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Thursday, April 22
Time	Luncheon Meeting 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. New member orientation at 11:00 a.m. RSVP To Kari Stolberg at ekstro@yahoo.com if you are interested
Where	Hard Rock Cafe 49 South Meridian Indianapolis, IN 46204 Click here for directions.
Cost	$25 members $35 corporate associate members $50 non-members
Topic	I Love Rock & Roll
Subject	How to: a. Pick the right entertainment b. Hire Entertainment c. Work with that entertainment Exciting panel of local professionals Kari Strolberg, CSEP – Eventful Marketing Solutions Larry Sauer – Encore Entertainment Tim Wright – The Wright Brothers and W. Timothy Wright Music Productions Come and join us for a fun and informative lunch with lots of music, laughs and insight. *Plus a live performance from Tim Wright!
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Save The Date For These Upcoming Events
The Upcoming 2004 Event Schedule for ISES Indiana
Mark your calendars!

• May 19 - “Create your own event” Luncheon at Party Time Rental
• June 16 - Luncheon Meeting, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• July 21 - Luncheon Meeting, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Save some money and pick up a SIX PACK!
ISES is proud to offer a convenient package to its members. Instead of paying at each monthly meeting you can now prepay for any six monthly meetings and save $20! Get on www.isesindiana.com to register.

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Congratulations To The 2003 PACE Winners

Best Achievement in Logistics	Detail + Design
Use of Catering Budget 5,000 and under 5,000-20,000 20,000 and over	Thomas Caterers of Distinction Thomas Caterers of Distinction Thomas Caterers of Distinction
Best Buffet Presentation	Hoaglin Fine Catering
Best Floral Design	Enflora
ISES Team Effort	Thomas Caterers of Distinction, Detail + Design, Markey’s Audio Visual, Party Time Rental
Best Overall Event 21,000-100,000 100,000-$300,000 300,000 and over	Detail + Design Rolls Royce Sysco Food Services
Best Tabletop Design Floral	Detail + Design
Best Themed Décor 5,000-20,000	Detail + Design
Best Themed Event	Eventful Marketing Solutions
Best Lighting	Markey’s Audio Visual
Best Photography/Videography	Troy Hill Photography
Best Not for Profit Event 20,000 and over	Indianapolis Zoo
Our middle eastern food went perfect with our authentic belly dancers.	Vince Early, CSEP with his pace award for his service to the ISES Indiana chapter.

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CSEP Study Group Timeline

Applications due on June 11, 2004 (due at HQ not mail date)

• All applications must be submitted to Headquarters by June 11th.
• Participants will submit completed application and check directly to HQ.

Orientation, August TBA (Chicago)

Exam Day, August TBA (Chicago)

Please email Vince Early CSEP for questions at vince@thomascaterers.com or call at 317.542.8333

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ISES Eventworld 2004 – A Conference For Professional Development

August 13 - August 15 2004 Hyatt Regency, Chicago, Illinois

ISES Eventworld 2004 – a Conference for Professional Development - is the industry-standard event for improving your proficiency and knowledge, and inspiring innovation.

ISES Eventworld 2004 is the premier continuing education event for the special events industry. This prestigious international conference is a must for all event professionals. In today's competitive and dynamic environment, many professionals are looking for ways to be a step ahead of their competitors. ISES Eventworld 2004 has the tools to help you stay ahead!

ISES Eventworld 2004 will help you sharpen your skills and put you in touch with other special events professionals who share your passion for excellence.

• Inspired by nationally-renowned speakers
• Challenged by leading-edge event professionals presenting on the latest trends and ideas
• Motivated by new and refreshing ideas
• Informed on financial management and other administrative topics
• Equipped with a better understanding and more knowledge about the special events industry on an international scale
• Energized through making new contacts with peers and professionals from around the world

Don't Miss ISES Eventworld 2004 – A Conference for Professional Development!

ISES Members - look for registration materials available in May 2004!

For more information visit www.ises.com

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ISES Member Profile
Bruce Livingstone, Treasurer

Bruce landed in Indianapolis about 3 1/2 years ago to become the Director of Catering of the “new” Indianapolis Marriott Downtown just 7 months before its opening in February of 2001. Coming to the Midwest from Southern California was an easy decision because he wanted to move closer to his family and friends on the East coast (but not “too close”) and as Bruce said, “for what I paid for my house in Broad Ripple, I couldn’t buy a one-bedroom condo in Southern California.” Bruce was previously the Assistant Director of Conference Services at The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel.

Although he had always been on the servicing side of events, the sales side came easy for Bruce. “My mission was to move to this City and get to know as many people as possible and book events at the largest hotel in town...EASY!” As the Director of Catering, Bruce is responsible for booking local catering events and filling the meeting space every day he can.

In Bruce’s personal life, his love for disadvantaged children brings him many hours of happiness. Just a year and a half ago Bruce became a foster parent to 2 brothers that he met while working with abused kids. “I’ve kept in touch with them over the years, and when I got the call if I was interested in taking guardianship of TJ & Michael, I immediately said yes!” It’s definitely been a life-changing event, and while it’s been more challenging than he thought, he wouldn’t change a thing. Both boys witnessed their father murder their mother 9 years ago and come with some baggage, as you’d imagine.

Bruce has also been a “Big Brother” to 3 brothers in Indy for the past two years through the Children’s Bureau of Indianapolis. The boys, ages 11, 13 & 15, have also become a huge part of Bruce’s daily life.

In regard to what Bruce wants to say to those reading this, it’s simply, GET INVOLVED. “ISES has been a huge factor in my getting to know so many great people I’ve met in Indianapolis, and it’s only because I came here and got involved right away.”

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Welcome New ISES Members

Beckie Sponcil, Adam's Mark Hotel
Deborah K. Dietz, Student
Jennifer L. Buckwalter, Student
Tammy Pisockyj, The Perfect Wedding Guide
Cynthia M. Buswell, Impact Group Inc.
Coby J. Palmer, Coby Palmer Designs
Debra A. Galbreath, Student
Geryl R. Elmore, We're At Your Service Concierge

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