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Industry Involvement
Not only does NACE offer members an opportunity
to network with fellow catering industry
professionals. The Association monitors key
issues affecting the industry and provides
properly insured and licensed off-premise
caterers and suppliers with promotional
materials concerning food sanitation and safety.
Through NACE, you are able to voice your opinion
about issues that affect you locally and
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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 one of the
largest events in the world dedicated
exclusively to the professional caterer and
industry suppliers. Nationally recognized
speakers, chefs, catering and convention
services professionals present a comprehensive
educational program. Exciting events showcase
the best and brightest in menu planning, food
preparation, service, entertainment, event
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Professional Certification
As education 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. NACE members who achieve the CPCE
status represent the best in the catering,
convention services and event professions.
Details about CPCE criteria, study materials,
test dates and locations, and exam fees are
available from NACE National Headquarters. More
details can be found on the NACE website and in
Section 10. |
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Foundation of NACE
NACE also has an educational foundation that
provides funding for catering education,
catering research, and 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 on the Foundation
can be found on the NACE Web Site and in Section
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The NACE Catering Research Institute
(CRI)
The CRI provides a research vehicle for catering
professionals and a comprehensive curriculum for
individuals who wish to pursue catering and
convention services as a career. Research
assistance includes menu development, salary
surveys, event themes, legal issues, data
analysis, curriculum design and catering
information as requested. Educational
opportunities include management training work
experience, mentoring, curricula enhancement and
student/faculty scholarships. More details on
the CRI can be found at www.cateringresearch.org
and in Section 10. |
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The NACE Website -
www.nace.net
The NACE website is a primary source of
communication with our members. The site
contains in-depth information and resource on
membership benefits to conference information,
chapter management tips to a career center,
newsletters to important industry links, as well
as many local chapter sites. You can access your
peers through the on-line member directory, as
well as download documents and registration
forms for educational programs. |
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The Professional Caterer Magazine
NACE members receive a bi-monthly magazine
highlighting the newest member benefits and
programs to grow your career. Read articles
about the catering industry from education to
fundraising concepts. |
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Email Discussion Lists
NACE is pleased to announce the addition of
"Email Discussion Lists" as our newest
members-only service and benefit. Have
questions? Need advice? Did your latest event
incorporate innovative ideas that made it a
smashing success? Share the news! Join the
community of your peers - network, exchange
ideas, and help others solve problems through
the NACE Email Discussion lists. Keep the
exchange of information that you experience
during the NACE National Conferences going,
in-between meetings! To sign up, visit the
website at www.nace.net. This new service is
free to all NACE members, Primary, Affiliate and
Corporate. |
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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 The
Professional Caterer and industry press
releases. More details can be found on the NACE
website. |
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Annual Directory
To enhance networking opportunities, members are
listed in NACE's online member directory. Go to
www.nace.net and click on "Member
Directory." To access, you must have your NACE
member ID. |
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Membership Categories:
Primary Members: currently employed Directors of
Catering or Convention Services, Catering or
Convention Service Managers, Off-Premise
Caterers, Event Managers and any other title
whose position entails booking, menu planning,
finalizing events and supervising personnel who
execute food and beverage events. General
Managers, Owners, Food and Beverage Directors,
Banquet Managers or the equivalent as well as
professors and accredited teachers of related
courses at the college level. Primary members
may belong to additional chapters at $50.00 per
additional chapter. |
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Affiliate Members:
Purveyors of products and services to or from
NACE members. NACE membership and programs
provide access to your event partners and build
relationships for business. Affiliate members
may also belong to additional chapters at $50.00
per additional chapter. |
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