"There comes a time in life when you have to let go of all the pointless drama and the people who create it and surround yourself with people who make you laugh so hard that you forget the bad and focus solely on the good. After all, life is too short to be anything but happy."
It is a tremendous thrill and honor to begin my service to Triangle NACE as President. I feel truly priveleged to be surrounded by such gifted, ambitious, and remarkable people, and I am constantly reminded of the hard work and dedication each member brings to the table.
Without question, Triangle NACE has earned its reputation as one of the finest chapters in the country. In addition to the unwavering support that our members provide, we owe a great deal of thanks to the superb leadership of Diane Tighe and our Board members.
We have a very exciting year ahead. And with each new year, we face new challenges and seek fresh ideas. It is our ability to face and overcome these challenges, as well as our desire to embrace change and innovation, that makes us who we are - a unique and highly progressive organization to be proud of.
I look forward to meeting with the new and existing Board members at the Hilton RTP this Tuesday, November 25th at 5:30 pm.
Best wishes for the coming year!
Mark Day
Community Service:
Welcome New Members:
Welcome to our newest members!
Make sure to say hello at the next meeting!
Lee Hackney from Paloma Studios
Wedding Trends:
Tips from Helen, the almost-licensed party planner:
When seating guests, it's best not to place all the shallow people together. A simple shallow-deep-shallow-moody-shallow-deep
pattern works best.
Immediate Past President's Report:
Hello NACE Members,
It is hard to imagine we are already at the end of yet another great year of chapter events. As we gather at our Awards Gala " That NACE Show" on November 11th we will be celebrating another record breaking year. We have over 52 award submissions, entered over 13 award categories, along with our Best of NACE events and Best of NACE individual Awards. We will also present our fundraiser donation to the Interfaith Food Shuttle.
2008 Triangle NACE Chapter Highlights
Membership: Our current NACE membership is 166 members. In 2007 we closed the year with 125 members. A growth of 41 members.
Meeting Attendance: In 2008 over the last 10 programs we average 100 attendees per chapter meeting. This is a growth of 30 members per chapter event over 2007.
Fundraiser Donation: We will be donating the highest amount to our fundraiser in Triangle NACE History. " Amount to be reveled at our November 11th program."
Chapter Board Members: We have maintained a full slate of 14 board members for 3 years running and entering a full slate for induction at our November event for 2009.
Marketing: We have been feature in three publications Cary Magazine, Southern Bride and Groom, and the News & Observer not to mention several radio spots and community calendar boards.
It has been a wonderful three years as serving as your NACE Chapter president. This has been a wonderful growing and learning experience for me and I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for your selfless service to our organization. I look forward to working on the NACE chapter board as past president and assisting our new president over the next two years with what I believe is the best chapter in our NACE National Portfolio.
Warm regards~
Diane Tighe, Triangle NACE Chapter President 2006~2008
Best of Triangle NACE 2008:
Best Corporate Event
Alice in Wonderland
Christie Cook
Art of Motion Media
Best Florals at an Event
El Greco Opening Events
Larry Wood
Ninth Street Flowers
Best Photography Award
Shoemaker Wedding
James Walters
Walters and Walters
Best Tabletop Decor
Wedding Show Tabletop
Michael McLamb
Best Non Profit/Fundraiser Event
Carolina First Campaign Closing Gala
J.W. Walton
The Catering Company of Chapel Hill
Best Printed Collateral for an Event
Linstroth Szyndlar Wedding & Reception
Angie Wright
Chic Details Weddings & Events
Best Lighting/Props at an Event
Carolina First Campaign Closing Gala
J.W. Walton
The Catering Company of Chapel Hill
Best Themed Food and Beverage Event
Gabrielle Wines All Cabernet Dinner
Jaclyn Parks
TPC Wakefield Plantation
Best Buffet Menu at an Event
Spice of Life
Amy Greene
Spice Street Restaurant and Catering
Best Plated Food Presentation
El Greco Lenders & Donors Dinner
Kathy Wright- Catering Company of Chapel Hill- American Party Rentals
'That Nace Show' awards gala catered to TV nostalgia
Nov 16, 2008
Hollywood is home to some of the most memorable moments in television. From a classic comedy series like "Sanford and Son" to the magic of "Bewitched," networks like TV Land have given some a chance to get another peek at their favorite characters while introducing to young audiences a whole new slate of shows.
Tuesday, I had a chance to travel down a television memory lane of sorts at the Triangle chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives Awards Gala. "That NACE Show" was held at the Washington Duke Inn and Golf Club.
NACE is the oldest and largest professional society that addresses all aspects of the catering industry. The national organization celebrated its 50th anniversary this year.
A lot of effort was put into every detail of the evening. From the full-color programs that were printed much like a TV Guide, to the old-fashioned name tags that guests wore, every little aspect was a part of the overall production.
We started the night with a bit from "The Price is Right" before the first course was served. We then saw presentations inspired by "The Addams Family" and "The Tonight Show."
While we finished the main course, we heard a presentation inspired by "Laverne and Shirley," "I Dream of Jeannie" and "Alice."
Ironically in the "Alice" parody, there was a real Mel. The presentation was done by NACE members Mel Day, Michelle Faber and Christie Cook. The evening was a lot of fun and business owners were recognized for their efforts over the past year.
Three individuals were presented the 2008 Presidents Award for Catering Excellence. They included Vicki Phaneuf, Donna Ford, and Jim Pendergrass.
The Triangle NACE chapter partnered with the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle and in September it held a fundraiser to raise money for the organization. The Inter-Faith Food Shuttle was established in 1989 and works to make use of good food that might otherwise go to waste and get that food to hungry people.
Terri Hutter and Jill Staton-Bullard of the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle accepted a check for $15,000, NACE's largest charitable donation to date. Beth Pendergrass made the check presentation.
Outgoing chapter president Diane Tighe was also recognized for her three years of service leading the organization. Immediate past president Don Ball also introduced the incoming president, Mark Day.
Angela Ray is an actress, author and motivational speaker. For comments or tips on future events, e-mail her at Angela@mahoganydime.com.
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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
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