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9891 Broken Land Parkway, Suite 301 • Columbia, MD 21046 • 410-290-5410 • www.nace.net
Taking Your Professional Development
to the Next Level with NACE membership
The Na'onal Associa'on for Catering and Events (NACE) is a professional associa'on with members in every facet of the catering and events community.
WHAT IS NACE?
NACE is the leader in educa'on, business insight, and professional resources for catering and event professionals.
To advance the catering and events industry and
its professionals.
MISSION
Our strength is in community-‐ NACE has more than 45 chapters and is growing rapidly!
OUR MEMBERS
• Culinary professionals
• Event managers
• Event supply providers
• Florists • Photographers • DJs • And more!
NACE members are making a statement to clients, employers, employees, and peers that they are commiKed to their profession and professional development.
THE IMPORTANCE OF ASSOCIATION
WHY NACE?
WHY NOT? Membership is affordable and reaps both
immediate and future rewards
Cover the cost of membership by geNng just one referral, using our UPS discount, or using our
resources to enhance your resume!
ExperNse • Educa'onal Resources • Magazines and NewsleKers
BENEFITS
Business • Referrals • Discounts on Business Products
NACE provides endless opportuni'es to develop your:
Network • Local Community Connec'ons • Online Communi'es
Career • Professional Cer'fica'ons • Job Boards
AFFINITY BENEFITS NACE members also receive discounts on products and services from the following Affinity Partners:
NACE is commiKed to furthering the catering and events industry and our members’ contribu'ons to the community via media placement. Several of our members have recently been featured on the na'onal stage:
BRAND RECOGNITION
2013-‐2014 NACE President Lisa Hopkins, CPCE, CMP shares Nps to create a celebrity style wedding on a budget.
NACE offers in-‐person educa'onal opportuni'es on both a na'onal and local level as well as regular webinars on topics of interest. All products and services are discounted or free for our members.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Our diverse catalog of educa'onal offerings help you stay on top of industry trends Na'onal offerings include:
• Experience! Conference and Expo • NACE Webinar Series • CPCE Cer'fica'on • Business Academies Cer'ficate Program
NACE Chapters also provide at least eight educa'onal opportuni'es each year.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
TAMPA BAY NACE EDUCATION
u Bridal Couple Panel
u Corporate Planner Panel
u Business Contracts and Legal Issues in the Industry
u Speed Networking
u Annual Trends Meetings
u “The Emerging Same Sex Market” by Bernadette Smith
What education programs have we offered our members?
NACE’s annual mee'ng aKracts industry professionals from every segment of the market. The conference combines world class educa'on relevant to your career, premium networking, cuNng edge recipes, design trends, and na'onally renowned experts.
EXPERIENCE! CONFERENCE AND EXPO
2016 NACE EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION Take your career to the next level by becoming a Cer$fied
Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE). The CPCE designa'on is earned through a series of con'nuing educa'on opportuni'es, culmina'ng in an exam. Live and self-‐paced study op'ons are available.
www.naceuniversity.org
The Business Academies program is designed for professionals who are: • New to the one or more aspects of the field. • Star'ng a business and need help with opera'onal ac'vi'es.
Accoun'ng Beverage Management Catering Services Contracts and Agreements
Event Management Food Produc'on Human Resources Sales and Marke'ng
www.mynace.net/BusinessAcademies
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Making the Most of Your Membership
You get out of it what you put into it...
• Take advantage of all benefits offered • Validate value by tracking your NACE referrals
• A\end meeNngs
• Know your network
• Get involved
• Spread the word – your email signature, website, and trade show presence make the organiza'on’s brand even stronger!
NOW WHAT ABOUT TAMPA BAY NACE?
TAMPA BAY NACE
President: Samantha Valentin, Signature Event Rentals
VP of Programs & Locations: Jeff Boone, Boone’s Professional Events
VP of Membership: Michele Renee Zerda, The Michele Renee Hair & Makeup Group
Secretary: Jordan Prosser, Botanica International
Treasurer: Casie Rahe, Breezin’ Entertainment
Event Professional: Alan Skipper, Puff n Stuff Catering
Immediate Past President: Kim Baker, TechData
2015 Board of Directors
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President NACE Experience Scholarship Committee
Executive Committee
National Convention Delegates
Samantha Valentin, Signature Event Rentals
How can I get involved with my Chapter? Join a Committee today!
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VP of Programs & Locations Programs and Locations Committee
Jeff Boone, Boone’s Professional Events
How can I get involved with my Chapter? Join a Committee today!
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VP of Membership Member Recruitment and Retention
Hospitality New Member Orientation
Michele Renee Zerda, The Michele Renee Hair and Makeup Group
How can I get involved with my Chapter? Join a Committee today!
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Secretary Historian
Social Media
Newsletter and Website
Jordan Prosser, Botanica International Design Studio
How can I get involved with my Chapter? Join a Committee today!
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Treasurer Meeting Check-in
Fundraising
Casie Rahe, Breezin’ Entertainment
How can I get involved with my Chapter? Join a Committee today!
TAMPA BAY NACE
§ Direct all Registration questions to the Treasurer. If unavailable, the VP of Programs can also assist you.
§ A great way to meet new people is to volunteer for the Check-In Committee. It involvement will help put faces with names of meeting attendees.
§ If you are interested in meeting a particular person or group of professionals (i.e. caterers or florists), ask a board member to introduce you to someone new.
Tips from the Chapter Treasurer
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Event Professional Meeting Raffles
Charity & Community Service
Alan Skipper, Puff n Stuff Catering
How can I get involved with my Chapter? Join a Committee today!
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Immediate Past President Elections
Chapter Awards
Kim Baker, TechData
How can I get involved with my Chapter? Join a Committee today!
TAMPA BAY NACE
§ Attend as many monthly meetings as possible. The more meetings you attend, the more people you meet. New contacts=new business!
§ Volunteer to sponsor your products or services for a monthly meeting. Show off what you do! Contact the VP of Programs to volunteer.
§ Join a Committee today! Contact the assigned Board Member or the VP of Membership for any questions you may have.
§ Get to know other new members on the same journey as yourself!
§ Go to www.NACE.net and check out the many benefits the national organization offers and how they may help you and your business.
§ Need some guidance? Don’t be afraid to ask. The Board of Directors is your best source of information and is here to assist you.
Final Tips for New Members
Visit www.TampaBayNACE.com or contact the VP of Membership:
• Michele Renee, VP of Membership at [email protected]
TAMPA BAY NACE QUESTIONS?
Visit www.nace.net or contact the NACE NaNonal Office:
• Sylvia Buell, Membership and Community Rela'ons Coordinator, [email protected]
NACE NATIONAL QUESTIONS?
LEARN MORE OR JOIN TODAY
www.nace.net/Join