The Amazing NACE – How Sweet the Sound!

The Denver chapter is crushing the other chapters in the spring membership campaign! As of April 26^th, we have 20 new members! Second place is South Florida with 12 members.  Our goal is to have 30 new members by the end of the campaign on May 21^st. I would like to personally welcome all new members, and thank both our existing members and membership committee for your recruiting efforts.
Our 3^rd annual fundraiser – The Amazing NACE – will be held on June 8^th at the Grand Hyatt Denver. This year, we will award a full-time student studying hospitality with a scholarship. We will have a Chinese auction this year, and will have fabulous items to bid. If you are interested in donating, please contact Karen Coleman, director of fundraising, at Karen@thefoodguy.net.

Our guest speaker, Linnyette Richardson-Hall, is a fellow NACE member from the Baltimore chapter. She can be seen regularly on the Style Channel’s Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?, a reality show that focuses on the event professional. You will not want to miss this event!

I look forward to seeing you all at our May 11^th meeting at Chair Covers & Linens’ office. It will definitely be a fashionable affair!

~ Sidney M. Stoper, Chapter President

DENVER NACE 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 8, 2010 from 5:00PM to 9:30PM at the Pinnacle Club at Grand Hyatt Denver, located at 1750 Welton Street, Denver, CO.

All proceeds will benefit a full time Hospitality Student currently enrolled in field of Hospitality , Restaurant, Tourism, Marketing or Culinary. If you are able to donate gift certificates, products, baskets or in-kind services, please contact Karen Coleman at karen@thefoodguy.net.

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.

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!

Only 20 days left to take advantage of this GREAT pricing to become a member of Denver NACE.  Just 1 Referral will more than pay for your membership.

Details for the spring campaign:
Theme: Put a little spring in your step with NACE!
Dates: March 22-May 21, 2010
Discount: $100 off membership and $25 gift certificate to the NACE Store.  $295.00 special!!
Restrictions: Valid for new members only (or members who have been lapsed for a year or more).  Membership is for the next full calendar year and renews based on your personal "join" date. 

You cannot afford to miss out on this opportunity to join!

Discount is not valid with any other discounts being offered by NACE. Young professionals and students are not eligible to receive this discount.

PLEASE NOTE: A membership renewal campaign is not in effect for this campaign special.
Online Discount Code: SPR10 (Code is REQUIRED to receive discount online)

Questions?  I got answers!  Monica Cheeks, Membership Co-Chair

 Welcome to our Newest Members

Other Members in the News:

We would like to recognize the following members that renewed their membership with NACE this past month:

Mari Bradley        UCAR

Phil Huff               Perfect Wedding Guide

Gracy Morgan      DSC

Sophia Sandlin    The Arrangers

SPOTLIGHT ON…

Pamela Behm. Event Manager/Human Resources

Fun Productions, Inc.

Married or Single:

Engaged to a Very Special Air Force Guy :) 

Children or Pets: 

Neither...I need to learn to take care of a plant first... I currently trying to keep a cactus and a bamboo plant ~ so far so good! 

What's in your fridge right now?  

Lots of beverages, some condiments and a delish beer braised chicken stew I just made... Mmmm 

How would you explain catering to an 8 year old?  

Catering is like an Alice in Wonderland Tea Party except with more people and lots more food.  Sometimes you must deal with a Mad Hatter or a Crazy Rabbit but overall its fun and interesting.    

Why do you like NACE?  

Because it’s not your typical association. It’s fun and educational and you get to meet new exciting people.

Can you describe yourself in three words or less? 

Effervescent (Bubbly), Hard Working, Funny 

Hamburger or Filet Mignon?  

I do love steak, but I'm a big burger gal ~ loaded with cheese, mushrooms, bacon etc. etc. YUM-o!    

What would be your first question to the people of Antarctica? 

What do you do for fun? 

What do you like most about Fun Productions?   

Well I starting working for Fun Productions my senior year in College and Johnson & Wales University.  One of the faculty members said that Tim and Dawn were great people and that I could learn a lot about event industry.  I applied and am still here 3 years later.  I enjoy the event industry and enjoy working with new wacky people on a daily basis, and watching events go from start to finish.  It is really an amusing industry and always keeps you on your toes!     

What can we look forward to at Fun Productions? New interactive equipment, Oxygen Bars, LED lighted beverage bars and Inflatable Human Hamster Balls.  New teambuilding programs including ones that incorporate elements of corporate social responsibility (CSR).  

1. Marriott Colorado Springs
5580 Tech Center Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80919
We are looking for a DOC or senior level catering manager. Email resume to lshook@marriottcoloradosprings.com

2. Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Colorado Springs
In search of an experienced catering sales manager
Contact: Heath Patrick at hpatrick@benchmarkmanagement.com