or ideas on how we can improve our activities, we
want to hear from you.
Last, but not least, I am very proud to serve with such a
talented and dedicated group of individuals and top
professionals that, as you all know, have volunteered to do this
“job” because of their passion for the industry.
Thank you once again for giving me the opportunity to serve
you as your 2017 “El Presidente”
Let’s have fun and a successful second half of 2017!!!!
Sincerely,
Jorge Colona
President
Site Florida & Caribbean
SITE Florida & Caribbean promotes and increases the
awareness and benefits of Incentive Travel through Education,
Motivational Events, and Business Relationships to foster
professional development and integrity for its members.
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The Shift in Luxury
Meetings & Events
The face of luxury is changing. The definition of luxury is changing. Luxury is in the eye of the beholder and the perception of luxury today is one of transformation, education and engagement. Things we may not have considered “luxury” in the past, are now becoming more acceptable for the sake of doing good for the environment, for humanity, for the planet… For instance, refillable full size soap dispensers instead of disposable little bottles which cause less waste and damage to the environment are more common in luxury hotels now and this becomes a part of the experience as a transformation of the individual. This is not only the case with Millennial travelers but with the older generations as well. Baby boomers and Gen-Xers care about their footprint and legacy, as much as Milennials do.
Communal spaces are still popular and luxury tents and RV parks are popping up everywhere: Luxpitality features Autocamp in Santa Barbara. How about Marriott/Starwood “glamping” tents at Coachella? And check out Collective Retreats for “exploring extraordinary destinations without sacrificing any luxuries” – they will literally put you in the middle of nowhere for a “more meaningful way to travel”. The Other Side on Harbour Island features luxury tents and shacks which boast “nomadic living” yet luxury And the list goes on…
And no, this is definitely not a new concept, but one that is certainly growing in popularity. Think about the luxury water villas in Bora Bora which have been such an exclusive destination for years. The difference now is in the more inclusive destination experience. From my own perspective I have seen the shift in luxury occur since 9/11 and again through the recession in 2008. From a time when brands bragged about their fancy rooms and products, to a shift in brands marketing their transformational, engaging and life altering experiences (i.e. Live like a Local). Travelers are more evolved and acceptance of alternate accommodations (i.e. Airbnb or luxury tents), integration in the local community we visit with the intent to engage, empathize and transform our daily lives through that experience, is the new luxury.
A report and webinar presented by Skift and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts in Q1 2017 addresses this concept and offers a glimpse where the luxury meetings and incentives industry is headed. The following is a summary of the trends in luxury meetings and audience engagement:
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The Shift in Luxury Meetings & Events
By Maura Dominguez-Zhang,
CIS, Villas of Grand Cypress
The Face of Luxury is Changing
The Skift Report
Autocamp in Santa Barbara
Collective Retreats
Exploring Extraordinary
Destinations
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The Shift in Luxury
Meetings & Events
Multidisciplinary programming and event design is on the rise:
“Festivalization of events” in the style of SxSW
Demand for unique venues, networking and teambuilding environments
Using the entire scope of the property to deliver more venues and group experiences
Offering unique venues that align with local culture
“Thinking outside the ballroom”
Settings that speak to the destination
Having access to group spaces that the individual would not normally have access to on their own
Groups are looking for more immersive, educational, engaging experiences that integrate local culture
There is a shift from local experience to finding business alignments to the goals of the group, including teambuilding and engaging the community
Align authentic local experiences with overall business goals
Engagement with local experts and influencers provides for both professional and personal development – an experience they can take back home with them
Luxury: The definition of luxury today revolves around personalization, seamless user experience, transformation and discovery, just as much as high quality product.
Transformative travel and experiential connectivity are the future of hospitality
Experiential connectivity leads to transformation
Wellness is a mainstream expectation of luxury travel
Luxury hotels are evolving as platforms for productivity supporting the individual attendees personal journey
Simplicity is the new luxury
To assist in personal transformation is luxury
To offer places for “quiet time and reflection” is luxury
View the full report at Skift and Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts.
Meeting designers and brands that can transform themselves, adapt and innovate in the “new luxury” arena, will stay ahead of the new luxury demands in the hospitality and events industry.
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The Shift in Luxury Meetings & Events
Marriott/Starwood
“glamping”
The Other Side On Harbour
Island
The Other Side On Harbour
Island
The Other Side On Harbour
Island
Adapt and Innovate in the “New Luxury” Arena
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OUR 2017 SPONSORS
At the SITE Florida & Caribbean chapter, we are honored to have one of the SITE Global
founders, Christopher Perks, as our longest serving member. As SITE’s second largest
chapter, we would like to highlight our members who have been with us for 10 years or
more. These dedicated members have devoted a great deal of time and effort to the
success of our chapter. We thank you for your service.
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Membership Spotlight
Last Name First Name Membership Last Name First Name Membership
Perks Christopher 44 years Kitzen Rene 19 years
Evans Millicent 40 years Laggoune Ali 18 years
Buschman John 34 years De Meyer Joost 17 years
Weinstein Chérie 34 years Muller Freddy 17 years
Grotsky Harvey 33 years Postel Irene 17 years
Cherry Lisa 32 years Watkins Pamela 16 years
Nagelberg Seema 31 years Ryan JB 15 years
Purvey Francis 31 years Sauvage Benoit 14 years
Louisy Erwin 29 years Cassidy Lori 13 years
villacres wichita 28 years Duncan Ngaire 12 years
Wallack Shari 28 years Fernandez Damian 12 years
Bullock Jobson Marcia 27 years Hackert Michael 12 years
Gardner Stuart 27 years Kahler Douglas 12 years
Carlson Paula 25 years Langanke Iris 12 years
Mahoney Sean 24 years McCluskey Paul 12 years
Menichini Leslie 24 years Runge Robert 12 years
Sellmer William 23 years Blevins Cecilia 11 years
Wheeler Chris 22 years Bogebjerg Anders 11 years
Beau Marguerite 19 years Regan Kevin 10 years
Visit St Pete/Clearwater
AlliedPRA
Christie’s Photographic Solutions
ECO Destination Management
Northstar Meetings Group
Access DMC
CONNECT DMC
Corporate & Incentive Travel
Magazine
Daytona Beach CVB
e-Group Communications
Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville Las
Vegas
Margaritaville Hollywood Beach
Resort
Melia Hotels International
MiamiAir
Nassau Paradise Island Promotion
Board
Paradisus Playa del Carmen - La
Perla
Princess Cruises
Red Lion Hotels
Royal Caribbean International
Santa Barbara Beach and Golf
Resort OR Villas of Grand Cypress
Silversea Cruises
SILVER
BRONZE
EVENT
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Board Member Interview
by Jane Scaletta
Site Membership has been invaluable to me for Education
and Networking. When I lived in Kansas City, I did not have a
local opportunity to learn about incentives. Around 1977, I
went to Site University in New York where I met other
Planners and Suppliers. Ever since then, I have found SITE to
be very valuable. I have been a member for about 40 years. I
am fortunate to meet wonderful vendors, other planners and
of course, my clients. Some say I have been a mentor to
them.
WHEN DID YOU START?
In the late 70’s
WHY DID YOU START?
I was teaching preschool and after my third daughter was
born, I had trouble finding baby sitters. When I finally did, I
went to work with my brother’s travel company Travel
Management and Invest -N- travel. Here I was exposed to
incentive travel. He left the business and I continued elsewhere.
WHAT WAS THE PASSION THAT DROVE YOU TO INCENTIVE TRAVEL?
Once I got a taste of this, I wanted more. After getting a divorce, what was part time,
became my full time vocation. I loved meeting corporate executives and the opportunity
to assist them in using Incentive travel as a marketing tool. Not only was finding the right
destination part of this, but helping them structure a return on their investment with
promotional campaign to excite their employees or customers.
WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST INCENTIVE PROGRAM?
One of my associated had back to back programs to Costa del Sol and I went along as a trip
director. I loved the people and of course, I loved the destination. I was hooked. Then I
started finding my own clients.
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST CHALLENGING INCENTIVE PROGRAM?
There were several. One was arriving ahead of the group with the VIP’s to a final night
party located in Israel where the Dead Sea scrolls were found. The place had lights leading
the way to a beautiful desert setting with tables, candles and flowers. I immediately found
out that my suppliers forgot the portable toilets. They said “well, we have toilet paper and
there are rocks over there.” Well, Americans do not squat. We were able to run a shuttle
to a nearby Kibbutz. My Executive went along with that and told the group, what a
privilege it was to be here and this was the plan. For years, the group talked about the
fabulous experience they had. Whew!
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BOARD MEMBER INTERVIEW
MILLICENT (Millie) EVANS
MILLICENT (Millie) EVANS
President & CEO,
Alliance Incentives &
Meetings, LLC
(Offices in Boca Raton, FL and
Kansas City, MO)
“Millie is an inspiration and a
consistent Reliability for SITE
Florida Caribbean”
Millie and the Site Board
2010
Millie and the Site Board
2009
Millie 2015
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Board Member Interview
by Jane Scaletta
Another time, we arrived in Marbella, Spain, to our 5 star hotel to find that the swimming
pool and all the area around it was undergoing construction and would not be available
along with ruining our event locations. We searched the area and found another hotel
that had a group leaving when our group would be arriving the next day. We had paid the
first hotel in full, but as we had a good relationship there they did refund our money. The
group was in the air and did not know until they arrived that they would be in a different
hotel. They hardly noticed and the company called all their homes with the new contact
information. The program was a great success!
WHAT WAS YOUR MOST REWARDING INCENTIVE PROGRAM?
That is hard to choose. I had several different programs to Australia and as this seemed to
be on everyone’s bucket list, it measured up to all their expectations.
WHAT AWARDS HAVE YOU WON PERSONALLY?
Career Accomplishments
ANY LAST COMMENTS?
Although my family has encouraged me to retire after my 80th birthday, it is not in my
long range plans. As long as I have clients, I will continue on this journey of incentive travel
that I have been on since the 1970s.
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BOARD MEMBER INTERVIEW
1991 1992 1993 Chairman of the SITE Crystal Awards Banquet Committee (the only year a profit was realized) for 800 suppliers and incentive and meeting people in attendance
Co-Chairman SIGNET Awards Twentieth Anniversary Event in Stockholm involving the global community
Winner of the Richard E. Douglas Award for Excellence for the best designed and executed program presented by Meetings & Incentives Magazine
1994 1998 - 2000 2004 to Present Winner of the SITE Crystal Award for Outstanding Single Event worldwide
Member of the 10 person Performance Improvement Forum
SITE Florida Chapter Board serving as Secretary, VP Membership and presently as Treasurer
"Nationally recognized
incentive expert for over 30
years, designing award-
winning programs..."
Millie at Site Board Retreat
2017
Millie and the Site Board
2017
Millie Celebrating 80
Memorable years
2017
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“We will mourn the loss of
a lovely lady…”
The Jamaica Tourist Board lost a longtime Miami employee,
Marcia Bullock Jobson, regional director of groups and
conventions. Bullock Jobson died on March 19 after a brief
illness. At the time of her death, Bullock had served the
tourism promotions agency for 41 years where she utilized
her vast knowledge of the travel industry and her passion for
Jamaica to create and significantly expand the groups and
conventions department.
Bullock was the recipient of numerous travel awards for her
impressive contribution to the growth of the industry. Her
most recent was the RCMA (Religious Conference
Management Association) award for outstanding performance from a US-based
professional, non-profit multi-faith organization that plans meetings, conferences and
conventions worldwide.
"Marcia was my life, my heart, my soul and my soul mate", her husband Oliver 'Bobby'
Jobson lamented. "Marcia taught me what it is to love and her departure is an emotionally
impacting shock", he continued.
Tributes continue to pour in from travel industry partners from around the world who had
the highest regard for Marcia's work ethic and for her impeccable integrity. Among her
many accomplishments was the successful promotion of Jamaican writers to new markets,
an effort that eventually led to the founding of the Calabash Book Festival in Treasure
Beach, St. Elizabeth. Donnie Dawson, deputy director of tourism for the Americas
described Bullock Jobson as a Renaissance woman who was devoutly passionate about all
aspects of Jamaica's culture. "She was a trendsetter and an inspiration to those around
her. She opened the groups and conventions department that she ran for over thirty years
and nobody knew that market segment like she did. Her passing is a tremendous loss, but
her exemplary legacy will live on", he told the Gleaner.
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IN MEMORIAM: Marcia Bullock Jobson
She Utilized Her Vast Knowledge of the Travel
Industry and Her Passion for Jamaica
Marcia Was My Life, My Heart, My Soul and My Soul Mate
JTB GROUPS & CONVENTIONS
EXECUTIVE DIES IN MIAMI
Dave Rodney, Gleaner Writer
"She Was a Trendsetter and an Inspiration…”
Recipient of Numerous Travel Awards
Marcia is survived by her
husband Oliver ''Bobby
Johnson, sister Jennifer Evans
Tomlinson, niece Vanessa
Tomlinson and several aunts,
uncles, cousins, other
relatives, colleagues and
friends.
All of us at Site Florida &
Caribbean mourn the loss of a
lovely lady, who inspired us in
many ways. Our prayers and
thoughts are with her family
and friends. One Love!
#onelove #jamaica #site
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Past Events 2017
Following tradition, we introduced the SITE Florida & Caribbean 2017 Board of
Directors, as well as our objectives and goals for our chapter and members this
year, during a fabulous installation luncheon aboard the Caribbean Princess.
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BOARD INSTALLATION – January 6th
January 6th
Installation Luncheon for the
2017 Board
February 17th
Michael Carbonaro Live at the
Broward Center for the Per-
forming Arts Center in Fort
Lauderdale
April 2nd
Miami Walk – Autism Speaks
April 6th
GMID Educational Event at
Margaritaville Hollywood
Beach Resort Hollywood, FL
May 2017
Connect DMC organized a Cat-
amaran Socializer during the
Dominican Annual Tourism
Exchange 2017
May 2017
Site Texas Tech Summit in as-
sociation with Site Florida &
Caribbean
June 12th
Summer Socializer at St. Regis
Bal Harbour
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Past Events 2017
We had another successful HOSTED PLANNER night at the theater. We have
bought out the LATAM Airlines Club Level for the February 17th, 2017
performance of "Michael Carbonaro Live" at the Broward Center for the
Performing Arts Center in Fort Lauderdale.
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THEATER EVENT – February 17th
January 6th
Installation Luncheon for the
2017 Board
February 17th
Michael Carbonaro Live at the
Broward Center for the Per-
forming Arts Center in Fort
Lauderdale
April 2nd
Miami Walk – Autism Speaks
April 6th
GMID Educational Event at
Margaritaville Hollywood
Beach Resort Hollywood, FL
May 2017
Connect DMC organized a Cat-
amaran Socializer during the
Dominican Annual Tourism
Exchange 2017
May 2017
Site Texas Tech Summit in as-
sociation with Site Florida &
Caribbean
June 12th
Summer Socializer at St. Regis
Bal Harbour
SAVE THE DATE: February 21st,
2018 - Theater Night at the
Broward Center for the
Performing Arts featuring
“Wicked”
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Past Events 2017
Dear friends
SITE Florida and the Caribbean team raised $2,240, surpassing our fundraising
goal of $1500, during our second annual participation in the Autism Speaks Walk.
In addition to our monetary goal, we aim to have a voice with legislators, to have
access to the information and resources needed, to support research and medical
discovery, and to help fund local services through the mission of Autism Speaks.
Together, we can accomplish amazing things for people living with autism.
Sincerely,
Jorge Colona
Team Captain, 2017 President of Site Florida and the Caribbean and Father of a
big and beautiful autistic boy!!
Sponsored by:
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AUTISM SPEAKS WALK – April 2nd
January 6th
Installation Luncheon for the
2017 Board
February 17th
Michael Carbonaro Live at the
Broward Center for the Per-
forming Arts Center in Fort
Lauderdale
April 2nd
Miami Walk – Autism Speaks
April 6th
GMID Educational Event at
Margaritaville Hollywood
Beach Resort Hollywood, FL
May 2017
Connect DMC organized a Cat-
amaran Socializer during the
Dominican Annual Tourism
Exchange 2017
May 2017
Site Texas Tech Summit in as-
sociation with Site Florida &
Caribbean
June 12th
Summer Socializer at St. Regis
Bal Harbour
On behalf of the children affected by this devastating neurodevelopmental
disorder and their families... THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
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Past Events 2017
South Florida's top meetings and hospitality associations united with SITE Florida
& Caribbean and MPISFL to celebrate Global Meetings Industry Day.
As described on the GMID website, Global Meetings Industry Day (GMID) brings
together leaders from across the meetings and events industry to showcase the
real impact that business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel,
trade shows and exhibitions have on people, business and communities. Meeting
professionals across the world participate in the international day of advocacy,
with more than 120 events held across 6 continents in 2017.
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GMID EDUCATION EVENT – April 6th
January 6th
Installation Luncheon for the
2017 Board
February 17th
Michael Carbonaro Live at the
Broward Center for the Per-
forming Arts Center in Fort
Lauderdale
April 2nd
Miami Walk – Autism Speaks
April 6th
GMID Educational Event at
Margaritaville Hollywood
Beach Resort Hollywood, FL
May 2017
Connect DMC organized a Cat-
amaran Socializer during the
Dominican Annual Tourism
Exchange 2017
May 2017
Site Texas Tech Summit in as-
sociation with Site Florida &
Caribbean
June 12th
Summer Socializer at St. Regis
Bal Harbour
The South Florida event featured the following Keynote and Panel Speakers:
Jeff Chase
VP, Sustainability
Julia Johnson
LEED® AP+
O&M, CSM
John D.
Buschman
M.S., B.A.
Kathy S.
McGuire, ISSP-SA
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Past Events 2017 SITE | Florida & Caribbean
PRE DATE CATAMARAN SOCIALIZER – May 2017
January 6th
Installation Luncheon for the
2017 Board
February 17th
Michael Carbonaro Live at the
Broward Center for the
Performing Arts Center in Fort
Lauderdale
April 2nd
Miami Walk – Autism Speaks
April 6th
GMID Educational Event at
Margaritaville Hollywood
Beach Resort Hollywood, FL
May 2017
Connect DMC organized a
Catamaran Socializer during
the Dominican Annual Tourism
Exchange 2017
May 2017
Site Texas Tech Summit in
association with Site Florida &
Caribbean
June 12th
Summer Socializer at St. Regis
Bal Harbour
Connect DMC organized a Catamaran Socializer in partnership with DR
ASONAHORES (Dominican hotels & restaurants association) during the Dominican
Annual Tourism Exchange 2017.
SITE TEXAS TECH SUMMIT IN ASSOCIATION WITH SITE FLORIDA & CARIBBEAN
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January 6th
Installation Luncheon for the
2017 Board
February 17th
Michael Carbonaro Live at the
Broward Center for the Per-
forming Arts Center in Fort
Lauderdale
April 2nd
Miami Walk – Autism Speaks
April 6th
GMID Educational Event at
Margaritaville Hollywood
Beach Resort Hollywood, FL
May 2017
Connect DMC organized a Cat-
amaran Socializer during the
Dominican Annual Tourism
Exchange 2017
May 2017
Site Texas Tech Summit in as-
sociation with Site Florida &
Caribbean
June 12th
Summer Socializer at St. Regis
Bal Harbour
Past Events 2017 SITE | Florida & Caribbean
SUMMER SOCIALIZER AT ST REGIS BAL HARBOUR
– June 12th
The SITE International Board of Directors, CIS students and SITE Florida &
Caribbean members gathered for a fun evening hosted by the St. Regis Bal
Harbour.
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Upcoming Events 2017 SITE | Florida & Caribbean
Board of Directors CMITE / Ocho Rios, Jamaica
CMITE Reception in Jamaica in
association with Questex
SITE Florida & Caribbean Socializer /
Incentive Works, Toronto CN RSVP
TBA – Summer Summit / Orlando FL
Destination / Eden Rock, Miami
Beach FL
Destination Caribbean / Westin
Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
IMEX Chapter Member reception at
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville; Las
Vegas: 5PM-7PM RSVP (Members
Only)
CIS ARUBA
CIS certification workshop in
Nassau, Bahamas Register
Caribbean Incentive Workshop in
Nassau, Bahamas
Socializer – Miami
Theater Night at the Broward
Center for the Performing Arts
featuring “Wicked”
Aug 13th - 16th
Aug 13th
Aug 22nd - 23rd
September
Sept 10th - 13th
Sept 17th - 20th
Oct 9th
Oct 19th & 20th
Oct 26th & 27th
Oct 27th
December
Feb 21st, 2018
OFFICERS
PRESIDENT JORGE COLONA, CIS
Melia Hotels International 786.358.9276
jorgec@sol-group.com
PRESIDENT ELECT MAURA DOMINGUEZ-ZHANG, CIS Villas of Grand Cypress Orlando
786.409.1648 mdominguez@grandcypress.com
PAST PRESIDENT PAULA CARLSON
Margaritaville Resort 954.874.4407
pcarlson@mhbr.com
SECRETARY KAREN FARQUHARSON
XTRA Airways Direct Line: 786-347-4444
kfarquharson@xtraairways.com
TREASURER MILLIE EVANS Alliance Incentives & Meetings, LLC 561.999.9298 mevans@allianceincentives.com
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Board of Directors
DIRECTORS
WICHITA VILLACRES Eco Destination Management
Services (Aruba/Curacao) 954.703.6003
wichita@ecodms.com
FRANCIS PURVEY Sunlark Associates LLC
954-778-3228 fwpurvey@sunlarkassociates.com
SUZANNE SCULLY HACKMAN, CDME
Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater 727.464.7231
suzanne@visitspc.com
JANE SCALETTA CIS AlliedPRA South Florida
954.284.3345 Jane.Scaletta@alliedpra.com
RITA LOPEZ Riverside Hotel
rlopez@riversidehotel.com
SHALISE DeMOTT, CIS Northstar Meetings Group
561-251-9846 sdemott@ntmllc.com
DAN POLULAK Miami Air International
305-876-3626 dpolulak@miamiair.com
MAXINE LOCKHART, CMP, CMM, CIS
Aarogen Corporate Meetings & Incentives
mlockhart@aarogen.com
BEN SAUVAGE Connect DMC
ben@ctsdr.com
J.B. RYAN DMCP Partner, Central Florida
jb.ryan@accessdmc.com
DAVID KRECH Ramada Plaza Marco Polo Beach Resort
305-608-4803 david@marcopolobeachresort.com
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Featured Recipe:
1 Whole chicken cut into 8 pieces
2 tablespoon ground allspice
2 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
2 teaspoon dried powdered ginger
2 teaspoon garlic powder
11/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 tablespoons dried thyme
2 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black
pepper
4 tablespoons old bay seasoning
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
¼ cup lime juice
2 tablespoons white vinegar
5 tablespoons canola oil
Add all ingredients (not the chicken) to
either a bowl or food processor and
blend until smooth; let sit at room
temperature for 2 hours.
In a large bowl add chicken pieces one
at a time and rub each piece of chicken
with Jerk Paste (I suggest wearing
disposable gloves). Place in a 2.5 gallon
glad zip lock bag. Be sure to add ALL the
paste that’s remaining, if any to the bag.
Squeeze all the air out of the bag and
roll-up tight (get as much air out as
possible) using two rubber bands tie
down the rolled bag. Let marinate for no
less than 24 hours and no more than 48
hours.
Grill on a clean oiled grill on medium
heat. Grill chicken beginning with skin
side down turning 3-4 times until the
internal temperature of the largest
breast of the chicken is 165 degrees.
Serve with Black Beans and Rice, Sliced
Tomatoes with Lime and Olive Oil.
Garnish with Lime Wedges.
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FEATURED RECIPE:
By New Member: Todd Mickey, Applied Meetings & Hospitality Solutions
By New Member: Todd Mickey, Applied
Meetings & Hospitality Solutions
GRILLED JERK CHICKEN
Whole Chicken Cut into 8
Delicious Pieces
Grab the Freshest
Ingredients Listed
Grill to Perfection!
Let the Magic Happen at
room temp for 2 Hours
Serves 4-6
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