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July 2010

Vice President's Report

Jennifer Gruebner
Hard Rock Hotel
Orlando Chapter Vice President

 

Summer is here and it is HOTTTTTT! 

 

And, as fast as it arrived, it will depart.  Before we know it we'll be shopping for school supplies, selecting the right outfit for the first day of school and tracking out bus routes. 

 

With that said, it's already July and it's never too late to start your "Back to School" preparations, which in the Orlando NACE Chapter means, it's time to start thinking about the Mentor Program!

 

The success of the Mentor Program is up to all of you, the more Mentors we have, the more students we can assist.  I can't imagine a better resource for future employees than the NACE at UCF Students who are already working within our industry side by side with us.

 

I have revised the Mentor Program to include a point system for students to qualify for the program and have created a Handbook that serves as a guide for both Mentors and Mentees.  I will have these available at the July meeting. 

 

If you think you don't have the resources or time to be a Mentor, I think you'll be surprised.  Mentoring by definition refers to a personal developmental relationship in which a more experienced or more knowledgeable person helps a less experienced or knowledgeable person.  It sounds to me like every single NACE Member would qualify.

 

I have also listed the minimum requirements for a Mentor:

  • Will provide their organization's resources to the student for academic purposes. (Papers, reports, etc.)
  • Will sponsor the student for 3 monthly chapter meetings within the school year.
  • Will sponsor the student to attend the chapter's annual installation meeting.
  • Will permit the student a minimum of 3 job shadowing days within the school year or special event walk-throughs.
  • Must be a Member in Good Standing

 

The best part of being a Mentor is that not only are you helping a NACE at UCF Student, you'll feel rewarded as well.  This is your opportunity to:

  • Ignite a spark,
  • Create a legacy,
  • Build your leadership and management skills,
  • Development your own career,
  • A way to give back to your profession,
  • And, you might learn something too!

 

So, as you're looking ahead to the Fall, think about participating in the Mentor Program.   I'll be talking more about it at the July meeting and will be available to answer questions. 

                 

Rock on!

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Welcome New Members

 

 

 

 


Patricia  Buchanan
Buena Vista Palace Resort & Spa
Orlando Chapter Membership Chair

 

Welcome New Members!

 

Cendy Knight, Hello Florida!

 

Welcome Back Renewing Members!

Kathleen Peterson, SGASi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Community Service

Jennifer Shepherd
Gaylord Palms Resort
Orlando Chapter Community Service Chair

Taste of NACE - Catering for the Cure®

August 24, 2010     5:30 - 9:00 p.m.

Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa

If you haven't registered to participate in our annual Fundraiser yet, please do so.  You don't want to miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this premier event and help raise much needed funds for the Rosen College of Hospitality Management Scholarship Funds and Susan G. Komen, Central Florida Affiliate for the cure and research of breast cancer.

There are several ways to participate:  Caterers can showcase their cuisine by having a tasting station, Event Professionals can showcase their products and talents by having a exhibit booth.  You can enter the one of a kind fashion show, donate silent auction items or enter the tabletop design competition.  All this to benefit these two worthwhile charities!

Funds raised will go toward funding our annual scholarships to qualifying students of the Rosen College and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.  Breast cancer has likely touched each of us in some way, 75% of the funds donated to the Central Florida Affiliate are used right here in Central Florida, so let's support these causes and be a part The Taste of NACE - Catering for the Cure®

If you want more information or need registration forms you can visit the Members Download section of this website and download the forms or e-mail me at Jenniferlshepherd@yahoo.com

 Thanks to our event sponsors:

          

                                          

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Public Relations

Tanya Barker
                                    
Perfect Wedding Guide
                                     Orlando Chapter Public Relations Chair

 

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Member News

 Ronnie Hart hopes you can make this fantastic and unique show. Please RSVP to Ronnie@aeragency.com

for free complimentary tickets.

 

You Don't Want To Miss It!!!!!!

 

 

You are cordially invited to attend the upcoming performance of VOX AUDIO!

LAKE HIGHLAND PREP

901 Highland Ave, Orlando: 

(Corner of Marks St. and Highland Ave. (Downtown Orlando, Florida)

Friday, July 16, 2010

7:30 pm 

 

VIDEO BIO:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9Yx_1egljw

 

Music Video: http://www.voxaudiogroup.com/multimedia.htm

 

 

VOX AUDIO

 

WINNER of the DRAMA DESK AWARD for the most

"UNIQUE THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE"

 

 


                                

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UCF Student Chapter of NACE

 








Heather Stuckey
NACE at UCF President

June 8th was NACE at UCF's second board meeting!  We have accomplished a lot in a very short time and I am excited to report that we are well on our way to a very successful year.  However, this great beginning would not have been possible without the support and guidance of Orlando NACE.  Our next board meeting will be held at Dr. Ross' home on July 22nd.  Then on July 25th, we will be sending five students to the annual conference in Austin, Texas.  During these three days, students will attend many different sessions including leadership workshops, beverage and catering services, event management and several more!  This is a great opportunity for our UCF Chapter to learn from other chapters and network with the professionals.  Our goal is to have more students attend next year and take advantage of this experience.  Finally, in August, we are looking forward to setting up our own table display at the Taste of NACE in support of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.  Go Knights!

 

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Classified Ads

2010-05-11:

 

 

 

JOB TITLE:

ORLANDO OFFICE INTERN – Summer Semester

 

DEPARTMENT:

SALES

 

REPORTS TO:

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE ORLANDO & GENERAL MANAGER ORLANDO

 

COMPANY SUMMARY:

Room Service by AFR is one of the largest furniture rental companies in the United States, with multiple locations in the Southeast and Northeast.  Focusing on a premier level of customer service, the Room Service by AFR team delivers high-end furniture and décor to event industry partners across the country and internationally. Our team of event professionals, offer services that range from custom designed items, and branded materials to complete set-up and placement of our product.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Room Service Orlando Intern position is a service and sales support position.  The primary focus of the internship would be on long-term and short-term projects related to social media, client relations, sales and marketing strategy and event design.

 

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES SUMMARY (to not be limited to):

1.       Build and maintain plan for Room Service by AFR’s internet presence, based on management priorities and goals for the organization.

2.       Define, plan, execute and measure outcomes for social media strategies and activities (including but not limited to: Facebook, Twitter, blogs, MySpace, Flickr, YouTube, etc.)

3.       Assist in client contact management, including creating and managing client prospect lists.

4.       Assist in creation of mailers/promotional printed materials and email blasts.

5.       Create content for marketing efforts, such as first-person experience stories, client feedback, take photos and video of events, etc.

6.       Coordinate the client holiday gifts and manage client appreciation events, materials and gifts.

7.       Administrative and Customer Service responsibilities.

8.       Assist the Sales Team in day to day operations.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Education:  2 full semesters of Rosen College must be completed

2. Skills:

          Personal Relations Skills: Intern must be able to positively interact with people on a daily basis and be open to constructive criticism. Intern must have great attitude and good customer service skills. She/he must be able to speak and understand English. She/he must demonstrate discipline, initiative, and be able to work well with others.

          Marketing: Intern must have experience with online marketing, social media tools and techniques. She/he must have strong written communication skills that include but are not limited to: proofreading and editing, creative and conversational writing.

          Technology: Intern must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and other Room Service?related computer software.

          Personal Responsibilities: Intern must maintain a professional appearance. She/he must have access to reliable transportation and be punctual. She/he must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage time and schedule independently.

3. Time Management:  Hours and days a flexible with Intern’s schedule for the fall semester. Ideal candidate is available 15 – 20 hours per week for the semester term.

4. Compensation: Unpaid internship

àSelected candidate will have the opportunity to accompany the Account Executive to 1 industry meeting of their choice every month (NACE, ISES, MPI, ABC, HSMAI, etc.)

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION:

 

Sarah Florio | Sales Coordinator - Orlando

Room Service an AFR Event Furnishings Company

7322 Exchange Drive

Orlando, FL  32809

o: 407.608.5141|f: 407.209.3815

sarah@roomservicerentals.com|www.roomservicerentals.com|www.afrevents.com

2010-06-14:

 

Director of Catering

The Funky Monkey Wine Company is aggressively expanding our growing catering division, we are a full service event and catering company with 2 restaurants and a 3rd concept opening this summer in the Mills 50 district, we are opening a corporate office in downtown Orlando and are seeking an experienced DOC. The position has a support team including a DOS and Event Managers. Funky Monkey offers a generous salary program with bonus along with health and dental insurance, paid vacations and so much more. The ideal candidate will be well connected in the greater Orlando area with strong ties with catering organizations like NACE and leads groups. Solid growth back ground with offsite Catering /Event / Wedding experience is a must. Interested candidates should submit resume in strict confidence to jobs@funkymonkeywine.com

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