President's message

Dear Fellow NACE Members,

 

I have been reflecting back on the first half of 2008. Business has been good but not at the levels we have seen in previous years. Those of us that have been in the industry awhile know business is cyclical. We have been through the downturns and realize that if you work smarter and harder you get through these bumps in the road. Those of you that are younger will learn a lot through these times. It will make you a better manager as you progress through your careers. Stick with it and you will see positive results. Coming to our meetings and networking is a great way to discuss any concerns with others and meet people who can send you business!

 

Orlando’s NACE chapter and the Orlando hospitality community lost one of our shining stars recently, Tom Eddie. To me Tom was a friend, mentor, confidant, major supporter of NACE, and a hard working determined board member. I know Tom touched many individuals throughout the community and his loss is felt by all of us. To Tom’s family, Andrea, his children, brothers and parents, I would like to say I am sorry for your loss and please know that so many of us felt Tom was special and we miss him.

 

Through the rest of 2008, NACE has a lot going on. We have our “Taste of NACE’ event coming up in August, our fundraising golf tournament in September which the board voted to rename, The Tom Eddie Memorial Golf Tournament, and some great meetings at great locations! Please come join us for all of these special events. Dates, times, cost etc can all be found on our website www.orlandonace.com

 

 

In 2009 the membership through both surveys and verbal communication has told the board that they would like the meetings to offer more educational content. We are looking for programs that will accommodate this need. If you have any input towards programs or our meetings in general I would look forward to hearing from you.

 

The Experience 2008! Conference was held this week in Philadelphia. I look forward to sharing with you information from the conference at our upcoming meetings.

Ed DiAntonio, CMP, CPCE

Walt Disney World Swan Dolphin

 

                    Bobbi Knows Best

 

On August 26, 2008 we will combine TASTE OF NACE with our Annual Affiliate Showcase. The showcase affords our affiliates the opportunity to have their company and products or services they provide exposed to the entire NACE membership in an EXPO format.

Members are given a table to display materials or equipment relevant to their company. This opportunity is open to all affiliate members!

Please reserve your booth space by August 10, 2008. For more information, please call Julie Ford at 407 310-8237 or Eventswithjulie@aol.com.

 

Sincerely,

 

Julie Ford & Christal Feldman

Affiliate Director