TET Gazette
Fourth Quarter 2013
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If you haven't checked out the 2013 Holiday Card, click here to view it and print a downloadable copy. It's a great way to find out what our "Insta-Fam" was up to this year!
 
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Employee of the Quarter

Marnie Buddo: 

Marnie has been one of The Event Team's A-List staff members for many years due to her bright personality and take-charge work ethic. When Marnie is assigned specific responsibilities on-site, there is no question in our minds she will complete them perfectly and without issue. She is always willing to go out of her way to help attendees, and never hesitates to strike up a friendly conversation. Staff members like Marnie exemplify our "super people. superior events." tagline, and we couldn't be happier to have her on the team!
 

 

Vendor of the Quarter
Aolani Catamaran:  
In Hawaiian, "Aolani" means heavenly cloud. We can't think of a better name for San Diego's first private charter catamaran, which has been in business since 2001. This luxury vessel is one of our go-to options for sailing the San Diego Bay - not only for its beautiful look and smooth ride, but also for the service of Bruno & his team who manage each charter. We have established a strong partnership with Bruno and rest assured knowing each group who sails aboard the Aolani is in great hands. Thank you for continuing to wow our clients with every sail! 

     

 
What's New...
New offerings for 2014

We always like to keep it new and fresh at The Event Team - here are some of our latest offerings:

Fencing:
Guests will enjoy two swashbuckling hours learning about the history of fencing from top-ranked U.S. fencers, then engaging in electric fencing practice. Tournament formats are available for especially competitive groups!
 
 
Interactive Brewery Night:
This is a perfect way to highlight our destination, given the fact that Southern California ranks as one of the top craft brewing destinations. For this fun and educational event, several local beer experts set up interactive stations where guests can mingle, sample various types of craft beers, and learn about the beer-making process. Cheers! 
 
  
Welcome, Laura!
Expansion continues in L.A. Office
 
As L.A. continues to grow as a leading destination for corporate events, so does our L.A. office. Enter Laura Stomber, the latest addition to The Event Team. Laura, a CSU Fullerton graduate and self-proclaimed CrossFit addict, joins the L.A. team as an Account Coordinator and will be assisting both the Sales & Operations departments. This announcement comes on the heels of Dan Bolen's promotion to Operations Manager. We are thrilled to have Laura aboard, proud of Dan's latest achievement, and excited to see them both making great contributions to the L.A. office under the leadership of GM Danny Fisk.  
HGA
 
The Event Team
2635 Camino Del Rio South Suite #302
San Diego, California 92108
lwhite@eventteam.com
 
A Festive Fourth Quarter...

 

As the holidays come to a close and we plunge matt pres into the new year, I'd like to take a minute to say thank you to our wonderful vendors, staff, hotel partners, and clients for making 2013 our best year to date. I'd also like to acknowledge my team for the wonderful job they've done to make the office a family-like atmosphere where problems are solved together and successes are shared by all. We saw some great programs in the fourth quarter, including a several action-packed teambuilding challenges in Los Angeles and a lavish masquerade ball at the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego. December was a festive month; we threw our biggest Holiday Party to date at San Diego's newly renovated Tom Ham's Lighthouse and travelled up to Orange County for a winter retreat that included a biking scavenger hunt through Laguna and full day at Disneyland and California Adventure. We're excited for 2014 and running on all cylinders with our newest teammate Laura Stomber poised and ready to assist the expanding L.A. office, and Director of Sales Romy Linde back in the San Diego office from maternity leave. Here's to a new year filled with super people and superior events!

 

-Matt   
Decor at the Del...   

The Event Team operated several awesome programs this quarter, but we have to give a special nod to our recent Masquerade party at the Hotel Del. Working together with decor partners, we provided beautiful decor in the hotel's already-gorgeous Crown Room. Since the event took place in December, additional holiday decor and beautiful Christmas trees added to the drama and elegance of the evening!  
     
A Tom Ham's Holiday...  

The Event Team's Annual Holiday Party is one of the most highly anticipated holiday events in the industry, where our team, staff, vendors, and hoteliers come together to celebrate another great year of partnership. Everything we do in requires an enormous amount of teamwork, and we love bringing everyone together to show our gratitude for all their hard work. This year, we selected Tom Ham's Lighthouse as our venue - a newly renovated restaurant offering spectacular views of the San Diego skyline. 

US Marines representing Toys for Tots were on hand for our annual toy drive, and entertainment enhancements included flipbooks, caricature artists, a DJ, and a roaming magician. To enhance the space, our decor partners at White Lotus and Raphael's provided beautiful decor and lounge seating. Thank you to all who attended and participated in the festivities! Check out more pictures here!
 
An Orange Christmas...  

It's no mystery that white Christmases in Southern California are pretty much non-existent...but that didn't stop The Event Team from getting in the Holiday Spirit during our winter retreat. This year's retreat took place in beautiful Orange County at the Laguna Cliffs Marriott. First up was a biking scavenger hunt through Laguna Beach followed by a lovely dinner at Las Brisas. Next up was a full day of park-hopping at Disneyland and California Adventure with a grande finale at World of Color. It's always fun to get out of the office and participate in some of the cool activities we offer our clients- what a great reminder that our destination is truly top-notch when it comes to creating lifelong memories with colleagues. If you're interested in creating a similar experience for your team, email us at sales@eventteam.com.

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