THE NACE MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide catering and event professionals superior education, networking,
and resources to enhance career success and deliver excellence to clients.
NACE
is the oldest and largest professional association 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.
NACE Chapters: Your involvement begins at home
When
you join NACE, you instantly become part of a local chapter. NACE has
over 40 chapters offering monthly meetings that feature nationally
renown speakers, educational programs, idea sharing and networking.
There is a chapter fee to attend local events.
Through Chapter involvement, you'll have an opportunity to work on
community service projects and voice your opinion about issues that
affect you locally and nationally. And the NACE Executive Committee and
national headquarters listen and respond to the needs, concerns and
suggestions of local chapters. Your chapter involvement is at the very
heart of what NACE is all about -- learning sharing and growing.
NACE Educational Conference
A highlight of NACE is the Educational Conference held each summer. It is the largest event in the world dedicated
exclusively to the professional caterer and industry suppliers.
Nationally recognized speakers and catering professionals present a
comprehensive educational program. Exciting social events showcase the
best and brightest in menu planning, food preparation, service,
presentation and decorations. Equally important are the contacts you
develop with your peers and the ongoing networking resources that you
take home.
Certification
In
addition to the training and educational opportunities available at the
chapter and national levels, NACE members may demonstrate their
commitment to professionalism and integrity by earning the designation
and of Certified Professional Catering Executive (CPCE). NACE members
who achieve CPCE status represent the best in the catering profession.
Details about CPCE criteria, study materials, test dates and locations,
and exam fees are available from NACE national headquarters.
Membership Directory
On
a continual basis, NACE provides its members with a powerful national
networking tool -- a compilation of membership information. This online
tool is updated on a weekly basis, allowing members to easily contact
other members.
Leadership Training
Because
local chapters are the essence of NACE, the association invests time
and money to ensure that chapter leaders are trained to perform their
duties. Each January, NACE conducts a Leadership Conference, where
chapter presidents, and other local leaders join the NACE Executive
Committee for three days of training and educational sessions.
The Foundation of NACE
In
1985, NACE created the Foundation of NACE to further the association's
positive impact in educating future catering professionals at the
university level. The Foundation awards grants to established catering
courses and degree programs in college curricula. Recent recipients of
NACE Foundation grants are Florida International University, University
of Nevada at Las Vegas and Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and
Restaurant Management at the University of Houston. Through the
Foundation, NACE is helping universities and colleges recognize the
importance of culinary degrees.
For more information about the Foundation, visit its website.
Awards Program
NACE
established an annual awards program to honor its members' highest
achievements and outstanding contributions to the catering profession.
Winners are recognized at a gala awards ceremony held during the
Educational Conference, as well as through articles in Catering
Solutions and industry press releases.
Awards include:
- Catered Event of the Year (on-premise)
- Catered Event of the Year (off-premise)
- Affiliate Member of the Year
- Chapter Community Service Award
- Chapter of the Year
Now It's Your Turn
If
you believe in your career and the catering profession; if you believe
in the value of education, networking, information and resources; if
you believe that individuals can accomplish more together than alone,
NACE is for you. By working together, there are no limits to what we
can accomplish for our profession, our employers and ourselves.
NACE Membership Benefits
Industry involvement
Not
only does NACE offer members an opportunity to network with fellow
catering industry professionals, but the association monitors key
issues affecting the industry and provides properly insured off-premise
caterers with promotional materials, concerning food sanitation and
safety.
Educational Opportunities
In
addition to the local chapter meetings each month, NACE holds two
national conferences each year. The Leadership Conference in January is
designed to train chapter officers. The Educational Conference in July
is a more in-depth educational meeting, which features seminars and
food and beverage functions that instruct members how to better serve
the hospitality and special event industry.
Professional Accreditation
As
eduction is one of the main goals of NACE, the association has
developed the Certified Professional Catering Executive (CPCE)
Certification Exam, which is designed to raise the standards of
performance in the catering industry.
Foundation of NACE
NACE
also has an educational foundation that provides grants to colleges and
universities offering catering courses and degree programs. The
Foundation of NACE was created by the parent association in 1985 to
enhance the education of tomorrow's catering professionals. More
details can be found on the Foundation of NACE Web Site.
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· Meeting Date
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The Third Tuesday of Every Month
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· Meetings Times
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Our dinner meetings and programs take place at various venues throughout the Inland Empire
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· Meeting Location
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Varies Each Month
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· Meeting Attire
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Business Attire
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· Meeting Topics
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Industry Related Information/Sharing/Education
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Current President
Judy Mann (Primary)
Email: info@inlandempirenace.com
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