August Community Service

The goal of the Baltimore Lab School, an arts-based school, providing the same extra extraordinary educational opportunity for intelligent, often gifted children with learning disabilities who are not able to achieve academic success in regular classrooms. It serves students with moderate to severe learning disabilities, ages 6 to 18 in grades 1-12. Students receive individualized reading, math, writing, spelling, and computer instruction daily. The other half of the day includes an Academic Club, the arts, science, and physical education. This year they are adding an active cooking/baking club and are in need of baking pans and coking utensils.  Please bring them to the August meeting. www.labschool.org

Here is a list of what they need:

Baking sheets, muffin pans, loaf pans, cake pans, wooden mixing spoons, tongs, meauring spoons and cups and spatulas. If anyone would like to go wild, they could use a hand mixer and a food processor.

Dulany Noble, director of community service Dulany@galacloths.com

Design Experience! 2009

Session Recap

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

The lights dimmed and the music began to play as moderator, Linwood Campbell, CPCE took the stage to begin the week’s closing session on design.  This year, NACE National decided to look into the “NACE family” for a keynote speaker and chose Stephanie Bradshaw of Bradshaw Styling.  Described by many as an “up-and-coming designer in the event industry” Stephanie created unique spaces and experiences for five of NACE’s most colorful members.

Interviews of each of her “clients” were taped pre-event by the talented team at Blue Sky Films.  After getting to know each client more intimately, Stephanie translated each client’s personality and personal style into something our audience could relate to on many levels. 

Each of the four vignettes was designed with a different budget in mind and each client was then styled to attend their own soiree.  Baltimore NACE Chapter President, Alicia Karoll of the American Visionary Art Museum, opened the session with her own personal flair and was excited to attend her retro-style “Dinner & a Movie” party.  Pretty paper pieces, designed by Write Style, Inc. were the icing on this very delicious cake (or should I say pie!)

Long time NACE members and Baltimore friends, Evelyn and Daniel Watson-Bey of East Hill Video were our second group of “talent” and Bradshaw Styling designed a romantic wedding anniversary event for them and their family.  With custom linen and chair treatments (we loved the rosettes!) by Gala Cloths and a surprise serenade from Daniel to Evelyn (“I Believe in You & Me” by the Four Tops) there wasn’t a dry eye in the place.

The two final stages were designed for Charlotte Chapter President, Cortenay Matters, of TheSavvyBride.com.  She is a true “Sex and the City” girl and her “Girls Night Out” and lounge-style event set the stage for a specialty drink and sparkly shoes to boot!

A “Bon Voyage” dinner party was styled for Kelley Freeman of Carte Blanche Events in D.C.  The color palate was a delicious mix of catalope color and sea glass.  Florals were hung above the table cascading down onto the long farmhouse-style table set for eight guests. 

This “Experience” truly was one to inspire all of us and created a fantasy for all who attended.  It would not have been possible without an incredible team of creative professionals.  Many thanks to the following partners:

AFR

American Visionary Art Museum

Betsy Robinson’s Bridal Collection

Blue Sky Films

Bradshaw Styling

Carla David Design

Carte Blanche Events

Crawford & Company Florist - Charlotte

East Hill Video

Hampton Inn & Suites - Charlotte

Gala Cloths

Haute Cocoa, Inc.

The Look - Charlotte

Millennium Marketing Solutions

Parties by Design – Charlotte

Party Rental, Ltd.

The Pleasure of Your Company

TheSavvyBride.com – Charlotte

Sloane Brown Design

The Westin - Charlotte

Write Style, Inc.

And a final thanks to the fabulous folks that helped assemble and distribute all 400 gift bags...Thank you again for such a team effort!  “Baltimore ROCKS!”

Weren’t able to attend the conference, but would like to see the presentation?  Check out the new and exciting NACE TV…coming soon!!!

Dan Watson-Bey is a member in good standing of the Baltimore NACE Chapter and former 2^nd Vice president of Membership and current Secretary of the Greater Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware Chapter of NACE. Dan owns and operates East Hill Video Production Company, located in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, servicing the North American continent. Most people may recognize Dan as the tall guy that always has a video camera capturing events at National Conferences, or you may know him as “Randy Jackson”, one of the judges of the 2007 “NACE Idol” fundraising event, or from his lovely wife,  Evelyn, nicknamed, “NACE’s Dancing Queen” by some. Dan has two children, son Daniel Jr., twenty-seven years old, and daughter, Maedea, twenty-five years old.

Dan has been an active member of NACE since January 2002. He has served on several committees both with his two local chapters as well as nationally. Dan started an Ambassadors program and other initiatives during his tenure as VP of Membership and Membership Chair.

In the Baltimore chapter he has provided A/V support for many meetings and assists in any way where his expertise calls. He also served as Co-Chair of the Marketing committee where he generously donated his time and expertise to create five “Save-the-Date” video email clips for “UNCORKED ’07, which saw the largest attendance in the history of this sold out event. He has also produced recap videos for the internet for the UNCORKED events and meetings held for two consecutive years.

He produced Video BLOGS for the 2006, 2007 and 2008 NACE Conferences which were used by Chapters across the country in Hawaii and in South Africa to better explain what the NACE Experience! is like. Dan was also Co-Committee chair for two events during the 2008 NACE Experience Conference.

In late November of 2007 Evelyn, Dan’s wife and fellow Baltimore Chapter NACE member, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Evelyn rose up like a phoenix and survived her battles! Thanks to the support of Dan, and prayers from, their family, and friends, they are celebrating their recent good news that, Evelyn’s Non- Hodgkin’s Lymphoma is now in remission!

Dan and Evelyn often visit other NACE chapters around the country when they are in town for business or pleasure.  They have attended chapter meetings in Atlanta GA, Dallas TX, and San Francisco, CA. They travel to Baltimore each month to attend the monthly chapter meetings as well as Dan’s local Philadelphia monthly chapter meetings.

Dan has lent his services to his local videographers association, GPVA, serving three years as Vice President. Where he mentored many up and coming Video Producers and made many friends along the way.

Upcoming Program

August Program:
Monday, August 17^th
11:30am – 2:00pm
InterContinental Harbour Court Hotel

Secrets of Super-Productivity:  Get More Done!
Presented by Neen James, Neen James Communications

Do you ever hear yourself saying "there are never enough hours in the day?"  Do you ever feel like you get to the end of the day and you haven't achieved anything?  Do you wonder if your 'to do' list is ever going to be completed?  If you answered yes to any of these questions you need to hear International productivity expert (and Aussie), Neen James share her practical advise on how you can grow your business and start creating impact with Super Productivity.  It's not about time management; it's about focusing your time, attention and energy in the things that will deliver the best results for you and your business.  Stop being busy and start achieving!

We hope to see you at this afternoon program!

To register or for more information, go to http://www.baltimorenace.net/meetinginfo.php?date=2009-08-17

2009 George Zell Award won by Dulany Noble

"This award recognizes NACE members whose commitment towards humanitarianism makes a profound and recognizable impact. These individuals represent the ‘spirit of NACE”. The award is named in memory of NACE member, George Zell, who passed away in 2000.  George was the quintessential NACE member, dedicated to his chapter and the national organization through leadership, volunteerism, mentoring and passion for the catering profession.”

I cannot begin to tell you how excited and honored I am to have received this award.  I think sometimes we forget how very lucky we are to be working in this incredible industry. In fact, I think we all tend to forget how blessed we are in our lives and how important it is that we give back to our communities.  Baltimore NACE has provided me a platform to give back to our community that reminds me how fortunate I am. In return, NACE has been generous and supportive of me, especially the Baltimore NACE chapter and my Baltimore NACE board.  Thank you all, my friends in NACE, for honoring me with this very special award.

Dulany Noble

Community Service Chair

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.