1985 [PDF] - Yosemite

i~Yosemite Weddings"WE DON’T TAKE ROMANCE FOR GRANITE"EmployeePhoto ContestBy Kathy Eidem and Marilyn BerquistSales and Marketing DepartmentHere are the ingredients for having a fun time: Take a roll ofYes, their dream has come true. Many of our loyal visitors havecolor or black and white film, dust off your camera or borrow onefantasized their wedding ceremony and reception taking placefrom a friend, load the film into the camer and take some picturesso you can enter the second annual MCA INK Photo Con-in one of the most beautiful, romantic places in the worldYosemite National Park.test.It is a rewarding experience for us to have the opportunity toYes’ this year promises to be even more exciting, since tl~eassist with the arrangements for this very special occasion. Althougha wedding ceremony and reception may only last ap-contest is open to all employees of MCA/Universal and affiliatedcompanies, including Yosemite Park and Curry Co. Also colorproximately three hours, many months of detailed planning isphotography will be included in the contest along with black andnecessary for a successful event. After the initial inquiry, it is ourwhite photography.responsibility to coordinate the reception time, location, foodWe are hoping for lots of support, so to our colleagues alland beverage services, overnight accommodations, as well asacross the United States and in our branch offices throughoutarrange music, flowers, wedding cake, and photographer, etc.the world, we invite you to join in the fun. Folks in Yosemite ParkSince each couple is unique, it is important that we become familiarwith our clients’ needs and to especially design a weddingand Curry Co. will be taking shots of the valley and with that kindof backdrop, we can expect some beautiful pictures and stiffreception to meet those needs.competition.In the Sales Office, our objective is to utilize the banquetUniversal plans to print the finalists and winning photos, bothspace in all four Yosemite hotels, reserve overnight accommodations,and sell other services and amenities for Yosemite Park MCA INK, which will be published the first week of October. Youblack and white and color, in the September/October edition ofand Curry Co., while always keeping in mind the preservation ofmay enter both categories (color and black and white), andour National Park. Once this objective is met and all arrangemeritsare finalized, we continue to assure the future bride and Masters, 502ILL. We must receive all entries later than Septem-please send your 8x10 prints, unmounted, to MCA INK/John Mcgroomthat all details will be carried out by our professional servicestaff assigned to their wedding reception.All entries will be mounted and displayed in the Universal Stuber4, and please indicate on the envelopes "DO NOT BEND".A reception requires special guidance by the service staff, asdio Restaurant, from September 9-20.the bride and groom and their guests are unfamiliar with not onlyJudging will take place Thursday, September 12, and we arethe hotel environment, but also traditional wedding etiquette.organizing a panel of professional photographersassist withThis etiquette may include location of the reception line, appropriatetime for the champagne toast and cutting of the weddingthe judging.Prizes will be awarded to first, second, third and fourth placecake, as well as many other last-minute details which may notwinners in both categories.have been anticipated. To ensure that no detail is overlooked, aDon’t wait; get your photo entries in early, and please includemember of the service staff must be present and readily availableat all times during the course of the reception.the following information: Name, phone number, title of yourWord of mouth is one of our best forms of advertising. Sincephotograph and any technical information available, such asfilm type, shutter speed, F stop, camera type and lens.family and friends of the bride and groom come from differentareas all over the United States, we want to create a most memorableexperience. Nothing brings business back like truly fine facilitiesand excellence in staff performance.J.................... i ............... " .............................................During my son Eric’s recent illness, I was deeply touchedby the genuine concern, kindness and prayers from theYosemite Community.YOSEMITE SENTINELEditor .....................................Alan RichmondContributing Staff ............. Mary Moir, Employee RecreationEmployee Training, Executive Staff, PersonnelBoth Eric and I extend a very special thank you to the many Yosemite Sentinel is published monthly by Yosemite Park and Curry~! peoplethatassistedinhelpingusthr°ughthisdifficulttime"Company for the Yosemite Community. Contribu!ions~rdlwe~rmhde I~ ....... at the Sales and Marketing Office, or call 372-144b. ue I ntl~’ ..Manl,,n.ana ~rlc uerqulsr July issue is Monday Jun e 10 , 1985 . t , {’i~ ,’~