April 19, 2010
(please note this is a Monday, not our normal Tuesday)

6:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Party Rental, Ltd. Warehouse
13200 Mid Atlantic Blvd.
Laurel, MD

This will be a meeting you don't want to miss! It's double the networking as we will be partnering with the Baltimore NACE chapter!  Come mix and mingle with the catering and event professionals from Baltimore and hear what some of the industry's hottest and most talented entertainment providers have to say!  They are going to speak on the variety of ways to incorporate music and entertainment into your next event and how to take it to the next level!

Experience Event Entertainment like never before!Continue networking over dinner, with stations provided by Linwoods and get out on the dance floor with your new friends to one of Andy Kushner Entertainment's hottest dance bands- Marquise!

Panelists Include:

Andy Kushner;  Andy Kushner Entertainment

As one of Modern Bride's Top 25 Trendsetters of the Year, award-winning Entertainment Producer Andy Kushner turns simple ideas into extraordinary celebrations. For all of Andy Kushner Entertainment’s bands, including mega ten piece party band SoundConnection, Marquise, SoundNation, and theVIPs, as well as the MC’s, DJ’s, and dancers, precise attention to scale, budget, and personalization are hallmarks. Andy Kushner has earned a reputation for offering both wedding and corporate clients a seamless, interactive, and engaging experience.  

Strickland Bonner; Washington Talent
Strickland Bonner has performed at and consulted on mitzvahs and corporate events since 1994. Strickland is the acting VP of Talent for Washington Talent and he has performed at hundred of mitzvahs with the trail-blazing band/dj combination, Black Tie. Strickland is not only responsible for developing new acts for Washington Talen bu also managing 8 of the area's top bands, during which time, Stricklands' impressive roster of talent has played over 5000 events!

Vickie Preston; Entertainment Exchange
Vickie Preston is Director of Sales for Entertainment Exchange's Baltimore Office.  As an entertainment producer for the past 13 years, Vickie manages talent, timelines and logistics to create unforgettable experiences for her clients.  Prior to entertainment, she was a National Event Planner for a Fortune 100 company.   From this Vickie brings a unique perspective on the logistics and challenges in designing and managing multi-day events in unique locations.  She has been a member of NACE for 13 years and served on the Baltimore Board for the past 11 in various capacities.  She currently serves as Vice President and was also previously honored with the National Affiliate Member of the Year award.

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 April Community Service

Children’s National Medical Center

The Children’s National Medical Center’s mission is to meet the urgent health needs of children and shape a brighter future for all children.  An average day at the Center sees as many as 300 children in the emergency room.  Their neonatal intensive care unit gives the smallest babies a chance for a long and healthy life.  Last year they provided $56 million in health care to children whose families could not afford treatment.

www.childrensnational.org

  Click on “Give to Children’s” for more information.

This month we will be supporting their

Dr. Bears’s Closet & Concierge Closet:

They are in need of newborn items.  Having a baby in regular baby cloths versus a hospital gown, lets the family see their baby in as “normal” a way as possible while they are here.  It allows them to see their baby first and not the illness or medical equipment and helps them realize and understand that their baby is just like other babies.  

Please note that all items must be NEW – no used clothing:

0-3 month size sleepers/onesies

(NO Zippers! –That could interfere with medical equipment)

New Born Socks

Pacifiers

Rattles – for their little bitty patients

Also, anyone connected to hotels?  They have also requested personal care kits -hotel size toiletries: which would include toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, soap, hand lotion.  Families often come and spend days at the hospital and need items.  

*The attendee to bring the most items will receive complimentary admission to the next DC NACE Meeting*

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