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Recipe of the Month

Sour Cream Poppy Seed Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Vicki G.      PHOTO BY: lau57

"This is my favorite recipe using poppy seeds. I have always gotten compliments but this is the first time I've chosen to share the recipe. Enjoy!!"
PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  50 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min
SERVINGS & SCALING
Original recipe yield: 1 - 10 inch tube pan
    
About  scaling  and  conversions

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup poppy seeds
Quote of the Month
"Circumstances should never
alter principles."


Oscar Wilde (1854-1900)
Irish writer & critic

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February 2008

Welcome New Members

The Minneapolis - St Paul Chapter of NACE is honored to have you as a new member.  Please enjoy the monthly meetings through networking with associates, enjoying the wonderful food and drink and learning through our educational experience. 

If you have any ideas on how we may make our chapter grow please let us know.

Thank you for your continued support with the Minneapolis - St Paul Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives

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President's Report

Greetings!

With the beginning of the New Year, we look back on the Minneapolis - St Paul Chapter with it's many inspiring successes.  I am extremely anxious to start the year to see  another amazing year unfold.  It has been an honor to be a part of such an outstanding chapter.  We have continued to grow, stretch and lead our membership to make things happen in the Minneapolis - St Paul Area. 

I have been priviledged and honored to lead this Chapter for the last few years as an association that has assisted to define and shape the meetings and events profession. What an amazing experience to be a member of such a great organization.  We are celebrating our 50th year of the existance on NACE in 2008.  It sure has been a wonderful experience to be part of such a quality organization.  It sure gets me excited to watch the future of our organization unfold.

I look forward to our next exciting year!

Yours in Hospitality,

Kathy Roberts - President Minneapolis - St Paul Chapter of NACE

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Affiliate Corner

NACE Educational Conference

MARCH 7, 2008

9:00AM – 5:30PM

Location:

Hilton Minneapolis

1001 Marquette Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55403

Tel: 612-376-1000

 

Parking: Hotel Parking Ramp

 

Schedule of Events:

9:00 AM – 9:30AM                             Registration

9:30AM – 10:30AM                             Opening keynote Speakers, “The Wedding Guys”

10:30AM – 11:00AM                           Trade Show-Beverage break and Silent Auction

11:00Am – 12:00PM                             Chefs table

12:15PM – 1:15PM                               Lunch

1:30PM – 2:30PM                 Design Trends Session

2:30PM – 3:00PM                 Silent Auction and Trade Show

3:00PM – 4:00PM                 Food and Beverage trends

4:00PM – 5:30PM                                 Reception and silent auction winners

CONTRACT FOR EXHIBIT TABLE SPACE

Company Name___________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________________

City__________________________State_______Zip_____________________

Phone__________________________Fax______________________________

Contact's Name_________________________________________Email______________________________

Website Address__________________________________________________

 

Exhibit Pricing

$150.00 per 6' table space: ................................. (# of tables______) $_________

 (Price includes lunch for one-any additional people will be $25.00 each, or $50.00 for lunch and attend breakouts).

Authorized Signature: _____________________________ Date: ______________

 

  • My signature indicates that I am authorized by my company to enter into this contract with NACE. Upon acceptance of this application by the show producers, we will agree to abide by the terms and conditions printed on this contract.
  • 100% non-refundable payment will be due with signed contract to secure table space.

Please include a copy of this contract with all payments.

 

Please note we are offering a $50 discount for (non-members) to exhibit if they join Nace by March 1st. ($345)

You can go to www.nace.net to download the application. 

 

Checks Payable To:              

Mpls/St. Paul Chapter of NACE

Mail to: Terrie Bulanek

C/o The St. Paul Hotel

350 Market St., St. Paul, MN 55102

For questions, please call Jennifer Christenson with Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

612.804.3830

 

Please FAX your completed form to Jennifer Christenson at 952.233.2314

If unable to FAX, please email your form to jennifer.christenson@mysticlake.com

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Calendar of Events

March 7, 2008 - Educational Conference

Hilton Minneapolis is the Site of our Annual Educational Conference scheduled from 9:00am - 5:30am

Hilton Minneapolis Hotel 

1001 Marquette Avenue

Minneapolis, MN  55403

 

Click here to take a look at Hilton Minneapolis!

 

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