2015 BOARD RETREAT

Life isn’t about Finding Yourself. Life is about Creating Yourself

My Promise To You Involve you in every decision possible Encourage you to be creative and take chances Help you grow in your position by giving you every tool possible to be successful Always make time Give Recognition Lead by example

Be kind For everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about

What Do You Do With An Idea 2015 BOARD RETREAT What Do You Do With An Idea

NATIONAL BOARD ORG CHART NATIONAL DIRECTOR Bonnie Fedchock President (Also part of the National Board) President Linwood Campbell, CPCE 1st VP Joe Mahoney, CPCE 2nd VP Donell Bayot, CPCE, CHE, M.Ed Secretary / Treasurer Kate Patay, CPCE NACE Foundation Representative Timothy Lam, MS, MIBS, CHT Immediate Past President Lisa Hopkins Barry, CPCE,CMP CPC Chair Dana Carroll, CPCE, CWC CPC: Chapters Presidents Council Responsible for the Personal Monthly communications to Chapter Presidents as a means to convey National Information and “check-in” on Chapter Activities as well as chapters 150 + National Office Staff Liaison Laura Roberts CPC Representative Chapters 15 – 50 CPC Representative Chapters 51 - 100 CPC Representative Chapters 51 - 100 CPC Representative Chapters 101 - 150 Dallas Chapter President: Jessica Cates National Office Staff Liaison Laura Roberts Dallas Board of Directors Dallas Committees

2017 DFW BOARD ORGANIZATIONAL CHART President Leigh Tidwell, CSEP Secretary Lauren Eck Immediate Past President Jessica Cates 1st Vice President Dionicia Mc Callum, CWP Treasurer Angie Moors 2nd Vice President Don Mamone Director of Communications Chris Harmon Directors of Programs Molly Rasmussen & Jenna Fields Director of Fundraising Jacqueline Hill Director of Membership Crystal Walker Director of Community Service Lauren Twichell Communications Committee Fundraising Committee Ways and Means Chair Caitlin Hartwigsen Education Chair Debbie Myers-Shock Community Service Committee Programs Committee Membership Committee Education Committee Awards Chair Meghan Phillips Registration / Hospitality Recruitment / Retention

2015 MISSION STATEMENT The DFW Chapter of NACE is committed to providing an environment in which both individual and professional growth will thrive. Education will be an ongoing process, thus benefitting the catering and events industry and the community we serve.

2014 CHAPTER GOALS Maintain Chapter retention of 65% and increase membership by 15 new members. Action Plan: Focus on membership retention by increasing value added benefits through programs, education and networking opportunities to current members. Focus on membership growth by promoting membership campaigns and creating local incentives

2014 CHAPTER GOALS Develop an effective and consistent communication plan that will reach our current membership and prospective members as well as increase NACE visibility in the Dallas / Fort Worth Community. Action Plan: Create a consistent communication plan through the use of email blasts and newsletters to the membership. Develop relationships with local media to increase local press. Expand social media networking to increase exposure of the DFW chapter to the community as well as its members.

2014 CHAPTER GOALS Increase Chapter community involvement to create awareness and connectivity within the community that we live and work in. Achieve 2000 volunteer hours in the calendar year of 2014 from membership. Action Plan: Create and promote volunteer opportunities to membership and encourage participation in personal community service projects. Create volunteer of the year award.

2014 CHAPTER GOALS Increase educational opportunities for members through chapter programs, webinars and other educational offerings. Action Plan: Create educational moments for chapter programs, utilize webinars and other educational methods to provide information on topics that will be of interest to the membership. Keep Marketing and Munchies – push the National Webinars and email specific members who would benefit.

COMMUNICATIONS Director: Damany Job Description Review / Confidentiality Review of 2014 Budget Review Communication Plan Communication Monthly Timeline Potential Committee Review

RECAP NEWSLETTER SOCIAL MEDIA BLOG POST Value of Meeting Door Prize Donations EVERY MONTH Resource List Board List Calendar of Events CPCE Study Group Dates Membership Community Service Beneficiary Profile Meeting Photos WHEN NEEDED Presidents Letter Meeting Announcements New Members Anniversary Shout Outs Community Service New Member Welcome Door Prize Teasers Meeting Donor Shout out Meeting Thank you BLOG POST Presidents Letter Meeting Recap Member Spotlight Business Profile

COMMUNITY SERVICE Director: Zach **EXCITING NEWS** Job Description Review/ Confidentiality Review of 2014 Budget Review Potential Charities Review Potential Committee Review

EDUCATION Chair: Jessica Job Description Review / Confidentiality Review of 2014 Alternative Education Ideas/CPCE Promotion & Study Groups National Webinars Potential Committee Review

PROGRAMS BREAKOUTS Co Directors: Angie & Meghan Job Description Review / Confidentiality Review of 2014 Budget Review Education Chair Role and Support Potential Committee Review BREAKOUTS

PROGRAM TOPIC: Photography PROGRAM IDEAS PROGRAM TOPIC: Photography Speakers: (4) Photographers The Mamone’s, Carpe Vita Photography, Thisbe Grace Photography, Perez Photography Format: Invite people to bring their camera with questions etc. Divide room into (4) and put a group of (4) tables per area. People will sit at tables and each photographer will address the basics of photography, what to look for, what to avoid etc. Guests can ask specific questions about their camera, learn tips and tricks etc. Each area would need its own screen and projector. Décor: Table décor could be simple but each photographer could have a display of their photos on easels in their area. Entertainment Ideas: Green Screen, Photo booth Activity: Baby Photo contest - have members submit baby photos and we post them and see who can guess the most right.

PROGRAM IDEA BREAKOUT GROUPS GROUP 1: Angie, Damany, Leigh, LeeAnne, Kimberly GROUP 2: Meghan, Rebecca, Jessica, Lauren, Justin GROUP 3: Dionicia, Wendy, JShof, Zach, Don

PROGRAM IDEA SHARING

FUNDRAISING Director: Don Job Description Review / Confidentiality Review of 2014 Budget Review Review of Potential Charities Potential Committee Review

MEMBERSHIP Director: Kimberly Job Description Review / Confidentiality Review of 2014 Budget Review Retention Plan / Hospitality Plan / Registration Plan, Student Membership Plan New Member Targets and Plan

MEMBERSHIP Director: Kimberly Potential Committee Review Ways and Means Chair: Job Description Review Review of 2014

Job Description Review Ways & Means Chair: Justin Job Description Review Review of 2014

Job Description Review AWARDS Chair: LeeAnne Job Description Review

Budget Review/ Balance and Approve