NACE Hawaii had its monthly meeting last Tuesday, July 14, at the Hale Koa Hotel, and it was a good one. Group discussions on Facebook, Twitter, and traditional marketing were the topic of the day, and many great ideas were shared and developed.

Dianna Shitanishi with Hawaii Weddings & Events shares an idea about using Facebook for marketing.

In addition, Susan O’Donnell, fundraising co-chair and the owner of Aloha Wedding Planners, talked about the recent Tasty Travels fundraiser, and how it helped to benefit NACE Hawaii educational initiatives, Hawaii Meals on Wheels, and local restaurants.

The meeting had its share of fun, as guests mingled and networked after the formal program ended, and as the delicious pupu (appetizer) dinner was served.

Special thanks to the following for helping to make this event a success:

• Dora Young, catering sales manager at the Hale Koa Hotel, for graciously hosting the meeting, providing the ono (delicious) meal, and taking care of us;
• David Louis (Dynamic Sounds) and Michael Rabe (Creations in Catering) for organizing the meeting;
• James Chun, Dianna Shitanishi, Kelly Sugano, and Marino M. Regalado for keeping the discussions on track;
• Ian Fernandez with IMF Visions for providing the projector; and most importantly

YOU

for attending and participating in Tuesday’s conversation. Your presence is very much appreciated!

Registration & networking starts at 6pm, with the formal program beginning at 6:30pm.

Get more information on the meeting by clicking here.

We’ll see you at the meeting.

NACE Hawaii Board Meeting

• Tuesday, May 5, 2009
• 6:30pm-8:30pm
• Hale Koa Hotel – Executive Conference Room (In the Ilima Tower, 3rd Floor in the Executive Office)

Whether you are a board member or not, you are invited to join us and help chart the course & direction for NACE Hawaii in the months ahead.

NACE Hawaii General Meeting

• Tuesday, May 12, 2009
• 6:00-8:00pm
• Formaggio Wine Bar & Grill, Kailua, HI

The evening’s topic will be “GORILLA Marketing”, presented by Mike Miller (sales manager, Tiki’s Grill & Bar) and Wes Zane (Co-owner, Formaggio Wine Bar & Grill). In this tight economy, come learn how to use unconventional (and inexpensive) marketing techniques to get your name out.

For more information and to RSVP, please visit

http://www.nacehawaii.com/meetings.html

For both meetings, don’t forget to bring business cards. This is a superb opportunity to network with wedding & event professionals while learning something new. Our membership is comprised of caterers, photographers, videographers, musicians, DJs, Masters of Ceremonies, attire specialists, and more.

See you at the meetings!

• The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 5,
• from 6:30-8:30pm
• at the Executive Conference Room at the Hale Koa Hotel.

Even if you aren’t a board member, you are invited! Let your voice be heard and help the board make your association even better. We’ll see you there.