HSMAI-AZ

39th Annual Auction & Fundraiser - “Year of the Tiger”
2022-07-22 17:00 - 21:30 (America/Phoenix)
The Arizona Chapter of the
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International
Presents their Award-Winning Event ….
The 39th Annual Auction and Fundraiser
Celebrating the “Year of the Tiger”

Join our Arizona hospitality and meeting industry professionals
and their guests … so much fun for such a worthy cause!

The last two years have brought us together as an industry more than ever before. We’ve been there for each other over the phone, and through Zoom meetings, social media groups and webinars … so let’s celebrate again in person. We invite you to join us at the award-winning Auction, Fundraiser and Dinner. This year we are celebrating our 39th annual event and the “Year of the Tiger.”
This year, proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Arizona Chapter of HSMAI to support our association’s mission and our continuing efforts to provide quality continuing education and scholarships for those professionals currently in the hospitality industry and those who are pursuing a career in the field. Now, more than ever, we need to be able to deliver these important benefits to our members, and we can’t do that without the income we would have actualized from last year’s meetings and fundraising events. Watch the video (click below) to see how the Auction works.

DATE:
Friday, July 22, 2022
VENUE:
Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa
200 North Centennial Way
Mesa, Arizona 85201
AGENDA:
5:00-6:30 p.m.
The Arizona Ballroom Foyer
Registration, Cocktail Reception (no-host bar),
and Silent Auction
6:30-9:30 p.m.
The Arizona Ballroom
Dinner and Live Auction
9:30 p.m.
Café Azul
After Party and Entertainment
COST:
$70.00 Per Person
$675.00 Corporate Table of Ten
The Resort is offering a special overnight rate of $79.00 per room.
This special rate is good for two nights before and after our event.
Book on-line HERE
ATTIRE/THEME:
Let’s make this fun … Safari/Jungle Animal Print!
PARKING:
Complimentary self-parking available.
A concert (Dirty Heads) at the Mesa Amphitheater may add to additional traffic into hotel and general area on Friday, 7/22. The hotel will have staff to assist with directions to our various parking areas. Please tell our team that you are attending the HSMAI auction. Additional parking just south of the hotel in the garage is also available.
Event registration will be through the south door of the Hotel Conference Center.
Look for the signs.
AUCTION SPONSORS:
Convention Solutions & Innovation (CSI) – Signage
Cre8ive Event Rentals – Linen
Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa – Host Venue
Event Team Inc. – After-Party Entertainment
Hopper – Table Gifts (Cat Ear Headbands)
Mark Skalny Photography – Photography
National Bank of Arizona – Quarter Counting
Paper Crazy – Printing
Premier Audio Visual – AV Services
Road to Success Marketing – Graphic Services
Themers – Decor
Yvette Koebke Art – Table Gifts (Tiger Art Prints)

LIVE AUCTION PRIZE SPONSORS:
Hilton Los Cabos Beach & Golf Resort
PHAT
Sacco & Associates

CORPORATE TABLE SPONSORS:
AIT Promotions
Amadeus Hospitality
Best Western Hotels & Resorts
Convention Solutions & Innovation (CSI)
Cre8ive Event Rentals
Crowne Plaza Phoenix-Chandler Golf Resort
Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa (2)
Forever Living Products
Great Wolf Lodge
Hello! Arizona Destination Management
J. Winter & Associates (2)
Lori Morris, Auction Chair
PHAT
Ray the DJ
Scout & Cellar/Best Western Hotels & Resorts
State Farm Insurance/Agent Rick Hobbs
Topgolf
Visit Mesa

ABOUT HSMAI
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is an individual membership organization with more than 7,000 members worldwide. HSMAI is committed to growing business for hotels and their partners, and is the industry’s leading advocate for intelligent, sustainable hotel revenue growth. The association provides hotel professionals and their partners with tools, insights, and expertise to fuel sales, inspire marketing, and optimize revenue through programs such as the Adrian Awards and the Revenue Optimization Conference. HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprising more than 7,000 members worldwide, with 40 chapters in the Americas Region. More information is at www.hsmai.org.
The Arizona Chapter, the third largest chapter in the U.S., celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2018. The chapter was honored in 2019 as the Chapter of the Year and is the recipient of the most “Chapter Awards of Excellence” in the history of HSMAI. Most recently, the chapter was recognized with the 2020 HSMAI “Pandemic Resilience Award” and a 2021 HSMAI “Award Winning Chapter”. Membership is 100+ members strong, and is comprised of General Managers, Directors of Sales, Sales Managers, Revenue Managers, and Student Members. The chapter offers members a variety of education programs, community volunteer opportunities, leadership and professional development opportunities and a variety of networking and special events. Connect with the chapter at http://hsmai-az.org/.
ABOUT OUR HOST VENUE

Welcome to our Hotel! We are thrilled at the opportunity to host your event. Discover Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa, located in the heart of the Phoenix East Valley adjacent to the Mesa Convention Center and 12 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa is equipped with an outdoor pool, on-site laundry, outdoor courtyard, fitness center, complimentary self-parking, proudly serve Starbucks, and of course, houses beautiful meeting space. CLICK HERE for more information.
THE CONCEPT OF THE AUCTION
The original Chinese Auction was conceived in 1982 by the Arizona Chapter of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International. This event has gained national recognition and has been adopted by numerous HSMAI and MPI chapters through the U.S. as their major fundraiser.
The auction was originally given the Chinese theme due to the location of the event – the former China Doll Restaurant in Phoenix. Over the years, the auction has grown and has moved its location to larger venues. The Chinese theme has remained.
The idea of the auction is to provide each guest with a list of prizes (such as dinners, golf outings, gift baskets, services, and hotel/resort stays) and a numbered stick. Each table is supplied with a bucket that is placed in the middle. Starting with the number one item, the auctioneer describes that item and asks the guests who are interested in bidding on this item to toss a quarter or quarters in the bucket. The guest then holds their stick in the air. The auctioneer calls out the numbers that are held up. A gonger (who cannot see or hear what is going on) is responsible for hitting the gong after a few seconds. The last number called out when the gong rings has won that prize and goes to the stage to claim it. This sequence of events goes on throughout the evening until all prizes are gone. Over the years, a silent and live auction have also been added to the event.
This event has won numerous awards including “Stars of the Industry” Awards from the Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association, “Awards of Excellence in Association Management” from the Arizona Society of Association Executives and several HSMAI International Awards.
In 2022, the name of our event was changed to be more diverse and inclusive, but the year of the Chinese Zodiac and the Asian theme remain.
Come ready to have a great time.
This is the perfect event to bring family members, friends, and co-workers too.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ON-LINE
CLICK HERE TO DONATE A PRIZE ON-LINE
CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE INVITATION
CLICK HERE FOR AN PRINTABLE AUCTION DONOR FORM
CLICK HERE FOR A PRINTABLE DONOR LETTER

HospitaliTee Golf Tournament
2022-05-23 08:00 - 17:00
Meeting Professionals International – Arizona Sunbelt Chapter
and
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International – Arizona Chapter

MPI/HSMAI 11th Annual
“HospitaliTee” Golf and Networking Event
May 23, 2022 • 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start

COURSE SPONSOR

TITLE SPONSOR

Stonecreek Golf Club * 4435E. Paradise Village Parkway * Phoenix, AZ 85032
18 holes of Spectacular Golf * Swag Bags for Golfers * Great Raffle Prizes * Awards Luncheon and More!

BE A SPONSOR [PDF]
DONATE A RAFFLE/AUCTION ITEM [PDF]
JOIN US FOR A GREAT DAY OF GOLF!
These leading associations – the Arizona Sunbelt Chapter of Meeting Professionals International and the Arizona Chapter of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International – have joined forces for the 11th year in a row to provide members of the Arizona meeting and hospitality industry a day of great golf on an award winning course, followed by a lunch and an awards celebration.
This is an event you won’t want to miss. Not up for a round of golf or don’t have four hours to play? You can still participate! Just register to join in on festivities after the tournament – lunch and awards.
This event is a source of revenue for both associations during these uncertain and challenging times, so we urge you to please join us for a fun morning on the links. The funds from this tournament will help to support our associations’ continuing efforts to provide quality continuing education and scholarships for those professionals currently in the meeting and hospitality industry and those who are pursuing a career in the field. Once again, we would greatly appreciate your participation.
For more information on MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter go to: mpi-az.org.
On behalf of our Golf Tournament Committee and our Board of Directors, we thank you in advance for your participation and support!!!
The rate for golf includes:

Green fees
Cart Fees
Unlimited Range Balls
Curbside Bag Service
Fully Equipped Golf Carts with Cooler, and Tees
Personalized Scorecards, Cart Signs and Rules Sheet
Professional Tournament Scoring
Two Full Beverage Carts on Course
Fun “stuff” and and socially distanced games provided by our sponsors at their holes
Buffet Luncheon
Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, plus skill holes
Swag Bag
Cash Bar at Lunch

AGENDA:
7:00-8:00 a.m. …. Registration and Practice
8:00 a.m. … Shotgun Start
11:00 a.m. … Community Outreach Project, Games, Hospitality Tent and Live Entertainment by the Big Zephyr Band
12:00 p.m. … Luncheon, Awards, Raffles, and Entertainment by the Big Zephyr Band

Stay with us! The Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix-Scottsdale is offering our guests a special rate of $109 to stay overnight. This rate is good for three days before and after our event. The hotel is right on the course with easy access to the clubhouse and golf course. Call Hanna to make your room reservations – 602-765-5804

Thank you to our 2022 Golf Tournament Sponsors!
Host Sponsor:

Title “Ace” Sponsor:

Eagle Sponsors:

Hole Sponsors:

Hospitality Tent Sponsor:

Photography Sponsor:

Entertainment Sponsor:

Signage Sponsor:

Graphic Arts Sponsor:

Swag Bag Sponsor:

ABOUT THE COURSE
Located in the heart of Phoenix with spectacular mountain views, Stonecreek Golf Club’s remarkable golf, upscale amenities and unmatched service have earned it recognition by Golf Channel as one of Arizona’s “Best Kept Secrets.” Open to the public 52 weeks a year, the club’s superb links-style championship layout, expansive golf practice facility, delicious dining and spacious banquet facilities offer unrivaled opportunities for playing, socializing and networking.
More information is HERE.

MPI/HSMAI Joint Luncheon
2022-05-12 08:00 - 17:00
May 12, 2022
11:00 AM-1:30 PM

The Camby, Autograph Collection
2401 E. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85016

“Live Your Most Epic Life – Secrets of a Warrior”
Presented by Victoria Porter Cramer

As a three-time breast cancer survivor, author of the book, “Living Life Loudly”, and public speaker, Victoria Cramer is sought after for her humorous, practical approach to being a warrior. Her talks combine her decades of experience leading global transformations and strategies necessary to execute flawlessly and her experiences in being a winning athlete, juggling twins, and battling cancer as if it was a minor hiccup in life.
By attending this program you will:

Understand that to be human means facing pain. No one gets off a comfy couch. Pain, barriers, and setbacks are necessary to growth.
Learn what it means to live life loudly. Learn how you can find happiness at work and in life.
Understand that warriors all have something in common – they persevere; they are resilient. Learn how to activate this and how to move out of languishing to being wildly effective and be able to conquer the hardships that come your way.

Join your fellow MPI and HSMAI members and guests for this can’t-miss program!
REGISTER NOW!
Early Bird Fees (by 5/6/22) :
$45 for Members / $55 Non-Members
Valet Parking Available

APRIL EDUCATION PROGRAM
2022-04-21 11:00 - 13:15
HSMAI Arizona Chapter
APRIL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Hosted by

Hotel Adeline Scottsdale
5101 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale 85250
“Manufacturing the Magic … Leading During a Time of Change”

Presented by Summer Jelinek
It feels like the world has been in upheaval for years… even though it has only been one year. With pandemics, social unrest, and massive amounts of change in place, even the fullest of buckets is finding itself depleted. In this pixie-dusted conversation, you will join Summer Jelinek, prior Walt Disney World leader and current HR professional, as she shares her tips, tricks, and just a sprinkle of magic for navigating the current challenges.
Summer is a friend and supporter of HSMAI, and has been the keynote speaker for the HSMAI Mike Leven Leadership Conference for the past two years.
Learning Objectives:

Learn how to determine what you should focus on
Understand the marathon mentality and why it is essential (no running required)
Discover the value of redefining your normal

Schedule
11:00am to 11:30am
Registration and Networking

11:30am-12:15pm
Welcome/Announcements and Lunch

12:15pm-1:00pm
Presentation

1:00pm-1:15pm
Raffles and Closing

Cost:
The Early Bird has been extended through close of registration:
$40 Members / $50 Non-Members

REGISTER NOW!

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER
Summer Jelinek is a keynote speaker, eSpeaker certified virtual speaker, and workshop trainer helping organizations control their chaos. She has 20 years leadership experience working with companies such as Walt Disney World, Disney Institute and H-E-B/Central Market. Her passion is connecting with audiences around the world-particularly audiences looking for the magic in leadership. She is a no-holds-barred, authentic and engaging speaker who delivers rousing keynotes and workshops.
Summer resides in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas with her amazing husband, their beautiful daughter, Summer’s brother, and her fur babies, Cricket and Adie.
Summer completed her MBA with a Leadership Certification at the HR.com #1-ranked master’s program from the Crummer Graduate School of Business at Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida. She’s also a proud graduate of the business management program of McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

ABOUT OUR VENUE
Your best friend in Old Town Scottsdale, boutique hotel Adeline boasts 123 stylish and inviting guest rooms and a vibrant, high-energy atmosphere. Whether on a vacation, staycation, or anything in between, you’ll feel energized by the upbeat spirit of Adeline. More information is available at https://www.hoteladeline.com/scottsdale

Networking – Cocktails, Conversations, Connections
2022-03-24 16:00 - 18:00
HSMAI Arizona Chapter presents
“COCKTAILS, CONVERSATION & CONNECTIONS”
HSMAI March Networking Event
Thursday, March 24, 2022
Hosted by
Sanctuary Camelback Mountain, A Gurney’s Resort & Spa
Jade Bar Patio
5700 E. McDonald Drive
Paradise Valley, Arizona
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Registration for this event is closed as we are at capacity.
Please e-mail Joanne at jojowin@aol.com if you have questions.
Come mix and mingle with fellow HSMAI members and guests on the Jade Bar Patio overlooking the majestic Camelback Mountain. Sanctuary is a boutique luxury resort in Scottsdale, voted #1 resort in Arizona by Travel + Leisure Magazine.
Guests will learn about the art of cocktailing and will be treated to the ultimate mixology experience with award-winning bartender and author Christiaan Röllich. Christiaan will be selling and signing his book, “BAR CHEF: Handcrafted Cocktails”.

ABOUT OUR HOST VENUE

Nestled within the picturesque landscapes of Camelback Mountain, Sanctuary is a famed Scottsdale luxury resort set upon 53 acres of lush desert featuring manicured grounds, gardens, pools and award-winning facilities. With 105 magnificent casitas, 6 private estate homes, and an award winning spa, this Scottsdale lodging is a tranquil hideaway perfect for a getaway, wedding, or your next meeting. Enjoy one of our 4 pools, tennis courts, movement studio, and fabulous food. More information at: https://www.gurneysresorts.com/scottsdale
ABOUT CHRISTIAAN ROLLICH
Christiaan Röllich celebrated cocktail book author and mixologists, hails from a small village fifteen minutes outside of Amsterdam. On his fourteenth birthday he arrived at the local tavern dressed up in a shirt, tie and slacks and knocked on the door seeking employment. The owner informed him that he was too young and should try again when he was older. One year later, on his birthday, Röllich returned and was hired as a dishwasher due to his tenacity.
It was widely assumed Röllich would work in the family hospital business, but after a string of odd jobs and a six-month university stint where he studied psychology, he realized it wasn’t a good fit. He literally ran away and joined the carnival, becoming a carney in a travelling fair, working the midway. After two years, Röllich gave university another shot while bar backing at a nightclub to earn extra money, and studying acting on the side. He saved enough money to come to the United States and studied acting at the Lee Strasberg School. Within six months he got a sponsorship to live in Los Angeles and signed with LA Models, lining up another career.
Röllich’s Los Angeles life brought him to Les Deux Café for extra income while pursuing his acting and modeling gigs. Les Deux was the venerable Hollywood hangout run by Michele Lamy and her husband/designer Rick Owens. He worked as a busser but noticed that the bartender was lazy and frequently jumped in to clean up the bar for extra tips while the bartender smoked cigarettes in the alley. Before long, people started asking him to make drinks. Another bartender from New York mentored him and taught the layout. “He gave me the blueprint of how to set up a bar in the same pattern I use even today,” says Röllich. “I still carry the memory and lessons that I learned from that bartender. He changed my life.”
When Café Les Deux closed Röllich traveled to Europe and returned to Los Angeles in 2007. A friend of his was working at Lucques, got him an interview, and he was hired as a part time bartender. It was before the cocktail explosion and everyone was still measuring spirits by counting with no real science. But Röllich became intrigued by the use of combining science, math and artistry to create craft cocktails and began his self-education.
James Beard Award winner Suzanne Goin describes how he would snoop around in the kitchen, during that time, tasting everything he could, and asking lots and lots of questions. All while soaking up her philosophy and techniques and thinking about how he could apply them to the world of drink. He was beginning to build a bridge from the kitchen to the bar.
When Röllich finished college, he was forced with the choice, what future to pick? What would be best for his new wife and newborn son? Tavern had opened in Brentwood and Styne and Goin asked if Röllich could bring the Lucques philosophy there as well. Medical field or Restaurant’s? Needless to say, he kept growing the Lucques Group bar program over the next decade
The re-locating of AOC in 2013 with a full bar, really threw him in to the lime light, and his Green Goddess Cocktail, became a Los Angeles favorite. It was published by Bon Appetite, LA Magazine, Washington Post and LA Times. Meanwhile AOC quickly got its status as number one restaurant in Los Angeles. The Lucques group of restaurants became known as a cocktail destinations on top of its amazing food and wine.
During this time he developed a following on Rodeo drive from Prada and Gucci, to Presidents and heads of states at private parties catered by Lucques Catering. His career blossomed with celebrity weddings and specialty cocktails he developed for each celebrity, and each special event.
In 2019 Röllich chose one hundred of his handcrafted t recipes and wrote his Tales of the Cocktails nominated book, “BAR CHEF: Handcrafted Cocktails” published by W.W. Norton This is an inside look into the memories and experiences that shape Röllich’s recipes, each a result of immense experimentation and ardent refining—and distilled through the guidance of James Beard Award–winning writer Carolynn Carreño. It is an inviting handbook for cocktails rooted in classics and updated with a farm-to-glass ethos, from “one of LA’s most innovative mixologists”; (Forbes)
Röllich relishes making everything from scratch – from tinctures and syrups, to bitter and absinthe. There are no shortcuts that go into the science of making his products. Röllich loves the challenge of the changing seasons and is constantly experimenting with new cocktails for the restaurants inspired by his visits to the Farmers’ Market and customizing his beverage program menus for fall, winter, spring and summer
As head barman at Lucques, a.o.c. and Tavern, Christiaan Röllich has been lauded and published by the Los Angeles Times, Bon Appétit, Eater LA, People, Los Angeles Magazine, Details, Food and Wine, Vogue, Forbes, and Elle, among others, for establishing thriving bar programs at some of Los Angeles’ most-watched restaurants. “He continues to create head-turning, palate-pleasing craft cocktails to pair with the James Beard award-winning cuisine,” said Los Angeles Magazine blogger, Caroline Padrilla. Besha Rodell, James Beard award-winning restaurant critic from the LA Weekly states, “Behind that bar is Christiaan Röllich, one of the country’s most promising up-and-coming crafters of cocktails”
Accolades
“X-Factor: Barman Christiaan Röllich of A.O.C. (#1) Christiaan Röllich is also the man behind the bar programs at Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne’s other successful restaurants—Lucques and Tavern—but it was his creations at A.O.C. that helped put it at the top of L.A. Magazine’s 75 Best Restaurants list.” — Caroline Pardilla, Los Angeles Magazine
Bar Chef, Handcrafted Cocktails, Top 10, Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book presented by Tales of the Cocktail Foundation 2020 —Tales of the Cocktail Foundation
A celebrated mixologist reflects on his journey —Evan Kleiman, Good Food, KCRW
LA Weekly’s Best of L.A., “Best Barchef” — LA Weekly
“Lucques, an early devotee of farmers’ market sourcing and one of the first restaurants to gain widespread acclaim for a hyper-seasonal bar program—one that’s still helmed by its originator, Christiaan Röllich” —TimeOut
“Recipes from Los Angeles; Cocktail King Christiaan Röllich” —Elle, Eten, Netherlands
“Christaan Röllich, a mix master of uncommon skill.” —Julia Reed, Julia Reed’s South
“Christiaan Röllich can easily be credited with the mind-boggling renaissance of the cocktail in Los Angeles and the inventive use of ingredients and techniques that have exploded in local bars… He makes his own gin with a personalized combination of herbs and botanicals for the most kickass gin and tonic you will ever experience.”—Best of LA (Food & Drink), LA Weekly
“Christiaan’s style is a unique combination of European sensibility and refinement paired with a Californian farm-to-table perspective on drinks. He deftly walks the line between new school and old school..”— Neal Bodenheimer, owner, Cure and Cane & Table, JBF Winner Best Best Bar program

2022 KICK-OFF PROGRAM & MIXER
2022-02-17 15:30 - 18:00
Education Event
Hosted by
Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa9495 W. Coyotes Blvd., Glendale
“Going Deep: How Hospitality Handles The Big Game”
A PANEL DISCUSSION
3:30 – 4:00pmRegistration, Networking and No-Host Bar
4:00 – 5:15pmWelcome, Announcements and Program
5:15 – 6:00pmNetworking, Appetizers, Cash Bar and Raffle Drawings
Join us as we Dive Deep into The Big Game in 2023. Our panelists will provide insights on what their markets and teams are doing to prepare for 2023. We will take a look back at previous Arizona Superbowls to see how the supply and geography has driven change in the Valley. We will also hear about lessons learned and “aha” moments from years past and even the 2022 Superbowl in Los Angeles.
Moderator:Erik DorrVice President of Sales, Phat ScootersHSMAI AZ Past President
Panelists:Amanda “AJ” ArnettDirector of National Accounts, Visit Phoenix
Kyle HedstromSenior Vice President, Finance & Economic Impact, 2023 Arizona Superbowl Host Committee
Danielle DutschCVB Administrator, Visit Glendale
Cost:$35 Members / $45 Non-Members
REGISTER NOW! DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS ISNoon on Wednesday, 2/16/22

ABOUT OUR VENUE
Charming, authentic, and anything but ordinary, Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa is ready to help you discover Glendale, Arizona in an unforgettable fashion. Our hotel is a short walk from attractions, including Gila River Arena, State Farm Stadium, home of the Arizona Cardinals, Tanger Outlet, and buzz-worthy Westgate Entertainment District; spring training at Camelback Ranch is also close. Distinctive rooms and suites feature Southwestern accents and thoughtful perks; some boast balconies with sweeping views. Satisfy your appetite at Soleil or a drink and a nibble at Ray’s, our lobby bar. Soak up the Glendale sunshine at the outdoor pool, work out in our fitness center and indoor lap pool or treat yourself to a spa treatment. If you’re in town to host an event, you’ll be delighted with our expansive indoor and outdoor venues, which are ideal for weddings, conventions, and special events. A memorable experience awaits you at Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa. More information is available here.
ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS
AJ Arnett
A hotel junkie at heart, AJ Arnett gravitated toward a career in hospitality with her first front desk job in college. Before joining Visit Phoenix, AJ worked with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts in the Dallas and Chicago markets. This year, AJ will celebrate her 10th anniversary with Visit Phoenix. AJ has worn many hats in her time with Visit Phoenix, most recently as Director of National Accounts on the citywide team selling downtown Phoenix hotels and the convention center. In 2018, AJ worked with the Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee to coordinate the requirements of the hotel package as part of our bid to win the 2023 Super Bowl. She worked in a similar fashion with the Arizona hotel community to execute the College Football Playoff in 2016 and the NCAA Men’s Final Four in 2017.
Erik Dorr

Danielle Dutsch
Danielle Dutch, is the lead at the City of Glendale’s Convention & Visitors Bureau, where she oversees Visit Glendale’s advertising, public relations, national sales, digital marketing, and websites. She and her team, work with Glendale’s tourism industry partners to maximize revenue through effective sales and marketing initiatives.
Prior to joining Visit Glendale, she was Director of Marketing at the Redondo Beach, California Visitors Bureau, where she led the launch of numerous marketing initiatives in one of Los Angeles, best beach towns.
Before her work in Los Angeles, Danielle was the Interactive Media Manager for Visit Phoenix creating their first website and digital media.
A graduate of the City University of New York, with a Masters in Business from the University of Phoenix, Danielle spent many years living abroad in South East Asia, in Laos. She has one daughter and will begin PhD studies at Grand Canyon University this Spring.
Kyle Hedstrom
Kyle Hedstrom has been in the Arizona Major Events world for the last 9 years, and holds the distinction of being the only person to have worked on all three major Arizona events: Super Bowl XLIX, 2015 CFP Champ Game and the 2017 Final Four . Under his current role he is responsible for all Host Committee finance, tourism and government relations, economic impact reporting, and managing the relationship with the NFL.
Hedstrom was one of the original members of the previous Arizona Super Bowl Host Committee in 2012, and focused on the Partnerships and Activation team, which was responsible for successfully reaching the $30M fundraising goal. Following Super Bowl XLIX, Hedstrom joined the Arizona Organizing Committee to work on the 2016 CFP Champ Game and was once again an integral part of the sales efforts, resulting in $14M raised. In 2016, he joined the Phoenix Local Organizing Committee where he worked to develop and customize partnership materials, manage partnership engagement and activation, and oversee the successful activation of Final Four assets for all partners, yielding another $14M.
Hedstrom is originally from Irvine, California and graduated from Wake Forest University with a degree in economics. He pursued a career in public accounting and consulting in California before moving to Arizona. He is a proud husband and father to 3 little ones.

OCTOBER 2021 EDUCATION PROGRAM
2021-10-27 11:30 - 13:00

OCTOBER 2021 EDUCATION PROGRAM
2021-10-27 11:00 - 13:30 | Residence Inn/Courtyard Phoenix Downtown, 132 S. Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85003, United States

38th Annual Chinese Auction and Fundraiser
2021-09-17 17:00 - 22:30 | DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Paradise Valley-Scottsdale, 5401 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 85250, United States
2020 and 2021 have brought us together as an industry more than ever before. We’ve been there for each other over the phone, and through Zoom meetings, social media groups and webinars … now it’s finally time to celebrate in person. We invite you to join us at the award-winning Chinese Auction Fundraiser and Dinner. This year we are celebrating our 38th annual event and the “Year of the Ox.”
This year, proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Arizona Chapter of HSMAI to support our association’s mission and our continuing efforts to provide quality continuing education and scholarships for those professionals currently in the hospitality industry and those who are pursuing a career in the field. Now, more than ever, we need to be able to deliver these important benefits to our members, and we can’t do that without the income we would have actualized from this year’s meetings and fundraising events.
The Resort is offering a special overnight rate of $59.00 per room.Attendees may make reservations by calling 866-866-8107 (using code HSM) OR reserving on line.Please note that even though it mentions a resort fee, you will not be charged a resort fee.
This special rate is good for the night before and after our event.
PARKING
Plenty of self-parking parking is available near the Ballroom.Complimentary valet parking in front of hotel lobby.
TITLE SPONSORS

AUCTION SPONSORS

CORPORATE TABLE SPONSORS:(as of 7/15/21)
Phat ScootersHot Air ExpeditionsMesa Convention Center & AmphitheatreRainbow Ryders Hot Air Balloon CompanyScottsdale Private Event Venuesthe next great event, LLC7

Cocktails, Conversation, Connections and Celebration!
2021-07-22 09:30 - 12:00 | AC Hotel by Marriott Scottsdale North, 15200 North Kierland Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254, United States
Come mix and mingle with fellow HSMAI members and guests at one of north Scottsdale’s newest hotels. This event will be the perfect blend of members, chapter leaders and other professionals from the meeting and hospitality industry. Registration includes hors d’oeuvres and GREAT camaraderie! Full bar will be available (cash & credit cards accepted).
“Be a pineapple – stand tall and wear a crown.” The pineapple is the symbol for hospitality and our unofficial mascot for the crazy year of 2020. In addition to networking, we will be “crowning” our 2020 chapter “Awards of Excellence” winners.
These awards are normally presented at our Awards Gala event in December, but our 2020 event was canceled.
2020 Awards to be Presented:

Shining Star Award
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Professional
Sponsor of the Year
“Pivot” Award
Rising Star Award
President’s Achievement Award
Hospitality Strong Award

Attire is business casual.
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"Refocus! Recharge! Redefine!"
2021-01-28 04:30 - 06:30
VIRTUAL EVENT Presented by Cindy Notvotny, Managing Partner and Global Radical Mentor of Master Connections Associates
Our HSMAI Arizona Chapter is thrilled to have Cindy present our first education program for 2021. Cindy is an icon in the industry and a friend to HSMAI. In 2019 HSMAI awarded her the 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award in Hospitality for her exemplary contribution to the industry. This January program is one you will not want to miss.
Cindy will be kicking off the new year with a ‘power hour’ of upbeat motivation, preparing for a turnaround year and takeaways to guide you to personal and professional success. She will discuss creating and manifesting solid intentions for the year that are attainable, organizing your time through mindfulness and what each of us personally need to do as we come out of a difficult year.
So grab your lunch, get comfortable at your desk, and get ready to be captivated and inspired!
11:45am-12:00pm … Virtual Networking
12:00pm-1:00pm … Virtual “Lunch and Learn” Presentation
1:00pm … Q&A and Wrap Up

10th Annual HospitaliTee Golf Tournament - MPI-AZ and HSMAI-AZ
2020-12-10 18:00 - 2020-12-11 00:00 | Stone Creek Golf Course, 4435 E Paradise Village Pkwy S, Phoenix, AZ, 85032, United States
MPI/HSMAI 10th Annual
“HospitaliTee” Golf and Networking Event
Friday, December 11 • 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start
JOIN US FOR A GREAT DAY OF GOLF!

Stonecreek Golf Course

These leading associations – the Arizona Sunbelt Chapter of Meeting Professionals International and the Arizona Chapter of the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International – have joined forces for the tenth year in a row to provide members of the Arizona meeting and hospitality industry a day of great golf on an award winning course, followed by a lunch and an awards celebration.

This is an event you won’t want to miss. Not up for a round of golf or don’t have four hours to play? You can still participate! Just register to join in on festivities after the tournament – lunch and awards. And of course, our host course will follow all guidelines for social distancing and safety.
The funds from this tournament will help to support our associations’ continuing efforts to provide quality continuing education and scholarships for those professionals currently in the meeting and hospitality industry and those who are pursuing a career in the field. Once again, we would greatly appreciate your participation.
For more information on MPI Arizona Sunbelt Chapter go to mpi-az.org.
On behalf of our Golf Tournament Committee and our Board of Directors, we thank you in advance for your participation and support!!!

The $95 rate for golf includes:

Green fees
Cart Fees
Unlimited Range Balls
Curbside Bag Handling
Fully Equipped Golf Carts with Cooler, and Tees
Personalized Scorecards, Cart Signs and Rules Sheet
Professional Tournament Scoring
Two Full Beverage Carts on Course
Fun “stuff” and interactive games provided by our sponsors at their holes
Buffet Luncheon
Awards for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, plus skill holes
Swag Bag
Cash Bar at Lunch

AGENDA:
7:00-8:00 a.m. …. Registration and Practice
8:00 a.m. … Shotgun Start
12:00 p.m. … Luncheon, Awards and Raffles/Silent Auction

Annual Holiday Caroling
2020-12-04 08:30 - 13:00
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2021
Annual Holiday Caroling, Scottsdale, AZ, 3:30-8:00pm.
3:30pm – Meet at Scottsdale Beer Company – 8608 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
4:00pm – Bus leaves promptly to visit four convalescent homes
7:30pm to 8:00pm – Return to Scottsdale Beer Company
Songbooks provided. Beverages will be served on board. We encourage everyone to dress in their most festive attire! Kids are welcome…
Additional Projects
The committee is currently working on confirming a few other projects. We will keep you posted on the dates and projects as they come in.

Chippin' Dippin' and Sippin'
2020-11-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Aunt Chilada’s – This event will be via Zoom, 7330 N Dreamy Draw Dr, Phoenix, AZ, 85020, United States
A Complimentary Virtual Happy Hour and Mixer
Hosted by the folks at Aunt Chilada’s Squaw Peak
Thursday, November 19, 2020
4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Join us as HSMAI AZ presents our complimentary Chippin’ Dippin’ & Sippin’ Virtual Kitchen Series featuring local restaurant, Aunt Chilada’s Squaw Peak. The last time we all got to meet face to face was at Aunt Chilada’s back in February at our networking event. We wanted to keep the party going by bringing you another taste of their signature food and drink!

They will host a fun evening with Chef Tiffany, showing you how to prepare one of their most popular and yummiest dishes on the menu, Shrimp Stuffed Pineapple. Plus, they’ll also share their recipe to their Double Barrel Signature Margarita with fresh lime juice! This will be a fun evening to let loose and cook dinner for your house (virtually) with HSMAI. We’ll have great raffle drawings and conversation. All you have to do is grab the ingredients and tune in virtually from your kitchen on November 19th and we’ll show you the rest!

This is an event you don’t want to miss!
Raffle Prizes
Grand Raffle Prize

Kate Spade Picnic Pineapple Crossbody purse, with a $50 gift card for Aunt Chilada’s, donated by the next great event ($300 value)
Regular Raffle Prizes:
A full list to come
