It was fantastic to see Daniel and his wife again. The last time we met was in 2002 in Switzerland, when we decided to meet up to remember the 'good old times'. Now it is Richard's turn to visit Daniel in New York - perhaps next year!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Daniel & Linda Ng visit Sydney
Richard (OZ Alumni President) and Daniel met in January 1995, at the IHCR in Le Bouveret. Richard was a 1st year, and Daniel 2nd year student. After 1 year studying and working together, we were separated by thousands of Km's, as Daniel has been living and working in New York. However, we have kept in touch, and Daniel finally made it to Australia in April 2008, and stayed 1 week at Richard's home in Narrabeen (Northern Beaches, Sydney).
It was fantastic to see Daniel and his wife again. The last time we met was in 2002 in Switzerland, when we decided to meet up to remember the 'good old times'. Now it is Richard's turn to visit Daniel in New York - perhaps next year!
It was fantastic to see Daniel and his wife again. The last time we met was in 2002 in Switzerland, when we decided to meet up to remember the 'good old times'. Now it is Richard's turn to visit Daniel in New York - perhaps next year!
Mr Kisseleff visits Sydney - Alumni Meeting
Martin Kisseleff arrived in Sydney on May 13, to be greeted by his usual 'committee', Dominic & Richard.
On Wednesday evening, Mr Kisseleff & Richard organised a small Alumni Meeting, which was held at the restaurant 'White Water' in Manly.
In the photo (left to right):
Roger (guest from ICMS)
Neta (guest from ICMS)
Biswesh (Cesar Ritz Alumni)
Martin Kisseleff (President, Hotelconsult "César Ritz" Colleges A.G.)
Andy Lee (Restaurant Manager, Outback Steakhouse, North Strathfield)
Richard (President Australian Alumni Chapter)
Tobi visits Richard in Sydney
December 2007
Tobi Kuhlang, currently working for ACCOR, as Vice President Revenue Development, visited Richard Farr during his last business trip to Australia & Sydney. We held a 'mini' reunion at Richard's home, where Dominic Szambowski joined for dinner.
In the photo: Richard, Dominic, Tobi, Recky.
Tobi Kuhlang, currently working for ACCOR, as Vice President Revenue Development, visited Richard Farr during his last business trip to Australia & Sydney. We held a 'mini' reunion at Richard's home, where Dominic Szambowski joined for dinner.
In the photo: Richard, Dominic, Tobi, Recky.
Monday, October 15, 2007
L'Hotelier - Design Excellence
Yazan is an Alumnus from Cesar Ritz currently living in South Australia. He attended our last Alumni Dinner in Manly, as he was showcasing his company, L'Hotelier, at the Exhibition Centre at Darling Harbour, Sydney.
Yazan founded L'Hotelier group in 1999, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Company now has locations worldwide, namely in Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
See his website for more informationn: http://www.lhotelier.com/
Well done Yazan - keep in touch and keep up the hard work!
Yazan founded L'Hotelier group in 1999, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Company now has locations worldwide, namely in Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
See his website for more informationn: http://www.lhotelier.com/
Well done Yazan - keep in touch and keep up the hard work!
Friday, September 28, 2007
Alumni Dinner with Mr & Mrs Fournier
The Australian Alumni Chapter met on Friday 28th September 07. Mr & Mrs Fournier joined us at this dinner, as they were visiting Sydney (for the Graduation at the International College of Management Sydney). We were also glad that Mr & Mrs Szambowski were able to attend, as many Alumni were part of Le Bouveret at the time Dominic was running activities & student services there.
We are celebrating the 25th anniversary of HOCO & "Cesar Ritz" colleges, as well as the 1st anniversary of the 'official' Australian Alumni Chapter.
The evening was very pleasant, and many shared stories for the 'good old days' when room checks were a daily routine and The Dog & Lampost was in its infancy. I was very pleased with the attendance to this dinner, as well as having some current students of ICMS who are transfers from Le Bouveret/Brig. This brought a lovely mix of past and current students.
See the full picture gallery [click here]
Special thanks go to Mr & Mrs Fournier for offering a great dinner to all of us as well as Lori Szambowski for organising the venue (bookings & menu). I would also like to mention a thank you to Dominic Szambowski & Stephen Cole (Vice President of Australian Alumni Chapter) for their ongoing support and enthusiasm for the this Alumni Chapter.
The dinner was also a great opportunity for some to network and promote their business(es), as well as exchange experiences.
We are celebrating the 25th anniversary of HOCO & "Cesar Ritz" colleges, as well as the 1st anniversary of the 'official' Australian Alumni Chapter.
The evening was very pleasant, and many shared stories for the 'good old days' when room checks were a daily routine and The Dog & Lampost was in its infancy. I was very pleased with the attendance to this dinner, as well as having some current students of ICMS who are transfers from Le Bouveret/Brig. This brought a lovely mix of past and current students.
See the full picture gallery [click here]
Special thanks go to Mr & Mrs Fournier for offering a great dinner to all of us as well as Lori Szambowski for organising the venue (bookings & menu). I would also like to mention a thank you to Dominic Szambowski & Stephen Cole (Vice President of Australian Alumni Chapter) for their ongoing support and enthusiasm for the this Alumni Chapter.
The dinner was also a great opportunity for some to network and promote their business(es), as well as exchange experiences.
The attendees were:
Herve Fournier
Susan Fournier
Dominic Szambowski
Lori Szambowski
Zac Fournier
Emilie Fournier
Richard Farr
Stephen Cole
Recky Lumanauw
Dhawan Puneet
Jyotika T
Amie Smith
Emmaline Waclik
Biwesh Rijal
Fadi Kanafani
Sandra Torenburg
Guido Sauer
Wendey Sykora
Anna Tilling
Javier Egido
Anna Schunbemi
Johan Calchera
Yazan Kh. Akeel
Sarah Helfenstein
Layla
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Thank you all for attending, I look forward to seeing you all again soon!
Richard Farr
President
Friday, September 7, 2007
Write us your stories
Remember I am after stories and anecdotes about your & work & social. Make sure you write to me with these & include a photo. Even something as little as a paragraph (like my Sea Eagles story below).
I look forward to hearing from you!
I look forward to hearing from you!
Go The Sea Eagles!
Recently I was lucky enough to be invited by the Manly Daily to join them in a corporate box at the Brookvale Oval to watch the Manly Sea Eagles Vs Dragons. Needless to say the Sea Eagles walked all over the Dragons. Fun day out!
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Fondue Night in Sydney
Even though there were few people, the fondue night at the Eiger Swiss Restaurant was very delightful.
During the dinner, we arranged for our next event, which will be very soon. To make these dinners more appealing and more successful, I will try to make them more meaningful, such as having guest speakers or set agendas etc... Your thoughts are welcome on this, please post your comments!
Our next gathering will be during the week of the graduation at the ICMS (college in Manly). Mr & Mrs Fournier will be in town, and I will be inviting them as guests of honour to the dinner. We will hold the dinner somewhere in the CBD, venue to be confirmed. I will be emailing all OZ alumni with the proposed date soon.
During the dinner, we arranged for our next event, which will be very soon. To make these dinners more appealing and more successful, I will try to make them more meaningful, such as having guest speakers or set agendas etc... Your thoughts are welcome on this, please post your comments!
Our next gathering will be during the week of the graduation at the ICMS (college in Manly). Mr & Mrs Fournier will be in town, and I will be inviting them as guests of honour to the dinner. We will hold the dinner somewhere in the CBD, venue to be confirmed. I will be emailing all OZ alumni with the proposed date soon.
Tobi Kuhlang visits Sydney
Last week, Tobi Kuhlang was spending the week in Sydney for business. Tobi and I studied in 1998 in Brig, and are very good mates. Also, congrats Tobi, on your new position as "Vice President Revenue Development Asian Pacific" for Accor Hospitality. Impressive title!!
On the Sunday, we met up with Dominic Szambowski and had a good chat and remembered the good old times in Brig.
Dinkum’ Dinner Downunder
Dinkum’ Dinner Downunder
The Australian Alumni Chapter Dinner, 21 June 2007
During a recent alumni reunion in Australia Chapter President, Richard Farr, and other members came up with some good ideas to help make the chapter even more successful.
Read more on the "Cesar Ritz" Alumni Website [click here]
Thursday, May 31, 2007
The End - my thoughts
As I sit back on a warmish evening in Sydney, sipping a lovely glass of Australian Chardonnay, I cannot help but feel a little sad this is over. Even if you think this is cheesy, it's true.
I met some amazing people, who have graduated from the same college I did (maybe years before or years after), shared some fond memories, and they were just as excited about this reunion as I was - keen to assist - bursting with energy and motivation. This is exceptional, and rewarding - seems to me it is the true spirit of Cesar Ritz. I can only recommend you attend the next one, you will not regret it.
A special mention to Ayhan, Teg and Irfan, who were at this reunion from the very first hour, and who have contributed immensely to their Alumni Chapters. I was very impressed by your input - well done.
Also, a warm hello to Boon and Peter, who were in the first ever class of Cesar Ritz, in 1982. It was great to meet you, and find out what it was like then.
I met some amazing people, who have graduated from the same college I did (maybe years before or years after), shared some fond memories, and they were just as excited about this reunion as I was - keen to assist - bursting with energy and motivation. This is exceptional, and rewarding - seems to me it is the true spirit of Cesar Ritz. I can only recommend you attend the next one, you will not regret it.
A special mention to Ayhan, Teg and Irfan, who were at this reunion from the very first hour, and who have contributed immensely to their Alumni Chapters. I was very impressed by your input - well done.
Also, a warm hello to Boon and Peter, who were in the first ever class of Cesar Ritz, in 1982. It was great to meet you, and find out what it was like then.
Finally, well done to the staff at Cesar Ritz. You all did a fantastic job to make us feel at home and welcome. Michelle, Marga, Mr Kisseleff, Dr Petri & all the others - see you next year - hopefully we will have 700 alumni attending (bring on the party!!)
I hope you all enjoyed this little write up - and please post your comments if you have any - and yes, they are moderated: welcome to democracy and censorship ;)
Yours truly, Richard Farr aka Jipo.
Day 3 - excursion to Berne & Swiss Dinner
Day 3, and we are relaxing after a strenuous couple of days of presentations and panels (hard work, really!) as well as some late nights keeping up the spirit of Excellence!
We are taken to Bern, and giving a guided tour of the Capital of Switzerland. During the coach trip to Bern, it was noted by the Alumni present that it was dissappointing to see that 20 alumni did not show up. A great shame, specially as this trip was excellent, and very well organised.
The first part of the visit takes us to the bear pit, where a lazy bear is being fed by excited tourists. We threw a couple of bits of carrots (a few hesitated to throw me in), and headed straight for the Tourist Centre. We were not particularly interested in the gifts, but more so in the brewery and bar next door. We were served up with a spectacular platter of Pretzels and 40 litres of beer - GREAT!
A delightful guide took us through Bern and pointed out various interesting points, and we headed back for Vionnaz, where we were invited to a Swiss Dinner Party.
The Swiss Dinner Party was great - a choice of Raclette or Fondue (I couldn't think of a better choice).
This dinner concluded the Swiss Alumni Reunion, which was a fantastic experience. I, for one, had an amazing time, and I am sure this feeling is shared by all who attended. The organisation was exceptional (thank you Michelle) and the entire organisation made us feel very welcome.
We are taken to Bern, and giving a guided tour of the Capital of Switzerland. During the coach trip to Bern, it was noted by the Alumni present that it was dissappointing to see that 20 alumni did not show up. A great shame, specially as this trip was excellent, and very well organised.
The first part of the visit takes us to the bear pit, where a lazy bear is being fed by excited tourists. We threw a couple of bits of carrots (a few hesitated to throw me in), and headed straight for the Tourist Centre. We were not particularly interested in the gifts, but more so in the brewery and bar next door. We were served up with a spectacular platter of Pretzels and 40 litres of beer - GREAT!
A delightful guide took us through Bern and pointed out various interesting points, and we headed back for Vionnaz, where we were invited to a Swiss Dinner Party.
The Swiss Dinner Party was great - a choice of Raclette or Fondue (I couldn't think of a better choice).
This dinner concluded the Swiss Alumni Reunion, which was a fantastic experience. I, for one, had an amazing time, and I am sure this feeling is shared by all who attended. The organisation was exceptional (thank you Michelle) and the entire organisation made us feel very welcome.
Day 2 - Alumni Panel & Gala Dinner
After a nice break during the afternoon, we were all gathered up in the 'Auditorium'. It felt like going for an exam again...
The panel was a great experience, however there was little time to fit questions, after the entire group of Alumni introduced themselves. The panel did, however, manage to answer some great questions relating to various aspects of life as an entrepreneur of hotelier.
The panel was a great experience, however there was little time to fit questions, after the entire group of Alumni introduced themselves. The panel did, however, manage to answer some great questions relating to various aspects of life as an entrepreneur of hotelier.If any Alumni have feedback about the setup of these panels, please email michele.patry@ritz.edu, all ideas are welcome.
As soon as the panel finished, we all gathered outside the 'cesar' bar (formely known as the Seiler Bar) for cocktails/aperitif before the Gala Dinner.
The Gala Dinner was exquisite. My hat off to the Chefs for the desert, which the highlight of the meal. Itconsisted of a 4 course meal - 2 starters, 1 main & a desert. The presentation was very nice. The dinner was a 'year 2' banquet, organised by students. Some of us have fond memories of the Banquets, which used to be a fierce competition between each class.
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The Gala dinner was followed by the usual 'Student Club - The Dog & Lamppost' party, which went on until the early hours of the night. It was nice to see that the traditions of the past had been kept, and the Student Club was well and truly still alive.
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