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Warmest Greetings Donovan
March is known as "Woozhch'iid," which translated to
English
means, "the Eaglets cry."
In the Navajo way, it
is
the description of a certain something or someone
that designates their title or name, and in this case
Eaglets are most often heard this time of year. So
people knew the Spring season was here.
In this e-newsletter we concentrated on the
upcoming spring season and all the good energy it
brings.. and we decided to "spring" on you..
- Our New Navajo Nation Hospitality Enterprise
Location
- The latest tour option for Antelope Canyon, Lake
Powell, Rainbow Bridge & the Navajo Nation
- The new features arriving to the Quality Inn
Navajo Nation in Tuba City, Arizona.
- the "Adopt an Animal" program to assist in the
preservation of the Navajo Zoological and Botanical
Park in Window Rock, Arizona.
- Our new Director of Food & Beverage Director at
Hogan Restaurant in Tuba City, Arizona
- 2006 "Golfers & Scholars" 4-person golf
scramble
Explore the wonders of Navajo country and
experience the world that is Navajo.
Keep an eye out for our updated 2006 Calendar of
Events. With events posting every month, it’s
challenging not to plan your next trip to Navajo
country.
Still have questions?
Email Donovan Hanley, NNHE Director of Sales at
Info@ExploreNavajo.com.
Welcome to Navajo!
| A New Year, a new location |
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With the Eaglets cry this season, we too are starting
a New Beginning in a New Location. The Navajo
Nation
Hospitality Enterprise, along with our management
company: Monument Hospitality Inc. has re-plenished
our look. We want to take this time and forward you
our New Address:
Navajo Nation Hospitality Enterprise
c/o Monument Hospitality Inc.
6677 W. Thunderbird Road, Suite J176
Glendale, Arizona 85306
Phone: (623) 412.0297
Fax: (623) 412.0654
Not more than 6 miles away, we have re-located to
the city of Glendale, Arizona. The Enterprise has
seen many
opportunities, a recent one being our addition of the
Quality Inn Lake Powell, and as the Enterprise
continues to reach for the "stars;" we find ourselves
outgrowing our own office-space. With more room,
color and convenience, we are even more confident
in our ability to deliver the same quality of service
and more.
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| The Antelope Canyon & Lake Powell Experience with Free Spirit Vacations |
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The majestical Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell
Experience awaits
you.
Catch a glimpse of what our creator
has
carved for all to see. Whether it be the Glen Canyon
& Horse Shoe Bend or the Antelope Canyon, you are
sure to witness Nature at its best.
A few miles east of Page on the Navajo Reservation
exists the most photographed slot canyon in northern
Arizona. Over thousands of years, wind and water
scoured a narrow crevice in the mesa to form a slot
canyon in two sections. The Rainbow Bridge, the
world’s largest natural stone bridge, is another a
must-see during your Lake Powell visit. You will enjoy
the wonderful rock formations, beautiful painted
walls, and travel through Forbidden Canyon on your
way to Rainbow Bridge. The seasoned crew will give
you a descriptive tour along the way.
So come along and enjoy a fun-filled experience.
Free Spirit Vacations transcends the typical
buyer/supplier relationship and connects people to
people for the mutual success of all involved.
Through the use of imagination, energy, and
experience, Free Spirit Vacations provides
each "partner" a customized tour or marketing
program designed to meet individual needs.
This Wonderful & Insightful Tour Includes:
Transportation, three nights
accommodations at the Quality Inn Lake Powell,
Welcome
Dinner, breakfast daily, Antelope Canyon land tour,
full day Rainbow Bridge cruise with box lunch, Glen
Canyon Dam and Visitors Center, and concluding with
Cameron Indian
Trading Post.
To make your reservations today, please contact:
Free Spirit Vacations
PMB 217
835 W. Warner #101
Gilbert, AZ 85233
Phone: 480-926-5547
Fax: 480-926-2288
Email: rko1014@aol.com.
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| New Features coming soon to the Quality Inn Navajo Nation |
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The Quality Inn Navajo Nation is eagerly anticipating
its newest attraction; the remarkable Discover
Navajo Center.
Experience the Culture and
Heritage of the Navajo people. View the Artwork and
History that is predominate of the people. This
Center will serve as your gateway into Exploring
Navajo, as it houses stories, rugs, photographs,
navajo structures like the Hogan (navajo home), and
much more.
Coming in the Fall of 2006, this
exhibit was featured at the 2004 Winter Olympics in
Salt Lake City, Utah and will now be on display at the
Quality Inn Navajo Nation in Tuba City, Arizona.
The Quality Inn Navajo Nation is also proud to
announce the opening o the Hogan Espresso & More
Coffee House in 2006, offering fresh espresso, lattes,
coffee, scrumptious deli sandwiches and delicious
gourmet desserts. An Internet Cafe will also be
featured at the coffee house. You are sure to be
impressed with this quality coffee house experience.
With spacious rooms and great views, the Navajo
Nation is sure to be the destination this summer.
Nestled above the cliffs and deserts of Northern
Arizona, all three Quality Inns surround themselves
with some of the most breathtaking scenery of the
Southwest, and rest assure the Navajo Nation
Hospitality Enterprise will be there to accommodate
you.
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| Headline: Preservation of the Navajo Zoological and Botanical Park |
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With initiatives to preserve the Navajo Zoological
and Botanical Park, the Navajo Parks and Recreation
Department are promoting their latest concept:
“Adopt an Animal.”
The Adopt an Animal Program allows adoption of an
animal, which will help defray the cost of feeding
and caring for more than 85 wildlife and animals
(bears, elk, wolves, and deer). Adopting an animal
is easy, call the contact number and get an
application to complete, choose the animal you wish
to adopt, and then start fundraising. When you sign
up you will receive a picture and pertinent
information, i.e. Vital statistics of the animal.
You will also receive a Personalized Certificate of
Sponsorship, free admission for your group, and your
name will appear on the “Adopt an Animal” showcase
board.
The Navajo Nation Zoo is the only tribally owned and
operated Zoo in the United States. You will be
contributing to the success of one of the Navajo
Nation most important cultural, educational, and
environmental institutions. The Navajo Parks and
Recreation Department asks for your assistance in
making this fundraiser a success. It is sincerely
believed that this endeavor is in the best interest
of the community, Navajo Nation, the Navajo
Zoological and Botanical Park, and all the animals
that live at the Zoo.
If you wish to donate the Department will be
accepting Money Orders, Cashiers Checks, and
Personal Checks written out to the Navajo Parks and
Recreation Department and specify on the payment:
Navajo Zoological and Botanical Park. Donations can
be mailed to the Navajo Parks and Recreation
Department PO Box 2520, Window Rock, AZ 86515,
and a
one-year pass will be mailed back to your attention.
Or you may visit the Navajo Parks and Recreation
Office just north of the Navajo Nation Museum in
Window Rock, Arizona.
Current admission price is set at $1.00, but after
the January 1st, 2006 the Zoo admission fee will be
$2.00 for adults, $1.00 for children 12 years old
and under, and children under 2 years and seniors
are admitted free of charge. Hours of Operation are
10:00am to 5:00pm, Wednesday through Sunday.
For further information contact: Jimmy Pete,
Recreation Specialist (928) 871.6647 or (928)
871.6954
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| Guest Services: The Golden Eagle Virtual-Reality Golf Simulator |
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There’s something new for the guests of the Quality
Inn Lake Powell. Being amongst the fresh morning
smell of grass and the rolling sounds of golf carts
gearing up for the day, the Quality Inn Lake Powell
is presenting their personal Golden Eagle Full Swing
Golf Simulator.
No more moving anxiously awaiting the next hole from
a distance; our guests at the Quality Inn Lake
Powell can now experience the sport of golf from our
Long Bow Tavern. With the ability to practice on a
swing or a putt from the convenience of our indoor
golf simulator, this year-round training experience
will have everyone swinging for more.
Come and tee-off from a new view and enjoy the
splendors of Lake Powell!
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| Travel Tip Headline: Cultural Protocol: Ceremonial Visitation |
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Visitors are welcomed with open arms in Navajoland.
Here are some guidelines to help you respect the
Navajo people and their customs:
1) Please try to be unobtrusive when visiting a
Navajo performance or event. Please try to be
patient and considerate.
2) Please applaud only if it is apparent it is an
acceptable custom.
Please ask permission before taking photographs of
people and surroundings
3) Please understand some traditional ceremonies are
not open to the public, so if you are asked to
leave, please do so quickly and quietly.
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| "Golfers & Scholars" Weekend Golf Package |
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Looking for that good reason to plan a weekend get-
away to play golf?...
Well ponder and
search no
more, this is your chance
to explore what Lake Powell has in store for you.
2006 "Golfers & Scholars" presented by:
The Quality Inn Lake Powell,
The Lake Powell National Golf Course,
The Page/Lake Powell Chamber of Commerce, &
The Coconino Community College Foundation
Come and enjoy this 4-person scramble on
Saturday,
April 29th, with a 9am Shotgun start in Page,
Arizona
The event will include:
- Saturday Banquet at the Blue Corn Restaurant &
Long Bow Tavern at the Quality Inn Lake Powell
- Prime Rib Buffet & 2 Drink Tickets
- An opportunity to participate in a Long Drive
Championship for Men & Women
- Raffles- Auctions- Just plain fun being social
- Registration & cocktails begin at 5pm, dinner at
6:30pm, and raffle & auction & golf awards to
follow
- Long Drive Championship begins at 5pm and
continues throughout the evening
This Awesome Package is available to you, with an all
inclusive 2 night "Stay & Play" Package available at
the Quality Inn Lake Powell
Call to reserve your fun-filled weekend
(866) 645.8851
ph. (928) 645.8851
More questions? write Randy Wolff, General
Manager -
Quality Inn Lake Powell
Randy@MonumentHospitality.com
Our Price:
$200.00
Book you're "Stay & Play" Package
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A New "Helping Hand" |
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Quality Inn Navajo Nation
Director of Food & Beverage –
Mr. Ron Hogfoss
Originally from North Dakota, Mr. Hogfoss knew his
ambitions of becoming a great Chef would soon be
his passion in life. Having worked for the Kahler
Corporation for more than 42 years, Mr. Hogfoss
embellishes on his moments of searing and braising up
a storm.
“Back in Moorhead, Minnesota I started work for the
Kahler Corporation in 1957, as a fry cook” stated Mr.
Hogfoss. He then moved on throughout the years to
become a Sous Chef for the hotel. Because of his
noted expertise in the area of food & beverage, he
was asked to open two more hotels for the
distinguish company. One of the two he opened, he
worked as the Executive Chef for 15 years. Clearly
Mr. Hogfoss had a determination and dedication that
the Kahler Corporation admired. After 9 years of
working at the “mother house” (he was referring to
the larger hotel of the chain) in Rochester, Minnesota
he went on to be one of the much-
needed “troubleshooters” for the company.
In 1978 he embarked on a career journey, which
would lead him to new locations throughout the
United States like Utah, West Virginia, Texas, Florida
& Minnesota. This was the era that Mr. Hogfoss was
introduced to another fellow employee; Mr. Don
Madden. Both gentlemen were skilled in the process
of troubleshooting, and that is what they had
become to be known as; Troubleshooters. They
would both travel to various destinations and provide
valuable assistance to properties in need of structure
and balance. It was this introduction and friendly
partnership that would prove to be great interview
process in the future.
Mr. Hogfoss has also had the honor to serve
distinguish dignitaries like the President of India and
the President of the United States. During which he
prepped their meals for official airline flights. He
says, “It was an experience I will not forget”
Mr. Ron Hogfoss is also no stranger to culinary
competition. He says this to start, “give me any
competition.” He has been known to compete in
some of the most grueling and intense cooking
competitions in the nation. Much like the renowned
television show, Iron Chefs, Ron has had the honor of
winning national cooking prizes for his delicious
creations. He was a member of the American Culinary
Arts Confederation and is known to most as a Grand
Master. Quite the resume he has, and the Navajo
Nation Hospitality Enterprise is pleased to have him.
Some of his newest ideas are to bring the tantalizing
diversity of food to the Navajo Nation and to lead as
a customer service driven restaurant. He recognizes
the small quiet town charm of Tuba City and
appreciates the welcome he has gotten from the
community. Few people know that Ron was planning
on retiring in the Grand Canyon State before his
acceptance of the position. So he is enjoying his first
experience living on the Navajo Nation. His customer
service motto is: “As soon as they walk in, treat
them as if they were at home.” He enjoys getting to
know his guests.
The Navajo Nation Hospitality Enterprise would like to
extend another warm sincere Welcome to Mr. Ron
Hogfoss and wish him happiness and success.
If
you would like to have more information on the
Hogan Restaurant and the services provided, please
call (800) 644.8383 or (928) 283.4545 or check us
out on the Internet at, www.QualityInnTubaCity.com
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