Scholarship, Education and Sustainable Hospitality - NEWH

President's Letter

Hello Everyone!!

I am honored to serve as the NEWH/Los Angeles Founding Chapter president for 2011. We have an amazing year planned, full of programs & events.

The first event will be our Membership Drive, scheduled for Wednesday, February 9th at the fabulous Phyllis Morris Showroom in West Hollywood. This is your chance to meet the Board of Directors and become involved.

NEWH is a volunteer organization and our success depends on the involvement from our members. We have seen a drop off in member involvement in the recent past, it is time for all of us to get involved. We are a chapter of inclusion not exclusion, look at where I'm standing.

Come to our programs & events, you'll be glad you did.

I look forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones.

Thank you and let's have a fantabulous 2011.

Best,

Fernando Diaz, ASID, CID, NEWH

Cinnamon A. Alvarez President	Tyson Stone VP/Administration Tyson Stone comes to us with exceptional knowledge of the Hospitality Industry in sales and management and has established strong relationships with designers, architects and purchasing firms throughout Southern California and the entire country. His past 15 years working in all realms of the Lighting Industry has enabled him to develop the skills and personality to mange the SoCal territory with great hopes of success. Tyson has spent the past 8 years working in custom lighting strictly for Hospitality, working for Alger International and most recently as the Vice President of Sales of iWORKS. Tyson has now ventured out and started his own Independent Manufacturer's Rep Agency; TS + ASSOCIATES. In a few short months (started in October of 2009), he has gathered a very attractive package representing 8 different but collective group of products for the Hospitality market. read more
Shari C. Korn Secretary	Lanee S. Burns Treasurer Lanée S. Burns & Associates is invigorating the hospitality industry with its commitment to excellence in customer service. No ma tter the size or scope of the project, clients have come to expect top-notch results. Lanée has been a very active member of the hospitality industry since 1998 when she became a project manager for one of the leading p...urchasing organizations in the country. Lanée became a sales representative in 2003. As an independent sales consultant, Ms. Burns’ firsthand purchasing experience gives her a unique sensitivity to timeline and budget demands. “Sales success in a service industry like hospitality means having the highest standards. Whether it’s a 700-room hotel or a 30-room hotel, customer service is paramount to creating satisfied customers,” says Ms. Burns. Commitment, experience, and exceeding clients’ expectations form the foundation of Lanée S. Burns & Associates. read more
Fernando Diaz, ASID, CID Past President/Parliamentarian Cuban-born interior designer Fernando Diaz founded Fernando Diaz and Associates in 1980 specializing in residential, commercial an d retail projects. Mr. Diaz graduated from Ottawa University in 1973 with a BA degree in Entertainment Business Management, and later in 1982 from UCLA Extension with an Interior Design Certificate. In 1993 Mr. Diaz became a Certified Interior Designer in the State of California. Fernando Diaz was facilities manager and corporate designer for one of the nation’s largest furniture leasing companies for 19 years. Mr. Diaz’s responsibilities included overseeing the design of 50+ showrooms and offices, creating a corporate image among others. He subsequently opened an accessories showroom in Las Vegas. In 1996 Mr. Diaz opened the successful Furniture Gallery at Pacific Design Center (PDC) selling designer furniture floor samples from PDC showrooms at huge savings. After a year long hiatus from the furniture showroom, Fernando re-opened Furniture Gallery in February 2004 at the exiting and energetic LA Mart Design Center. Fernando Diaz and Associates strives for the best possible expression and solution to clients’ lifestyles and needs; projects range from small homes and offices to grand scale residences and office suites. Completed projects are located throughout the United States, Mexico and Spain. Mr. Diaz has received numerous awards from his peers and served on the board of directors of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the Homeless Youth Foundation and is a past member of the board of trustees for the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA/LA). In 1998 – 1999 Mr. Diaz was the President of the American Society of Interior Designers/Los Angeles Chapter. His worked has graced the pages of Los Angeles Home & Décor several times as well as other publications. Television appearances include several HGTV programs. read more	Mark Huntsinger Executive Advisor Representing Verelli performance fabrics (www.verelli-usa.com) and Custom Lighting manufacturers to the Hospitality and Commercial Design industry in the western U.S. read more
Fernando Diaz, ASID, CID NEWH, Inc. Delegate Cuban-born interior designer Fernando Diaz founded Fernando Diaz and Associates in 1980 specializing in residential, commercial an d retail projects. Mr. Diaz graduated from Ottawa University in 1973 with a BA degree in Entertainment Business Management, and later in 1982 from UCLA Extension with an Interior Design Certificate. In 1993 Mr. Diaz became a Certified Interior Designer in the State of California. Fernando Diaz was facilities manager and corporate designer for one of the nation’s largest furniture leasing companies for 19 years. Mr. Diaz’s responsibilities included overseeing the design of 50+ showrooms and offices, creating a corporate image among others. He subsequently opened an accessories showroom in Las Vegas. In 1996 Mr. Diaz opened the successful Furniture Gallery at Pacific Design Center (PDC) selling designer furniture floor samples from PDC showrooms at huge savings. After a year long hiatus from the furniture showroom, Fernando re-opened Furniture Gallery in February 2004 at the exiting and energetic LA Mart Design Center. Fernando Diaz and Associates strives for the best possible expression and solution to clients’ lifestyles and needs; projects range from small homes and offices to grand scale residences and office suites. Completed projects are located throughout the United States, Mexico and Spain. Mr. Diaz has received numerous awards from his peers and served on the board of directors of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the Homeless Youth Foundation and is a past member of the board of trustees for the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA/LA). In 1998 – 1999 Mr. Diaz was the President of the American Society of Interior Designers/Los Angeles Chapter. His worked has graced the pages of Los Angeles Home & Décor several times as well as other publications. Television appearances include several HGTV programs. read more	Tyson Stone NEWH, Inc. Delegate Tyson Stone comes to us with exceptional knowledge of the Hospitality Industry in sales and management and has established strong relationships with designers, architects and purchasing firms throughout Southern California and the entire country. His past 15 years working in all realms of the Lighting Industry has enabled him to develop the skills and personality to mange the SoCal territory with great hopes of success. Tyson has spent the past 8 years working in custom lighting strictly for Hospitality, working for Alger International and most recently as the Vice President of Sales of iWORKS. Tyson has now ventured out and started his own Independent Manufacturer's Rep Agency; TS + ASSOCIATES. In a few short months (started in October of 2009), he has gathered a very attractive package representing 8 different but collective group of products for the Hospitality market. read more
Nikki C. Feldman Scholarship	Nicole A. Allen Membership
Jonathan L. Kaler Programming	Juanita R. Svanda Programming
J.D. Ramsey Fundraising	Erline M. Altamira Sustainable Hospitality
Mindy E. Shannon Hospitality	Laurel Marlantes Internet Communications
Laurel Marlantes Student Representative

Event Recap

As the year begins to forge onward we are excited to announce our chapters up incoming events and current information status as NEWH’s 2^nd largest active chapter. This year our goal in reaching out to new and old hospitality industry partners along with developing the involvement and membership of our student body sector forecasts this year to be one of L.A.’s NEWH most diverse, progressing, and popular years of membership and activity.

Welcome to the Board - Sustainability Lecture

NEWH Los Angeles chapter 2012 board members kicked off the new year with a wonderful event of cocktails and apetizers held at the Knoll Showroom in Santa Monica.

Fall in Love with NEWH-Membership drive

With already 2 very successful events and gatherings, rising excitement has already begun building a stronger bond with our vendor and designer relationships along with and everyone involved and in attendance.

March Sundowner

So be sure to check out the event calendar and get involved this year and stay tuned as to what the new board of NEWH’s has up its sleeve!!!

Sincerely,

Your 2011 NEWH L.A.Chaper board
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Cinnamon A. Alvarez President	Tyson Stone VP/Administration Tyson Stone comes to us with exceptional knowledge of the Hospitality Industry in sales and management and has established strong relationships with designers, architects and purchasing firms throughout Southern California and the entire country. His past 15 years working in all realms of the Lighting Industry has enabled him to develop the skills and personality to mange the SoCal territory with great hopes of success. Tyson has spent the past 8 years working in custom lighting strictly for Hospitality, working for Alger International and most recently as the Vice President of Sales of iWORKS. Tyson has now ventured out and started his own Independent Manufacturer's Rep Agency; TS + ASSOCIATES. In a few short months (started in October of 2009), he has gathered a very attractive package representing 8 different but collective group of products for the Hospitality market. read more
Shari C. Korn Secretary	Lanee S. Burns Treasurer Lanée S. Burns & Associates is invigorating the hospitality industry with its commitment to excellence in customer service. No ma tter the size or scope of the project, clients have come to expect top-notch results. Lanée has been a very active member of the hospitality industry since 1998 when she became a project manager for one of the leading p...urchasing organizations in the country. Lanée became a sales representative in 2003. As an independent sales consultant, Ms. Burns’ firsthand purchasing experience gives her a unique sensitivity to timeline and budget demands. “Sales success in a service industry like hospitality means having the highest standards. Whether it’s a 700-room hotel or a 30-room hotel, customer service is paramount to creating satisfied customers,” says Ms. Burns. Commitment, experience, and exceeding clients’ expectations form the foundation of Lanée S. Burns & Associates. read more
Fernando Diaz, ASID, CID Past President/Parliamentarian Cuban-born interior designer Fernando Diaz founded Fernando Diaz and Associates in 1980 specializing in residential, commercial an d retail projects. Mr. Diaz graduated from Ottawa University in 1973 with a BA degree in Entertainment Business Management, and later in 1982 from UCLA Extension with an Interior Design Certificate. In 1993 Mr. Diaz became a Certified Interior Designer in the State of California. Fernando Diaz was facilities manager and corporate designer for one of the nation’s largest furniture leasing companies for 19 years. Mr. Diaz’s responsibilities included overseeing the design of 50+ showrooms and offices, creating a corporate image among others. He subsequently opened an accessories showroom in Las Vegas. In 1996 Mr. Diaz opened the successful Furniture Gallery at Pacific Design Center (PDC) selling designer furniture floor samples from PDC showrooms at huge savings. After a year long hiatus from the furniture showroom, Fernando re-opened Furniture Gallery in February 2004 at the exiting and energetic LA Mart Design Center. Fernando Diaz and Associates strives for the best possible expression and solution to clients’ lifestyles and needs; projects range from small homes and offices to grand scale residences and office suites. Completed projects are located throughout the United States, Mexico and Spain. Mr. Diaz has received numerous awards from his peers and served on the board of directors of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the Homeless Youth Foundation and is a past member of the board of trustees for the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA/LA). In 1998 – 1999 Mr. Diaz was the President of the American Society of Interior Designers/Los Angeles Chapter. His worked has graced the pages of Los Angeles Home & Décor several times as well as other publications. Television appearances include several HGTV programs. read more	Mark Huntsinger Executive Advisor Representing Verelli performance fabrics (www.verelli-usa.com) and Custom Lighting manufacturers to the Hospitality and Commercial Design industry in the western U.S. read more
Fernando Diaz, ASID, CID NEWH, Inc. Delegate Cuban-born interior designer Fernando Diaz founded Fernando Diaz and Associates in 1980 specializing in residential, commercial an d retail projects. Mr. Diaz graduated from Ottawa University in 1973 with a BA degree in Entertainment Business Management, and later in 1982 from UCLA Extension with an Interior Design Certificate. In 1993 Mr. Diaz became a Certified Interior Designer in the State of California. Fernando Diaz was facilities manager and corporate designer for one of the nation’s largest furniture leasing companies for 19 years. Mr. Diaz’s responsibilities included overseeing the design of 50+ showrooms and offices, creating a corporate image among others. He subsequently opened an accessories showroom in Las Vegas. In 1996 Mr. Diaz opened the successful Furniture Gallery at Pacific Design Center (PDC) selling designer furniture floor samples from PDC showrooms at huge savings. After a year long hiatus from the furniture showroom, Fernando re-opened Furniture Gallery in February 2004 at the exiting and energetic LA Mart Design Center. Fernando Diaz and Associates strives for the best possible expression and solution to clients’ lifestyles and needs; projects range from small homes and offices to grand scale residences and office suites. Completed projects are located throughout the United States, Mexico and Spain. Mr. Diaz has received numerous awards from his peers and served on the board of directors of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), the Homeless Youth Foundation and is a past member of the board of trustees for the Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA/LA). In 1998 – 1999 Mr. Diaz was the President of the American Society of Interior Designers/Los Angeles Chapter. His worked has graced the pages of Los Angeles Home & Décor several times as well as other publications. Television appearances include several HGTV programs. read more	Tyson Stone NEWH, Inc. Delegate Tyson Stone comes to us with exceptional knowledge of the Hospitality Industry in sales and management and has established strong relationships with designers, architects and purchasing firms throughout Southern California and the entire country. His past 15 years working in all realms of the Lighting Industry has enabled him to develop the skills and personality to mange the SoCal territory with great hopes of success. Tyson has spent the past 8 years working in custom lighting strictly for Hospitality, working for Alger International and most recently as the Vice President of Sales of iWORKS. Tyson has now ventured out and started his own Independent Manufacturer's Rep Agency; TS + ASSOCIATES. In a few short months (started in October of 2009), he has gathered a very attractive package representing 8 different but collective group of products for the Hospitality market. read more
Nikki C. Feldman Scholarship	Nicole A. Allen Membership
Jonathan L. Kaler Programming	Juanita R. Svanda Programming
J.D. Ramsey Fundraising	Erline M. Altamira Sustainable Hospitality
Mindy E. Shannon Hospitality	Laurel Marlantes Internet Communications
Laurel Marlantes Student Representative

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		Andrea Morgan Woodbury University Major: Interior Architecture Nan Quarles Lachberg Scholarship
		Chelsea Wong California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Major: Hospitality Magnagment Jane Stoll Schoilarship
		Lisa Vien California State University - Long Beach Major: Interior Design Al Koller Scholarship
		Jutarat Pagdeerugeerat California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Major: Hospitality Magnagment
		Francisco Barron Souther Clifornia Institute of Architecture Major: Architecture
		Marielle Croudo California State Polytechnic University - Pomona Major: Hospitality Magnagment
		Mindy Curtis University of Southern California Major: Architecture
		Melissah Bridge Otis College of Art & Design Major: Architecture / Landscape / Interior Design
		Brittany Henderson University of Southern California Masters of Architecture
		Jose Torres California Sate University - Long Beach Major: Hospitality Food Service & Hotel Management
		Tasha Achez California State University - Northridge Major: Interior Design

Harsha Paliwal has been promoted to Regional Manager, Commercial Division for Tai Ping Carpets Americas. Her coverage includes Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County and Hawaii. Please contact her at harshapaliwal@taipingcarpets.com		Gina di Roma Edwards has been promoted to VP of Sales, Commercial Division for Tai Ping Carpets Americas. Please contact her at ginadiroma@taipingcarpets.com

Welcome to the Board - Sustainability Lecture

Fall in Love with NEWH-Membership drive

March Sundowner

The Los Angeles founding chapter is proud to have awarded $40,00 in scholarships for 2011. Please congratulate with us the following recipients:

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