Okay, who turned up the humidity?  Happy June to everyone!

It looks like we have (15) new members that joined during the Spring Membership Campain.  Our new members are always listed in this monthly newsletter so please welcome them when you see them at our meetings. The May meeting was filled with great information about Social Media.  Some of the statistics Liene Stevens provided were mind blowing.  I had to open a twitter account the next day after listening to her! 

The clock is ticking till the start of NACE Experience! 2010.  I hope the good people of Austin know what to expect from Baltimore NACE.  We always have great representation at the National Conference and this year should be no different.  A special thank you goes to Alicia Crosby who completed the cumbersome award submissions for the following Chapter Awards:  Chapter Fundraising Event of the Year for Uncorked! 2009, Chapter Program of the Year for the Preakness meeting held in May 2009, Chapter Community Service of the Year for the monthly contributions we make, Caterer Member of the Year for Sherri Griffis, Event Professional Member of the Year for Sharon Charny, and of course Chapter of the Year.  Fingers and toes crossed for all these worthy submissions.

Speaking of Community Service, one of our favorite volunteer opportunitites is the afternoon picnic for the kids at St. Vincent's.  Dulany Noble pulls together an amazing day for these children, and she can't do it without your help.  She will send you a list of needs, but if you do not have the services or products needed, please consider helping with the setup or cleanup or even a monetary contribution.  We promise, you will not regret donating to this wonderful cause.

Stay Cool Baltimore NACE!

Welcome to our new members

Cindy Baucom, BWI Airport Marriott

Kim Brock, Irvine Nature Center

Sue Dailey, Metropolitan Meat, Seafood & Poultry

Leah Fox, Gala Cloths

Heidi Hiller, Innovative Party Planners

Bonnie Opper, Chef's Expressions

Julie Schueler, Chair Covers and Linens

Eddie Wingrat, Flowers & Fancies

David Wuechner, David Eric Photography

Next member-orientation will be Monday, June 21st at 5:30 before the program at the Sheraton Baltimore North.  ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND!!!

 The busy season is upon us and we are all looking forward to some warmer weather!  Each year, Baltimore NACE members have provided an afternoon of food and fun for the children who live at the St. Vincent's Center in Timonium. St. Vincent's is a residential, therapeutic group facility, serving children ages 3 to 13 having serious behavioral, psychiatric and or emotional problems.  The NACE picnic is one event that these children really look forward to with great enthusiasm each summer.  This year's cookout will be held on Tuesday, June 29 at the St. Vincent's Center from 5-7 PM.  It is now time to begin planning for the annual summer cook out.  Here's how to get involved.  At this time, we are looking for volunteers to help set up (starting at 3 PM), cook, provide food or entertainment for the event. We also need help with clean up! You can e-mail me what you want to bring and I will add it to the list.  Watch for the email with the list of items still needed.

For questions, please call Dulany directly at: 410-526-4252 or e-mail me at: Dulany@galacloths.com.  Thank you in advance for your support and we hope to see you there!!!

My name is Lacy Nobles and I am 24 years old. In September I moved to DC from Florida where I was born and raised. I obtain a Master's of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from Stetson University and a Bachelor's of Business Administration in Marketing. I am a proud member of Baltimore NACE, a member of AdClub DC and am Co-Chair of Membership for Ad2DC.

I joined MarcParcValet in January and have been concentrating on spreading the brand's message of quality service. MarcParcValet prides itself on personalized, detailed, 5 Star-Service to ensure first and last impressions for guests are seamless. Our operation's team has the ability to mobilize with very short notice as many staff as needed to properly handle the valet parking logistics for all types of events.  At MarcParcValet we understand the fundamental truth of the valet business. We are the front door to your special event and we set the tone. Our service is more than white-glove valet parking, convenience and appearance; it is what we base our core operating principles upon.

NACE - Baltimore Chapter

"The Social Media Connection"

Meeting Recap

Monday, May 17, 2010

In May we were delighted to be hosted by one of our newest members, the Irvine Nature Center in Owings Mills, Maryland.  Guests and members gathered for networking, passed hors d'oeuvres and of course cocktails.  Putting on the Ritz had delicious coconut chicken bites, homemade eggrolls, and always a Maryland favorite, mini crab cakes to name a few delicious nibbles.

The evening's topic brought out a strong crowd, as social media continues to influence the way all of us do business in 2010.  Nationally recognized guest speaker Liene Stevens of Splendid Communications brought her social networking expertise to the stage with humor and interesting facts that we all could apply to our businesses.  She suggested creative ideas that will help event companies maximize their online voice so they can increase their brand presence and add revenue to their bottom line while reaching today's bride.

Dinner was served after the presentation in a tent adjacent to the nature center with gorgeous décor provided by the creative team including:  Perfect Settings, Romance of Flowers and Perkins Productions.

Our community service project was also very well supported as we collected teddy bears for the Maryland State Police who give these bears to children found in traumatic situations.  A special thanks to all of you that supported us with this effort and our community services efforts throughout the year.  Please mark your calendar for our annual St. Vincent's Picnic on June 29, 2010.  To get involved, please contact Dulany Noble at Gala Cloths.

The success of our meeting would not have been possible without the help of the following event professionals:

Irvine Nature Center

Putting on the Ritz Catering

Classic Disc Jockeys

Jackson Photography

Millennium Marketing Solutions

Perfect Settings

Perkins Productions

Romance of Flowers

Our June meeting will be held at the Baltimore Sheraton North.  Don't miss our program on how to make "Business Mission Statements".  To register online for the next meeting, check out our chapter website for more information at: www.baltimorenace.net. 

Job Opening – FACILITY RENTAL COORDINATOR

The American Visionary Art Museum is in search of a full-time Facility Rental Coordinator.

Primary responsibilities include –

• Market facility for rentals through advertising, networking and special events
• Provide all rental information to potential clients, schedule site visits, keep master calendar and handle all contracting of rental events
• Maintain updated database of clients and vendors; maintain working relationship with area catering and event professionals
• Schedule AVAM event and security staff for all rental events
• Responsible to coordinate Museum events; handles all BEOs & RFPs, catering, menu selection, staffing, coordinates all rentals, including linen, china/glassware/flatware, etc.

Job Requirements include -

• College degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field.
• 3+ years experience in Marketing and Event Planning; knowledge of Hospitality/Food & Beverage Industry
  Computer skills – Microsoft Office/Word/Excel, FileMaker Pro, iCal, etc.
  Knowledge of spreadsheets and budgeting
• Detail-oriented, organized, ability to multi-task
• Customer service skills

Salary – based on experience
Benefits – health/dental insurance, vacation/sick leave, 403B retirement

Please send cover letter and resume to:            

Donna Katrinic
American Visionary Art Museum
800 Key Highway, Baltimore, MD  21230
443-874-7252 fax
donna@avam.org