Dear Fellow NACE members and Industry Colleagues,

The year ahead holds great promise and new opportunities for all of us!   As we welcome new members to our chapter board for 2012, we also kick off the new year with an even more incredible plan for the program that put this chapter on the map--Design Trends.  

As you know by now, our chapter has forged a unique and powerful alliance that not only ensures that this important annual program continues to grow, but continues to attract industry attention and provide our members with a tremendous opportunity to display their talents and market their services.

 Last year we first partnered with The Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta to give our members the opportunity to display their table designs to potential customers-Brides and Grooms and other members of the public who attend the bridal show.   More than 20 NACE member designers took advantage of that opportunity in 2011 and the expectations are even higher for the upcoming 2012 edition.

This year there is also something new... and something that I hope many of our members will take advantage of...  On Monday, January 30th-- During the day prior to the Design Trends program at 200 Peachtree--- NACE members are also invited to participate in an exciting new business education marketing conference.  NACE members in good standing are entitled to a discount registration (save $25) to attend The Engage A Bride Wedding Biz Marketing conference.  Use the code NACE upon registration online or contact Donna Jakulski directly to register and get the discount rate.

The conference is designed for wedding marketing and special events professionals and will cover a wide range of up to the minute topics related to business marketing, social media and include panel discussions, and even the chance for one attendeee to win a business marketing make-over!

It is certainly not required that you participate in the bridal show or attend the wedding biz conference.  But we do hope all members and industry colleagues are aware of these additional exposure and education opportunities and will not miss out if they are of interest.

Please go the the www.atlantanace.com home page for links to register for Design Trends as a designer (or an attendee!) or for more information about the Bridal Extravaganza and the Wedding Biz Conference.

Have a Very Happy and Successful New Year!

-Walt

Walter Nemeth, President 2012

Director of Catering & Events, The Georgian Terrace Hotel

president@atlantanace.com

Please join in welcoming and thanking the following individuals who represent the new 2012 Board of Directors and Committe Chairs:

Elected Positions

President                                   Walter Nemeth

Vice President                            Dee Lane Eades

2^nd Vice President                       Helen Taffet

Treasurer                                  Nelson Ellerin

Secretary                                   Karen McGaha

Event Professional                      Donna Jakulski

Appointed Positions

Program Chairs                          Cathy Pennington, James Nesmith

Community Service                     Alaina Williams

Registration                               Bryon Brown

Fundraising                                Kim Butler

Hospitality                                 Sheena Koger

Web Guru / Communications     Ted Crowder

Awards Chairperson                    Shelley Pederson

The DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta-Marietta is currently hiring Group Sales Manager.  The focus is corporate with some other segments included. 

We are a full service, modern hotels located in Cobb County, only minutes from attractions, industry and downtown.

 If you or anyone you can think of might be interested, please forward me a resume to Lori.Goldblatt@hilton.com

Happy Holidays!

Lori Goldblatt, CMP
Director of Sales and Marketing

Wedding Specialist (Catering Sales Manager) at Lake Lanier Islands Resort

Seeking an experienced Catering Sales Manager, focused in the social market, to join our team. Must have a minimum of 3 years prior catering sales experience. Delphi Sales Software and Meeting Matrix experience is a plus. Available to work primarily Mon - Sat (some Sundays), shift hours 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. (some evenings).

Please send your resume to Jasmine Lowe at jlowe@llimail.com or call 770-932-7245

Award winning, well established, innovative event decorating company is seeking a talented, enthusiastic art college graduate to join their upbeat Roswell team.  Must have a passion for the arts and the creativity to free hand draw, paint murals, faux finishes, and work with foam core.  You must posses strong design and production skills and needs to be positive, energetic, and a dependable team member! Must be available to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, and special events.  A current GA drivers license is required, and applicants need to have a reliable form of transportation. This is a drug free environment.  Please email resumes to openartjob@gmail.com Denise Rindsberg