Katina Isaacson of Sierra Floral Design is our Featured Spotlight Member for May.  See her work at the upcoming NACE meeting at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe. 

Contact Katina at Sierra Floral Design by calling (775)750-6040 or toll free at (866)853-9117.  Email at info@sierrafloraldesigns.com / web address is www.sierrafloraldesigns.com

Sierra Floral Designs creatively sets the tone for yoru special event.  She insists on personally dealing with each customer one-on-one throughout the entire planning proess, customizing each design specifically for each event, including being on-hand for final touch-ups.

Katina started her business in 2003 and she has blossomed as a designer, studying under European trained designers in Sacramento.  Her creativity, passion, professionalism and natural ability to create unique and beautiful floral designs has earned her an excellent repurtation in the industry.  Not only does she have a loyal following of past clients and referrals, her business now comes highly recommended by some of the top event coordinators and vendors in the Tahoe/Reno area.  Due to her love of travel, she keeps her finger on the pulse of the design industry, bringing fresh designs from the larger trendsetting cities around the US and Europe. 

The NACE National Conference is scheduled for July 26-July 29 in Charlotte, NC at Experience! 2009.  Attendees registering at the Non-member rate will receive a FREE YEAR OF MEMBERSHIP! 

We will be awarding 1 scholarship to this event (valued at $900).  If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, please let someone from the Reno Tahoe NACE Board know as soon as possible.

For more information, visit www.nace.net and to register for the event. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

May 20, 2009 @ Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe

- 3:30-5:30pm -

Andy will be giving a 2-hour session called Blogging Your Way to Business Success.    The session will explain blogging, its benefits in cross-promoting your website, and improving your search engine ranking.  The second hour will demonstrate and demystify the intial steps in setting up a blog, writing posts, adding photos, and the like

- 6 - 8:30pm -

Reno-Tahoe NACE will be offering a Wedding Industry Presentation, delivered by Andy Ebon (The Wedding Marketing Blog / www.TheWeddingMarketingBlog.com) , on Wednesday, May 20th, 6pm.

Andy has 25 years experience as a wedding vendor, plus another dozen as a marketer.  In teh last two years, he has focused squarely on Wedding Marketing, and his presentation will showcase some key issues we all should be considering.

The Program, "Marketing and Selling to the 21st Century Bride," will include these takeaways, and much more:

*The Impact of the Internet and New Social Media on the bride, and you.

*What marketing improvements vendors and venues can make to communicate their message more clearly.

*What you need to know about the technology habits of today's bride and how they affect her decision making habits.

June  17, 2009 @ Aura Loung in the Silver Legacy

A Mixology Seminar at Aura Lounge in the Silver Legacy,  featuring Armando Rosario, Director of Mixology for Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada.

Mr. Armando Rosario has specialized in the development of innovative cocktail creations for mroe than two decades.  Serveral of his signature cocktails have appeared in trade magazines around the country.  Mr. Rosario has worked in such respected establishments as Le Cirque 2000 in New York, Princess Cruise Lines, and Wynn Las Vegas.  As a Master Mixologist for Southern Wine and Spirits of Nevada, Mr. Rosario is constantly promoting the resurgence of classic cocktails and teh professional bartender's image.  He also works together with the on-premise spirits team on special promotional events, educational seminars as well as creating exciting new cocktails for the Las Vegas market.

Mr. Rosario shares his professional knowledge and talented creativity promoting suppliers' new brands and developing cocktails for Nevada's finest drinking establishments.

SPRING MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN

ONLY A FEW DAYS LEFT!!!!

This year, NACE is offering it's annual spring campaign between March 23 - May 25.  The incentive will be $100 off.  Beginning March 23, new members and members who have been lapsed for more than a year can renew online at www.nace.net, promo code SP08.  Prizes for chapters are to be determined, we are currently in the lead across the country for small chapters with new members!!!!  Lets try and win this! 

You can also call or Email our Membership Chairperson, Robin Eissinger at Harrah's/Harvey's Lake Tahoe for more information.  Her phone number is 775-586-5094 and her email is reissinger@laketahoe.harrahs.com.

Deborah Branby, The Cheese Board

Ciprian Cojoc, Ciprian Photography

Nathan Barlow, Sierra Audio Visual, LLC

Tory Wilson, Resort at Squaw Creek

Danelle Wilson-Perlman, Reno Tahoe Limousine

Make sure to refer to the NACE National Website to view the variety of benefits that NACE members are eligible for!!!!

NACE has many national business partners that offer special deals to NACE members around the country.  Did you know that NACE members can receive 10% off of all linen rentals from Creative Coverings (excluding the already low lamour prices).  Visit www.NACE.net for other great offers.

CATERING / CONVENTION SERVICES MANAGER NEEDED

The Silver Legacy Resort Casino is currently seeking adynamic and highly motivated Catering and Convention Services Manager.

Qualified candidates must have previous eperience in a high volume establishment, excellent communication skills and a solid sales background while presenting a professional image at all times.  A strong background in Food an dBeverage is preferable.

This position is responsible for all aspects of planning, oversight and post conference follow-up for convention sales groups and social catering functions

Please call for more information on where to send resumes to:

Christine Sexton, Training Manager

Silver Legacy 325-7401 Ext. 7206

Eldorado 775-954-4006