The Rosen College of Hospitality Management at the University of Central Florida will honor Henri Landwirth and Paul Mears, Jr. at The Pineapple Ball on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando. The event will be produced by Rosen College faculty, staff and students. Proceeds will benefit academic initiatives and scholarships.
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Paul Mears, Jr. is the chairman of and the son of company founder, Paul S. Mears, Sr. He has guided the company for almost 40 years and helped transform it from three taxicabs to a ground transportation industry leader. Mears Transportation is also an active community partner, providing free transportation to families staying at the Give Kids the World Village for the last 25 years.
Sponsorship and ticket information for The Pineapple Ball will be available online at hospitality.ucf.edu/the-pineapple-ball. Tickets will go on sale starting May 5. If you have any questions about the event, please contact Premila Whitney at 407.903.8020 or premila.whitney@ucf.edu.
*Please note that for the last three years, Rosen College partnered with the National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) to perform the induction into the Central Florida Hospitality Hall of Fame through the Grand Tour Gala. However, neither Rosen College nor the Central Florida Hospitality Hall of Fame are affiliated with this year 麻豆精品 S檚 Grand Tour Gala.