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In This Issue...
- President's Letter
- Membership Special!
- Meeting Details
- Evolve!
- Cause of the Quarter
- Have 10 Minutes to Spare?
- Welcome New Members!
- Global Meetings Industry Day
President's Letter
Apparently, I’m not the only one who is happy it is finally spring! NACE is too, because they are celebrating with a really amazing membership special. If you have friends or colleagues with whom you want to share all the growth you can get from belonging to the professional organization that offers the best professional development in Austin, now is the time. Everyone who joins the organization between now and the end of the month receives 15 months for the price of 12 along with a bundle of PR goodies sent from some of the leaders in our industry. Plus, if you recruit a new member, you save on your own membership renewal. It is a win-win to start the new season off right.
Not that we can complain about the winter months at NACE Austin. We had action packed meetings in January, February and March.
We kicked off the year with Past President, Amber Scott, giving us an annual report on the health of our chapter. We were recognized for two national awards: Best Community Service and Best Fundraiser (Side Bar: The Amazing NACE is making a return in September—so get your teams ready!). For the second year in a row we had membership growth, and we are a financially healthy chapter. All good news for the 2019 year. Our programs team has had dynamite education this year featuring multiple speakers you wouldn’t hear anywhere else. April is no exception when Meryl Snow comes to Austin from Philadelphia with, “ No, It’s Not About The Price.” Meryl has authored two books about the sales process and closing the deal. This is the program your boss wants you to attend! I am honored to serve as president along side a group of hard-working volunteers who make this all volunteer organization work for you—the members. If you’re enjoying the monthly programs, our communications and community service activities, consider getting more involved. You can dip your toe in on one of our micro-volunteer opportunities or jump all in and join us on in helping raise even more scholarship funds on The Amazing NACE committee.
- Michele Schwartz, President
Membership Special!
If any of your friends or coworkers are considering joining NACE, now is the time to do so and #GrowwithNACEAustin!
NACE is THE essential network for caterers and #eventsprofs! Join today and get 15 months of membership for the price of 12 and a free gift of marketing resources to help grow your business! Use code SPRING2019 www.nace.net/join
This membership promotion is valid for new members only or members who have lapsed for a year or more.
Meeting Details
April 24, 2019
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
May 22, 2019 (please note the date change from 5/21 to 5/22)
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
June 13, 2019
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Evolve!
We had so much fun at EVOLVE, the NACE Leadership conference this past January!!
“I loved getting the opportunity to bond with the other board members and solidify a strong strategy for the year. It was great to meet other professionals from across the country to share ideas and have a little fun, of course!” - Courtney with Whim Hospitality (Community Service Chair)
"I loved getting a chance to meet and network with other chapter leaders. It was really helpful to be able to see what was working in other chapters!" -Josh with MyEventIsTheBomb (Hospitality Co-Chair)
"It was such a great opportunity to meet with other leaders in my same position and bounce ideas off of each other based on what has worked, and brainstorm new creative ideas together! We also bonded so much as a chapter board while exploring the River Walk in San Antonio!" - Michelle with Premiere Events (Communications Chair)
"It was my first time to attend the annual NACE Leadership Conference, Evolve. And, I hope I get to go over and over again. It was jam-packed with new ideas, motivation and good times with the other Austin peeps. I know it gives us A Leg-Up on the competition." - Michele with Go Magic Vacations (President)
"NACE Evolve was such a unique experience that I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to participate with other members of our Board. Not only was it a great team building opportunity, but it gave me the chance to brainstorm with other chapters as well. It was great to hear what works, what didn't work, how to improve and be a better resource for our members." - Heather with Courtyard by Marriott Austin Pflugerville and Pflugerville Conference Center (Vice President)
"Really enjoyed the breakout sessions the most. I feel the more intimate setting allows for more interaction of individuals. I would definitely attend again." Natalie with Balcones Country Club (Programs Co-Chair)
Cause of the Quarter
Thank you to everyone who donated to and volunteered their time for Bingo with the residents of our Cause of the Quarter, Marbridge!
Our Cause of the Quarter for Q2 2019 is the Austin Area Mental Health Consumers, Inc.! They provide services at The Self-Help and Advocacy Center (The SHAC). "We are proud to report that we make a difference for people with lived experiences of mental health, substance use, and homelessness. Our members receive life affirming services, embrace RECOVERY and healthy living, become gainfully employed, and give back to their communities. By utilizing different means to connect with our members (support groups, Peer Mentor Program, Return to Work Program, Computer Lab with Internet Access and Tutorials Resource for Mental Health Navigation, and SHAC SNACKS, to name a few), we find these options for recovery and healthy living effective."
You can always make a donation during meeting registration, or at any time through our Cause of the Quarter page!
Have 10 Minutes to Spare?
We know, EVERYONE is busy, right? If you think you can spare 5, 10, 15 minutes, or even more to help out your NACE chapter, we would LOVE to hear from you!
Here are a few micro volunteer opportunities we could use some help with! If you're interested in any of these, please send an email to [email protected] for further instructions or to ask a question!
- Creating NACE membership benefits graphics for social media (utilizing a template in Canva, click here for an example) - Can be a one time or recurring opportunity estimating approximately 15 minutes per month max.
- Creating polls and hot topic graphics about industry trends for social media (utilizing a template in Canva, click here for an example)- Can be a one time or recurring opportunity estimating approximately 15 minutes per month max.
- Uploading chapter event photos to the NACE facebook albums - Recurring opportunity estimating approximately 10 minutes per month max
Welcome New Members!
Make sure to introduce yourself to our newest members at the April Meeting on the 24th!
We're so excited for you all to join our NACE Austin family! #GrowwithNACEAustin
Global Meetings Industry Day
We are so excited to be involved as a partner for Global Meetings Industry Day coming up on April 4th at Fair Market! It's not too late to register!
Twelve Texas Meeting and Events Industry Associations will come together to network and advocate for the Meetings & Events Industry. On Thursday, April 4th, #GMID19 events will be held across the globe to demonstrate the measurable impact that meetings have on businesses, economies and communities.
Great things happen when people come together. Face-to-face interaction is the platform where deals are struck, relationships are forged and ideas are generated. That’s what Meetings Mean Business is all about: showing the real power of what business meetings, conferences, conventions, incentive travel, trade shows and exhibitions collectively do for people, businesses and communities.
Get your ticket today or learn more here!
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