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A Message from the General Manager
 This time of
year, our team is buzzing with excitement. "The sun is out, Kelvin!" one
team member exclaimed just the other day. Although I didn't really
understand this pre-summer enthusiasm when I first arrived in Washington,
having lived here for two years now ... I get it! I too am anxious for the
seasons to "officially" change. Unfortunately, it seems that here in the Puget
Sound we're all still waiting for Mother Nature to get the memo.
As I often
do, I can't help but draw some comparisons to my days back in Texas. I think
about some of the obvious differences, like the weather.
Growing up
in Texas we always had four seasons: almost summer... summer... still summer...
and Christmas. Here in the Northwest, it seems to go something like this: almost winter... winter... still raining... and road construction. Don't get me
wrong, I've thoroughly enjoyed my two summers here in Washington. They have
been beautiful. They both fell on Tuesdays in August.
There are
some benefits to the milder Northwest summers, though. For example, it is nice
to not break a sweat the instant you step outside ...at 7:30 a.m. And I have yet
to burn my hand while opening my car door.
I have also
noticed a couple of things that Texans and Washingtonians do have some things
in common. We all panic when there is an inch of snow on the ground, and we all
get very excited when the words "Sun Breaks" are used in the weather forecast,
albeit for different reasons of course.
The
comparisons don't end with the weather. There are also differences in the
cuisine. People laugh when I tell them I select salsa with the same scrutiny
that a Washingtonian selects a bottle of fine wine, because all Texans
understand that the four main cooking spices are salt, pepper, ketchup and
Salsa! When my wife and I go out for dinner, I have to remind myself to
not get upset if the menu doesn't include "Caliente" options. And lastly,
while I still have a hard time telling the difference between Chinook, Coho,
and Sockeye Salmon, I can now use more than 10 words to order a beverage that
Texans simply call "coffee."
There is no
doubt, though, that the Northwest is rubbing off on me. I feel guilty
when I throw paper in the trash, and I sometimes find myself standing on a
deserted corner waiting for the "Walk" signal. But never fear my fellow
Texans, because I know these facts to be undisputable....
· Everything
IS twice as big in Texas
· "Fixinto"
and "Coldbeer" are indeed single words
· Real
roadrunners don't say "Beep Beep!"
· Mello
Yello is a perfectly appropriate breakfast beverage
· ...
and the Dallas Cowboys are indeed "America's Team."
Happy
Summer Y'all!
-Kelvin
P.S.
In Texas everything is actually 1.965 times bigger. We just round up.
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2nd Quarter Event Highlights
Community Services for the Blind and
Partially Sighted
May 15,
2010
 More than 300 participants attended the first annual Community Services
for the Blind and Partially Sighted (CSBPS) Expo held May 15th at
Lynnwood Convention Center. This expo included 30 exhibitors and non-profit
organizations.
CSBPS' event, themed Insight: A Low Vision Expo and
included keynote speakers Daniel Hubbell, Technical Evangelist for
Microsoft's Accessibility Unit and Tueng T. Shen, MD, Associate
Professor with the University of Washington's Department of
Ophthalmology.
This event also
featured breakout sessions focusing on vision loss and age-related eye
disease; specifically how to use a GPS, coping with vision loss, simple
home modifcations for fall prevention and utilizing technology to assist
with daily activities.
President and CEO of CSBPS, June
Mansfield, said, "Our visually impaired
attendees reported the Lynnwood Convention Center was easily accessible,
and staff were very helpful in assuring that our event was a success.
We look forward to hosting future events that benefit people with vision
loss."
Sponsors of the event included Value Village, Sound
Transit and Northwest Prime Time.
For more information on
age-related vision loss, please go to http://www.cspbs.com/.
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City of Lynnwood's 50th Birthday Bash
April 21, 2010
 Lynnwood celebrated its 50th birthday on April 21st at the Lynnwood Convention Center. Nearly 1,000 attendees enjoyed birthday cake, food, live music, cultural dance performances, birthday crafts and games as well as entertainment by Seahawks Mascot Blitz, Aqua Sox mascot Webbly and Former Miss Washington Tina Marie Mares. Community member, Patricia Carrion Moras, CEO of Utopia Media & Entertainment, attended the event stating "It was a wonderful birthday party where cultural diversity was welcomed, filling the night with color and aromas from all around the world."
Festivities were presented by numerous community partners, including The Little Gym, Sno-Isle Libraries, Edmonds Community College Office of Diversity Affairs, Seattle Seahawks and many more.
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City of Lynnwood Volunteer Appreciation
April 20, 2010
 The City of Lynnwood has over 400 volunteers that dedicate their time and expertise in the areas of city boards and commissions, public safety, and parks and recreation. Every year during National Volunteer Week, the City of Lynnwood takes the opportunity to celebrate their many wonderful volunteers and recognize the impact that they make on our community. This year's event was a 'World of Thanks.' Volunteers were treated to a night of entertainment and a sundae bar. There were performances from the Folk Voice Band and the Haida Heritage Dancers, as well as a message from Mayor Don Gough.
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Recipe by Chef Michael
Michael's Ratatouille
2 Yellow Squash 1/4" dice
2 Zucchini 1/4" dice
1/2 Green Bell Pepper 1/4" dice
2 Onions 1/4" dice
1 Fennel 1/4" dice
Garlic, minced 1/4 cup
Olive Oil, Pomace 1/2 cup
2 Fresh Tomatoes
Crushed Red Pepper 1 teaspoon
Thyme, dry 1 teaspoon
Oregano, dry 1 teaspoon
Basil, dry 1 teaspoon
24 oz. Tomato puree
Parmesan, Shredded 1/2 cup
4 oz. Fresh Basil, Chiffonade
Salt and Pepper to taste
Heat olive oil in a heavy bottomed sauce pot. Sweat onions, garlic and fennel with the dry herbs and the crushed red pepper. Add the squashes and peppers, cooking them halfway through. Add tomato puree and the fresh tomatoes and cook for five minutes or until the tomatoes start to break down.
Slowly simmer until vegetables are just cooked through. Finish with parmesan and fresh basil and season with salt and pepper.
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New Arrival...
 Erin Haldi, Catering Manager
Erin Haldi is
our new Catering Manager. She attended the University Nevada Las Vegas and graduated with a degree in Hotel Management with a focus on Food and Beverage. Before joining the SMG team at the Lynnwood Convention Center, Haldi was the Operations/Banquet Manager for the Dragon Ridge Country Club in Henderson, Nevada.
"Erin's hospitality focused education, positive energy and creativity make her a great fit for our customer service approach," said Kelvin D. Moore, CMP, SMG's general manager for the Lynnwood Convention Center. "We are excited to have Erin on our team."
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Cool off with a Summer cocktail!
What images come to mind when you think of summer? The beach, family vacations, BBQs, sitting poolside holding a nice fruity umbrella drink. These relaxing, fun images are the images we want guests to remember when they attend a summer event. Perhaps it's a stretch to bring a beach to an event, but a very feasible alternative is to create a fun summer drink for your guests to enjoy! Here at the Lynnwood Convention Center, we are doing our part to bring summer fun into every event we do. We are offering Blue Hawaiian Martinis at all of our bars throughout the summer months! So when booking your summer event, try and incorporate a bit of summer fun into your bar and fill your guests' minds with fond summer memories.  Blue Hawaiian · 1 oz. light rum · 1 oz. blue curacao · 2 oz. pineapple juice · cherry Pour rum, blue curacao, and pineapple juice into a shaker. Shake and pour into a martini glass, garnish with a cherry. |
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What Our Clients Are Saying About Us
"Thank you so much for making our event a success! Everyone raved about the yummy food!"
- Connie Finley, Rotary Club of Edmonds Daybreakers
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"From start to finish, the LCC staff were superb. Our needs were anticipated, and great care went into everything, down to the place settings, even!."
-Krystal Bishop
Water and Sewer Risk Management Pool
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"Your team went above and beyond to make sure we had a successful event-from helping to make sure our vendors were happy, to clearing tables if needed. From booking to execution, the entire LCC team was a joy to work with! Looking forward to next year!"
-Chelsea Looney
South Snohomish County Chamber of Commerce
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It's Good to be Green
To add to the Convention Center's extensive recycling program already in place, the center now uses biodegradable cups for all of its water bubblers that are located inside the event rooms.
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