Greater Washington DC NACE

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President's Report
Vice President
Gala Updates
Membership News
Programs
Community Service
News from NACE National
Treasurer
Voice Your Opinion

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May 2012

President's Report

Hello DC NACE Family,

May is an exciting time for everyone. Business picks up, the gloomy landscape cheers up and people are just nicer in general. Last month I learned all the cool stuff that I can do with twitter! Josh Norris (@itsjoshnorris) was a wonderful twitter guide! DC NACE has its own Social Media Guru, Marcos Vieira (@TravBean) will be happy to help you navigate through our NACE twitter world!

This month, NACE National is offering two ways to save this month. If you are thinking about becoming a member, now your chance! For the entire month of May, NACE is offering $100 off membership fees. Already a member? NACE is also offering $100 off registration to Experience! 2012 in New Orleans!

Don’t forget to keep collecting coffee for So Others Might Eat! There will be prizes for those who bring the most coffee to meetings. Hope to see you there!

Taren B. Madden, CPCE
DC NACE | President

National Conferencing, Inc. | Regional Manager
3912 Lansing Court | Dumfries | VA | 22023

Email: dcnaceprez@gmail.com | Twitter: @DCFoodiechick
Phone 703.634.2823 | Cell 20.449.0272

Vice President

I don't know about you all but I am getting very excited about NACE Experience! coming up in July. We are heading to New Orleans and other than the fact that it is going to be "hotter than hades" there are few things that I enjoy more than spending time in a place with such a strong sense of culture. I am looking forward to the fabulous cajun and Southern cuisine by some of the Nations best chefs, listening to live music that pours from the souls of people who produce it and of course being inspired by the sights and sounds and people that make up the culture that is "The Big Easy." This years' NACE Experience! is sure to elevate my time there by adding great education, trends of the industry from across the country and catching up with my NACE friends. Lastly, we have been working hard on our chapter awards and hope to bring at least one home!

Danielle Couick, CPCE
DC NACE | Vice President

Magnolia Bluebird Design & Events | Principal Designer/Planner
Email : Danielle@MagnoliaBluebird.com | Website : www.MagnoliaBluebird.com | Twitter : @MBBde | Facebook : www.facebook.com/MagnoliaBluebird

Gala Updates

Kelly Ann Downes & Aisha Malik are pleased to announce the
2012 Capital Style Gala! Once Upon a Time

Will be taking place at the Fabulous LIAISON HOTEL Capitol Hill, an Affinia Property

One of the top boutique hotels Washington, DC, The Liaison Capitol Hill is inviting guests to experience our newest hotel updates. Our recent redesign completely transformed all guest rooms and corridors to feature modern lighting and sleek furnishings, creating an ambiance of timeless, contemporary living. Led by The Liaison's original interior designer, Dawson Design Associates, the décor is inspired by our location in the heart of Washington, DC, highlighting the prominence of the capital city and its political landscape through bold colors. The result, in addition to a newly, renovated DC boutique hotel, is a sophisticated hot spot for politicians and the like to gather and socialize after a long day of tending to the affairs of our nation, providing guests with a powerful connection to the city as well as an urban hideaway away from prying eyes.

For More information contact : Raymond Benoit, Director of Catering & Conference Services

Date : November 11th, 2012
Location : The Liaison Hotel, Capitol Hill
Time : 6:30PM - 11:30PM

MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW!

Aisha Malik & Kelly Ann Downes
DC NACE | Gala Chairs

Membership News

Happy May everyone, it's Daniel McGarrity, wild weather, sunny one day, cold and rainy the next, then sunny the next day, then it's back to the scarves and mittens. Well, this months special is geared towards all of those people you know who are feeling the same way about joining NACE, great idea today, can't make that fantastic meeting at the National Zoo (May 9th!!) the next, what was that you did with Josh Norris and Twitter? Oh my goodness, the Caps are in the playoffs the next. Well we can help just a little with this months special, for all NEW professional members, there is $100 off the regular membership, so it's just $295! Just think about how far that extra $100 will go when you have the scalper at game 7 of the next Capitols Playoff series!

As always, if there are any questions, you can always just email me:

Best,
Daniel McGarrity
DC NACE | Director of Membership

Daniel McGarrity Photography
Email : daniel@danielmcgarrityphotography.com

Programs

URGENT UPDATE! DUE TO RAIN ENTIRE MEETING WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE AMAZONIAN !!!!

Park in Lot D!!!!

Community Service

So Others Might Eat

Item of the Month for MAY is Coffee!

So Others Might Eat is best known for food; and, indeed, more than 1,000 meals are served each day in their dining room and other programs. Due to the high volume of breakfast and lunch meals, SOME goes through 60lbs of coffee per week! This is a small inexpensive item that we can donate as members to their organization. Over the months of April and May meetings we will be collecting 1lb. bags of regular and decaf coffee. This is a small way we as a Chapter can make a big impact to SOME!

Another way that you can get involved is through donating your time! Here is a schedule of dates and times that are available to go down and volunteer at SOME’s dinner room. If you are interested in volunteering please email me at kdownes@weparty.com

Dates:
Tuesday, June 12 – Morning Shift 6:45 to 9:00am – 7 Volunteers Needed
Thursday, September 13 – Morning Shift – 6:45am to 9:00am – 13 Volunteers Needed
Thursday, October 23 - Lunch Shift – 10:45am to 1:30pm - 13 Volunteers Needed

SOME Dining Room for the Homeless - Volunteer Job Description & Responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Dining Room Volunteer

GENERAL DUTIES:
Volunteers will assist SOME staff in the following areas. (Please see list of responsibilities outlined below)
Serving line
Meal preparation
Coffee attendant
Dishwasher
Children’s Clothing closet *
Other duties as assigned**

TRAINING:
Volunteers will be orientated on their initial day of service. Volunteers will also receive the appropriate on the job training.

Kelly Ann Downes
DC NACE | Director of Community Service

Select Event Rentals | Business Development Executive
8610 Cherry Lane Suite 30 | Laurel | MD
Email : kdownes@weparty.com | Website : www.weparty.com

News from NACE National

Treasurer

Treasurer’s Corner

How can you make a difference in the DC NACE chapter ? How can you benefit most from your NACE membership ? What will be my ROI ?

The answers are simple and the same, become involved and you will reap the rewards. You will make new friends professionally and personally, great business contacts and have tons of fun doing it…..

Come on what are you waiting for, call or email a board member today.

Maxine Chen, CPCE
DC NACE | Treasurer

Voice Your Opinion

HAPPY MAY DC NACE!

As your Communications Director I am here to serve as your voice! Don't forget to shout to the world all of your wonderful events! I'm waiting to hear from you. Part of your member benefit is to post on our Facebook page event pictures, put up your events on our Website Calendar of Events that are open to all, help you find staff if you have a job opening and much much much more! In the new age/era of Social Media… we all know how important it is to ‘toot your own horn’! So send me anything … send me everything… Shout to the World all of your accomplishments!

Aisha Malik
DC NACE | Director of Communications & Gala Co-Chair