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| Quote of the Month |
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.
John Quincy Adams |
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| April Community Service Report
They will be smiling! The Casey Cares Foundation understands and supports families by providing uplifting programs and outings. It provides programs for critically ill children and their families to encourage them to enjoy rather then endure life. The disposable cameras that you brought will go to those families to capture the few fun moments in their lives.
www.caseycaresfoundation.org
Dulany Noble
Dulany@galacloths.com
April Raffle Report
Thank you to all the companies that donated items to our April raffle. Monies raised from raffle ticket sales go toward paying for speakers at future meetings.
Gala Cloths by Dulany
Alicia Karoll
Write Style
Debra May
The NACE board
Raffle Queen - Dulany Noble |
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| It's almost that time again...Every year, NACE members from our local chapter have provided an afternoon of food and fun for the children who live at the St.Vincent’s Center. This year’s cook out will be held on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at the St. Vincent’s Center from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
St. Vincent’s is a residential, therapeutic group facility serving children, ages 3-13 having serious behavioral, psychiatric, and/or emotional problems. The children referred to St. Vincent’s have suffered trauma related to child abuse and/or neglect. This NACE cook out is one event that these children really look forward to with great enthusiasm each summer.
Keep an eye out for more details and information on how you can be a part of this fun and rewarding event!!!
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| “What’s Burning in your Pan”
Please join us on May 19th at The Maryland Science Center, hosted and catered by ARAMARK.
Round Table discussions are back by popular demand! Who controls the timeline at weddings? Savvy clients: Are they changing how you sell? What is the latest trend and colors in special events? How are clients finding you? What’s the best way to manage preferred vendors? Each table will be given sample hot topics or can discuss one of their own. Please join us as we stir it up to see today's burning topics.
To register or for more information, go to http://www.baltimorenace.net/meetinginfo.php?date=2008-05-19 |
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| It's finally May and everything's a buzzing - the birds, the bees, and the events!!! We all know May is one of the busiest months in the event industry - weddings, proms, graduation parties, fundraisers, you name it! NACE Baltimore is also busy as a bee planning a hot new program boiling over with 'hot topics' (May 19th) and trying to boost membership with the NACE National spring campaign ($100 off for new members).
Your Board never stops working for you to make this the best and strongest chapter in the country!!! Please let us know what you want from Baltimore NACE - what program topics are you interested in? What membership benefits do you think should be offered that aren't currently? Who would you like to see speak at one of our monthly programs? What more can we do to help you???
Good luck surviving a busy May, and I look forward to seeing everyone at the Maryland Science Center on May 19th!!!
Sincerely,
Alicia Karoll
President, National Association of Catering Executives, Baltimore Chapter
Director of Administration & Facility Rental Coordinator, American Visionary Art Museum
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| BIG NEWS!
In celebration of NACE turning 50 this year they are offering a SPECIAL $100.00 off New Memberships. This is in effect now through May 23, 2008. Special rate of $295.00. Contact Baltimore Director of Membership, Vickie Preston for more details. vickie@entertainment-exchange.com
Please give a huge WELCOME to the following NACE Baltimore new members...
John Davis, X2 Wedding Photography
Dan Goldman, Bialek's Music
Randi Goldman, Creative Cakes
Racquel Gower, Sheraton Baltimore City Center
Michelle Hall, American Furniture Rentals
Jamila Iskander, Hilton Pikesville
Spencer Kline, My Flower Box
Donald Luther, Sheraton/Westin Hotels at BWI
Sandy Palacorolla, Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel
Karen Russell, Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards
Kris Schneider, NACE Headquarters
Melissa Rzadecki, Sheraton Baltimore North
Lynn Slupski, Baltimore International College
Howard Teger, NYX Entertainment Inc. |
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Event Professional Spotlight - Petra Compel
Petra Compel has over 20 years of experience in travel & hospitality industry sales. Currently the Director of the “décor & entertainment division” of P.W. Feats, based here in Baltimore – Petra produces approximately 90 events a year for various corporate and convention clients.
Prior to joining P.W. Feats, Petra provided extensive local event coordination services to national and international corporations and associations. She received the Marriott Hotel’s “Chairman’s Circle Award” in 1999 and received the Baltimore Academy of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism’s “Transportation Professional of the Year” award from her industry peers in 2003. She has been active in HSMAI, MPI, ACTE and NBTA on a national level and is the Past President of the Maryland Chapter of HSMAI and also the Baltimore-Washington Business Travel Association. Petra is also a professional auctioneer and graduated from the N.I.R.E. School of Auctioneering – you can catch her around town at various charity galas raising funds for great causes. |
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Extreme Makeover: Buffet Style!
Over 140 NACE members and guests gathered on April 21st at the beautiful downtown Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore hotel for networking, delicious food, and quite a show! The meeting started on the Mezzanine Level overlooking the lobby below, as guests enjoyed a variety of fresh-made sushi, cocktails and networking. At 7pm, everyone adjourned to the gorgeous ballroom on the 3rd floor of the hotel for program and dinner.
The main event - Extreme Makeover: Buffet Style - took place in the beautiful ballroom and featured Andrew Zill of Andrew Zill Designs, Daniel Raffel of A la Carte, Distinctive Catered Affairs and Stephanie Bradshaw of Select Event Rentals. These three award-winning local designers - and Baltimore NACE members! - shared many great ideas while transforming a plain buffet into a glowing (literally) mood-setting presentation. Guests learned quite a few useful tips, including the beauty of floating displays, the value of uplighting and the variety of uses for a zip tie! Special thanks go out to Petra Compel for her fabulous job as MC for the night!
As the designers raced to make the buffet into something really special, attendees were treated to a seated & served dinner - 1st course of Frisee and Baby Wild Green Salad and an entree duo of Filet Mignon and the Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore signature Crab Cake. As soon as the dessert buffet opened, guests rushed over to enjoy mini pastries and coffee before the program ended.
Many thanks go to all the sponsors for the evening - without their generosity, NACE Baltimore would not be able to bring you such amazing monthly program! Thank you to Ellene Pomerantz, Write Style, Inc. for the beautiful invitations that got everyone in the door! Art Hervada, Crustal Concepts, provided all of the beautiful display "props" for the made-over buffet. Elan Artists provided the wonderful entertainment during cocktails and dinner. Stephanie Bradshaw, Select Event Rentals, provided the linen and rentals for dinner and the program, and the breathtaking centerpieces were provided by Sandra Riley, Richardson's Flowers and Gifts. Alexander Morozov, Photography by Alexander, was the official photographer that night, and Martin Andrews & Tonya Martin, Blue Sky Films, captured the program on video - just in case anyone missed it!
Last, but certainly not least, thanks again to our designers - Andrew Zill, Daniel Raffel, and Stephanie Bradshaw - for sharing their expertise, and to Karen Goldberg-Liston and the Radisson Plaza Lord Baltimore for hosting such a fun program!!! |
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Marketing Tip #5
The more ways the public hears about you, the better your chances are for achieving brand recognition, credibility, and greater market share. Effective marketing is partly the result of exposing your target audience to your name and your selling points as often as possible, in as many ways as possible, and as cost-effectively as possible.
Sincere enthusiasm, in both print and in person, is contagious. If you deeply believe in your products, services, your company, and yourself, then your prospects will pick up on that passionate attitude and feel confident and optimistic about doing business with you.
Apply both of these marketing tips during our Baltimore NACE monthly meetings for best results!
Please contact me with hot good news on any NACE member (even yourself!) and let’s market ourselves!
Janet Caslow, Director of Marketing, Baltimore NACE
jlcaslow@hotmail.com
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UNCORKED!
It’s that time of year to start getting excited about our annual award-winning fundraiser! UNCORKED! will take place on Monday, March 16th, 2009, and we are encouraging all members to become involved. There is absolutely something for everyone, and you can learn more at our first planning meeting:
Date: Tuesday, June 17th (the day after our June NACE meeting)
Time: 4:00pm
Place: AVAM (Jim Rouse Visionary Center 2nd floor Conference Room)
We will be discussing and determining themes, committee chairs, and more!
For more information, please contact Cate Buscher at cbuscher@planitperfectevents.com or 410.685.4765 |
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| 2010-07-25: Job Opening – FACILITY RENTAL COORDINATOR
The American Visionary Art Museum is in search of a full-time Facility Rental Coordinator.
Primary responsibilities include –
- Market facility for rentals through advertising, networking and special events
- Provide all rental information to potential clients, schedule site visits, keep master calendar and handle all contracting of rental events
- Maintain updated database of clients and vendors; maintain working relationship with area catering and event professionals
- Schedule AVAM event and security staff for all rental events
- Responsible to coordinate Museum events; handles all BEOs & RFPs, catering, menu selection, staffing, coordinates all rentals, including linen, china/glassware/flatware, etc.
Job Requirements include -
- College degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field.
- 3+ years experience in Marketing and Event Planning; knowledge of Hospitality/Food & Beverage Industry
Computer skills – Microsoft Office/Word/Excel, FileMaker Pro, iCal, etc.
Knowledge of spreadsheets and budgeting
- Detail-oriented, organized, ability to multi-task
- Customer service skills
Salary – based on experience
Benefits – health/dental insurance, vacation/sick leave, 403B retirement
Please send cover letter and resume to:
Donna Katrinic
American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD 21230
443-874-7252 fax
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| 2010-03-09: We are seeking a highly motivated wedding and event sales professional to help grow our very reputable retail floral boutique and get ready for our big move from Canton to Roland Park. This individual must be knowledgeable in all aspects of floral design and customer consultation as well as possess a proven sales-closing track record. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, energetic, and driven to make sales while routinely exceeding our customers’ expectations. Duties will also include design and daily orders. Knowledge of Excel and Mac Mail a plus!
Please have applicant send resume - amy@crimsonandcloverdesigns.com |
| 2010-01-08: Chair Covers & Linens Territory Sales Manager
Responsibilities:
The Baltimore Territory Sales Manager engages in sales strategies to meet and exceed assigned goals. This person aggressively identifies, pursues, and maintains new accounts, while maintaining the existing client base. This individual represents the organization in industry related events and within the event industry.
Requirements:
• Associates or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Must have proven sales and performance experience.
• Must possess superior customer service skills.
• Experience within the event industry preferred.
• Must be a proven self-motivator, with self-guided disciplines.
• Must have the ability to work with little to no supervision, along with the ability to work within a team environment.
• Must possess above-average computer skills.
All qualified applicants should e-mail a resume, along with salary requirements, to Kristen@linenhero.com. |
| 2009-10-21: Katie Llewellyn-Rachanow formally the Director of Events at the Hippodrome theatre is seeking employment in the Special Events Industry. She has experience in facility management, planning, catering sales, event design, facilitating multi-disciplinary teams and creating positive work environments. Proven track record in meeting and exceeding business targets.
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2009-05-28: Baltimore’s Tremonts – The Tremont Grand and Tremont Plaza All Suite Hotel is looking for a Catering Sales Team Player for Baltimore’s most unique venue. The vacancy is due to an internal promotion. Experienced FUN individuals please submit your resume to Julie Brown-Edwards jbrown-edwards@tremonts.com
Make it a Grand week! |
2008-09-11: GROUP SALES ASSOCIATE
The Maryland Zoo is seeking an enthusiastic individual to fill the position of Group Sales Associate. This person will be responsible for all aspects of administrating Group Sales including but not limited to fulfillment of requests for information, distribution of information through mailings, email & phone contact, liaising with clients, collecting payments, management of database, preparing sales reports and assisting the Group Sales Manager in achieving sales goals. The qualified individual will also prepare invoices and purchase orders, collect payments, and manifest all group sales including group permits, consignment tickets & facility rentals. In addition, this person will provide sales recap of sales activity, activity report, and group visit schedule & facility rentals on a weekly basis. The Group Sales Associate will insure appropriate inter-department communication for all groups/events as directed, communicate clearly with clients regarding deliverable product before, during and after visit/event, and send evaluation letters to clients following visits/events.
Minimum Qualifications:
College degree or minimum of 3 years experience in related field preferred; Minimum of two years of customer service experience necessary; Knowledge of computer programs including MS Outlook e-mail and MS Office; Up to two years of Sales experience an advantage but not necessary; Valid MD Drivers License; Standing and/or walking up to 100% of working time; Walking, bending, climbing, reaching, lifting, moving and carrying packages weighing up to 75 lbs; and, Working outdoors in any weather conditions.
Contact: Amy Morrill
Email: humanresources@marylandzoo.org
Email Subject Line: Zoo Employment-Group Sales Associate |
2008-08-01: Opportunity available for a floral designer at Bellisimo Flowers in upscale Maple Lawn. Looking for someone with creativity and a spark for contemporary flare. Flexible hours and beautiful location.
Please call Malika 410-905-9378 or Tatiana 571-237-2662. Check out www.maplelawnmd.com for more information about the area and www.bellisimoflowers.com for our website. |
| 2008-09-08: Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel - Catering Manager
Job Number: 60071460
To Apply Contact: http://www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton/careers/search/country.html?country=US
Description
The Corporate Catering Manager is a key sales position, responsible for maintaining existing catering accounts as well as actively soliciting new business. In this role you will foster relationships with meeting planners, corporate contacts, as well as contact within the local social markets in order to meet or exceed revenue goals. This individual also oversees client functions to ensure customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will be passionate about event planning and committed to educating themselves on current food & beverage trends. Starwood Hotels & Resorts is dedicated to maintaining the highest reputation within our industry and the Catering Sales Manager must be able to sell and keep that promise for the property. Candidates may be called upon to work extended workweeks, including weekends, to accommodate a client's needs as well as any functions they are overseeing. Starwood prides itself as a "promote-from-within" organization and opportunities for advancement may present themselves for a successful Catering Sales Manager. This position reports to the Director of Catering & Convention Services and is held accountable for quarterly sales goals.
Qualifications
High school or equivalent education required
Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Minimum of two years of Hotel Catering Sales experience.
Primary Location:USA-MD-Baltimore-Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Variable
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