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NACE is the oldest and largest professional society that addresses all aspects of the catering industry. Through the collective efforts of members, local chapters, committees and the Foundation of NACE, NACE is at the forefront of the issues that directly affect you and your business.

From practical tips that you can use to provide better service to your clients, to recognition and marketing programs that enhance the credibility and professionalism of the field, NACE is on the cutting edge. From educational programs to standards, to ethics, to legislative monitoring, NACE leads the way.

	ROAD TRIP to Chicago Dave Merrell at Classic Party Rental September 21, 2010 12:00 AM Classic Party Rentals Chicago, IL
September’s NACE meeting will be one of our most fun and exciting. We’re taking NACE on the road to see event designer extraordinaire Dave Merrell in the Windy City. This is also our special “Bring Your Boss” meeting where all members may bring up to two special guests from their property at half the normal guest price. Because this is a road trip our schedule is a bit different. We will be meeting at Renaissance Place at 1451 N. Prospect at 2:30 PM to board our buses to Chicago. Free parking is available in the rear lot but please RSVP early and arrive early so we can depart on time. We will be visiting Chicago Party Rental along with Chicago’s NACE and ISES chapters to hear Dave speak. The RSVP deadline is Friday, September 17th. Since Dave Merrell opened AOO events in 1989, he has earned a reputation as designing some of the most innovative, cutting edge events in the business. Honored as “Designer of the Year” by Event Solutions in 2008, Merrell has also earned eight Gala Awards from Special Event Magazine; the event industry’s ”Oscars.” Merrell is the former President of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the International Special Events Society (ISES), and has served in numerous positions of international boards of ISES.  A member of both BizBash Magazine and Special Events Magazine’s Advisory Boards, Merrell is regularly featured and quoted in numerous trade and consumer publications and is a popular industry speaker both nationally and internationally.  Merrell’s office is located in Hollywood, California. He also writes the award-winning blog, www.designdawgs.net. For more information on Merrell and AOO Events, please visit www.aooevents.com or call 323.467.2111. If not for the fun of a trip to the Windy City, hearing Dave Merrill speak, and a tour of Chicago Party Rental, then the evening’s menu has to be what will bring you down. We will have an awesome dinner prepared for you by the prestigious Calihan Catering. Passed hors d' oeuvres Jerk chicken on a plantain chip with mango salsa; corn and red pepper fritter with maple dipping sauce;  tuna tartar in a wonton cone with wasabi crème; beef Carpaccio, goat cheese and balsamic syrup with crumbled pistachio First course Deconstructed antipasti salad; freshly baked breads, rolls, pepper cheese bread and vegetable encrusted lavosh with sweet butter dusted with alaea sea salt Entree course Grilled flat iron steak with chimichurri sauce; with roasted red pepper polenta and a sautee of seasonal vegetables Vegetarian alternative Crisp phyllo dough with ricotta cheese, fresh seasonal vegetables and a balsamic reduction Dessert course Plum financier – a light almond cake topped with plums with whipped cream and berry sauce; regular and decaffeinated coffee, amber sugar, sweeteners and cream, brewed tea with lemon Again please RSVP early and no later than Friday, September 17. Buses leave at 2:30 PM on the 21st and we’ll return by 10:30 PM. If you would prefer the vegetarian option please let us  know. No shows will be billed and all proceeds benefit NACE and its continuing effort to bring quality educational and networking opportuntites to the hospitality industry.