Jessie Dillman       Denver Airport Marriott   

Alaneyer Smith      Occasions By Sandy

Megan Gaughan       Univ of Denver HRTM Student

Tim Healy                   Univ of Denver HRTM Student

The Greater Denver Chapter of NACE had a fantastic networking and dinner event on March 11 at the School of Hospitality, Restaurant, Tourism and Marketing at the University of Denver. Over 65 NACE members and guests and 35 students were treated to an exceptional reception featuring Smoked Duck with Cranberry Chutney, Shrimp Strudel, Grilled Asparagus with Proscuitto and a selection of Cheeses. For dinner, everyone enjoyed a nice buffet dinner with the Tastes of Italy. The featured speaker, Mary Louise Starkey posed a most interesting question for the audience, "What is Service"? Engaging, humorous and enlightening, encompasses Mrs. Starkey's message that is so relevant in todays business environment. Mixing and mingling with the HRTM students was a true highlight of the evening for all NACE members. There is so much excitement and promise for the future of the industry. A special thanks to our sponsors and partners: Starkey Productions for providing the entertainment and, also to Danielle Malanczuk with Elevation Studio for capturing the evening with her photography.  Check it out at: http://dkmphotography.exposuremanager.com/g/nacedenver. See you next month at Event Rents on April 14.  Don't forget to register today at www.nacedenver.com.

Our next monthly NACE event will be held at the Event Rents facility on Tuesday, April 14, starting at 5:30pm. Have you ever wondered what a rental company has to offer to enhance your next event? Have you ever wondered how you can recommend and sell table design and decor to your clientele?  Are you confident in designing on a shoe string budget, or making the most out of the money your client has provided? Find out how you can increase alternative revenue streams for your business or company. These are just a few of the take-aways you will become skilled at when you join us for this interactive team building event.  Occasions By Sandy will be our featured caterer this evening.  Bring your creative juices and be prepared to have a blast!

NOTE: There will no longer be Evite invitations or announcement for Denver NACE monthly events. Make sure your browser  or e-mail accounts will allow receipt of these newsletters or meeting announcements in order to register in advance online. We don't want to land in your spam or junk mail folder.

DENVER’S NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CATERING EXECUTIVES HOSTS ANNUAL AUCTION AND DINNER TO RAISE FUNDS FOR NACE CHAPTER AND LOCAL STUDENTS.

The National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) Denver chapter will sponsor it's annual fundraiser on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM at the award winning Catering By Design facility, located at 11095 East 45th Avenue, Denver, CO.

All proceeds will benefit College Students currently enrolled in field of Hospitality , Restaurant, Tourism, Marketing or Culinary,  the Foundation of NACE and the Denver Chapter of the NACE Education Fund. In these tough economic times it is more important than ever to spread goodwill for those who are less fortunate.  If you are able to donate gift certificates, products, baskets or in-kind services, please contact Brandi Lipe at brandi.lipe@cateringbd.com.

NACE’s roster includes the talents of ......and other members expertly versed in all aspects of special event execution and design. The theme for this year's fundraiser is 80's Retro.

The event is open to the public, and tickets can be purchased in advance. Please visit www.nacedenver.com for more information and to purchase tickets. About NACE: NACE is the oldest and largest professional association that addresses all aspects of the catering industry. Through the collective efforts of members, local chapters, committees and the Foundation of NACE, we are at the forefront of the issues that directly affect the hospitality industry. Our Mission is to provide catering and event professionals superior education, networking & resources to enhance career success and deliver excellence to clients!

Special Offer! $100 off of the regular NACE Membership fee of $395 ($295)  

Valid March 23 through May 25, 2009

Welcome to our new and improved website! We have made some fantastic improvements by adding many new features through out the site. Please click through and see where each link takes you. We would love to hear your feedback. Let us know if there is something that you would like to see available in the site...perhaps you have an idea to enhance our site.  Most importantly, you will NEVER receive another Evite to announce our upcoming monthly events. You must log on to our website for this information and register on this website only. Look forward to our monthly networking and educational opportunities.  You will be able to register in advance if interested. Make sure we do not end up in your junk mail folder. Ensure that your e-mail account accepts the Meeting Announcements and Newsletters via e-mail from this website.

Some of the new features include:

Newsletter

Job Board – send us your requests

Future Meeting Invitations & Announcements
Online Meeting Registration and Payment

Survey Feature – We want your feedback
Member Self-Managed Directory
Meeting Photo Album Archives

Please make sure your personal or business contact information is up to date. If you are a NACE Member, you will need your NACE ID to log in to the Member-Only areas. We look forward to using this website to help serve our membership better and make the chapter stronger.

See you at the next event on Tuesday, April 14 at Event Rents!

Monica Cheeks, President

At the March meeting at University of Denver, the NACE Board unanimously granted and presented two NACE memberships to current full time Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism & Marketing students. Please welcome Megan Gaughan and Tim Healy to the chapter.  We look forward to their involvement and networking as they prepare to enter the industry workforce.

Many of us received recent news regarding the cancer diagnosis of a dear friend and colleague, Cal Cheney, owner of All Digital Photo and Video in Lafayette. It seems lately that we are surrounded by bad news and I often find myself thinking about ways to be more positive and actually try and affect change and do something that will lift spirits and morale.

Cal is such a caring and genuine person and gives so much energy and effort to everyone fortunate enough to know him. A wonderful group of colleagues and friends have joined forces to put an event together in honor of Cal to let him know that we support him and have his strength and recovery in our thoughts and prayers. And what better way to show him how respected and valuable he is than to have a gala event and raise much needed funds to support him financially as well.

Please plan to attend the fundraising event on Wednesday, April 22^nd at the Chateaux at Fox Meadows in Broomfield.  Many area caterers and businesses will provide food and alcohol as well as donated entertainment and décor. Tickets will be $25 and cash donations in lieu of attendance are gratefully accepted. We are hoping for 500 guests in support of Cal and his family.

We are also organizing a silent auction so we can raise additional funds. We need donated items of any value!!! Any sort of gift certificate, item, service, or discount you or your company can offer would be much appreciated. We are hoping to collect everything by April 17^th. Please contact Jessica Adler or Sidney Stoper (Jessica.adler@comcast.net or sstoper@magnoliahotels.com) to donate goods or services.

Please forward the attached invitation to anyone that knows Cal or has had the pleasure of meeting and working with him. On behalf of Cal and those organizing this event, thank you so much! We hope to see you on the 22^nd of April and our positive thoughts and energy will help a great person get through this difficult time.