Dear Concierges & Affiliates
This is a reminder that the Carefree Fall Concierge Tour is coming up on Wednesday November 5.
We will start at the Hampton Inn at 5pm then on to Giordano's at 5:30, English Rose Tea Room 6pm, Black Mountain Coffee 6:30, Keelers 7pm, Venue's 7:30pm, Athens 8pm and Alberto's 8:30.
I hope you can join us for another fun evening of good food & Carefree hospitality!
Please RSVP by November 1st to this email and we look forward to seeing you on November 5, at 5pm in the Hampton Inn lobby. Feel free to invite a colleague or two too!
A Carefree AZ Event
The NCA Minnesota ChapterNovember Monthly Meeting
Monday, November 10, 2025
5:30p Social
6:15p Member Meeting Begins
Hosted at Crooners Supperclub6161 Hwy 65 NE Minneapolis, MN 55432
Philanthropy Drive Benefiting Inspire & Flourish
We will have an item drive for Inspire & Flourish. They are accepting monetary donations and donations of pet food and new or gently used dog and cat beds, toys, and care items.
Parking Information Free parking available at Crooners Supperclub.
Any questions please contact Chapter President, Sierra Spicer-Zimmerman at
nca.mnmarketing@gmail.com
NCA Chicago Chapter Members,
You are invited to the November NCA Meeting at
Lookingglass Theatre Company
163 E Pearson St, Chicago, IL 60611
Tuesday, November 18
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Presentations by the Lookingglass Theatre Artistic Team &
Dozzy Ibekwe of Dozzy's Grill (Our Newest NCA Affiliate Member)
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Reminder to pay your renewal dues before Dec 15th for your early bird rates.
NCA Members, we need you to make our 2026 Elections run smoothly!
1)Be in the Election Committee with Anthony Gates, Dir of Administration
Election committee members can be any NCA member (Concierge or Affiliate) of the NCA Chicago Chapter. You can not be on the committee if you plan to running for a board position.
We need 2-3 members for the Election Committee
The Director of Administrative may ask the committee to vet and question new ballot nominees on their qualifications during November-December. These are by reviewing a nominee's letter of intent and attendance records.
In January, the committee’s duties will to verifying the e-ballots and announce the results for our records. This will occur during the NCA Chicago Chapter Meeting in January.
Time Commitment: Approximately 1-2 hours in November-December, with mandatory attendance at the January meeting for the election (2 hours).
If you would like to join the election committee please email Anthony at Chicagonca@gmail.com.
2)We are accepting Letter of Intentions to be on the ballot.
We start the process of elections for the NCA Chicago Chapter Board of Directors for the upcoming year of 2026.
All qualified members are highly encouraged to run for a position. To be eligible to run for a board position you must be:
-Certified Concierge/ Associate Concierge or Endorsed Partner member to be considered based on the nominations criteria
-Have or is in process of being a Certified Concierge or Endorsed Partner.
-In addition, members are to have attended a minimum of 6 meetings throughout the year to be a member in good standing.
-Have been a member for a minimum of one full year, and have renewed membership for the next year by December 25.
-Will committed to attending all monthly meetings, all monthly board meetings, and the annual National NCA Conference in August.
-Member has a proven record of compatible skills for role and have shown involvement within the NCA and hospitality community.
-Member has not previously resigned from a board position while active in the chapter.
This is a great opportunity to work with a dynamic group of people and directly inspire the future of our chapter in the Concierge/Hospitality industry.
For those interested in running for a board position (description of roles can be emailed to you), please submit your Letter of Intent to run on the board or nominate a qualified member during this nomination period, 10/16/2025 to 11/15/2025. The Letter of Intent or Nomination is a brief paragraph that details your qualifications and skill set for a certain board position and how your interest will further the Chicago Chapter. Email you Letter of Intent to Anthony Gates, Director of Administration, and the Board of Directors at chicagonca@gmail.com.
Once Letters of Intent and nominations have been received, the Nomination Committee will contact you with any follow-up questions to finalize the ballot. E-ballots will be sent out to the membership to vote. Membership Renewals must be completed by December 25, 2025 in order to vote.
3) The roles available are
The Board positions/eligibility listed. Bold means the role is currently vacant and in need to be filled.
President - Certified Concierge only (By Succession)
Vice President - Certified Concierge only
Director of Finance - Certified Concierge/Associate, or Endorsed Partner
Director of Membership - Certified Concierge/Associate, or Endorsed Partner
Director of Administration -Certified Concierge/Associate, or Endorsed Partner
Director of Communication/Marketing - Certified Concierge/Associate, or Endorsed Partner
Director of Education - Certified Concierge/Associate, or Endorsed Partner
Director of Philanthropy - Certified Concierge/Associate, or Endorsed Partner
Affiliate Liaison - Endorsed Partner only
Questions and role descriptions can be provided by the Chicago Board at Chicagonca@gmail.com
Speaker
Education module 11 - Director of Education Sergio Blancarte
The NCA Minnesota ChapterHoliday Lights Bus Tour
Monday, December 8, 2025
5:30p Meet the Bus
5:45p Bus Departs
Meeting Location Dave & Busters - Southdale Center Parking Lot
500 Southdale Ctr Edina, MN 55435
Hosted by Nite Trane Transportation
There will be food provided by Dave & Busters and drinks provided by Equal Parts Cocktail Co. during the bus tour.
There will be one short bathroom stop along the way.
Parking Information Free parking available at Southdale Center. Look for large couch bus near Dave & Busters.