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Greater Boston Concierge Association
Monthly Newsletter ...S?
April & May 2012
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GBCA Mailing Address
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The Greater Boston Concierge Association
304 Newbury St.
Box # 526
Boston, Massachusetts 02115
GBCA BOARD 2012
President
Betty Salemme
Vice President of Operations
Gina Guange
Chief Financial Officer
Nilma Cannard
Vice President of Public Relations
David Sargent
Vice President of Membership
Sabrina Lesgourgues
Recording Secretary
Jen Stanish
Affiliate Representative
Bob Schwartz
Board Advisor
Elizabeth Carey
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Our next GBCA meeting
You want to experience this!
Monday, June 18th
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
... not available to the public until June 26th?
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Help Wanted....
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We have many former members of GBCA who are looking to stay involved in our organization. Our bylaws require members to be employed as a concierge.
In addition if you find yourself looking for greener pastures or are in transition (3Months)
Perhaps our newsletter will serve you to continue in your career as a Concierge or help you to land your next career experience.
Here is an email we received at gbca@hotmail.com...
Matthew Murphy,
General Manager
Old Town Trolley Tours of Boston
I wanted to let you know that Old Town Trolley Tours is managing the concierge desk at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, and we are looking for two concierges (at least one full-time and one part-time, possibly both full-time) to join our terrific team of hospitality professionals.
here is our ad on craigslist
Thanks very much for your help.
In hospitality,
Matthew
380 Dorchester Avenue
South Boston, MA 02127
Ph. 617-269-7150
Fax 617-269-8018
Email: mmurphy@historictours.com
Website: http://www.trolleytours.com/boston
click here to see other concierge positions listed on Craigslist BostonHere is another email to gbca@hotmail.com Hello Staff and Sabrina, I am with a healthcare company in Wellesley and we are hiring for a front desk/Concierge for a brand new Assisted Living Community we are building called Waterstone at Wellesley. The property will be high-end with up-scale clientele. If you might know anyone looking for work feel free to pass along my information at jkennedy@epochsl.com or 617-930-9069 Best Regards, Jess Kennedy www.waterstoneatwellesley.com Jessica Kennedy Corporate Recruiter EPOCH Senior Living 51 Sawyer Rd Suite 500 Waltham, MA 02453 C: (617) 930-9069 jkennedy@epochsl.com www.epochsl.com Here are some other links for Concierge Positions HCAREERS BOSTON.COM MONSTER
If you are looking for concierge at your hotel or residences...please let us know by sending us a quick note at gbca@hotmail.com
Thank you & Good Luck
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From our 2012 GBCA Board..... 
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A Note from our President
Betty Salemme | |
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Happy Spring to you all,
I would like to thank Matt Montgomery, Director of Marketing and Communications for the Isabella Stewart Garner Museum for a very successful May all member meeting. Our members are very grateful to have been able to enjoy the delicious sampling of food from Café G, the wonderful concert and the opportunity to stroll the museum at their leisure. Everyone said, now they are so much better informed to share their experiences with their visitors and guests.
Although, I was out of town and unable to be with you, I was kept in the loop by so many of our members calling, texting and e-mailing me their praise of Sabrina Lesqourgues and the GBCA board for the outstanding job they did in facilitating the meeting in my absence. I am so proud of Sabrina and the team for the outstanding job that they did. Thank you all again for your support.
I would also like to thank our very special guest speakers, Julie Doherty Pagano; General Manager of Bay State Cruise Company, Chris Elias; Director of Premium Seating Sales for Live Nation and Joe Donlavey; Director of Ticketing, Tourism & Special Events Arts Boston. Our members really value the information they received from these very informative speakers.
I am proud to say the GBCA did not disappoint Les Clefs d'Or with its "Boston Package" donations. Boston came way out ahead with a package containing overnight stays, theater tickets, boat cruises, tours and more. The Boston Package was valued at $5000.00. The money raised from ticket sales for this package and others is donated to the Les Clefs d'Or Foundation that assists concierges and their family in times of illness. Thank you to all of you that made this donation possible. I have attached a list of the items donated by our members and friends Les Clefs d'Or Boston PackageI want to also thank our members and especially Bob Schwartz for the outstanding job they did in hosting this years Affiliate Trade Show. Bob has proven to be an incredible event planner as well as an outstanding Affiliate Representative and great friend to us all. It was through the hard work and dedication of Bob and his volunteers that made this the larges trade show ever and a huge success. I also want to thank all our members for the $1000.00 donation we were able to make to the Les Clefs d'Or Foundation in the memory of our close friend Willie Hackett who had been a recipient of the foundations support during his illness in March. We will miss him dearly, never forget him, may he rest in peace. There is so much more I would love to tell you, but it will have to wait. I look forward to seeing you all at our next GBCA all member meeting on Monday June 18th when we will all be treated to the unveiling of the new Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. Thank you again for all your continued support, In Service through Friendship Betty Salemme, President.
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...thanks Bob.
View Video....
2012 GBCA TRADE SHOW
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Missed April's News Letter?
Your not alone... Our Apologies
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Dear GBCA Members,
I first would like to apologize for not having sent out our April Newsletter. My technology was compromised by the size many Photos, Videos and Documents related to our association's amazing first 5 meetings of 2012. These images and documents are now saved for future GBCA Boards to use via an external storage device.
Betty has worked very hard to put together amazing meetings and is on course to provide one of our most memorable years. Betty uses the platform of our monthly newsletter to provide a heartfelt and gracious thank you to our amazing hosts, and sneak peeks into upcoming events and meetings. I was equally disappointed and frustrated not being able to share with you her thoughts
With Betty's restored faith and some new technology We forge onward to keep in place, this newsletter platform so it will be available for our board and affiliate members to share their messages with you.
This two month newsletter is larger than normal. You will find a second letter from Betty recapping our March Meeting. Our apologies for any confusion.
Thank you,
David Sargent
Greater Boston Concierge Association
VP of Public Relations
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April- 2012
A Note from our President
Betty Salemme
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Dear Members and Friends,
I would like to thank everyone who made our "Shop Till You Drop" meeting and event such a great success. We had over eighty members join us for a fun filled shopping experience with Macy's Department Store before enjoying our meeting and reception at Petit Robert Central Bistro. A special thank you to Donna Johanson; Macys by Appointment Personal Shopper and Chandra Madore; Manager at Petit Robert Central Bistro for helping us create a very special, new and exciting evening.
I would also like to thank Farther Joseph from St. Anthony's Shrine, the Arch Street Church for his very warm, kind and caring memorial for our good friend Willie Hackett; Chef Concierge at the Langham Hotel, Concierge of the Year award winner, Les Clefs d'Or Concierge and active member of the GBCA, who has left us way too soon. Farther Joseph's words and the out pouring of support were a true testimonial to a great concierge and true friend.
Tim Montgomery Publisher and President of Panorama served as our member guest speaker. Congratulations to Panorama for their 60 years of publication in Boston. Panorama has been a long time friend and supporter of the concierge community and a great friend of the GBCA. Thank you again for all of your support.
More fun and exciting events are coming our way with the next GBCA meeting being hosted by the Isabella Stewart Gardener Museum on May 3, 2012. And continuing on June 25, 2012 our meeting will be hosted by the new, exciting, long awaited Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. Watch for your invitations and be sure to RSVP. I look forward to seeing you all on May 3, 2012. Until then enjoy the spring weather, in service through friendship.
Betty Salemme President.
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Highlights of our March Meeting at
Macy's and Petit Robert 2012 GBCA March Meeting Highlights
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May GBCA Board meeting hosted by The Revere Hotel Boston Common
Check out this fun video!
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Meet the board
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Concierge Spotlight
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Boston's Newest Luxury Hotel The Revere Hotel Boston Common 200 Stuart Street Boston, MA Concierge Direct 617-457-2628 www.reverehotel.comMeet The Concierge Team  Richard, Sargent, and John
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Affiliate Member
Announcements
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Thanks so much for including this in the newsletter! Destination Salem is pleased to invite GBCA Members and Affiliates to the Seventh Annual Salem Tourism Industry Day on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. We have a great day planned, with visits to the Peabody Essex Museum for a docent-led tour of their new photography exhibits (we're getting excited for the big Ansel Adams show coming this summer!), the Witch House, the Phillips House, and a Witch Walk walking tour. We are going to take you to prison for a bite to eat at the new Great Escape Restaurant and then venture over to Italy for a stop at Adriatic Restaurant. The day concludes with a factory tour at Harbor Sweets - and you know they will be giving us all a sweet treat! The Salem Trolley will depart the Marriott Long Wharf at 9:00 AM SHARP, and we will return you to the Marriott at approximately 4:30 PM. Please RSVP to Stacia Cooper at scooper@salem.org or (978) 741-3252 before Thursday, May 17. 
"PLEASE SAVE THE DATE"
The Harvard Square Business Association
Graciously
Invites you to the
SURPRISING AND TOTALLY DELICIOUS
9TH Annual Concierge Event
Sampling the Square- A night of wining, dining and entertainment!
Date: Tuesday, June 19th, 2012
5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Complimentary Parking:
The Harvard Square Parking Garage
Corner of JFK and Eliot Street
Harvard Square
Entertainment
Touring by:
Super Tours Trolley
Look for a detailed invitation soon.
Hope to see you there!
Would like you to share these events with your guests and visitors.....Check out their website!
Berklee Lunch Sessions Jun 5, 2012 - Jul 31, 2012 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM South Garden Bring your lunch out to the South Garden and enjoy summer concerts featuring talented musicians from Berklee College of Music. Showcasing a variety of musical styles including jazz, pop, Americana, and singer/songwriter performances, Berklee Lunch Sessions will take place every Tuesday in June and July from noon - 1:30 p.m, with rain dates in August.
The schedule is as follows:
June 5 - Robert Gillies
June 12 - Shannon Selig
June 19 - 11 Dollar Bills
June 26 - The Yesberger Band
July 3 - Herego
July 10 - Patrik Gochez
July 17 - Casey Sullivan
July 24 - Chasing Blue
July 31 - The Olive Trees
With spring in the air and the tulips come and gone... do you feel like you missed winter altogether? Well winter lives at the Museum of Science in a new Omni Film.... a message from Ashley inviting you. We have a new Omni film called To The Arctic and would like to extend an invite to the concierge members and a guest to view it at their leisure.
Ashley Gonyaw
Group Sales Account Manager
Museum of Science
ph: 617-589-0447
fax: 617-589-0187
To The Artic at The Museum of Science |
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May Member's Meeting Minutes
provided by: Jennifer Stanish
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The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum hosted our May Meeting. For those who were unable to attend please find our latest meeting minutes.
GBCA All Members Meeting Thursday, May 3, 2012 Start Time: 5:00pm End Time: 6:30pm Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Food and beverage catered by Café G. Meeting Minutes - Sabrina welcomed members to the meeting
- Sabrina welcomed and thanked the event's host: Matt Montgomery, Director of Marketing and Communication at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Thanked the museum for hosting the GBCA and allowing members to attend the concert and visit the many exhibits and new wing.
2. Speakers - Matt Montgomery, Director of Marketing and Communication at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Matt gave an insightful overview of the museum including the new wing, concert hall and Café G.
- Christian Elias, Senior Director of Premium Seating for Live Nation. Chris spoke about VIP packages at the various venues such as Bank of America Pavilion, Comcast Center, Orpheum Theater. Chris also spoke of the fun lineup of shows coming to the Bank of American Pavilion this summer. Get ready for the Beach Boys, Bonnie Raitt, Ringo Starr, Huey Lewis and the News, Stevie Nicks, The B-52s and many more! Chris told members they can contact him directly for information regarding tickets and packages.
- Joseph Donlavey, Director of Ticketing, Tourism & Special Events for Arts Boston. Joe gave a rundown of upcoming shows such as Mamma Mia, Beauty and the Beast, Memphis , Billy Eliot that are coming to Boston. Joe and his colleague also spoke about the new features that will be part of the Arts Boston website. The new features will make it easier for concierges and guests to access information about the arts scene. Joe reminded members to give him their personal email addresses as back-up for invites and also reminded members to please RSVP to events and if you have to cancel, please let Joe know immediately. Lastly, Joe announced that Joyce Kulhawik, entertainment reporter and arts extraordinaire, will speak at an upcoming GBCA meeting.
- Julie Doherty Pagano, General Manager at Bay State Cruise Company. Julie thanked the GBCA members for their support over the years in recommending Bay State Cruises. Julie reviewed the P-town schedule; cruises depart three times daily starting May 18th. Complimentary cruises will be offered to the concierge members on the last Tuesday of the month in June, July and August. More details to follow.
- Elizabeth Carey, Director of Sales and Marketing at The Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum. Elizabeth announced a concierge program will be rolled out in the next three to four weeks. The Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum officially opens June 25th. GBCA members will get a preview of the museum on June 18th at the next GBCA all members meeting.
- Bob: Thanked everyone for participating in the Trade Show. It was a huge success! Bob also reminded affiliates that only one person per organization is allowed to the GBCA meetings unless otherwise noted on the invite. - Sabrina: Also reminded members to please RSVP to the meetings. Sabrina told members we are weeding out any email responses that bounce back to us. She also said we will take personal email addresses as well. - Sabrina then again thanked Matt Montgomery and the museum and Café G staff for hosting the GBCA meeting. Raffle prizes given out: - Hard Rock Café gift card, Peabody Essex Museum tickets, P.F. Chang gift card, Rolling River gift card, Codzilla tickets, Charles Riverboat Co. kayaking gift card, MFA gift card, JFK Museum tickets.
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We hope you enjoy our newsletter. We strive to make the monthly newsletter a resource for useful association news and anouncements.Concierge interested in our concierge spotlight please contact us at gbca@hotmail.com
If you have any ideas to make the GBCA monthly newletter better for all members please forward your ideas to your GBCA Board.
Contact Us:
Greater Boston Concierge Association
304 Newbury Street #526
Boston, MA 02115
gbca@hotmail.com
membership.gbca@hotmail.com
www.gbcaonline.com
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