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July Meeting: Sauces!

NACE July Meeting: Sauces – Things that make you go “YUM!”

What would a steak be without a Demi Glace Sauce?
What would Salmon be without a Beurre Blanc Sauce?
What would Eggs Benedict be without a Hollandaise Sauce?

Sauces are one of the fundamentals of cooking and the crowning glory of any dish. From the basic five “mother” sauces, there are literally hundreds of variations of sauces that are used to dress, complement, enhance and bring out the flavor of food. Know the basics and you’ll be able to prepare a multitude of recipes like a professional.

Learn all this and more as our distinguished panel of chefs educate us on the basics of the 5 Mother Sauces and their most common derivatives.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

III Forks
17776 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75287

View Event Information and Register

June Meeting Recap

Everyone at the June meeting had a "field day". Fantastic activities and games were enjoyed by all. The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dallas scored big with both the donations from the members and at all the games. It was definitely a win - win situation for all.

Check out the great meeting images by Josh Rodriguez and the awesome video by HakimSonsFilms.

June Meeting: Have a Ball with NACE

Remember field day when you were a kid and how much you looked forward to it? DFW NACE is recreating that experience for its members and guests by setting up some of the newest games and props in the event industry as well as serving fun food and beverages that will make you feel like a kid again!

Come join the fun and make a donation to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas. DFW NACE is sponsoring the Clubs' sports programs by donating new sports equipment during the June meeting. Click here to see a complete description of the program and a list of items requested for donation.

When: Wednesday, June 2, 2010 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Where: Marriott Legacy Plano, Legacy Town Center, Plano, TX
RSVP: Click here to register

So come on out and "Have a Ball with NACE!"

April meeting recap

The Adolphus was the perfect host to the April meeting. The food and service was (of course) fantastic and the evening's program by Lite Dallas was "enlightening." Sorry...

Here's a few images from the evening:

See more at: DFW NACE April 2010

April Meeting: The Light Factor

The Dallas Fort Worth Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives cordially invites you to join us for our April Educational Meeting: The Light Factor

Learn how you can help your clients increase their WOW factor by transforming a room from boring to brilliant, from ordinary to extraordinary just by using lighting to enhance the decor. Learn from lighting professionals lighting lingo and what you can and cannot do in various spaces.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Please bring your spare change and fill our Piggy Banks for Dress for Success!

ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS, PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS & STUDENTS

Get to know NACE. Join us for an informative meeting to learn more about what NACE is all about, how you can get involved and how you can help NACE benefit you.
The Adolphus Hotel at 5:30pm (prior to the chapter meeting)

MEETING SPONSORS
The Adolphus Hotel
Garden Gate Floral
LITE Dallas
TJ & Company
Posh Couture / Resource One
Paper & Chocolate
Quest Drape
Stageworks

When
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Where
The Adolphus Hotel
1321 Commerce Street
Dallas, TX 75202

Click here to register

Across the Generations

The March meeting was held at the beautifully redecorated Northwood Club in Dallas. The ballroom was elegantly transformed by Top Shelf Weddings & Events, Linen Hero, Bridal Blooms and Creations, Absolute Entertainment & Lighting, Fauxcades, and Quest Drape. The Club provided a delicious dinner, signature drinks, and a fabulous Dessert Lounge. JH Pro served as Master of Ceremonies.

The speaker for the evening was Eric Papp. Eric talked about the skills and personalities of four distinctively different generations that currently make up the work force. His insight into the Generation Y (Millennials) as both customers and employees was extremely informative.

View more images from the evening at: 2010 March Meeting Images

DFW NACE in the News(letter)!!

The February edition of the NACE National newsletter is dropping into email boxes all over the country and the DFW NACE October 2009 "Think Pink" meeting is featured! Now the rest of the world will know what a great event it was!!

You can download the newletter here: February Trends Report

Oh yeah. America's Sassiest Lifestyle Guru (and DFW NACE member) Steve Kemble also has an article about Party Preparation that's worth checking out.

Texas Star Awards Entry Information

This is a quick reminder that your chance to enter the most prestigious award program is approaching. As event professionals we all want recognition for the work we do. The Texas Star Awards gives you the opportunity to shine!

For The Texas Star Awards: Entries are to come in to the Texas Star committee, by Friday, February 26th, by 5 p.m. CST. With this deadline, the entry fee is $95 per entry. If more time is needed for your entry, a deadline date of Friday,March 5,2010 by 5 pm CST. is available for the entry fee of $125.00 per entry.

This year's competition is open to events that have taken place between August 1, 2008 and December 31, 2009. Events that take place after December 31st may be entered in next year's competition. Awards are submitted electronically, as ISES Dallas Chapter is proud to be a green organization. The Awards categories are listed below, please check for more information at: www.texasstarawards.com.

We want to encourage you to enter your creme de la creme events in these competitions, and hope you will remember - You cannot win if you do not enter!

Award Categories

Best Industry Team Effort

• Budget under $50,000

• Budget $50,001 - $100,000

• Budget over $100,001

Best Event Produced for a Corporation or Association

• Budget under $50,000

• Budget $50,001 - $100,000

• Budget over $100,001

Best Event Produced for a Wedding, Social Event, or Private Individual

• Total Budget under $500.00 per guest

• Total Budget over $501.00 per guest

Best Multiple Day Event

• Budget under $150,000

• Budget $150,001 and over

Best Entertainment

• Budget under $25,000

• Budget $25,001 and over

Best Event Design/ Decor

• Budget under $35,000

• Budget $35,001 - $100,000

• Budget $100,001 and over

Best Marketing Design

• Budget under $10,000

• Budget $10,001 and over

Best Catered Event

• Best On-Premise Catering

• Budget under $15,000

• Budget $15,001 to $35,000

• Budget $35,001 and over

Best Off-Premise Catering

• Budget under $15,000

• Budget $15,001 to $35,000

• Budget $35,001 and over

Best Corporate Meeting/Conference Program

• Budget under $35,000

• Budget $35,001 to $100,000

• Budget $100,001 and over

Best Meeting for A Non-Profit Organization

• Budget under $500 per person

• Budget over $500 per person

Best Green Event

• Budget under $150,000

• Budget $150,000 and over

Best Tabletop Design

Best Technical Production

Best Achievement in Rental Support

Best Achievement in Photography

Best Achievement in Videography

DFW NACE at Partyfest 2010

DFW NACE was at the 2010 Partyfest! There was an opportunity to visit with many attendees who expressed interest in becoming members.

A special thanks goes out to the members who helped with the booth!

Congratulations 2009 Award Winners

DFW NACE presented awards at the January meeting for outstanding members, programs and events during 2009.

Program Awards

Entertainment of the Year: April Meeting

Carpe Vita Photography – Out-of-the-Box Photo Booth

Encore Entertainment / Kathryn Nordstrom – Lip Reading

Don Ross Nabb Productions – Rope the Cow

iEntertainment – Dance Lessons & Guitar Hero

Murder Mystery Players – Family Feud

Rainbow Entertainment – Stiltwalkers & Cocktail Reception Music

Best Culinary Presentation:

Don Ross Nabb Production – The Movie Studios at Las Colinas

Best Décor of the Year:

Indian Weddings – Magic Moments Parties & Events

Facility of the Year:

Union Station – 2008 Awards Program

Program of the Year:

Chef’s Panel at Don Ross Nabb / The Movie Studios at Las Colinas – The panel members were: Chef Cliff Absher with Aramark, Luis Rojas with Ferre, Phillip Madden with Constellation Wines, and Michael Carroll with Don Ross Nabb Productions.

Meeting of the Year:

Embassy Suites Frisco for the Indian Weddings

Individual Awards

Event Professional of the Year:

Cameron Fox – iEntertainment

Rising Star of the Year:

Jonathan Greer – Park Cities Hilton

Catering Professional of the Year:

Sarah Sawaii – Marriott Plano at Legacy Town Center

Lifetime Achievement of the Year:

Howard Eckhart, CSEP, TMF – Magic Moments Parties & Events

President’s Award:

Brian Parman – Infomart