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NRA

NRA

National Food Safety Education Month
September 1 to 30
Nationwide, DC

FSIS.outreach@usda.gov
301-344-4756

National Preparedness Month
September 1 to 30
Nationwide, DC
ready@dhs.gov
202-282-8000
NRA "Celebrate New Orleans" Event
Republican National Convention

St. Paul, MN
http://www.restaurant.org
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NEWH
NEWH
NEWH/Washington DC Metro Board Meeting
Time: 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
Legal Seafood at Montgomery Mall
Bethesda, MD
NEWH Contact: Hanne Elstrom
212-759-0910
hanneelstrom@aol.com
www.newh.org
Connecticut Restaurant Association

CRA

CT Hospitality Expo
Mohegan Sun
James B. Farrell
860-635-3334
jim@ctrestaurant.org
info@ctrestaurant.org
Salute to Excellence in Hospitality Dinner
James B. Farrell
860-635-3334
jim@ctrestaurant.org
info@ctrestaurant.org
www.ctrestaurant.org

 

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NEWH
NEWH
NEWH/Washington DC Metro Networking Lunch
Time: 12.00 pm - 1.00 pm
Gepetto’s, 10257 Old Georgetown Rd
Bethesda, MD
Laura Ann Francis
(301) 704-0830
NEWH Contact: Hanne Elstrom
212-759-0910
hanneelstrom@aol.com
www.newh.org
Connecticut Restaurant Association

CRA

CT Hospitality Expo
Mohegan Sun
James B. Farrell
860-635-3334
jim@ctrestaurant.org
info@ctrestaurant.org
CRA Annual Meeting and Election of Officers
James B. Farrell
860-635-3334
jim@ctrestaurant.org
info@ctrestaurant.org
www.ctrestaurant.org
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ACF

ACF

Culinary Competition-ACF Central Florida Chapter
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Steve Jayson
steve.jayson@
universalorlando.com

(407) 363-8340
http://www.acfchefs.org


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ACF

ACF

Culinary Competition-ACF Central Florida Chapter
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Steve Jayson
steve.jayson@
universalorlando.com

(407) 363-8340
http://www.acfchefs.org


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ACF

ACF

Culinary Competition-ACF Central Florida Chapter
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
Steve Jayson
steve.jayson@
universalorlando.com

(407) 363-8340
Culinary Competition-ACF Prescott Arizona Chapter
Quality Inn & Suites, Prescott, AZ
Niels Knudsen
niels@adultcareservices.org
(928) 445-6633, ext. 32
http://www.acfchefs.org
NACS

NACS

ASD/AMD New York Variety Merchandise Show
Javits Center
Melissa Younkin
310-481-7325
Melissa.Younkin@
nielsen.com

www.nacsonline.com

 

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NEWH
NEWH
NEWH/Houston Board Meeting
Time: 11:30am - 12.30 pm
Café Capoccetti, 2620 Sage Road
(across from Macy’s in the Galleria)
Houston, Texas 77056
713-840-9950
NEWH/North Central Board Meeting
Time : 5.00 pm - 6.00 pm
HGA - 701 Washington Avenue N
Minneapolis, MN 55343 - Gallery B
NEWH/South FL BOD Meeting Ft. Lauderdale
Time: 6.00 pm - 6.30 pm
Marina Bay, FL
tgshaffran@desso.com
NEWH/Dallas Board Meeting
Time: 6.15 pm - 7.30 pm
NEWH Contact: Hanne Elstrom
212-759-0910
hanneelstrom@aol.com
www.newh.org
ACF-Long Island

ACF-Long Island

General Membership Meeting
Time:6.00pm
Melville Marriott
Christopher Neary
chefotf@optonline.net
516-887-2738
www.lichefs.com
NACS

NACS

ASD/AMD New York Variety Merchandise Show
Javits Center
Melissa Younkin
310-481-7325
Melissa.Younkin@
nielsen.com
AWMA Distribution Summit & Business Exchange
The Ritz-Carlton, Las Vegas, NV
Meredith Thomas
877-684-3600
mthomas@nacsonline.com
www.nacsonline.com
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SFM - Society for Foodservice Management

SFM

2008 SFM National Conference
September 9 to 12
Hilton Austin - Austin, Texas
Allison Bohn - 856-380-6829
sfm@ahint.com
abohn@ahint.com
www.sfm-online.org
NEWH
NEWH
NEWH/Toronto Golf Outing
Time: 11.30 am - 8.00 pm
Chris Tucker - 416.918.8033
christucker100@yahoo.ca
NEWH Contact: Hanne Elstrom
212-759-0910
hanneelstrom@aol.com
www.newh.org
NRA

NRA

CHART Hospitality Training Conference
Washington, DC
chart@chart.org
800-463-5918
http://www.restaurant.org
NACS

NACS

ASD/AMD New York Variety Merchandise Show
Javits Center
Melissa Younkin
310-481-7325
Melissa.Younkin@nielsen.com
AWMA Distribution Summit & Business Exchange
The Ritz-Carlton, Las Vegas, NV
Meredith Thomas
877-684-3600
mthomas@nacsonline.com
www.nacsonline.com
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SFM - Society for Foodservice Management

SFM

2008 SFM National Conference
September 9 to 12
Hilton Austin - Austin, Texas
Allison Bohn - 856-380-6829
sfm@ahint.com
abohn@ahint.com
www.sfm-online.org
NEWH
NEWH
NEWH/Washington DC Metro Networking Lunch
Time: 12.00 pm - 1.30 pm
City Café, Baltimore, MD
Heather McCarty
(301) 831-9520
NEWH/Rocky Mountain Event
NEWH Education Event featuring Tri-Kes at the Art Institute of Denver
Time: 4.00 pm - 6.00 pm
NEWH Contact: Hanne Elstrom
212-759-0910
hanneelstrom@aol.com
www.newh.org
NRA

NRA

CHART Hospitality Training Conference
Washington, DC
chart@chart.org
800-463-5918
http://www.restaurant.org
NACS

NACS

AWMA Distribution Summit & Business Exchange
The Ritz-Carlton, Las Vegas, NV
Meredith Thomas
877-684-3600
mthomas@nacsonline.com
www.nacsonline.com
NYSRA-NYC

NYSRA-NYC

Nassau/Suffolk Food Handlers' Class-Long Island
Time 8.15am to 5.30pm
Stuart Thomas Manor
2143 Boundry Ave.Farmingdale, NY
516-752-0707
www.nysra.org
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SFM - Society for Foodservice Management

SFM

2008 SFM National Conference
September 9 to 12
Hilton Austin - Austin, Texas
Allison Bohn - 856-380-6829
sfm@ahint.com
abohn@ahint.com
www.sfm-online.org
NRA

NRA

CHART Hospitality Training Conference
Washington, DC
chart@chart.org
800-463-5918
http://www.restaurant.org
NACS

NACS

AWMA Distribution Summit & Business Exchange
The Ritz-Carlton, Las Vegas, NV
Meredith Thomas
877-684-3600
mthomas@nacsonline.com
NACS Advanced Category Management Seminar
Sheraton Austin, Austin, TX
Amy Ashley-Burke
(800) 966-6227
aashley@nacsonline.com
www.nacsonline.com
NYSRA-NYC

NYSRA-NYC

NYC-ServSafe Alcohol Class
Time 9.00am to 4.00pm
New York Restaurant Association
1001 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor
New York, NY
Millie Vinas
212-398-9160(X23)
www.nysra.org
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SFM - Society for Foodservice Management

SFM

2008 SFM National Conference
September 9 to 12
Hilton Austin - Austin, Texas
Allison Bohn - 856-380-6829
sfm@ahint.com
abohn@ahint.com
www.sfm-online.org
NRA

NRA

CHART Hospitality Training Conference
Washington, DC
chart@chart.org
800-463-5918
http://www.restaurant.org
NECMA

NECMA

CMAA Leadership/Legislative Conference
Pentagon City, VA
Lee Norton Kelly
necma@necma.org
774-430-9050
www.necma.org
NACS

NACS

NACS Advanced Category Management Seminar
Sheraton Austin, Austin, TX
Amy Ashley-Burke
(800) 966-6227
aashley@nacsonline.com
www.nacsonline.com

 

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NECMA

NECMA

CMAA Leadership/Legislative Conference
Pentagon City, VA
Lee Norton Kelly
necma@necma.org
774-430-9050
www.necma.org
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NECMA

NECMA

CMAA Leadership/Legislative Conference
Pentagon City, VA
Lee Norton Kelly
necma@necma.org
774-430-9050
www.necma.org
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NECSA

NECSA

NECSA Store Operator Awards & Meetings
DCU Center, Worcester, MA
Christina Apostal
781-297-9600
christina@necsa.net
www.necsa.net
NECMA

NECMA

NECMA Education
Locale: TBA, VT
Lee Norton Kelly
necma@necma.org
774-430-9050
www.necma.org
NJRA

NJRA

Chairwoman's Lunch
Pleasantdale Chateau, West Orange
Alicia Papp
800.848.6368
apapp@njra.org
www.njra.org
NYSRA-NYC

NYSRA-NYC

NYC Foodhandlers Certificate Course
Time 8.00am to 4.00pm
New York Restaurant Association
1001 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor
New York, NY
Millie Vinas
212-398-9160(X23)
www.nysra.org
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NEWH
NEWH
NEWH, Inc. Board Meeting
Time: 8.30 am - 5.30 pm
Miami Beach Convention Center
NEWH Contact: Hanne Elstrom
212-759-0910
hanneelstrom@aol.com
www.newh.org
NECSA

NECSA

NECSA Trade Show
DCU Center, Worcester, MA
Christina Apostal
781-297-9600
christina@necsa.net
www.necsa.net
NACS

NACS

Insight/NACS: The Future of
International Convenience Retailing

London, UK
Meredith Thomas
877-684-3600
mthomas@nacsonline.com
www.nacsonline.com
NYSRA-NYC

NYSRA-NYC

NYC Foodhandlers Certificate Course
Time 8.00am to 4.00pm
New York Restaurant Association
1001 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor
New York, NY
Millie Vinas
212-398-9160(X23)
www.nysra.org
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NEWH
NEWH
HD Boutique
Miami Beach Convention Center
NEWH/Washington DC Metro Networking Lunch
Time: 12.00 pm - 1.30 pm
Bertucci''s, Washington, DC
Monica Meade
(202) 861-4600
NEWH Contact: Hanne Elstrom
212-759-0910
hanneelstrom@aol.com
www.newh.org
James Beard Foundation

JamesBeard

Beard on Books
Time:12.00pm
The Beard House, 167 W. 12th Street, NYC
212.627.2308
specialevents@jamesbeard.org
http://jamesbeard.org
NRA

NRA

Annual Arkansas Hospitality Association Convention & Trade Show
Little Rock, AR
Beth Madden
bmadden@restaurant.org
501-376-2323
Mid-Atlantic Beverage & Lodging Expo
Baltimore, MD
Nita Radtke
nradtke@marylandrestaurants.com
410-290-6800
http://www.restaurant.org
NACS

NACS

Insight/NACS: The Future of
International Convenience Retailing

London, UK
Meredith Thomas
877-684-3600
mthomas@nacsonline.com
2008 NYACS Fall Conference/Chairmen's Open
Inn at the Lake, Canandaigua, NY
Meredith Thomas
877-684-3600
mthomas@nacsonline.com
www.nacsonline.com
NYSRA-NYC

NYSRA-NYC

NYC Health Department Exam
Time 9.00am to 12.00pm
Central Harlem Center
2238 5th Avenue, Basement Auditorium
New York, NY
Millie Vinas
212-398-9160(X23)
www.nysra.org
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NEWH
NEWH
HD Boutique
Miami Beach Convention Center
NEWH/South FL Bubble Bash Bubble Bash Fundraiser - The Fifth TBC
laurie@guthrieassociates.com
NEWH Contact: Hanne Elstrom
212-759-0910
hanneelstrom@aol.com
www.newh.org
NRA

NRA

Annual Arkansas Hospitality Association Convention & Trade Show
Little Rock, AR
Beth Madden
bmadden@restaurant.org
501-376-2323
Mid-Atlantic Beverage & Lodging Expo
Baltimore, MD
Nita Radtke
nradtke@
marylandrestaurants.com

410-290-6800
http://www.restaurant.org
NACS

NACS

Insight/NACS: The Future of
International Convenience Retailing

London, UK
Meredith Thomas
877-684-3600
mthomas@nacsonline.com
2008 NYACS Fall Conference/Chairmen's Open
Inn at the Lake, Canandaigua, NY
Meredith Thomas
877-684-3600
mthomas@nacsonline.com
www.nacsonline.com
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NRA

NRA

NRA/NRAEF Board Meeting
Washington, DC
LaVerne Warlick
lwarlick@restaurant.org
202-331-5967
Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out
Nationwide, DC
info@strength.org
800-969-4767
http://www.restaurant.org
NECMA

NECMA

BMI III
Joe Patrick/CMAA
joe.patrick@cmaa.org
703.739.9500
www.necma.org
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NRA

NRA

NRA/NRAEF Board Meeting
Washington, DC
LaVerne Warlick
lwarlick@restaurant.org
202-331-5967
Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out
Nationwide, DC
info@strength.org
800-969-4767
http://www.restaurant.org


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NRA

NRA

NRA/NRAEF Board Meeting
Washington, DC
LaVerne Warlick
lwarlick@restaurant.org
202-331-5967
2008 Annual Public Affairs Conference
Washington, DC
Meredith Nethercutt
mnethercutt@dineout.org
800-424-5156
Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out
Nationwide, DC
info@strength.org
800-969-4767
http://www.restaurant.org
NJRA

NJRA

Public Affairs Conference
Washington D.C.
Alicia Papp
800.848.6368
apapp@njra.org
www.njra.org
Connecticut Restaurant Association

CRA

NRA Public Affairs Conference
James B. Farrell
860-635-3334
jim@ctrestaurant.org
info@ctrestaurant.org
www.ctrestaurant.org
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NEWH
NEWH
NEWH/Washington DC Metro Networking Lunch
Time: 12.00 pm - 1.30 pm
Ted''s Arlington, VA
Matt Schaefer
(703) 387-3433
NEWH Contact: Hanne Elstrom
212-759-0910
hanneelstrom@aol.com
www.newh.org
NRA

NRA

NRA/NRAEF Board Meeting
Washington, DC
LaVerne Warlick
lwarlick@restaurant.org
202-331-5967
2008 Annual Public Affairs Conference
Washington, DC
Meredith Nethercutt
mnethercutt@dineout.org
800-424-5156
Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out
Nationwide, DC
info@strength.org
800-969-4767
http://www.restaurant.org
Connecticut Restaurant Association

CRA

NRA Public Affairs Conference
James B. Farrell
860-635-3334
jim@ctrestaurant.org
info@ctrestaurant.org
www.ctrestaurant.org
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NEWH
NEWH
IIDEX/Neocon
September 25 - 26
NEWH/Toronto will have a booth in the ARIDO area for the show and will offer a CEU seminar.
NEWH Contact: Hanne Elstrom
212-759-0910
hanneelstrom@aol.com
www.newh.org
NRA

NRA

Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out
Nationwide, DC
info@strength.org
800-969-4767
http://www.restaurant.org
Connecticut Restaurant Association

CRA

Board of Directors Meeting
Tuscan Oven, Norwalk
James B. Farrell
860-635-3334
jim@ctrestaurant.org
info@ctrestaurant.org
www.ctrestaurant.org

 

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NEWH
NEWH
IIDEX/Neocon
September 25 - 26
NEWH/Toronto will have a booth in the ARIDO area for the show and will offer a CEU seminar.
NEWH Contact: Hanne Elstrom
212-759-0910
hanneelstrom@aol.com
www.newh.org
NRA

NRA

Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out
Nationwide, DC
info@strength.org
800-969-4767
http://www.restaurant.org

 

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NRA

NRA

Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out
Nationwide, DC
info@strength.org
800-969-4767
http://www.restaurant.org
NECMA

NECMA

BMI II
Cal-Poly, Pomona, CA
David McCabe/CMAA
david.mccabe@cmaa.org
703.739.9500
www.necma.org
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NRA

NRA

Share Our Strength's Great American Dine Out
Nationwide, DC
info@strength.org
800-969-4767
http://www.restaurant.org


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NEWH
NEWH
NEWH/Dallas Event - Sundowner Metro Grill
Time: 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
NEWH Contact: Hanne Elstrom
212-759-0910
hanneelstrom@aol.com
www.newh.org
NECMA

NECMA

Annual David Meador Fund Purveyors Outing
Time 12.00pm
Wentworth-by-the-Sea
Lee Norton Kelly
necma@necma.org
774-430-9050
www.necma.org
NYSRA-NYC

NYSRA-NYC

NYSRIPAC Golf Invitational
Albany Country Club
Albany, NY
Millie Vinas
212-398-9160(X23)
SPANISH-NYC Foodhandlers Certificate Course
Time 8.00am to 4.00pm
New York Restaurant Association
1001 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor
New York, NY
Millie Vinas
212-398-9160(X23)
www.nysra.org
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ACF-Long Island

ACF-Long Island

Board Meeting
Time:6.00pm
Melville Marriott
Christopher Neary
chefotf@optonline.net
516-887-2738
www.lichefs.com
NACS

NACS

The NACS Show International Tour
Los Angeles, CA and Chicago, IL
(800) 966-6227
Meredith Thomas
877-684-3600
mthomas@nacsonline.com
www.nacsonline.com
NYSRA-NYC

NYSRA-NYC

SPANISH-NYC Foodhandlers Certificate Course
Time 8.00am to 4.00pm
New York Restaurant Association
1001 Avenue of the Americas, 3rd Floor
New York, NY
Millie Vinas
212-398-9160(X23)
www.nysra.org