Kathy Freundel

Two of my greatest passions are people and photography. I embrace a "real-time," unobtrusive, documentary style of photography, and have been studying and honing the art form for much of my life.  Though originally trained as an educator of secondary writing and literature, my camera was waiting for me by divine appointment, and I've since relished my journey "through the lens."   After earning a master of arts degree, I have continued feeding my passion for the art form through study and experiment.

  I am currently a member of NACE, WPPI, and serve as area director for Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, a non-profit bereavement photography outreach.

www.kathyfreundel.com

Community Service February

Bears for Sate Troopers

We got bears!  Thank you to all that brought yours in or brought them to my office, with a small supplement from the board, I am sure we are going to deliver over 4 dozen bears.  These bears go to children in crisis.  State Troopers carry them in their cars to give to children in the most traumatic situations.  It takes their minds off the tragedy going on around them.  It is a wonderful program.  Thanks to all of those who helped.

Dulany

Community Service Chair

Raffle Report

Thank you to the following people who gave items to this month’s raffle!  Remember, you, too can be seen next month. Just give me a call and donate an item to the monthly raffle.  Thank you all so much!

New Fairfield Inn and Suites

Gala Cloths by Dulany

Flowers and Fancies

Radisson Hotel at Cross Keys

The NACE board

The Wine Bin, Ellicott City

Crimson and Clover

Dulany Noble

Dulany@galacloths.com

Registration is now open online for NACE Educational Experience! 2009 If you register today, you are eligible for the discount rate of $950. This includes all meals, networking functions and educational tracks. Don't forget that the Baltimore Chapter of NACE awards scholarships to help offset the expenses of this wonderful educational opportunity.  Last year there were over 20 Baltimore NACE chapter members in attendance.  An email regarding scholarships went out recently to members.  Please let Carmen Lennartsson know if you did not receive the scholarship information by email: carmen@bcc1898.com  Book your hotel at the Westin Charlotte at the conference discount rate of $159 per night and then register online. Attendance at Experience! 2009 is worth 1.5 CEUs (15 contact hours) credits toward earning the CPCE, Certified Professional Catering Executive designation.

Celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito to Keynote Experience! 2009

NACE announced this week that celebrity Chef Rocco DiSpirito will deliver the keynote address at Experience! 2009, the annual conference that will be held July 27-29 in Charlotte.  DiSpirito is the author of five cook books including Flavor, Rocco’s Italian American, Rocco’s Real Life Recipes and his fifth book, Rocco Gets Real: Cook at Home Everyday, which was published in October 2008.  A unique cookbook that empowers the every day home cook with easy to make recipes, step by step photos and illustrations, making his unique approach  to food accessible to just about anyone.  Rocco’s new show Rocco Gets Real airs on Saturdays on A&E at 10:30 AM.  “We’re thrilled that Rocco will be with us in Charlotte,” 

said Bonnie Fedchock, NACE Executive Director. “In addition to what he will share about his culinary skills, our members look forward to hearing about how he has marketed himself, developed book and television deals, to become one of the most popular celebrity chefs.”

“This will be a great address,” she said.

The “Lyin Tamer,” Janine Driver to Deliver Closing Address

Janine Driver, aka the “ Lyin Tamer” will deliver the closing keynote address at Experience! 2009 in Charlotte.  Janine’s body language classes are proven to help people become more successful in their personal and professional lives. Want to make more money? Work less? She’ll show you how accurate interpretation of others’ body language cues will help you achieve those goals.  Driver has been featured on “The Today Show,” FOX Weekend News LIVE and the CBS Sunday Morning Show.

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
donna@avam.org

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

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.