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Recipe of the Month

Original Chex® Party Mix

SUBMITTED BY: Chex® Cereal

"Still great after all these years! Chex® party mix has been a party staple for 50 years."

PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min

INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups Corn Chex® cereal
  • 3 cups Rice Chex® cereal
  • 3 cups Wheat Chex® cereal
  • 1 cup mixed nuts
  • 1 cup bite-size pretzels
  • 1 cup garlic-flavor bite-size bagel chips or regular-size bagel chips, broken into 1-inch pieces
  • 6 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons seasoned salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, nuts, pretzels and bagel chips; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High about 40 seconds or until melted. Stir in seasonings. Pour over cereal mixture; stir until evenly coated.
  1. Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes, thoroughly stirring every 2 minutes. Spread on paper towels to cool. Store in airtight container.
Quote of the Month

"You have to trust in something - your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. This approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life."

Steve Jobs (1955 – )
Co-founder and CEO of Apple


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December 2008

President's Report

Happy Holiday Season!

Our Minneapolis - St Paul Chapter had a wonderful December Annual Holiday Dinner which was held at Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis South on Wednesday, December 3, 2008. 


Sheraton Bloomington Hotel, Minneapolis South pulled out all the stops to create a magical Winter Wonderland evening.  The food, service and hospitality was superb!


This event included a silent auction and sit down dinner along with the Installation of our 2009 Minneapolis - St Paul NACE Board of Directors. With the New Board of Directors my role will also change.  I will be the Immediate Past President. 


It is my sincere pleasure to support and encourage the New 2009 Board of Directors for the Minneapolis - St Paul Chapter.  

 

Announcing our 2009 Minneapolis - St Paul Board of Directors:

Terrie Bulanek - President Elect
Jennifer Christenson - First Vice President of Membership
Bruce Vassar - Second Vice President of Programs
Kim Grant - Secretary
Sara Meade - Treasurer
Janice McLean - Membership
Lisa Brenna - Public Relations / Web
Matthew Sherry - Event Professional
Allison Munsell - Programs
Kathy Roberts - Immediate Past President

It is also with great pleasure that I recognize Janet Sheedy - an outstanding champion for the Minneapolis - St Paul Chapter of NACE.  As Janet steps down from our Board of Directors she will me missed. 

Janet has been a leader, a visionary, a mentor and a friend to the our Chapter. Her endless enthusiasm and compassion for this organization has been catchy.  She has given 150% to the development of our organization and  has  been the true champion for this amazing cause.  Janet from the bottom of our hearts we have appreciated everything you have done for each of us.  We wish you continued successes in everything that you do.  We know that you will always be there for us as council, friendship and support to our local chapter. 

Our hats go off to you!!


My thank you also goes out to all of the members, and guests who are looking at joining our wonderful organization.  We will watch for you at our future meetings, and look forward to new and wonderful relationships through NACE.

Yours in Hospitality,

Kathy Roberts
President
Minneapolis - St Paul Chapter
National Association of Catering Executives
2008

Kathy.Roberts@Hilton.com
Direct # 612-397-4805
Cell # 612-290-0752

 

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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

For Information on Membership and Becoming a New Member of the Minneapolis - St Paul Chapter please feel free to contact the following people:

Bruce Vassar - Second Vice President Membership -Twin City Bridal Assoc.

Email:

bruce@twincitybridal.com

Phone: 763-529-1900 Ext. 9

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Calendar of Events

January - 2009

NO Local Chapter Meeting. 

There will be 3 NACE Leadership Summit's as listed below:


Download the Summit REGISTRATION FORM.

January 4-6, 2009
Singer Island, Florida

The Resort at Singer Island
Room Rate: $189
Reservations: 561-340-1700 http://www.starwoodmeeting.com/Book/NACE09  Reference NACE Leadership Summit 
Reservation Cut-Off: December 4, 2008

 

January 17-19, 2009
Chicago, Illinois

Renaissance Chicago Downtown
Room Rate: $159
Reservations: 800-468-3571
Reference NACE Leadership Summit - Chicago
Reservation Cut-Off: December 26, 2008

 

February 20-22, 2009
Las Vegas, Nevada

The Hard Rock Hotel 

Room Rate: $176

Reservations: 702-693-5000 Reference NACE Leadership Summit

Reservation Cut-Off: January 23, 2009

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Affiliate Corner

Watch for our Affiliate Spotlight coming in January 2009 where we will showcase one Affiliate each month to our Membership.
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Online Meeting Registration - Membership Management - Event Management for Associations with local chapters.