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Pictures from our February meeting at The INN at Gig Harbor are provided by Rachelle Erickson Photography. Be sure to check out the Gallery for other photos from past events.
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| President's Report |
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Meet Debbie McNairy
The owner of Ruby Red Shoes Weddings & Events, Debbie McNairy, joined Tacoma NACE in February 2017.
Debbie is enjoying getting to know people in Tacoma NACE. When asked how she liked being a member, she said, “I love it. I love how we are a community and a family. Everyone collaborates together. We become friends, not just partners in business, we are really friends in life and I love that.”
Debbie especially enjoys working withvendors who are passionate about what they do. When great wedding and event professionals work together as a team to create an event, it completes the planning circle. “You will know when you don’t have that circle of vendors,” says Debbie. “I know what it is like to work with people who are passionate about what they do, those are the team players I want to work with.”
As a new member of Tacoma NACE, she wants to gain more knowledge about the wedding and event industry. “I want to learn more so I can pass along this information to my clients,” says Debbie.
“NACE is the most phenomenal group that I’ve ever been involved with,” says Debbie. “It’s a welcoming group. When I bring people to the meeting, other people want to get to know about you and what you do in the community. NACE members want to learn about you and they are excited to meet new people. It’s a place that you can be yourself and shine.”
Debbie also enjoys the good times with Tacoma NACE members. “It’s a fun time to gather and to be together,” says Debbie. “I want all of the NACE members to be my neighbors. We’d live forever because we’d be happy and laughing, and having a great time,” says Debbie.
Debbie became a certified professional wedding planner in 2009 and that’s the year she coordinated her first wedding. She is certified by ABC.
Debbie enjoys working with her clients
“I am a very positive person,” says Debbie. “I am organized and I respond quickly to requests from my clients. I have been told that I have a calming influence on people,” says Debbie, who has volunteered with hospice.
“I love listening to the client and find out what they want and need for their wedding, then finding the wedding professionals they need for their wedding,” says Debbie. She enjoys collaborating with others and creating a team to help the couple have a great wedding.
Working in this industry, she says, “I am honored, truly, that I get to know a person, a couple and their family,” says Debbie. “I’m there on their special day and I enjoy seeing the day unfold exactly the way they want it.”
Free time is for fun time
After work, Debbie enjoys bike riding, hiking and being in nature, especially at the beach where she enjoys collecting heart-shaped rocks. She enjoys spending time with her husband and grandkids at the park or the beach.
Debbie has done a lot of volunteer work through the years in the fields of domestic violence, hospice as well as de-cluttering people’s homes and offices. She has also volunteered her event planning skills to organize fundraisers and galas for nonprofit organizations.
She lives with her husband in Tacoma.
To contact Debbie McNairy, 253-888-2861, Ruby Red Shoes Weddings & Events website: www.rubyredshoesweddings.com
Welcome to Tacoma/South Puget Sound NACE!
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Providing catering and event professionals superior education, networking, and resources to enhance career success and deliver excellence to clients. The mission of NACE is “To advance the catering and events industry and its professionals.” |
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Get lost in the enchanting setting of The Realm’s haunting vision of New Orleans, while indulging in Georgio’s bold Cajun flavors of the Louisiana bayou! Our Speaker
Dr. Ty Belknap worked his way from entry level to manager and executive in both the retail and Our Venue
The Realm Built in 1910 The Realm’s rustic opulence radiates vintage glamour. Transport to another age as you celebrate with your family and invited guests in privacy and allure. Serene ambiance enhances your experience, while an expansive multi- level venue plays host to an enchanting reception as you dine and dance surrounded by the warmth and charm of the buildings original brick walls, majestic wood ceilings, and planked wood floors. 253.292.1397 5602 S Washington St, Tacoma, WA 98409
Plenty of FREE Parking is located across the street in the Heritage Bank parking lot.
Our Caterer
Georgio’s Catering Company is a new and vibrant catering company in the Greater Tacoma-South Sound Region. We are very happy to have completed our first year together growing our business. Although you may not yet be familiar with the Georgio's brand, you have probably experienced the amazing food and excellent customer service from the founder and co-founders, Marnie Hayes, Randy Spears and Angie (Mingus) Jacobsen, from previous experiences working with us under other successful businesses. We want our guests to know that we are continuing our reputation of bringing you the same level of great service, amazing food, creativity and community partnerships that you are accustomed to receiving from us. The Menu -Louisiana Cajun-
Hor d’oeuvres Muffuletta Wedges Mini Shrimp and Grits Andouille Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Dinner Buffet Creole Catfish fillet with Crawfish Etouffee Chicken & Sausage Jambalaya Seafood Gumbo Red Beans and Rice Bourbon Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots Caesar Salad Jalapeno Cornbread & Butter
Dessert Chef Attended Banana’s Foster Coffee Service
Hosted Bar Signature Cocktail: Classic Pat O’Brien Hurricane Beer & Wine Our Sponsors
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