It's an exciting time for the Triangle Chapter of NACE as we prepare for our annual Tabletop Competition. Everyone is working on their table scape's and discussing how to showcase their talents and what new trends they wish to present to their peers. It is a time to pull out all of the stops. Each year I am blown away with the level of talent our chapter has to offer. We know we work with some of the top professional in our area, but when you walk into the room with all that talent, it truly is a mind bending experience.
Our August meeting is an event to showcase our affiliate members and highlight their talents and how important it is to have healthy working relationships with one another. No longer can one handle all that is involved with putting an event together. We must draw on the expertise of our friends in the industry in many various areas to put that WOW factor in each of our events. I truly believe that by working together, there are no limits to what we can accomplish for our profession, our employers and ourselves.
Summer is that perfect time to reflect on where you are heading. Have you continually sharpened your saw? Have you made lasting business relationships with your peers? Who do you have on your team to insure event success? When you are reflecting, think of NACE, remember that working together individuals can accomplish more together than alone.
Looking forward to visiting with you soon,
Diane Tighe, Triangle NACE Chapter President
Community Service:
In preparation for our September Fundraiser we are asking for contributions of backpacks. We are asking for our guests joining us at the August NACE event at the Carolina Inn consider bringing an empty backpack to the event. We will use these backpacks to benefit the Interfaith Food-shuttle during our annual fundraiser on September 11, 2007.
Most children in need rely heavily on the meals the school system supplies during the course of the week . Leaving the weekends more often than not with no food. The Interfaith food shuttle fills backpack's with basic food items for the children to use over the course of the weekend. Many feed their younger siblings out of the back backs as well.
The need is great and your thoughtful consideration in assisting with donating is much appreciated.
Welcome New Members:
Please make sure to extend a friendly hello to the following new members at our upcoming meeting!
Sherrie Mazur with Bustles and Blooms
Kevin Milz with Kevin Milz Photography
Steven Paladino with Catering by Ellyn
Beth Poslusny with The Biltmore House
Melissa Morton with the Durham Marriott at the Civic Center
Member Spotlight:
The member spotlight for August is Raymond Pfeiffer Photography!
For almost 20 years Ray has been documenting special occasions for discerning families across the US and Canada. His style of "Wedding Photojournalism" is one of the main differences seperating his work from other photographers. Originally from Buffalo, NY, Ray came to North Carolina to marry his high-school sweetheart, Nadine. He considers getting Nadine to marry him his greatest life accomplishment! According to Ray, telling people's life stories with photography and creating family heirlooms from his work is the most rewarding part of his job. He likes to think about who will be looking at the photos 25, 30, 50 years from now. Knowing that something he's created can grow in value and meaning over time is a great feeling.
Ray has traveled around the US and also into Canada to photograph weddings and special events. Along the way, he's had his work published in several regional publications as well as Modern Bride and The Knot. A career highlight was being interviewed in Modern Bride.
In his spare time, Ray and his wife enjoy reading for their collection of "thousands" of books. He does not miss the snow in Buffalo, even though he thought he might, and also claims to be an expert cookie maker!
Wedding Trends:
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Bar/Bat Mitzvahs are an estimated $1.7 BILLION business
Average amount budgeted per event: $15,000 (over-spending is quite common – some people have reported spending $200,000 on this “once-in-a-lifetime event”)
Who plans a Bar/Bat Mitzvah?Typically families who belong to a Reform, Conservative or Reconstructionist temple.
Target audience is over a HALF MILLION JEWISH FAMILIES in over 2,000 SYNAGOGUES across the U.S. and Canada
OVER 100,000 Bar/Bat Mitzvahs are planned each YEAR
In order, the largest US metro areas in terms of the overall Jewish population are: New York (largest US city by far, estimated at over 1.9 Million), Los Angeles (621,000), Southeast Florida (514,000), Philadelphia (276,000), Chicago (261,000), Boston (227,000), San Fran (210,000), Washington DC (165,000) Baltimore (95,000) and Detroit (94,000)
From a resource called the "BnaiMitzvahGuide.com", the following is a few of the metro areas above and the average spend on bar/bat mitzvahs & Jewish weddings, to give you an idea of the scope and revenue these events generate: Baltimore -- 49 synagogues/over $24 Million spent on @1,200 bar/bat mitzvahs and 600 Jewish weddings each year DC -- 65 synagogues/over $30 Million on @1,300 bar/bat mitzvahs and 650 Jewish weddings each year Metro NY -- 400 synagogues/over $66 Million spent on 6,000 bar/bat mitzvahs and 3,000 Jewish weddings each year South Florida -- 150 synagogues/over $66 Million spent on approx 3,000 bar/bat mitzvahs and 1,500 Jewish wedings each year Philadelphia Metro -- 115 synagogues/over $60 Million spent on 2,000 bar/bat mitzvahs and 1,000 Jewish weddings each year Chicago -- 150 synagogues/over $66 million spent on @2,000 bar/bat mitzvahs and 1,000 Jewish wedding each year
Information provided by: Karen Parker - The Knot
Job Openings/Classifieds:
Operations Manager CE Rental,
A boutique party rental company in downtown Raleigh specializing in tabletop décor is seeking a hands on, logistical, professional with managerial and creative skills. Salary position with opportunities for 401K, profit sharing and health benefits.
Catering By Ellyn, the largest catering company in the North Carolina Triad, has an immediate opening for an experienced Banquet Catering Sales Person. All candidates must have a minimum of five years experience in sales; in addition, this person should have some knowledge of the food industry and or catering experience. We are looking for someone who is energetic, outgoing, self-motivated and can work in a fast paced environment.
Competitive salary based on experience, great benefits and a very professional working environment.
If anyone is looking to share some office space, I have a great suite on the corner of Six Forks and Atlantic Ave. for one more year. It is a great spot to meet clients and is a very professional, fully decorated and classy setting. It really raises the level of professionalism when you start meeting clients in an office vs. your corner Starbucks! Trust me on that one! Anyway, if you are interested, email me at info@bunndjcompany.com. The rent is $1,000 per month, but I am willing to split the office space ($500) and eat the utilities (power, internet, and security system)!
PS-There is XM radio in every office and speakers in every office and a 42" plasma on the wall for presentations! You'll love it!
WHO WE ARE:
Destination Hotels & Resorts began in 1972 with the development and management of condominium resorts. Since then, we have grown to become consistently ranked as one of the top ten hospitality management companies in the country (ranked by Hotel Business Magazine) with more than 7,100 employees, over 7,000 hotel rooms and condominium units, and more than $2.2 billion in assets under management. We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Los Angeles-based Lowe Enterprises, a privately-held, national real estate organization active in commercial and hospitality property investment, management, and development. Since its inception, Lowe has been responsible for more than $8.5 billion in assets nationwide.
Destination Hotels & Resorts is unique in the lodging industry in that our primary mission is to create value for guests, investors, and associates in each of our hotels and resorts. We do this by developing an innovative, customized business plan for each property we manage and combining it with the sales, marketing, and operating resources of a company many times our size. This lodging industry expertise, together with the real estate savvy of Lowe, has allowed us to bring an owner's perspective to the hotel management business.
Destination Hotels & Resorts is one of the industry's leaders in the management and marketing of high-quality independent properties, many of which we successfully converted from major brand affiliations.
OUR CULTURE:
Destination Hotels & Resorts fosters a creative, entrepreneurial and energetic work environment where people come to work and have fun. We value passionate people who love to be challenged and desire the freedom to contribute to the overall success of the organization. Your role will be integral to the success of our company. We strive to create a work place culture that values family, work life balance and community. We help develop our associates and provide support for them to grow their careers with DH&R. Our associates are proud to work here!
THE CAROLINA INN, CHAPEL HILL, NC:
The Carolina Inn is a historic hotel located in downtown Chapel Hill, NC. Historic charm, modern amenities, gracious service, and memorable food blend beautifully at The Carolina Inn, a AAA Four Diamond Award Winner & Member of Historic Hotels of America.
We are conveniently located on the doorsteps of the University of North Carolina, in the heart of downtown Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The experience is one of world-class service, elegantly appointed guest accommodations, superb dining, outstanding meeting and banquet facilities, and an expert staff. The Carolina Inn is looking for a qualified individual to join our prestigious team as our Director of Catering.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Department leader who fosters a sales culture of driving revenues and maximizing property revenues. Strong focus on selling skills and a sense of customer urgency that meets the goals of the organization and surpasses customer expectations. Directs the day-to-day Catering department to achieve the property mission and revenue and service goals. Meets or exceeds department budgeted revenues, booking pace, and forecasting accuracy.
BASIC JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Guides department in the creation of a marketing plan and its deployment to discover new business opportunities in the social and corporate catering community. Develops tactics to find new customers and retain them. This includes tangible efforts in prospecting, sales calls, entertainment, and site inspections.
• Utilizes the tools of sales productivity reports, post-event surveys and letters, daily banquet event orders/pricing, set-up reports, manages night reports, to measure the effectiveness of training.
• Leader of Catering Sales with assigned markets, and insures both quantity and quality of sales and execution is commensurate with leadership.
• Ensures each member of the department executes all four business cycles (sales, pre-planning, execution, and post-event) at or above standard.
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This Just In...Mark Day Finally Does a Newsworthy Newsletter!!!
2009-06-29:
The Irregardless Café Catering service seeks a Catering Operations Manager who is a self-motivated, high energy, detail oriented and goal driven individual who is experienced in ‘on’ and ‘off-site’ catering. This is an ideal position for a quick learner with good social skills. The Irregardless Café & Catering is a growing catering business.
Successful candidates will have prior experience in Catering and Restaurant Food Service. They will also have
Knowledge of the planning and hands-on execution of on & off site catering;
Experience with catering and event sales;
Skills hiring, training and managing catering staff;
Effective office skills management, to include proposal preparation, financial accountability, and record management;
Ability to network with clientele, as well as establish relationships with vendors.
Compensation will include hourly wages and different pay levels, depending on the work, as well as bonuses. During this current economic downturn, there will be the option to supplement hours with work within the Irregardless Café.
Please submit applications to Irregardless Café’s Catering Director: Anya Gordon anya@irregardless.com
2007-07-20: Operations Manager
CE Rental, a boutique party rental company in downtown Raleigh specializing in tabletop décor is seeking a hands on, logistical, professional with managerial and creative skills.
Salary position with opportunities for 401K, profit sharing and health benefits.
Please forward resume
vickirents@cerental.com
919-669-3492
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