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June 2008

President's Report

NACE is 50!

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Community Service

What? You haven't  entered for The Event Elements Competiton yet?

Sign up NOW!

Or register for the dinner and awards ceremony if you're not competing! Last year was amazing, this year it's going to be incredible!

Do you want to see the best the Valley has to offer in Table Top Decor and Confectionary Creations?   We invite you to join us as a competitor or attendee at the 2nd Annual "Event Elements - Confectionary Creations & Table Top Decor Competition" featuring the styles - Retro, Contemporary, Traditional or Vintage.  Designers and pastry chefs alike will compete for Best of Class awards as well 1st, 2nd & 3rd place awards for Element Interpretation.  There will be up to 36 different table top designs to preview and up to 28 confectionary creations from the area's best.

To compete in the event, contact Laurie Southwick at 480-503-4449 or lasouthwick@bbjlinen.com.    Entry fee is $150 per table.

The agenda will be as follows:
4:00 - 10:00 pm on Sunday, June 29th and 8:00 - 11:30 am on Monday, June 30th - Event Set-Up
11:30 am - 2:30 pm - Judging
3:00 - 6:00 pm - Public Viewing ($10 per person)
6:00 - 7:00 pm - Cocktail Reception
7:00 - 10:00 pm - Dinner & Awards Presentation

To attend dinner, view the displays, or pay for the competition, click the "Register Now" button.  Seats are limited and the event is expected to sell out, so purchase your tickets now!  Proceeds benefit Positive Impact of Arizona (www.positiveimpactinc.org) and the NACE Educational Fund.

NOTE: Member rate applies to the members of NACE, ABC, MPI, WEN & HSMAI as well as spouses of members and employees from a member company

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Calendar of Events

MPI and HSMAI INDUSTRY EVENTS 

HSMAI ANNUAL CHINESE AUCTION
Excitement is in the air!! HSMAI's largest fundraising event of the year is planned for 5:00 p.m. on

Wednesday, June 25th. Join us at the beautiful, newly renovated Fiesta Resort Conference Center as we host the 26th Annual Chinese Auction, "Year of the Rat". Proceeds from the auction will support the Children's Angel Foundation as well as the HSMAI student fund, education fund and various chapter activities.

The 2008 Chinese Auction Committee has put a little "spin" on this year's festivities by incorporating the flair and panache of the "Rat Pack", prominent during the late 1950's to the mid 1960's. You won't want to miss the hippest, coolest event of the summer!


We are expecting a sell-out this year, so don't delay. For more information and to register, please visit our chapter website at www.hsmai-az.org.

MPI Educational Seminar in Las Vegas

Dear Meeting/Hospitality Industry Partner:

We would love to invite your members to participate in our upcoming Summer Education Forum in Laughlin, Nevada. If you could include all of part of this information in your next e-newsletter or e-blast, we would really appreciate it. And, don't forget, this is reciprocal and we can do the same to help promote one of your association events!


MPI Arizona is gearing up for an exciting archeological discovery in the desert of Laughlin, Nevada for the MPI Education Forum "A Treasure in the Desert", July 18-20, 2008.  Legend has it that there are treasures of great riches for all meeting and hospitality professionals. 

Laughlin, Nevada is bracing for these industry experts and in grand MPI style this educational form is certain to a profitable discovery for years to come.  This forum is hosted by the Harrah's Laughlin Resort and Casino.

This adventure is open to meeting planners and suppliers alike. Register now for the MPI Education Forum “A Treasure in the Desert” by going to
www.azmpi.org.



Thank you for your support!

Joanne Winter, Executive Director
Arizona Chapter
Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association Int'l.
P.O. Box 40096, Phoenix, AZ 85067
Phone 602-240-5552
Fax 602-240-5553
Website: www.hsmai-az.org




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Classified Ads

2010-08-31:

ARAMARK at ASU Tempe Campus (www.aramark.com) is looking for a Catering Sales Coordinator. The position is Full-time, Monday through Friday. Benefits are provided. Please contact Jim Emmons at emmons-jim@aramark.com if you are interested in learning more about the position.

 

2010-08-31:

Anthem Golf & Country Club (www.anthemclubaz.com) is seeking a Private Events Assistant. Accepting resumes only; please email resumes to anthemreservations@gmail.com.

2010-08-31:

Creations in Cuisine Catering (www.creationsincuisine.com) is seeking experienced Banquet Captains, Executive Sous Chef, Garde Manager Chef, Wait Staff, Bartenders, Cooks & Warehouse Assistants/Drivers. Please submit resume and experience to: accounting@creationsincuisine.com.

2010-08-30:

Y-Knot Party & Rentals is taking applications for this position through 9/15/10 in person only.  They are currently searching for a Sales/Setup person.  Preferred skills include basic computer skills, phone etiquette, banquet setup, and some design skills.  1127 W. Main ST, Mesa, AZ 85201 480-967-4495 talk to Ginia Lucas.

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