NACE Twin Cities Chapter

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President's Report
Welcome New Members
Twin Cities Educational Conference Exhibitor Information
Photos of the last event
Calendar of Events
Affiliate Corner

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-Governor Jennifer Granholm

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March 2009

President's Report

Greetings NACE members and industry professionals!

Thank you Graves 601. We had a quality meeting on March 3 with a presentation by Chef Trojahn on Small Plates. We are all proud to have this showcase hotel in the Twin Cities and appreciate their support of our association this month.

Please be aware of two initiatives on the political forefront that directly impact our industry. The first is the Employee Free Choice Act legislation that impacts union properties. The second piece of legislation that impacts our business directly pertains to proposed restrictions in the TARP bailout bill on companies for meetings and event spending. I encourage all of you to educate yourselves on these issues and be verbal with your local government officials. More information:

https://www.ustravel.org/resources/Public_Affairs/Model_Policy_09.pdf

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Employee_Free_Choice_Act

I was able to attend the NACE Leadership Summit meeting in Las Vegas a few weeks ago. There were 115 association representatives from chapters across the country. When I returned home, everyone wanted to know what the industry people were saying (in the context of the economy and recession) and I had to answer honestly. Quite honestly, we didn't concentrate on that at all. Instead, it was business as usual - people in our industry supporting each other and participating in open idea exchange to promote growth. There was only optimism and positive energy. Afterall, we are in the business of gatherings. People are still gathering and this will never cease. So, we get on with our jobs! I look forward to implementing some of the new ideas I brought back in our Twin Cities Chapter from that weekend.

See you April 1 at the conference! As always I open to your comments and ideas to improve our Chapter. Please do not hesitate to contact me or any of the Board members.

Terrie Bulanek - President

tbulanek@saintpaulhotel.com

Welcome New Members

WELCOME ALL NEW MEMBERS!!!

If you recentley have changed jobs, titles or email, please let NACE know. In order for us to keep you up to date we need your current contact information.

Please contact nationals and update your membership record. Please visit www.nace.net

DID YOUR MEMBERSHIP EXPIRE?

If you were a member in 2008 and have not yet renewed your NACE membership, we are delighted to invite you to rejoin NACE and have the initiation fee waived, and as a bonus an additional $50 discount, making your renewal fee $295.00 for the year! (A $100.00 Savings!)

For your convenience, the renewal application is attached to this newsletter.

You can also visit www.nace.net and look for the returning membership application. Or email Janice McLean at janicemclean@remingtonhotels.com and she can email you the form directley.

Please note, those wishing to renew cannot complete the application online, please print and mail to NACE National.

This special offer is valid February 1 –March 15, 2009

Twin Cities Educational Conference Exhibitor Information

National Association of Catering Executives Educational Conference

“Opportunity to Exhibit”

APRIL 1, 2009

8:00AM-6:00PM

Hilton Minneapolis Hotel

1001 Marquette Avenue South

Minneapolis, MN 55403

Tel: 612-376-1000

INVEST IN YOUR PROFESSION

NACE is the oldest and largest professional organization that addresses all aspects of catering, convention services and the event industry! Through the collective efforts of members, local chapters, committees and the Foundation of NACE, NACE is at the forefront of issues that directly affect you and your business! NACE is on the cutting edge, from education, networking, industry standards and ethics, we lead the way!

Have you given thought about promoting your business to NACE members and Suppliers?

If YES, then we have the opportunity for you, if NO, please read further!

WHO HAS DOLLARS FOR ADVERTISING?

All of us have fears of what may lie ahead in our future especially with the continuation of the economic slowdown, we know times are changing and companies are looking at every dollar they spend. HOWEVER…remember the last line item you want to eliminate from your budget is Advertising dollars, as companies who do will be forgotten! It’s a known fact.

Come exhibit with us at the NACE Educational Conference April 1, 2009!

Just fill out the attached form and return it to Janice McLean

FAX 952-854-1039

EMAIL Janicemclean@remingtonhotels.com

If you are unable to exhibit, you can still be in the limelight by donating a silent auction item, the form is attached for your reference. It is a time to enjoy learning from one another and

presenting the gift of fantastic and original events to our clients!

Thank you for your continued partnership with NACE, we look forward to seeing you on April 1, 2009

Yours in hospitality magic,

The 2009 NACE Board of Directors

Photos of the last event

Small Plate Scallops, MIni Desserts, Beverage Station with wine and champagne and our Spotlight Affliate of the Month - Mike Macken of Macken Music and Entertainment

Calendar of Events

Minneapolis–St. Paul Chapter

NACE 2009 Educational Conference

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Hilton Minneapolis

8:00AM - 8:30AM Extreme Breakfast:

The latest and most exciting breakfast foods and stations.

8:00AM – 8:45AM Registration and Trade Show

8:45AM Welcome

9:00AM - 10:00AM Opening Session:

Iron Chef – Student Edition!

Join Emcee is Paul Lynch, Executive Chef, Fire Lake Grill for our own Iron Chef competition! Based on the sensation, Iron Chef America, this fun and interactive competition carries on the legend of Kitchen Stadium and the famed "secret ingredients." Watch as the crème de la crème top students from local culinary schools pair off with mentor Executive Chefs. Judges include Sue Zelickson, Food Reporter WCCO radio Food for Thought, Julian Grainger, Executive Chef, Hilton Minneapolis, Richard Fisher, Executive Chef, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel and You!

10:00AM-10:30AM Trade Show

10:30AM-11:15AM Breakout Sessions:

Session A: Selling with Confidence

So you don’t enjoy making cold calls? Here is your opportunity to focus on your product strengths and learn how to articulate them with success and build that pipeline. You may even start to enjoy it!

Presenter: Cheryl Johnson, Corporate Director of Sales, Carlson Managed Hotels & Resorts – Regent Luxury Group

Session B:Sharper Image, Etiquette and Polish

First impressions are lasting impressions. You are the brand just as much as the company you represent. Learn how to present yourself and create a lasting professional image at every meeting.

Presenter: Catherine Nelson, Public Relations, Neiman Marcus

11:15AM-11:45AM Trade Show

11:45AM-12:30PM Breakout Sessions:

Session A: Just Lead!

It’s up to you! Now more than ever, every company is looking for leaders in their industry. Make sure you have the continuing education in your field, the energy to bring you to the next level and motivation and drive to keep yourself there!

Presenter: Brian Tietz, Personal Trainer, Lifetime Fitness

Session B: Green Eggs and Ham

It’s the buzzword! “GREEN”. So what does it really mean to your company? This panel will focus on specific hotel, events and food and beverage green initiatives. Learn from leading industry experts about specific measures to move your company in this direction.

Panel:

Heidi Andermack, Owner - Chowgirls Killer Catering

Autumn Salamack, Aveda Earth and Community Care

Executive Chef Paul Lynch, Radisson Plaza

12:30PM-12:45PM Trade Show

1:00PM-2:15PM Luncheon:

Keynote Speaker - Jerry Edwards: Back to Basics – “Global Food Trends”

National speaker Jerry Edwards speaks about global food trends in difficult economic times. Jerry Edwards, CPCE, owner of Chefs Expressions is a recipient of NACE Hall of fame award 2007. He has received industry accolades and awards of excellence including Chef of the Year, Caterer of the Year, Winner of NACE Iron Chef DC, Baltimore 2005 and Honorary Doctorate of Food Service.

2:15PM-2:30PM Trade Show

2:30PM-3:15PM Event Planners Panel

Have you ever wondered what meeting planners think about the catering planning part of their events? What do they really want from us? Listen to the panel as they talk about their likes, dislikes, working with budgets and a positive critique of the hospitality industry.

Panelists:

Joan Rausch, CMP, Director, Special Events, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce; Stacy Sundstrom, CMP, Education Director, Minnesota County Attorneys Assoc.

Jennifer Van Wyk, Deputy Director, Open Arms of Minnesota

Pat Whaley, Executive Event Planner, Imation Corporation

3:15PM-4:00PM Breakout Sessions

Session A: Custom Menu Design

This session focuses on the finite details of customizing menus for maximum taste and presentation. Learn how to develop a menu from the ground up, how less can be more, and how to incorporate creative restaurant food design and style into banquet food presentations.

Presenter: Executive Chef Richard Fisher CEC, MWMCS, Mystic Lake Casino Hotel

Session B: Eclectic Personalities in the Workplace

You know that person in the office that just drives you crazy? Well chances are you probably drive them crazy as well! So in this crazy career of hospitality and trying to please everyone, how can you learn to work with all the different types of personalities in your office and keep your sanity? Here is your chance!

Presenter: Sheryl Sorem, Director of Sales and Marketing, The Saint Paul Hotel

4:00PM-4:15PM Trade Show

4:15PM-5:00PM Closing Session:

"After Glow Party”

Presented by The Wedding Guys! Matthew Trettel and Bruce Vassar

Party On and On and On! The “AfterGlow Party” design, environment, theme, look and taste should encompass the five senses. The Wedding Guys will take you through the ins and outs of the “AfterGlow Party” maximizing your revenues by keeping the surprise in the party all night long. Gather ideas and applicable concepts for all venue types.

5:00PM-6:00PM AfterGlow Party – “Kick It”

The Wedding Guys invite you to experience the ultimate “AfterGlow Party” so get ready to Kick It!

Affiliate Corner

SPRING MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN~ NACE -Now More Than Ever!

To celebrate the season, NACE is beginning its spring membership campaign.

For $295 (that’s right, $100 savings!) potential members can enjoy the many benefits the National Association of Catering Executives has to offer! This offer is valid March 23 – May 25, 2009. The offer is good for new members or for members who have been lapsed for more than a year.