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Question: Do you know what the difference is between a good professional association and a great one?
Answer: Quality leadership and longevity in serving its community.
We all know the many benefits of belonging to an association, but perhaps you are not aware of the importance an association has to its industry and its impact on a community.
Honestly, can you imagine what it would be like to NOT have NACE in Orlando?
The selfless responsibility to serve Orlando NACE keeps our success alive and its volunteers are communities’ unsung heroes.
My challenge to you is this: “Are you ready to be a Champion?”
NACE Orlando needs you to be a part of keeping this extraordinary organization moving in a positive direction. Now is the time to become a part of the Board of Directors and help shape our future.
Yes; it takes some time out of your busy life, but hasn’t the Orlando catering and events industry given you a life worth living?
Please contact me or Patricia Buchanan in moving forward with NACE…..You won’t regret it!
You won’t regret it!
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS
Leanza Altenderfer—University of Central Florida
Natalie Arroyo—Kessler Collection
Amanda Belanger—University of Central Florida
Savannah Benefield—University of Central Florida
Danielle Benson—University of Central Florida
Janice Bernier—University of Central Florida
Melissa Billington—University of Central Florida
Michelle Brooks—Hello! Florida
Erin Cates—Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Eric Enriquez—Kessler Collection
Jacqueline Gonzalez—University of Central Florida
Sara Grisez—The Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Kelly Holland—Kessler Collection
Alexis Lytle—University of Central Florida
Angela Migatz—Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Shannon Morrison—RNDC, LLC
Jillian Musto—University of Central Florida
Katalin Nagy-Takio—Orlando Airport Marriott
Timothy Padgett—University of Central Florida
Albert Pallante—University of Central Florida
Richard Rodriguez—Hitched Event Rentals
Elizabeth Spollen—University of Central Florida
M. Luna Tolunay—Fun Planners
Allison Varacalli—University of Central Florida
Nicole Voysest—University of Central Florida
Michelle Weber—University of Central Florida
Valarie West—Fun Planners
Tori Woods—RW Events
Jenna Woodstock—University of Central Florida
Marissa Zimmerman—University of Central Florida
Membership Renewal Monthly Special—May 1st to May 31st
Renew now and receive $50 off!!!
Any current professional member who renews in the month of May will receive a $50 discount—renew for just $295!!! You do have to be a current member in good standing but do NOT have to expire in May to qualify. A renewal form can be found at www.nace.net.
THE FINE PRINT
1. Offer valid only for current NACE members who renew in the month of May, regardless of expiration date.
2. Special application required to qualify. You cannot renew online and receive discount.
3. For invoices or check payments, write code: MAY13
4. Offer valid only for professional members and cannot be combined with any other discounts. Corporate, partner, student, legacy, multi-member and young professional members are not eligible.
For more information on Membership contact the Orlando NACE Membership Director, Lois McGinnis at lois.mcginnis@marriot.com
Lois.mcginnis@marriot.com
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We kicked off the first quarter of 2013 artistically with the “Art of Introductions” in January with Richard M. Highsmith at the Orlando Museum of Art. In February we discovered that “Understanding = Opportunities” in the Jewish market with Rabbi Sharon Barr Skolnik at the new Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista South and we ended in March with a creative breakfast, lunch and dinner tasting with award winning Chef Jamie McFadden at the Quantum Leap Winery.
All these events were produced flawlessly by an amazing team of event partners that included: Kirby Rentals, Cheryl’s Distinctive Creations, LoganMania & Paul Joachim, Christie’s Photographic Studios, White Rose Entertainment, A Chair Affair Inc., Peyton Entertainment, Cuisiniers Catering & Events, Flourish Floral Productions, and DJ Carl. It is because of our dedicated NACE Orlando members that we can bring these incredible events to life.
We appreciate all our event suppliers, members and guests for attending these first of the year events. We hoped you enjoyed them as much as we did. We are enthusiastic about the events we have planned for the rest of the year and we invite you to become a part of them. It is because of your support, donations and time we are afforded to produce these wonderful events. These events help inspire, educate, collaborate and allow us to connect.
Showcasing your latest products is an unparalleled opportunity and a necessary marketing effort. As knowledgeable event professionals we are trendsetters in this industry. It’s up to you to showcase your trends, your talents and your products. The results are undeniably incredible; the visuals of your work in action are worth a thousand words. We invite to showcase for any of our upcoming meetings and welcome your participation. We look forward to hearing from you and learning more about what your company as to offer to the NACE Orlando community!
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Having the opportunity to serve as Program Co-chair these past 16 months has reawakened my sincere belief in the awesome power of team work. Your Programs committee begins their term with a blank calendar and the task of creating eleven monthly meetings (January-November) that will be both educational and enjoyable for our members.
With programs like the “Wedding Showcase” with Linnyette Richardson-Hall at the Marriott World Center, ”Grand Presentation/Grand Cuisine/Grand Style” at the Wyndham Grand Resort, “Farm To Table” at Casa de Feliz, and most recently “An Evening with Jamie McFadden” at the Quantum Leap Winery; I am pleased to say that our attendance numbers have been steadily increasing, with several of our meetings over 100 members and guests strong.
Moving forward in 2013, we are looking forward to an amazing Grand Tour Launch Party in April, our second Weddings Showcase this summer; and great educational programs featuring speakers like Bill Hamilton and Connie Riley.
While the committee considers a wide variety of locations, programs, and possibilities; none of it becomes reality without the support of our board members, vendors, venues, and speakers. Our mission is to continue growing the attendance at our chapter meetings by bringing you interesting topics, exciting locations, and of course, amazing menus.
These are your meetings…. and we would love to hear your ideas for upcoming programs. Please contact Tres Theis or Robin Simmons with your suggestions. See you at the next Orlando NACE Chapter meeting!
Tres Theis—Programs Director– tres@iceprosales.com
Robin Simmons– Programs Co-Chair - rsimmons@rosenplaza.com
Ann Taylor—Event Professionals Director - ann@chairaffairrentals.com
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| "Thank you so much to all of you who came out to cook for the families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. Pictures are posted on Orlando NACE Facebook Page! It is so nice to know that we were able to bring comfort to those who are facing hard times. We will be doing this project again, so be on the look out for those dates later this year.
Also, we will be hosting our second annual 'Christmas in July' event in just a few short months. Details will be posted soon, so be sure to read next month's newsletter for that information as well."
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It’s the responsibility of the Fundraising Committee to generate extra funds for NACE. The more funds we have available the more interesting and educational our monthly program can be. Being able to secure knowledgeable speakers from all over the states can only be done by the support of these extra funds.
Besides paying for education items, having raffles just adds a lot of fun to our dinner events. It also gives us the opportunity to experience different venues and services.
We are always looking for great items or even services to be raffled off…so what better place than to look for donations within our own chapter.
So please don’t hesitate to participate and donate!!!
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As the spring semester is quickly coming to a close, I would like to thank the NACE UCF student chapter for volunteering as servers for the recent SKAL meeting at the Rosen college. SKAL is an International Association of travel and tourism executives. Our NACE students did a fantastic job working front of house serving a classic French menu, with Chef Jay Judy’s Catering class working in the kitchen.
Also, I would like to send a huge “Thank you” to outgoing NACE UCF President Heather Stuckey for all her hard work over the last few years. Heather has made an enormous contribution to the club and will be missed. I would also like to welcome Alexis Lytle, our incoming President Elect. Alexis is already “diving right in” and is off to a great start. While we are excited about summer and a much needed break, we are looking forward to a great Fall semester.
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|  HEATHER STUCKEY - NACE AT UCF PRESIDENT
As my college years and duty as President of NACE at UCF come to an end, I’ve had time to reflect on what this experience has meant to me.
Serving the board as President for the last three years has been such a rewarding, informative and enjoyable experience. I’ve met many professionals in the catering and events industry and had the privilege of working with some very talented student volunteers. NACE has opened countless doors and continues to inspire me daily to strive for excellence in the hospitality industry. Through NACE networking, I have had the extraordinary opportunity to complete two internships at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and one with Nike Golf. This experience has definitely helped to prepare me for the real “working world!” In addition, I’ve also been able to attend the NACE National Conferences in Austin, Lake Tahoe, and New Orleans. Networking with other students and business professionals around the country was very helpful and informative. I’ve also enjoyed volunteering my time to support the Arnold Palmer Wine & Dine Event, Tables Extraordinaire, and the Grand Tour Gala 2011 and 2012.
NACE Orlando has equally been a source of support and motivation for me. Being the recipient of the 2011-2012 NACE Orlando Scholarship and the Foundation of NACE Brent Aston Scholarship, I’ve been able to focus on my career goals and dreams for the future. Without this help, my board, and all of the student volunteers none of the above would have been possible. I hope to continue my membership with the Orlando Chapter of NACE and perhaps one day serve on the board. Thank you everyone for a great three years and I wish you all the very best!
 ALEXIS LYTLE - NACE AT UCF PRESIDENT ELECT
I have been a member of NACE since the spring semester of 2012. I always enjoyed the Tuesday night at the beginning of the month when I had the opportunity to go to the monthly NACE at UCF meetings. The professionals they had speak at the meetings always had such passion for the Hospitality Industry. The talks they gave were so intriguing. There are so many aspects of the Hospitality Industry that my peers and I were not aware of until we met some of the NACE at UCF speakers. It was also a place I could go, not just to eat the delicious snacks they provided, but a place to go to have the opportunity to network with my peers. It’s always such a pleasure to meet new people that share the same interests as myself.
Last semester I was offered the President position for NACE at UCF, I was honored and could not wait to get started. Heather Stuckey (NACE at UCF President for 3 years) was so welcoming and has taken so much time to teach me her ways. She has helped me not only learn about NACE at UCF in the past, but has also helped me come up with ways to make NACE at UCF even better than it was before.
Throughout this past semester, with Heather’s guidance, I have led and organized UCF students in many community events. Some of the events that took place this semester that NACE at UCF participated in were Tables Extraordinaire with the Greek Orthodox Church. Tables Extraordinaire is an extravagant event that raises money for the Ronald McDonald House. NACE at UCF also gathered 175 students to go through training with Mr. Tony Porcellini in order to participate in the Starwood Annual Sales Kick Off, at the Disney Swan and Dolphin Resort. At the Starwood Annual Sales Kick Off it was projected that 3,000 professionals would be in attendance. NACE at UCF also helped put together the SKAL Dinner and provided all of the servers for the night. All of these events were a tremendous success.
On April 16th at NACE at UCF’s end of the year party, the 2013-2014 board was announced and officially took over their new positions. We have a fantastic group of students on the board for this upcoming year that are eager to get involved and lead our fellow students in the production of events and volunteer work in our community. I could not be more excited for our future endeavors here with NACE at UCF. This summer we will begin the planning for next year’s meetings and community involvement. We will also be very dedicated to the planning of the Grand Tour Gala 2013, Collins Football Catering and Taste of Dr. Phillips. I know that in every year to come NACE at UCF is going to get bigger and more involved in the Hospitality Industry here in our community. I am confident that I will lead NACE at UCF to success.
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