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| NACE – Baltimore Chapter
Speed Networking
Meeting Recap
Monday, October 19, 2009
What better way to get to know our local Baltimore constituency than by attending a fun filled cocktail party followed by an hour of quick one-on-one time with each member of our chapter? That is exactly what happened on October 19th at The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.
Guests were greeted by a giant gorilla (thanks to Feats, Inc.) and entered the mansion to find live zoo animals including: the most fashionable crane you will ever meet (loved her hairdo!) and a fluffy, white jack rabbit to boot. Animal print linen from Gala Cloths and king protea floral arrangements from Flowers & Fancies adorned the tables throughout the event. Chef’s Expressions greeted guests with a “Golden Cheetah” specialty drink and the hors deurves were a hit with everyone.
After the speed networking hour, where business cards were exchanged every minute and a half, a stations dinner was served and enjoyed by all. Braised Veal Cheeks, Japanese Blue Fin Tuna, and Chicken Honfleur (served in the cutest little pumpkins) were a few of the delectable treats on the menu. The hit of the evening were the Pumpkin Cheese Cake Lollipops and the Butterscotch Truffles—Yumm!
We would also like to thank the following event professionals:
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Chef’s Expressions
AFR Event Furnishings
Baltimore’s Best Events, LLC
Classic Disc Jockeys
Feats, Inc.
Flowers & Fancies
Gala Cloths
Jackson Photography
Millennium Marketing Solutions
Our November meeting will be held at The Pier 5 Hotel. Jerry Edwards, CPCE from Chef’s Expressions will be doing a fabulous food and wine pairing program for members and guests. To register online, check out our chapter website for more information at: www.baltimorenace.net!
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Special SAVINGS Offer is in effect until November 20, 2009
Fall in Love with NACE!
To celebrate the season, NACE is beginning its fall membership campaign, Fall in Love with NACE, on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. To show our appreciation not only to potential members, renewing members will have the opportunity to renew on time or before their expiration date to take advantage of a special renewal rate.
New Member Offer
For $295 (that's right, a $100 savings!) potential members can enjoy the many benefits the National Association of Catering Executives has to offer! The offer is good for new members or for members who have lapsed on their membership for more than a year.
Renewing Member Offer
Do you love NACE and all that it has to offer? Do you wish there was a way to save on your renewal fee? If you answered "yes" to these questions, then we have a special offer just for you. Renew your membership on time or before your expiration date and pay only $295 (that's right, a $50 savings!).
Offers are valid September 22- November 20, 2009. Fall Campaign Discount Code for online use: FC09.
If you have any questions please contact Vickie Preston, Director of Membership 410-561-6798 or email: vickie@entertainment-exchange.com
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| November Program:
Monday, November 16th
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Pier 5 Hotel
“Contrasts & Compliments” Wine Tasting
Presented by Jerry Edwards, CPCE
Jerry will be presenting four wines for you to taste from different regions. Each wine will be paired with a small Hors d’oeuvre that either compliments or contrasts the wine. Learn about the specific characteristics of the different wines. Learn how to pair the right foods with each wine.
Jerry Edwards CPCE is owner and Corporate Chef of Chef’s Expressions Catering and Consulting, Wine Express and “Elements by Chef’s Expressions”, an event design firm. He is a Past National President of NACE and in 2007, he was inducted into the NACE Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed upon only 6 other members. Jerry is famous for his monthly wine dinners that have grown to over 120 attendees per month. Besides having built one of the most successful Catering companies in his region, Jerry has traveled the world, speaking, training and assisting Caterers, Chefs and Event Planners to animate their clients’ culinary experience.
To register or for more information, go to
http://www.baltimorenace.net/meetinginfo.php?date=2009-11-16
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| October Community Service Report
October was Breast Cancer Awareness month.
At our October NACE meeting we collected headscarves for women who have lost their hair after receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer. The Red Devils, www.the-red-devils.org, is a local organization supporting Maryland Families living with breast cancer and they will distribute the scarves
The name, The Red Devils, was inspired by Katherine Russell Rich, the author of The Red Devil, To Hell with Cancer and Back—a window into the heart of another young woman whose struggle with breast cancer is marked by courage, grace and humor. "Red devil" is a common name for chemotherapy drugs known to many breast cancer survivors for their brilliant red color.
The Red Devils have established relationships with local businesses to provide transportation, meals and house cleaning services. By working with these service providers and our participating hospitals and breast centers, they are able to help ease the burden of this disease for some of those in need.
Thanks to everyone who brought in head scarves
November 2009 Community Service
Festival of Trees
The Festival of Trees held at the Timonium Fair grounds on 11/27-11/29/09, is now the largest holiday event of its kind on the entire East Coast! The event itself has tripled in size to more than 150,000 square feet of holiday fun and now features over 500 trees, wreaths and gingerbread houses decorated by local families, organizations, and businesses. In 2008, over the course of three days, Festival of Trees drew in nearly 40,000 attendees and raised a record-breaking $890,000!!
Although Festival of Tree has gone through a number of changes, the core mission of the event has stayed the same: to raise funds for the children with disabilities served by the Kennedy Krieger Institute and to continue to increase awareness of the Institute by creating a spectacular event for the greater Baltimore community to enjoy. Over the years, Festival of Trees has become an eagerly anticipated tradition for many families throughout the region. Why not make it one of yours?
This year our NACE tree Designer is Cate Buscher. Please contact Cate if you would like to help decorate the NACE tree. We look forward to seeing her design. For more information on the Festival of Trees see: http://festivaloftrees.kennedykrieger.org
Dulany Noble
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Jody Krug
A native Minnesooooootan, I fell in love with Maryland when I transferred with Northwest Airlines in 1992. In my 19 years with NWA in Minneapolis and Baltimore Sales and Marketing offices, I have been Editor of a national newsletter, created many marketing pieces, ads, slogans and planned many various corporate events. When not working, I play in a competitive women’s volleyball league and enjoy time with my husband and two children, 8 and 6. I joined Wessel's Florist in June of 2007 after working part-time in the floral & event industry for about ten years. While doing flowers part-time I was a stay at home Mom and actively participated in the Catonsville Mom’s Club North and PATH. (Parents at Home of Greater Baltimore County).
Wessel's Florist has been delivering beautiful weddings and florals for over 30 years. We design flowers and arrangements for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, baby showers, bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, parties, and funerals. We are the perfect florist to deliver beauty to your door for all your life event needs.
Wessel’s became part of the Rutland Beard Floral Group in August of 2008. Established in 1923, the Rutland Beard Floral Group is a family run business and has 5 locations, 73 employees, a fleet of 13 delivery vehicles, and operates daily delivery service to over 300 zip codes in Maryland, DC, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. This provides Wessel’s with the unique advantage of transferring staff and vehicles within the company for peak wedding and event weekends, as well as consistent availability of the freshest floral products delivered right from the farm.
Wessel’s Florist • 8098 Main Street • Ellicott City MD 21043 • 410.465.0177 • www.wesselsflorist.com • store@wesselsflowers.com
Jody Krug hosting a Mom’s Club of Catonsville outing at Wessel’s Florist in neighboring Ellicott City.
Photo credit to Lisa Wilking, Mom’s Club of Catonsville North
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So, I'm still recovering from a fabulous Halloween adventure, eating candy and hoping my carved pumpkins survive until Thanksgiving 'cuz they are so darn cute! I'm going to keep this letter short and sweet - Happy November!!!
Keep warm and happy and healthy this Election-slash-Holiday season! I look forward to seeing everyone on November 16th for the fabulous Jerry Edwards, delicious food & wine pairing, and very important NACE Baltimore ELECTIONS!
Sincerely,
Alicia Karoll
Director of Administration & Facility Rental Coordinator, American Visionary Art Museum
President, National Association of Catering Executives, Baltimore Chapter
Vice Chair, Chapter President's Council, NACE National |
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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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