Happy New Year! It's hard to believe that January has flown by us so quickly, and my hope for all of you is that 2010 has started off with an abundance of new business opportunities!!

My first month as President has been an exciting one! Whew, do we have a lot going on in our chapter, but before I tell you all of that, I wanted to first acknowledge how honored I am to be working with such a strong board of directors, and like all of our members, they are some of the top event and industry professionals in this area. You all can feel very confident that these fabulous people will do a phenomenal job at representing the Reno -Tahoe NACE Chapter. Also, I want to extend a big personal thank you to Robin Brockelsby, Owner of Creative Coverings, for founding our chapter. Without her vision, ambition, and hard work our chapter would not be here. All of our board members are listed on the website at www.renotahoenace.net, so please take a look at it when you get moment.   

Our First NACE meeting of 2010 started off with a fabulous event at Nothing to It! Culinary School, and of course, the evening was filled with all of the elements of what NACE is all about --Great networking opportunities, great education for our businesses and our personal and professional growth, great food, and great friends! A big thanks to Nothing to It! and to our Speaker, Alice Heiman, who helped us all learn how to be more effective in growing sales and relationships in our businesses. And yes, there are even pictures of me cooking…. Now that's worth a look in itself!  All the pictures from our event have been posted on the Reno-Tahoe NACE Facebook page and on our main website as well.   

We also have our second annual table top competition coming up at the Silver Legacy in Reno on March 30^th, then the National NACE conference in Austin in July, and if you didn’t know, Reno was selected to host the 2011 National NACE conference! This is a big accomplishment for the Reno-Tahoe area, as there will be approximately 900 of the top event and catering professionals from around the country spending almost five days in our region. I guess you can say it’s the biggest FAM trip of this kind.  A little tidbit--Reno was selected over two other destinations, which is a true testament to our area’s talented professionals and to the commitment and strength of the chapter as a whole.     

As I sit back and look ahead to the future of our growing chapter, I can't help but be excited to see how quickly this region is growing and developing into such a cohesive group of individuals who are so committed to growing the event industry. Reno-Tahoe is a true destination full of so many unique venues and event options, and of course, the best event and catering professionals in the business!  As you think about your business goals for the year, let your investment in NACE be on the top of your list.  There is no better time than now to get involved with the chapter. It will be one of the best investments, both personally and professionally you can make for yourself and for your business.

I wish all of you a happy, healthy and productive 2010, and looking forward to seeing you all at the next NACE “Breakfast” meeting (that’s right, breakfast) on February 17th at Harrah's Lake Tahoe.

All My Best,

Robin Eissinger

Reno-Tahoe NACE Chapter

2nd Annual Event Elements Tabletop & Cake Confectioner Competition

benefiting Reno-Tahoe NACE & The Food Bank of Northern Nevada

(Theme is Day or Night)

Reno Ballroom, March 30, 2010

3pm - 6:30pm Table Viewing & Networking

6:30 pm Dinner

7:30pm Speaker

8:15pm Awards

General Information

• Vendor Pricing:  $100 per booth (early pricing- before March 15, 2010), $150 after March 15^th and before March 30^th deadline.
• Admission Fee:

$50 Members

$70 Non-Members

• The admission fee includes entry into the Event Elements Competition as well as dinner and an awards ceremony afterwards.
  
• If guests wish to go solely to the competition, the admission price is $10.  This allows them into the display area from 3 to 6:30 pm.

Reno-Tahoe NACE Chapter

2nd Annual Event Elements Competition

Reno Ballroom, March 30, 2010

It’s time to see the best the Reno Tahoe area has to offer in Table Top Decor and Confectionary Creations!  We invite you to be a competitor or attendee at the 2nd Annual "Event Elements - Confectionary Creations & Table Top Decor Competition" featuring the styles inspired by Day and Night.  Designers and pastry chefs alike will compete for Best of Class and People's Choice awards for Element Interpretation.  There will be many of the area’s top designers showcasing their talents as well as a variety of cake artists sampling their delicious creations.  The event will be held on Tuesday, March 30th at the beautiful Reno Ballroom.

 The agenda will be as follows:

Monday, March 29th

Event Set-up-12 noon to 8 pm

Tuesday, March 30th

12:30 to 2:30 pm – Judging

2:30 – 3:00 Re-Set area for Public Viewing

3:00 to 6:30 pm – Open to the Public for Viewing ($10 per person)

6:30 to 7:00 pm – Cocktail Reception

7:00 to 9:00 pm – Dinner & Awards Presentation ($50 for members and $70 for non-members)

NOTE: Member rate applies to the members of NACE and Weddings of the West as well as spouses of members.

The cost to compete is $100 per entry (up to 4 allowed) if you register by March 15th and $150 per entry thereafter.  If you register by March 15th, you can pick your choice of Day or Night.  After that, your theme will be assigned by the NACE Host Committee.  To attend dinner, view the displays, pay for the competition or purchase a vendor table to showcase your business ($100 each, does include 1 dinner), click on the "Register Now" to pay for your entry and or event tickets.  Seats are limited and the event is expected to sell out, so purchase your tickets now!  Proceeds benefit the Food Bank of Northern Nevada  (www.fbnn.org) and the NACE Educational Fund.  If you have any questions, please contact Karen Nichols, Program Chair, at Karen@redcarpetdmc.com. 

Competition Rules

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CONFECTIONARY CREATIONS & TABLE TOP DÉCOR

Tuesday, March 30^th 2010

The Reno Ballroom

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your creative talents at the

2^nd Annual Reno Tahoe NACE - Event Elements Competition

Register Today!

Anyone can enter!  We are looking for the best in Confectionary Creations and Table Top Décor!

  If you register by March 15th, you can pick your theme of either “Day” or “Night”.  Contest registrants after that date will be assigned a theme by the NACE Host Committee. The event will be open for public viewing in the afternoon followed by dinner and the awards presentation.  We will crown the area’s Best Designer and Pastry Chef for 2010 as well as present 1^st place awards for theme interpretation in each category.

 Limit of 4 paid entries. 

All paid entrants will be featured in the program (if entry is received by March 15, 20100, on the NACE website and through special promotions. 

Entrance Fees:

$100.00 early bird before March 15th and $150.00 after March 15th

Entrance fees include:

Competition Entry

2 Viewing tickets

1 Ticket for Dinner/Program and Viewing

(Additional tickets are available for a fee)

1 Drink ticket

Event Timeline:

Set up times TBA due to venue availability

12:30 to 2:30 pm – Judging

2:30 – 3:00 Re-set area for Public Viewing

3:00 to 6:30 pm – Open to the Public for Viewing

6:30 to 7:00 pm – Cocktail Reception

7:00 to 9:30 pm – Dinner, Keynote Speaker & Awards Presentation

To enter or RSVP, log on to www.renotahoenace.net and click the Register Now button. 

Dinner/ Program

  $50 for NACE, WOW  members & spouses;

 $70 for guests and $10 for Public Viewing (3:00 – 6:30 PM). 

See the following for competition information and guidelines. 

Questions can be directed to Karen Nichols, Program Chair, at karen@redcarpetdmc.com

Table Top Décor

COMPETITION INFORMATION & GUIDELINES

Entry Fee ~ $100 before March 15th, $150.00 after March 15th and through March 29th

Includes

Tabletop Competition Entry

1 Dinner / Speaker Presentation Entry

TABLE TOP ENTRANT SPECIFICATIONS

·        You will be provided with: (not to be included in your overall cost report of the table)

o   1 72” round table

o   1 white hotel 90” square linen.

o   1 tall cocktail table to display promotional information (No linen provided for this table)

o   8 standard banquet chairs

o   16 ft. by 16 ft. area for tabletop design

·        Your assigned theme must be incorporated into all areas of your design.

·        Tables

o   You may bring in another size /shape table; HOWEVER your entire space is LIMITED to the 16 x 16 foot area.

o   Every table must be set for 8, though it is up to you whether you set a complete place setting, or a partial one.

o   You may not request any other tables from the venue.

o   The cocktail table is part of your overall design and must be within the space provided

o   A sign with no logos or identifying information with a line item list of all production/rental costs must be displayed at your table.

o   You must supply your own frame/display equipment for signage.

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