Ritz-Carlton Destination Club Member Events and Experiences

MEMBER EXPERIENCES Volume 2010-2011 FEATURE The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, Midwest Region’s Member Experiences Plus Meet Karen, Member Experience Advisor, Midwest Region | Rave Reviews & Recommendations

Photography by Victoria Angela Photography

Photography by Victoria Angela Photography

editor’s note

MEET KAREN Member Experience Advisor, Midwest Region As the Member Experience Advisor for the Midwest Region based in Denver, Karen partnered with Larry Coats, Regional Membership Executive and Holly Kreider, Marketing Manager to create and host unique in-market Member Experiences (events) to promote a year-round membership experience for The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club Members residing in the region, which included Denver Experiences, Bachelor Gulch Club Experiences and Prospective Member Events in Dallas, Houston and Chicago. Karen also brought new meaning to “personalized service” by providing proactive vacation planning for the Members residing in the Midwest Region. At the Bachelor Gulch and Vail Club locations, Karen actively planned and coordinated onsite Member events and hosted the weekend Ritz-Carlton Destination Club booth at the Vail Farmer’s Market to capture leads and provide information about The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club properties and services.

RECOMMENDATIONS

BY RITZ-CARLTON DESTINATION CLUB LEADERS

RECOMMENDATIONS

BY RITZ-CARLTON DESTINATION CLUB LEADERS AND COLLEAGUES

RECOMMENDATIONS

BY RITZ-CARLTON COLLEAGUES AND LEADERS

RECOMMENDATIONS

BY RITZ-CARLTON COLLEAGUES AND LEADERS

RAVE REVIEW STEPHEN AND GINA FENTON | RITZ-CARLTON DESTINATION CLUB MEMBERS

RAVE REVIEW JOE AND ELLEN RUBLE | RITZ-CARLTON DESTINATION CLUB MEMBERS

RAVE REVIEW TIM AND THERESE MILLER | RITZ-CARLTON DESTINATION CLUB MEMBERS

RECOMMENDATION RICK AND KRISTI CHURCH| LOYAL RITZ-CARLTON GUESTS

RECOMMENDATION DAVID AND LINDA BACHRACH| RITZ-CARLTON DESTINATION CLUB MEMBERS

DENVER MEMBER EXPERIENCE EXCLUSIVE AFTER-HOURS VIEWING OF TUTANKHAMUN: THE GOLDEN KING AND THE GREAT PHARAOHS EXHIBITION DENVER ART MUSEUM

EVENT DETAILS EVENT TEAM KAREN HARRIS, MEMBER EXPERIENCE ADVISOR, LARRY COATS, REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP EXECUTIVE & HOLLY KREIDER, MARKETING MANAGER VENUE DENVER ART MUSEUM| CATERING KEVIN TAYLOR RESTAURANT GROUP

DENVER MEMBER EXPERIENCE GARRISON KEILLOR, VIP CONCERT EXPERIENCE CHATFIELD GREEN AMPHITHEATRE

EVENT DETAILS EVENT TEAM KAREN HARRIS, MEMBER EXPERIENCE ADVISOR, LARRY COATS, REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP EXECUTIVE & HOLLY KREIDER, MARKETING MANAGER VENUE CHATFIELD GREEN AMPHITHEATRE| CATERING CATERING BY DESIGN

DENVER MEMBER EXPERIENCE FAMILY GINGERBREAD DECORATING – THE RITZ-CARLTON, DENVER

RECOMMENDATION MICHAEL LEMON RITZ-CARLTON DESTINATION CLUB MEMBER

RECOMMENDATION CHARLES SCHNEIDER RITZ-CARLTON DESTINATION CLUB MEMBER

EVENT DETAILS EVENT TEAM KAREN HARRIS, MEMBER EXPERIENCE ADVISOR, LARRY COATS, REGIONAL MEMBERSHIP EXECUTIVE & HOLLY KREIDER, MARKETING MANAGER VENUE THE RITZ-CARLTON, DENVER | CATERING THE RITZ-CARLTON, DENVER

DENVER MEMBER EXPERIENCE LADIES’ NIGHT OUT AT THE SPA – THE RITZ-CARLTON, DENVER

EVENT DETAILS EVENT TEAM KAREN HARRIS, MEMBER EXPERIENCE ADVISOR & HOLLY KREIDER, MARKETING MANAGER | VENUE THE RITZ-CARLTON, DENVER’S SPA | CATERING THE RITZ-CARLTON, DENVER

BACHELOR GULCH MEMBER EXPERIENCE CHEF’S TABLE WINE DINNER – GROUSE MOUNTAIN GRILL

EVENT DETAILS EVENT MANAGER KAREN HARRIS, MEMBER EXPERIENCE ADVISOR VENUE GROUSE MOUNTAIN GRILL, AVON, COLORADO HOST CHEF DAVID GUTOWSKI

DENVER MEMBER EXPERIENCE ITALIAN COOKING CLASS WITH CHEF FRIZZI – IL POSTO

EVENT DETAILS EVENT TEAM KAREN HARRIS, MEMBER EXPERIENCE ADVISOR & HOLLY KREIDER, MARKETING MANAGER VENUE IL POSTO, DENVER, COLORADO HOST CHEF ANDREA FRIZZI

COMMUNITY FOOTPRINTS & GIVE BACK GETAWAYS SERVICE VALUE 4: I UNDERSTAND MY ROLE IN ACHIEVING THE KEY SUCCESS FACTORS, EMBRACING COMMUNITY FOOTPRINTS AND CREATING THE RITZ-CARLTON MYSTIQUE.

ABOUT ME Sushi and ice cream connoisseur, yoga loving travel enthusiast, hopeless romantic, event guru and collector of experiences. I value diversity, embracing community footprints – it just feels good to give back and documenting memories through photography. Above all, I have a burning passion for creating unique, memorable, once-in-alifetime experiences and events for other to enjoy.

Favorite inspirational quotes: “Life is not measured by the breaths we take but by the moments that take our breath away.” I’ve been truly blessed by a career and the opportunity to plan numerous events and experiences that have left me breathless, both for others and myself. “Do what you love. Love what you do.” My personal credo.

I was and will always be proud to be Ritz-Carlton. The Gold Standards are permanently tattooed on my heart.

3 Service Values that define my burning passion for The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club, Member Engagement and Member Experiences: Service Value 1: I build strong relationships and create Ritz-Carlton guests for life.

RCDC Members are priceless as they are just that – guests for life!

Service Value 3. I am empowered to create unique, memorable and personal experiences for my guests.

My burning passion in hospitality! I also derive complete joy in celebrating every special occasion, milestone and achievement of those around me – Members and guests as well as family, friends and colleagues.

Service Value 5: I continuously seek opportunities to innovate and improve The Ritz-Carlton experience.

Each day is a new opportunity to create a new experience, build a new relationship and bring joy to others!

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