ISES Holiday Toy Drive

This year ISES Dallas has teamed with the Childrens Medical Center to help bring some holiday cheer to 250 Children who will be spending the holidays in the hospital.

We hope you will help them reach their goal of 250 Toys for 250 Kids By Christmas! So plan to attend and bring an unwrapped toy (or $10 donation) for these special children. It may be the only gift they get this holiday season, so let it be yours!

Visit the ISES Dallas website for more details.

Partyfest 2010

Mark your calendar for Partyfest 2010.

Click HERE for more details.

2010 DFW NACE Board Members

Congratulations to the 2010 DFW NACE Executive Board and Board of Directors! Elections were held at the October meeting. Here are the results:

Executive Board:

President: Dana Carroll, CWC – Social by Dana Carroll
President Elect: Michele Stoute-Smith – Marriott Legacy

Immediate Past President: Angie Bricker, Marriott Legacy
Treasurer: Terry Shields CPCE, CSEP – Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek

Secretary: Christina Tran – Brides Associates

Event Professional: Tommy Evans - Specialty Sound

Board of Directors:

Director of Programs: Wendy Timson CMP, CPCE – Wolfgang Puck Catering

Director of Membership: Jessica Furlow – The Adolphus

Director of Communications: Steve Cooley - Carpe Vita Photography

Director of Community Service: Sarah Sawai – Marriott Legacy

Director of Fundraising: Rachel Tamez - CityPlace

Director of Education: Sharon May CPCE – III Forks

Director of Marketing: Pamm Meyers - Bridal Blooms and Creations

Ways and Means: Lauren Schmidt - Dallas Petroleum Club

The new Board will be inducted during the November meeting. Be sure to welcome everyone and ask what you can do to help support NACE.

Everyone's a winner...

The October meeting was truly a winner. The annual fund raiser generated a substantial donation to the Susan G Komen foundation. Park Cities Hilton, BBJ Linen, AAWP, ISES, and NACE took home some awards but everyone who participated in the Tabletop Competition deserves accolades and sincere appreciation for the wonderful tablescapes they created to honor all of their cancer survivors. And the INFOMART went all out (and all pink) with fantastic food and hospitality.

The evening started out a little gray and foreboding.

Balloon City helped honor survivors.

Platinum Sound was a "Tickle Me Pink" sponsor

The NACE "Mimi's Tea Party" table

The DFW NACE creative team with Mimi

Steve Kemble tried to steal one for Byonce.

The Center Stage Band rocked the house all night long.

Uber cool casino tables from Allstar Productions

The Pink Champagne Fountain

The INFOMART goes pink for breast cancer awareness.

Click here to view the rest of the images from the evening:

Think Pink Fund Raiser

NEAWP brings Colin Cowie to Austin

INFOMART GOES PINK

Here's a copy of the press release from INFOMART about tonight's event:

Dallas, TX September 29^th, 2009: To show our support for the Susan G. Komen Race for The Cure and fight against Breast Cancer, INFOMART will light the building pink for the month of October.

On Thursday, October 1, 2009 INFOMART is hosting the National Association of Catering Executives Table Top Competition benefitting the NACE Foundation Scholarship Fund and the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.

This event will feature special event professionals showcasing their creativity and talent through table top designs celebrating the lives of local breast cancer survivors. The event will feature great food, live music and entertainment in the beautiful seven story atrium at INFOMART.

Thousands of cars drive by INFOMART every day and the pink lights will remind everyone of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and the need for research, education, screening and treatment of Breast Cancer.

INFOMART has become a Dallas landmark and we are pleased to help bring awareness to the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

More information on event dates and locations for the 2009 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Series can be found at www.komen.org or by calling 1-877 GO KOMEN (1-877-465-6636).

Think Pink - October 1

THINK PINK

Reminder: Register for Thursday's DFW NACE Fundraiser!

Thursday, October 1, 2009

(not Wednesday)

6:00pm - 9:00pm

INFOMART

JOIN US FOR FOOD & FUN

FOR A FABULOUS CAUSE

(As We Kick Off Breast Cancer Awareness Month)!

Enjoy fantastic food by Infomart

Beer Provided by Ben E. Keith & Wine by E.J. Gallo

Gamble the night away at the PINK Casino tables furnished by

All Star Productions

Fabulous Entertainment by the Center Stage Band

(Luana wants you to be there!!!)

SILENT AUCTION

Raffles that include a wine collection, bar cart & champagne package

TABLETOP COMPETITION

Current Entries include

Platinum Sound (1st Tier Sponsor)

POSH Couture Rentals (2nd Tier Sponsor)

Page Six Catering

PWG

PeaPod Productions

JWI

BBJ Linen

AACWP

TxACOM

NACE

ISES

Hilton Park Cities

A Stylish Soiree

Jordan Payne Events

CELEBRITY JUDGES:

The Wedding Guys & Steve Kemble

All for an incredible cause!

$50.00 for all NACE Members & Guests

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

Table Sponsors for October Meeting

Platinum Sound (Shawn Kelly), Posh Couture (Laurel Howell), and A Stylish Soiree (Becca Coile) have all become table sponsors for the Think Pink Tabletop Competition at the October meeting at the INFOMART.

Many, many thanks for your participation.

Now, how about the rest of you?

September meeting recap

Wow! What a great meeting! Embassy Suites, Frisco was host and the topic was Indian Weddings. Everyone got a first hand view of the color and pageantry that makes up these amazing celebrations.

During registration and networking before the program, Operation Kindness brought out some of their adoptable pets to be loved on by everyone. Drinks Fantastic provided wonderful frozen beverages that were enjoyed along with the Indian themed appetizers. Many NACE members sported Indian fashions from Silk Threads, Inc and a henna artist created wonderful designs for many of the guests.

Upon entering the ballroom guests were awed by the fantastic decor and delicious Indian cuisine. Fashion shows demonstrated the various wedding attire worn in Indian weddings and a panel discussion answered questions and educated attendees about Indian customs and traditions.

Here are a few photos from the evening:

Check out all of the images from the meeting by clicking here: September Meeting Photos

About October Fundraiser and Tabletop Competition

The October meeting is the annual Fundraiser and will include a Tabletop Competition open to all event professionals and anyone else who would like to participate. The theme for the competition revolves around breast cancer survivors and the tables will be designed for a party in their honor. So if you know a survivor, share her story and honor her with a tabletop design.

Click here for information and rules for the Tabletop Competition.

Click here for sponsorship opportunities and information.

Click here for more information about the meeting and/or to register.

DFW NACE challenges all other industry organizations to enter the competition. C'mon. THINK PINK!!

Save the Date!!!

The DFW NACE October Fund Raiser is going pink. Auctions, Table Top Competition, Casino, Dining and Dancing will all contribute to a memorable evening and generate a generous donation to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. So mark your calendars for October 1, 2009 and plan to attend, participate and Think Pink!

Click here for more information and to register.

Chillin' with DFW NACE

Urban Crust in Plano hosted a DFW NACE Happy Hour Wednesday evening in the ubercool 32° Roof Top Bar. There were lots of refreshing beverages and tasty snacks and the place was packed with networking NACE members and guests. It was a little intimidating for some random customers who made their way to the 3rd floor only to find that it elbow-to-elbow around the bar and spilling out onto the rooftop patio.

For those lucky enough to snag a seat at the 30 foot long ice bar, the frozen surface kept drinks cold while attendees visited with friends and colleagues.

If you're ever in the neighborhood, it's worth checking out.

The Best

Texas Meetings + Events magazine is celebrating the finest of the meetings and events industry with its second annual Best Of Readers’ Choice awards. They will recognize winners in categories including Best Convention Center, Best Hotel, Best Caterer, Best Unique Venue and more. Several DFW NACE members are among those named:

Caterer
City Club Catering
Wolfgang Puck Catering
Creative Cuisine

Conference/Convention/Exhibition Center
Fort Worth Convention Center
Plano Centre
Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center

Entertainment
Lone Star Murder Mysteries by Lagniappe Productions
Eclipse Entertainment
Ken-Ran Productions

Florist
The Urban Blossom Floral Art Studio
The Garden Gate Floral & Gifts
Macaux Floral

Destination Management Organization
Outstanding Productions
Plano Convention & Visitors Bureau
Ultimate Ventures-Dallas Destination Management Company

Golf Resorts/Country Club
Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas
Cowboys Golf Club
The Westin Stonebriar Resort: North Dallas

Holiday Event/Party Venue
Union Station
City Club of Fort Worth
Fort Worth Club

Hotel with Meeting Space
Gaylord Texan Hotel & Convention Center
Adolphus Hotel
Omni Hotel Fort Worth

Unique Venue
Circle R Ranch
Reunion Tower
Stockyards Station

Green Meetings or Event Venue
Garrett Creek Ranch Conference Center
Hickory Street Annex
Triple Creek Complex

Rental Service (tents, tables, linens)
M & M The Special Events Company
Taylor Rentals
Ducky-Bob’s Event Specialists

Teambuilding Facility/Organizer
Team Up Incorporated
Circle R Ranch
All Star Productions Inc.

Transportation
Premier Transportation Services
360Limo
Wynne Sedan & Limousine Group

Photographers
Carpe Vita Photography
Frazier Photography & Video
PeaPod Productions

New Venue
Aloft Plano
Marc Events
Union Station

What:
Texas Meetings + Events magazine
2009 Best Of Readers' Choice Awards

When:
Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009
5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m. Awards Presentation

Where:
Lakeway Resort and Spa
Vistas Ballroom
101 Lakeway Drive
Austin, TX 78734

RSVP by August 31st, 2009 at
txmeetingsmag.com

This event is complimentary to all meeting and event professionals and includes hors d’ oeuvres, cocktails, and live entertainment.

Visit txmeetingsmag.com for more details and to view a list of finalists.

August Happy Hour

Instead of a regular meeting in August, we're having a Happy Hour. This is a great time to network and just enjoy some time with your industry friends!

The Urban Crust will offer us snacks and drink specials from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. $1 off ice shots, wells, ice draft, house wines (glass), frozen margaritas, bellinis, and fruitinis. Chef Salvatore's housemade sangria by the carafe, $9 for happy hour. All appetizers are $1.00 off and they will have special complimentary NACE snacks and a $5 NACE Martini special from 6 - 7:00pm.

We will mingle on the 2nd floor as well as the 32 Degree Roof Top bar overlooking downtown Plano - which features a 30 foot ice bar with Beer, Vodka and other liquor on tap. Sounds perfect for an August Happy Hour in Texas.

This happy hour is complimentary as you are buying your own drinks but we ask that you RSVP just so we can give the Urban Crust an estimated count so they are prepared.

WHEN:

Wednesday, August 12, 2009 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

WHERE:

July Meeting and Summer Social Recap

The July meeting and Summer Social at TopGolf Dallas was a fun and entertaining evening. The food was delicious, the drinks were refreshing, and most everyone managed to hit a "hole in one!" If you've never been to TopGolf you should check it out.

Our host for the evening was Robb Sidebottom, the Executive Director of Sales and Events. He and his staff took excellent care of all the DFW NACE members.

Vince Corona was in attendance to make the formal presentation of the Event Industry Olympics Champion's trophy to Dana Carroll. You may recall that DFW NACE team members rocked the competition this year. (Had to be the t-shirts.)

Oh yeah... Everyone had a great time hitting golf balls. Gotta love those holes in one!

See all the photos from the meeting at: July Meeting Photos

New Members!

The latest additions to the DFW NACE family are:

William Antonisse - Carol Marks Music

Alan Sweitzer - Royal Catering, Inc

Welcome Bill and Alan!

FORE!!!!

NACE July Meeting: The Summer Social

This isn't an ordinary meeting, this is the Summer Social! This isn't ordinary golf, this is TOPGOLF! The Summer Social is all about networking and enjoying some relaxing time with the incredible members of the DFW Catering Industry. TOPGOLF isn't about skill, it is about having fun. It's sort of a cross between darts and golf. The game even keeps score for you so you can concentrate on having a good time. Mini golf will be available for those who prefer the lighter side of things. Great food, beverages & lots of social time make this a Summer Social you don't want to miss! COMMUNITY SERVICE DONATION Clean our your closets and make room for your new summer clothes. Bring your bags of unwanted clothes to benefit the Genesis Women's Shelter. Remember to register before Friday, June 26th at 5:00pm to receive the discounted price. Prices go up by $10.00 per person after Friday at 5pm. Cancellations with refunds only allowed before Friday, June 26th at 5pm. No shows will be billed!

WHEN

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

WHERE

TOPGOLF

8787 Park Lane

(between Greenville & Abrams)

Dallas, TX

MPI Designation Celebration

MPI D/FW Chapter has a Designation Celebration breakfast meeting coming up soon – a meeting designed to honor those with designations in the meeting planning industry and to provide information to those wanting to earn designations. DFW NACE members are invited to attend.

Please contact Paula Bruton, CMP (PaulaBruton@resortmeetings.com) for additional information.

http://www.mpidfw.org/index.php?src=events&submenu=events&srctype=detail&category=Chapter%20Special%20Events&refno=324

June Meeting Reminder...

Be sure to join us for the Downtown Dallas Dine-Around on Wednesday evening. We'll meet at the Magnolia Hotel at 6:30 PM and sample some of the delicious cuisine found in the downtown area. If you are a new member, please introduce yourself to everyone. And if you're an "old" member, say hello to the new faces you see.

Would you believe...

another new member!!

Everyone welcome Angela Dennison - Hotel ZaZa

See you next week!

DFW NACE Supports Race for the Cure

With excitement building just 2 weeks before the big day, NACE - DFW Chapter asks for your support in joining our team or simply pledging a donation in its name! The NACE - DFW Chapter has accepted the challenge to raise funds to support he Komen North Texas Race for the Cure® on June 6, 2009 in the fight against breast cancer. This will be 1 of 2 local RACE for the CURE events we will participate in this year.

One in eight women will be stricken with breast cancer in her lifetime and the more we raise, the more the North Texas Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure can give back to fund vital breast cancer education, screening and treatment programs in our own community and support the national search for a cure.

Click here to visit DFW NACE page and pledge your support.

Please join us in the fight by pledging in support of my participation in the Race or contributing generously to the Komen North Texas Race for the Cure®. Your tax-deductible contribution will fund innovative outreach and awareness programs for medically underserved communities in North Texas and national breast cancer research. It is faster and easier than ever to support this great cause - you can make a donation online by simply clicking on the link at the bottom of this message. If you would prefer, you can also send your tax-deductible contribution to the address listed below. Whatever you can give will help! We truly appreciate your support and will keep you posted on our progress.

New members update

The Spring membership drive is showing remarkable results. Great people are continuing to join the chapter.

Please welcome the latest additions to team DFW NACE:

Adam Bruhn - LITE Dallas

Stephanie Swanson - Cloth Connection

(Do you think the First Place finish in the 2009 Industry Olympics has anything to do with it?)

Even more new members!

The latest additions to the chapter are:

Dawn Finley - Culinaire @ The Belo Mansion

Nita Lucassen - Shag Carpet Productions

Hillary Wood - Sonny Bryan's Catering

Welcome to DFW NACE. We hope to see all of you at our June Dine Around.

More new members

Please welcome the newest members of the DFW chapter:

Kate Hutchison - Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel and Spa

Keith Laverty - Keith J Laverty

Make sure you introduce yourselves at the next meeting and make them feel welcome.

DFW NACE Rocks the Industry Olympics

Congratulations to the DWF NACE team for their First Place finish in this year's Industry Olympics. I'm sure the shirts were the deciding factor! Or maybe it was the Penguin!