While having Luch

While having lunch with my co-workers at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Saddle River, New Jersey, I received a phone call from the area manager. Much to my amazement, he was offering me a position as Operations Manager at a brand new Sheraton in Rockville, MD. Having no idea where Rockville was nor having ever worked for a Starwood property, I was excited by the challenge of something new and, the best part…I GOT TO LEAVE NEW JERSEY!!!! I hang my head in shame as I admit that the Garden State was not for me.

I packed my belongings and moved south, starting my new life in the Maryland area. Once settled into my new home at the hotel, I began pouring over the information booklet that was place on the coffee table, hoping to learn as much as I could about Rockville. The first fact that jumped out at me was Montgomery County was established by the Maryland Constitutional Convention on September 6, 1776, which was exactly 2 centuries, to the day, prior to my birth. I always find it fascinating to learn important historical events that happened on the date of my birthday. After reading the article, and learning of this coincidence, I had an overwhelming feeling that I am finally home.

Life in Rockville, Maryland, has been everything I wanted. I have the perfect job, the perfect community and the perfect boyfriend. I realize being so close to the shopping at the Galleria in Northern Virginia, the history of Washington, DC and the quiet farms and hills of Western Maryland, one can have the best of all worlds.

Rockville offers history, beauty. shopping and nightlife, all virtually at your doorstep. From the historical Glen Echo Park, first established in 1891; the American Film Institute which now resides at the Art Deco Silver Theater; to the gorgeous cascading rapids of Great Falls park. There are more than 200 restaurants in the neighboring Bethesda area offering a melting pot of ethnic food from Hindu, Greek, Spanish, Turkish…the list is endless.

A quick hop on the metro can transport you to some of the world’s most famous historical sites…the White House; the Capital and of course, the Washington National Zoo and the Smithsonian Museum. The best part is, most of these icons are free to the public. If you have had enough history and culture and want something else, Georgetown is just a stone’s throw away. Here you’ll find trendy stores; 5-star restaurants and some of the best people watching you will ever experience.

If you want to stay close to home, Rockville has lots to offer as well. The Rockville Town Center offers shopping and dining at small independent restaurants and boutique style shops. Of course, what must be on your “must do” list is visitng our King Farm Grill where we infuse upscale dining, drinks and fun. You do not want to miss our unsurpassable happy hour (5pm – 8pm daily) including appetizers and specialty drinks . Introduce yourself to Sergio, our singing bartender who can engage all his guests in jokes and conversation. Our girls, Sheereen and Kathy are not only gorgeous, but will keep a smile on your face with their wit and friendly personalities. Give us a try and I promise you will feel at home with your new Sheraton Rockville family.

Damelis Manculich
AGM, Sheraton Rockville Hotel.

Rockville Sportsplex and the Sheraton Rockville

The Rockville SportsPlex has 63,000 sq. ft. of sporting activity for ages 3 1/2 to Seniors! They have a league for everyone, check out  their leagues at www.rockvillesports.com.
Come in for a league, camp, or hold your next party here!


While visiting the Rockville Sportsplex - make sure you make your hotel reservations at the Sheraton Rockville Hotel located in King Farm/Rockville, Maryland.  We have great special pricing for our athletes: Sheraton Rockville Hotel Deals. Sportsplex ownership/management opened the doors to Rockville Sportsplex December, 2000. This first venture proved very successful and ownership open the doors to its second facility in Sterling, VA in December 2003. Recently, ownership has taken control of an existing facility in Pennsylvania, called Action Sports in September 2006. They have since renamed the facility The 422 Sportsplex and are on their way to making that facility as successful as the others.
The Sportsplex business has been very popular for many years now, and over the past three years their facilities have won awards for service and quality. The ownership group is dedicated to bringing the finest quality indoor sports programs to the Montgomery County area. They know that you, the customers, have made their operations a success and they want to continue providing the programs you want. They appreciate any input you may have that will make their services better for you.

Until next week Sheraton Fans!

Milan Patnaik
General Manager
Sheraton Rockville Hotel

Have you Experienced our Link?

The Link@Sheraton experienced with Microsoft was born out of guests' needs to have a sense of community and belonging while on the road. In keeping with Sheraton's core values of warm, connected, community, the Link@Sheraton provides a place within Sheraton where guests can keep up with what's important to them, where they can work and relax.

Twilight Runfest

Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest is one of the most popular races of the summer in the National Capital area.  The event consist of an 8K race (including a wheelchair division) and a 1K fun run, followed by music, refreshments and overall rockin' good evening. The 2010 Runfest is the 25th running Rockville summer night block part.  Saturday, July 17, 2010 at Rockville Town Center - N Washington Street & Middle Lane.  Portion of the proceeds from the Rockville Rotary Twilight Runfest benefits the rockville recreation fund.

Millet Juan
Property Accountant

Now Hiring - SMERF Sales Manager - Sheraton Rockville Hotel

The Sheraton Rockville Hotel is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the SMERF Sales Manager position.  Previous hotel sales is a must! 
Qualifications:
- Detailed Oriented
- Ability to Multitask
- Professional Manner
- Able to prospect 100 accounts per week
- Able to meet sales activity goals
- Able to meet sales booking goals
- Mainly M-F 50 hours per week some
  weekends and nights.
- Ability to "Close the Deal"
- Creativity

All interested candidates must have Microsoft Office knowledge and be very computer savvy.  If you are interested in this position please email resumes to RockvilleGM@ih-corp.com

Thank you,

Milan Patnaik
General Manager

Rockville's Newest Happy Hour Venue

Rediscover our Club Lounge

SHERATON CLUB LOUNGE


Located on preferred floors, Sheraton Club guest rooms offer upgraded amenities, free bottled water, and complimentary fitness center access. Club guests also have special access to the Club Lounge. A relaxing, upscale space, the Club Lounge offers complimentary breakfast, afternoon hors d’oeuvres and a variety of beverage options. Take advantage of the private Club Lounge where you can connect with friends, meet with your team, or simply relax by catching your favorite TV show. Need to get some work done? A copier/fax/printer and complimentary office supplies are ready to go.

Bike to Work Day in Rockville, MD.

The City of Rockville promotes bicycle commuting through Bicycle to Work Day and its Commuter Assistance Program. Most Rockville residents live within bicycling distance of Town Center and other workplaces in the City. The City’s neighborhoods are also accessible to three Metrorail stations (Rockville, Shady Grove, and Twinbrook) and several Metro Bus and Montgomery County Ride-On Bus routes (both transit systems have bike-on-bus racks). People who bicycle longer distances can access the Rock Creek Trail just east of the City and ride the trail to downtown Washington, DC. Therefore, the City of Rockville is in a great position to serve bicycle commuters.




Bicycle to Work Day

Friday, May 21, 2010



Event Details

The City of Rockville will again be participating in the regional celebration of Bike to Work Day on May 21, 2010. Last year, over 6,000 cyclists registered for the event region-wide.



This year, Rockville will have two "pit stops;" one at Rockville Town Square in the pavilion in front of the new library (north of the East Middle Lane and Maryland Avenue intersection), and the other at the Fallsgrove Transit Center, near the intersection of Fallsgrove Drive and Oak Knoll Terrace. The pit stops will be open from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. for bike commuters to stop by for breakfast, coffee, prizes, a free t-shirt, and to meet other local cyclists.



During the event, the City of Rockville will be raffling prizes every 15 minutes. The City will also recognize several of Rockville's most notable bike commuters.



If you would like to register for the event, assuring that a t-shirt will be waiting for you at the registered "pit stop," please visit the Washington Area Bicyclist Association's Bike to Work Day website.



Nominate a Co-worker for the Rockville Bicycle Commuter of the Year Award

If you would like to nominate a friend or coworker for the Rockville Bike Commuter Award please send the person’s name and contact information to rtorma@rockvillemd.gov along with a short description of their bike commuting habits.



Commuter Assistance Program

The City of Rockville promotes bicycle commuting through its Commuter Assistance Program. Employers are encouraged to provide information to employees about commute options, such as bicycling and walking, public transportation, telecommuting, and carpooling. Some employers offer incentives to employees who do not drive alone to work. These incentives include providing free or reduced-price transit passes, paying for new walking shoes, or paying for bicycle repairs.



Rockville has also established a PARC-IT Program to encourage employees to use alternative transportation, which can help reduce traffic congestion, the environmental impacts of driving alone, and the demand for automobile parking. PARC-IT includes programs that provide emergency rides home, discount public transit fares, and general transit information.



Benefits of Biking to Work



For Employees:



Less expensive than driving

Great way to get exercise

Energizes you on way to work and lets you wind down on the way home

Reduces pollution and congestion

For Employers:



Reduces health care costs

Increases employee productivity

Reduces parking costs

Decreases employee turnover

 
Maria Rodriguez
Executive Housekeeping Manager

King Farm Bar and Grill

COMING SOON!  New menu & new look at the King Farm Bar and Grill!  Look for our new affordable menu featuring healthy selections along with exciting speciality infusion drinks- bubble gum vodka or apricot rum. Join your friends to watch our 24-Hour sports channel while enjoying our delicious appetizers and drink specials. Are you working at one of our local companies?  Ask our sales department about the Drink Key Program and how your company can sponsor an after work get-together!

Happy Mother's Day!!

One the best way to celebrate Mother’s day is to give your mom the day off. Let her take it easy and relax while the rest of the family does the work.


Many families begin the Mother’s day in breakfast in bed. Usually Dad and the Kids will let mom sleep late as they go into the kitchen and prepare her favorite meal. A Mother's Day breakfast can consist of anything after the food is cooked arrange everything nicely on a tray. Don't forget the vase with a single flower. With spring here, the children can pick a tulip or daffodil from the garden outside.

When everything is ready carefully carry the tray and mom's favorite sections from the newspaper up to her bedroom. Cards and small presents from the children can be placed on the tray before it is presented to mom in bed.



Many Families make a special Mother's Day dinner or take mom out to her favorite restaurant for a meal. It is a good day to let your mom relax and let her see what a wonderful family she has.

Millet Juan

Property Accountant

Eat out to Fight Cancer!

Eat out to fight cancer!  I personally can't think of a better way to help out a great cause.  On Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 5:00 pm-10:00 pm at Ledo's Pizza all you have to do is eat and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the American Cancer Society.  Ledo's Pizza is located at
10058 Darnestown Rd. Traville Square, Rockville, Maryland.
 
For more information please click on: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=24955
 
The entire Rockville community will be there including us, so come on out and support a great cause.
 
Thank you,
 
Milan Patnaik
General Manager

March of Dimes

March of Dimes was our charity for the recent Red Carpet event held at the Sheraton. The Sheraton Rockville hotel also became a sponsor for the walk held on April 24th by the Montgomery County chapter.
Our hotel believes in getting involved in the community. Should your company have any special events or fundraisers, let us know if we can help. 

For more information on March of Dimes, go to their website at http://www.marchofdimes.com/

Sheraton Rockville Red Carpet Event - Jonh Stone Reggae Band

What a great time he had at our Red Carpet Event at the Sheraton Rockville. John Stone Reggae Band provided some live entertainment! Great music and lot’s of fun. Thanks to our guests for joining us. We hope to see everyone again in the near future. Hope you all have a great weekend, enjoy the weather!!!

Come Follow Us!

Are you on facebook?  Do you tweet on twitter?  The Sheraton Rockville Hotel does both and we are leading the way in our Social Media efforts to bring all of our fans the latest news of the Sheraton Brand and the Rockville, Maryland area!

This would mean we have three ways you can follow us...twitter, facebook and the Sheraton Rockville Blog.

Contest:  The 500th fan we get on facebook will recieve a complimentary night at the Sheraton Rockville Hotel.

Contest 2:  The 500th follower we get on the Sheraton Rockville Blog will get a complimentary night at the Sheraton Rockville.

So what are you waiting for?  Enjoy all of our team member stories, successes and the local events of the area.  Don't forget to come to our Red Carpet Party on April 15th, 2010 from 5p-11p and enjoy drinks, music, raffles, and prizes.

General Manager
Milan Patnaik

The Red Carpet @ The Sheraton Rockville

Come join us on April 15th, 2010 at 5pm for Rockville's biggest event ever!  We are inviting the entire community to come be a celebrity with us and enjoy music, cocktails, appetizers, radio controlled speed boat races, neck massages and more!

To get on this guest list to for this most anticiapted event, simply RSVP to rockvilledos@ih-corp.com with your name, your companies name and any names of the guests you would like to bring.  Bring yourselve or the entire company - it's your party you can invite whom ever you like!

Open Bar and Appetizers from 5pm-7pm
Speed Boat Races 6pm-8pm
Neck Massages 6pm-8pm
Live Music and DJ all night long
Raffles and Prizes all night long

See you there!

Milan Patnaik
General Manager

Farwell and Good Luck

Farwell and Good Luck to two of our most dedicated managers - Waldo and Dagim.  We wish you the best of luck in your new endeavors.  We also wanted to take the time to thank you for all of you hardwork, dedication, endless hours of work, drive, and commitment in making the Sheraton Rockville Hotel once of the best hotels in the Washington, D.C./Maryland area.

Best Wishes and continuted success!

Your Sheraton Rockville Family!

New Addition to the Sheraton Rockville Family

Please join me in welcoming the newest addition to the Sheraton Rockville Hotel family!  His name is "Tater" short for Couch Potato and he is the new warm cuddle-bug of our Director of Revenue - Mrs. Michele Mainelli.  He is 9 weeks old and is already house broken, not to mention he sleeps straight through the night!

This is going to be one good dog!  Welcome "Tater" from all of us at the Sheraton Rockville Hotel.

Milan Patnaik

General Manager

Book Any Group Event - Sheraton Rockville Hotel

The Sheraton Rockville Hotel has the Monopoly on Small Events in the Suburban Washington, D.C. and you have just landed on Community Chest!  Book any group event and recieve:

-Complimentary High Speed Internet

-Complimentary Continental Breakfast for Everyone

Rest here as long as you like.  You will not lose a turn and our professional catering team will handle all of your game day details.

Available for groups between 10 - 60 people.  Must be booked and consumed by December 30, 2010.

Sheraton Rockville Hotel

920 King Farm Blvd.

Rockville, MD. 20850

(240) 912-8200

Come out, join and celebrate with us at Sheraton Rockville! 

For everlasting luck, joy & good health to the most important traditional Chinese holiday. 

Pamper yourself with our weekend rates specials!

Let’s lift up prosperity and luck this Lunar New Year!

A very significant Asian celebration community in the city’s largest minority group

Take advantage of Rockville’s free family-friendly cultural event on Sat, Feb 20 

at F Scott Fitzgerald Theatre and Social Hall at Rockville Civic Center Park

The event will feature music & dance by Asian-American youth groups & other traditional performance. Experience and practice Chinese character writing, paper folding and clay sculpting

We are just few minutes away from Town Center and our shuttle will be happy to take you to and from the Civic Center Park. Have fun!  

Millet Juan

Accounting Manager

What is Thanksgiving in February?

HELP THE HUNGRY BY DINING OUT!


The King Farm Grill is a proud supporter of "Thanksgiving in February"
Every year for Thanksgiving in February close to 100 restaurants in Montgomery County, Maryland join together to support the hunger relief work of local nonprofit agencies by contributing a percentage of their sales. For over 20 years, Thanksgiving in February has helped to raise funds that feed our hungry neighbors. Funds raised go to support 10 Montgomery County agencies providing food and grocery money to those in need.

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Join us on Tuesday,

February 23, 2010!

Join us at The King Farm Grill inside the Sheraton Rockville! We will donate up to 20% of our February 23rd receipts to support agencies in Montgomery County that are working to help those in need.

If you can't join us at a participating restaurant but would like to support this great cause, you can help by sending a tax-deductible contribution to THANKSGIVING IN FEBRUARY, c/o Interfaith Works, 114 W. Montgomery Ave., Rockville, MD 20850. Interfaith Works is a 501(c)(3) agency. For more information about the agency visit www.iworksmc.org.