Hello Catering & Event Professionals,

Wow!  What a meeting we had on Tuesday!!  Thank you to everyone that helped out with it and everyone that came out to it to make it such a huge success. 

Our new NACE logos are attached and we encourage you to use them in your maketing efforts.  Also, links to our Facebook and Twitter accounts are below.  Please 'like' us and 'follow' us!

Sincerely,

Your Alamo Chapter Board of Directors

We have 2 special offers in June!!

• New Member Promo – Any new professional member can save $100 and join for only $295. Apply online using promo code NEW13. Or use this special application if you prefer to mail in a check.

• Movin’ On Up! – Any student or young professional member who transitions to the next level will receive $50 off renewal rate. Student members who become young professionals pay just $145. Young professionals who become professional members pay just $245.

For more information about membership with NACE Alamo Chapter and these specials contact Traci Maricle at tmaricle@acemart.com. 

We love NACE and are so happy to see our Chapter growing!  We have 2 more fabulous new members. :)

• Gloria Pias with The Party Staff, Inc.
• Miguel Perez with the Hilton San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa

Exciting Announcement!

We are pleased to announce the 8^th Annual NACE President’s Gala will be held on Tuesday, November 12, at the timeless ZaZa Gardens.  Spice of Life will be cooking up a fabulous fete of savory culinary delights.   Join us as we celebrate in Mad Men style!   Grab a martini glass and step back in time as the gentlemen dress in their favorite skinny tie and Don Draper hat, and ladies in glam 1960’s cocktail attire.  This year’s event has several new surprises in store. 

Save the Date… this is the BIG event of the year. You’d be MAD to miss it!!!

Thank you to everyone that filled out the survey last month!  We appreciate the feedback, are reviewing the results and look forward to implementing some of your suggestions so we can better serve you.  Congrats to Susan Stricklin with Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club!!  You get to attend a monthly meeting of your choice at no charge. :)

Events by Reese

With 20 years of expertise, Events by Reese Group has been planning and designing elegant and spectacular weddings and events. We take great pride in creating one-of-a-kind events that truly represent the clients’ style and personality. Events by Reese Group creates more than just a party, we create an event that tells the complete story of the couple. We offer a variety of services which allows clients to hire Events by Reese Group as a wedding planner to handle all the logistics, event designer to handle all decor, or both. Events by Reese Group custom designs each and every event to represent each client’s style allowing you to celebrate the special moments of your life in style.

Test your Knowledge: Each month we will present three questions that you might expect to see on the Certified Professional in Catering and Events (CPCE) Certification Exam.  If you can’t answer the questions, then maybe you need to join the CPCE study group!  Answers are provided at the bottom of the newsletter.

Question 1: Occurs when existing customers buy new products and services rather than existing products and services?

1. Market Share
2. Cannibalization
3. Diversification
4. Market Penetration

Question 2: To cook food in a liquid, usually a small amount, that is hot but not actually bubbling?

1. Blanch
2. Stew
3. Poach
4. Broil

Question 3: Eat no animal products, with exception of eggs and milk products?

1. Vegetarian
2. Vegan
3. Ovo-Lacto-Vegetarians
4. Kosher

June Meeting: NACE/SARA Joint Meeting with VIP Panel

Last night's meeting was so much fun!  Getting to hear inside information like that doesn't come along all the time.  Thank you to our VIP Panel: Chef Johnny Hernandez, Chef Jesse Perez with Arcade Midtown Kitchen and Becky Hermanson with Marriott Riverwalk/Rivercenter.

Pictures of this meeting will be in our photo galleries on our website and Facebook page soon.

Charlie Wants a Burger Father's Day Celebration

Charlie Wants a Burger, the newest member of Paesanos Restaurant Group, is extending their HAPPY HOUR pricing on Sunday, June 16th for Father's Day and the Spurs Game 5! You don't want to miss this!!  More info is attached.

Webinar: Business of Weddings Series, Making it to the Top in the Wedding Industry

June 19th at 1 p.m.

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a star in the wedding industry?  More info...

Did you know that there are webinar bundle packages?  For more info on them and the other upcoming webinars click here.

NACE Experience! 2013 Conference and Expo
You still have time to register for the NACE Experience! 

July 14th-17th in Chicago

View a slideshow of pictures from last year's conference here so you can see what all the excitement is about!

NACE Idea Swap: Marketing, Publications & Social Media (Members Only Event)

August 13th at 2 p.m.

What's an idea swap? You're invited to participate in this one-hour, interactive conversation featuring NACE leaders and your peers. Ever wonder what your peers are doing when it comes to attracting new business? How do you handle time management? What marketing does your company use?  Find out more info here.

Here are the answers to the CPCE questions.  (1) 2, (2) 3, and (3) 3.

For more information on the CPCE Study Group contact Michelle Moon at michellemoon@wittemuseum.org.