Upcoming September Meeting!

You are cordially invited to the September 2010 Nuptial Essentials Association of Wedding Professionals (NEAWP) Austin Chapter meeting. School has begun and my vacation has ended! I am looking forward to a fantastic meeting in September. I regret the tardiness of this invite, but as you all know the meetings happen the FIRST WEDNESDAY of the month and I am sure you have it already penciled in your calendar. I missed you all in August! I would like to thank your outstanding board for taking on this meeting so effortlessly. Let’s get ready to work!

YOUR SPACE
Welcome to the Omni Hotel Austin! NEAWP extends their gratitude to Leah Pitre for hosting our meeting. The Omni Austin Hotel Downtown is a magnificently appointed luxury hotel that surrounds you with comfort and style. With the heart of the thriving downtown business center at your doorstep, you'll be just steps away from the Austin Convention Center and the Texas State Capitol.  The 6th Street Entertainment District is walking distance from the hotel. Omni Hotels was named as one of the best companies to work for in Texas in an annual program created by the Texas Association of Business, the Texas State Council of the Society of Human Resource Management and the Best Companies Group.

YOUR EVENTS
8.25.10: Wedding Planners Only Inaugural Meeting contact amy@neawp.org
8.25.10: NACE Eat the Heat contact delores@premierepartycentral.com
8.31.10: August Book Club Meeting contact amanda@neawp.org
8.31.10: August Mentor Meeting contact barbara@neawp.org
9.15.10: NEAWP Event Games contact amy@neawp.org
11.7.10: Susan G Komen Austin Race for the Cure contact amanda@neawp.org
1.9.11: Diamond Domain Bridal Soiree contact rita@austinweddingday.com

YOUR SPONSOR
Thank you to Eric Hegwer of Eric Hegwer Photography. Come learn about the photographer who has mastered Hebrew, rock climbed for years, is a biochemist AND actually know who Phish is. Visit Eric at www.erichegwer.com.

YOUR NOTES
2010 Olympics: Teams are still needed! The cost is $25.00 per person. We have changed the requirements for the minimum number of participants per team. The minimum is 4! Locate your event colleagues and form a team! Event details and registration is atwww.neawp.org!

September is MEMBERSHIP DRIVE month!! If you would like to join or need to renew your membership, the current membership drive is $150.00 ($100.00 off the original dues!). This membership drive ends on September 30,2010.

Still need an NEAWP business nametag?  If you would like a professional name tag for the meetings, bring $7.00 cash or $7.50 online to the meeting. The next order will be placed on October 15, 2010. All name tags must be paid for prior to being ordered. Look at a sample in our newsletter online.

YOUR THEME
Neediness- Seeking encouragement and support from others and appreciating being aided when in need

YOUR PROGRAM
YOU! Come and find out what we are up to this month!
                                                         
YOUR CHARITY
NEAWP is continuing our support of the Austin Humane Society. They still need our help! The following items are needed:

Treats & Rawhide chews for dogs

Canned cat and dog food

³KONG² Type toys for dogs

Gently used Towels

Bath mats & blankets

 Newspaper

 Gently used or new pet collars

 Pet shampoo

Dog  and Cat treats

They are also accepting monetary donations for to spay and neuter animals in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.  $1200 will spay or neuter 40 animals!

Please bring your donation to our next meeting.

YOUR POLICIES

1.     The 2010 meeting fees are $30.00 per meeting for current NEAWP members. Payments received after the deadline or at the door will be assessed a $5.00 fee.

2.     Guests are always welcome. They need to be added to your RSVP list and you will receive the reservation confirmation. The 2010 guest meeting fees are $50.00 per non member.

3.     If you show up to the meeting without a reservation confirmation, the cost will be $35.00 per current NEAWP member and $55.00 per guest.

4.     You can pay with any major credit card via PayPal on our website by simply going to www.associationofweddingprofessionals.com/ca_meeting.com then click the meeting you would like to attend. All PayPal payments must be received by Monday August 30, 2010 at 12:00pm. All checks must be made payable to: NEAWP.  Any payments received after the deadline or at the door, will be assessed a $5.00 fee.  The 2010 NSF fee for checks is $50.00.

5.     To ensure your reservation at the meeting, RSVP to amy@nuptialessentials.com. You will receive a confirmation reservation email. Bring a copy of your confirmation email  to the check in table the day of the meeting. If your RSVP changes after August 30, 2010 at 12:00pm you will be charged the full meeting amount.

Our meeting will be kept within the time allotted so you can get back to making lots of money!

Now go plan beautiful events!
Amy Mader, PWC
President

July Meeting

We were fortunate today to bring together the leaders of wonderful wedding industry organizations for our July meeting. Very special thanks to Bucca di Beppo for hosting our event. BTW, the tiramisu was amazing :)

Our topic for this month's meeting was about creating a community of wedding professionals beyond our own organization. So we invited leaders from ISES and NACE to come and hang out with us.

Ashley Donnell of Brenda Abbott Floral Design giving us a little introduction to their floral studio. Thanks for being our Sponsor of the Month!

Congratulations to Carrie Beamer of Flora Fetish for Vendor of the Month.

Also, Congratulations to Maris Malone Calderon of MMC Makeup Artists for Vendor of the Month.

And a very warm welcome and thank you for Stacey Hoyt of Stacey Hoyt Events from ISES and Michele Edison of the Hilton Austin from NACE for attending to tell us more about their organizations!

Thanks again to everyone for attending and see you next month!

June Meeting: Motivation and Media

Our meeting today was all about getting out of our daily slump and realizing everything we have to be thankful for. Also, we were given a few lessons on how to spread that wonderful feeling via social media. 

Special thanks goes to the gorgeous Hilton Downtown Austin for hosting our meeting today.

The wonderful Elizabeth Rison, catering sales manager for the Hilton...

Our June sponsor, Olga Lee of Polkadots Cupcake Factory :)

Congratulations to our two Vendors of the Month

Alina Prax of La Dolce Vita Photography

Brad Lemon of Hyde Park Photography

A very warm thanks to our inspirational speaker Jim Gentil aka Mr. Positive for his motivational words and advice.

Also, another huge Thank You to David Neff, the Social Media Guru, provided us with some great ideas to utilize social media to promote our businesses and network with other vendors!

Now for the best part of the meeting...

Thank you to both our guest speakers as well as Polkadot Cupcake Factory and the Hilton Downtown Austin for providing us with a wonderful June meeting. See you next month :)

Reorganize your life at our upcoming May Meeting!

NEAWP Austin Chapter Meeting

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

11:00am-1:00pm

Steiner Ranch Steakhouse

5424 Steiner Ranch Blvd

Austin, Texas 78732

512.381.0800

www.steinersteakhouse.com

You are cordially invited to the May 2010 Nuptial Essentials Association of Wedding Professionals (NEAWP) Austin Chapter meeting, “Nuturance”.  

YOUR SPACE

Welcome to the Steiner Ranch Steakhouse and to my neck of the woods. If you are looking for a facility with a breathtaking view of the lake, fabulous food, outdoor firepit with live music and did I say fabulous food? Then bring your clients to the Steiner Ranch Steakhouse. Thank you to Aimee Green for hosting this event. You can find out more atwww.steinersteakhouse.com.

YOUR SPONSOR

I would like to thank Barbara’s Brides for being our featured sponsor of the month.  Barbara Hearne has been a wedding consultant in Austin for over 20 years.  She is an “oldie but a goodie”.  To find out more about Barbara’s Brides, go towww.barbarasbrides.com.

YOUR NOTES

Still need an NEAWP business nametag?  If you would like a professional name tag for the meetings, bring $7.00 to the meeting. The next order will be placed on June 10, 2010. All name tags must be paid for prior to being ordered. Look at a sample in our April newsletter online.

YOUR THEME

Nuturance- Assisting those less fortunate and giving moral support to others

YOUR SPEAKER

Stacy Davenport of Feng Shui Your Life Today

www.fengshuiyourlifetoday.com

Topic: Enhance and Empower your Space and Life through understanding the science of energy and applying the Ancient Principles of Feng Shui.

Who doesn’t need a little help with feng shui in nurturing your life? Stacy Davenport is a dynamic and insightful Feng Shui Master, personal life coach, and educator.   Stacy has spent the past 15 years coaching individuals and business leaders using the science of Feng Shui to transform lives,  shift companies and enhance personal growth with her holistic approach to self discovery and personal transformation.

YOUR CHARITY

Continuing our success from April, we are going to have Safe Place as our May Charity.  We are collecting personal items (shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes etc) to create bags for the members of safe place. A special thank you Nancy Owen of Alegra’s Invitations for donating the gift bags for our supplies to be placed in. Please help out this worthwhile cause. If you have any bags you can bring along, please do. If you have any questions, contact amanda@neawp.org.

Don’t forget to “keep the change and pay it forward”. Empty out that  change jar in your car and donate to this monthly cause. The money will be used at Christmas for Toys for Tots!

YOUR POLICIES

1.     The 2010 meeting fees are $30.00 per meeting for current NEAWP members. Payments received after the deadline or at the door will be assessed a $5.00 fee.

2.     Guests are always welcome. They need to be added to your RSVP list and you will receive the reservation confirmation. The 2010 guest meeting fees are $50.00 per non member

3.     If you show up to the meeting without a reservation confirmation, the cost will be $35.00 per current NEAWP member and $55.00 per guest.

4.     You can pay with any major credit card via PayPal on our website by simply going towww.associationofweddingprofessionals.com/ca_meeting.com then click the meeting you would like to attend. All PayPal payments must be received by Monday May 3, 2010 at 12:00pm. All checks must be made payable to: NEAWP.  Any payments received after the deadline or at the door, will be assessed a $5.00 fee.  The 2010 NSF fee for checks is $50.00.

5.     To ensure your reservation at the meeting, RSVP to amy@nuptialessentials.com. You will receive a confirmation reservation email. Bring a copy of your confirmation email  to the check in table the day of the meeting. If your RSVP changes after May 3, 2010 at 12:00pm you will be charged the full meeting amount.

I look forward to seeing you all at the meeting! Our meeting will be kept within the time allotted so you can get back to making lots of money!

Now go plan beautiful events!

Amy Mader, PWC

President