NACE Response to COVID-19March 18, 2020

Agenda

• Welcome• Update on NACE Operations• Update on NACE Events• Supporting Our Members• Supporting Our Chapters• Questions and Answers

NACE National Board

Morgan Montgomery, CMP, CPCE

President-Elect

James Filtz, CMP, CPCE

Vice President

Amber Allen, CPCE

Treasurer

Doug Quattrini, CPCE

President

Lisa Carruth, CPCE

Secretary

Ed DiAntonio, CMP, CPCE

Past President

Lawrence Leonard, CMP, CAE

Executive Director

Karen Tucker, CPCE

CLC Chair

Defining Our Value

NACE HQ Operations

• Open as normal (virtual office)• The NACE staff is here for you!

• Call 410-290-5410• Live chat at www.nace.net

NACE Events

• At this time, Experience will be held as scheduled, August 2-5 at the Bellagio, Las Vegas

• Early bird registration rate will be extended to April 30

• Cancellation fees will be waived so you can plan with confidence

Online Resources

www.nace.net/covid

Supporting Our Members

• Membership renewal grace period extended to 90 days

• Payment plans available• Transfer policy for employer-paid

memberships• Career Center• Online resources and information• Support advocacy messages about impact

and need for aid

Supporting Our Chapters

• Access to Zoom for virtual meetings at no cost to chapters

• Temporary hold on reporting requirements to receive dues rebates

• Experience registration slots can be held at the early bird rate if paid by the chapter

• Chapter visits will still be held later in the year

COVID-19 Impact Survey

• This survey will help identify and quantify the financial and employment impacts of the coronavirus on the catering and events business.

• It’s important that as many catering and event professionals, whether a NACE member or not, complete this survey so we can tell our story and communicate the enormous challenges we face.

Q & A

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