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Newsletter for Members of ISES Indiana                                                                                           April 2011
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Indiana Chapter
International Special
Events Society
8945 South Street
Fishers, IN 46038
Phone: (317) 841-9525
info@isesindiana.com
www.isesindiana.com

ISES 2010
Board of Directors


President
Jim Cerone
Jim Cerone, Inc.
Phone: (317) 845-0749
jim@jimcerone.com


Immediate Past President
 Monica Richard
Detail + Design
Phone: (317) 423-3590
monica@detailanddesign.com 

President-Elect
Jen McKaig
Crowne Plaza at Union Station
Phone: (317) 236-7460
jmckaig@genhotels.com

VP of Membership
Vanessa Chavez
Mavris Arts & Event
phone: (317) 917-9999
vanessa@mavris.net  

VP of Communications
Jennifer McKinney-Seet, CSEP
JW Marriott
Phone: (317) 371-6072
jennifer.mckinneyseet@marriott.com

VP of Education/Programs
Sarah Hines
Accent on Indianapolis
Phone: (317) 632-8687
shines@accentindy.com

Director at Large - Education Conference
Tonya Shadoan
Circle City Planners
Phone: (317) 716-7643
tonya@circlecityplanners.com

Director at Large - Education Conference Co-Chair
Becky Ruby
Lilly Lane, LLC
Phone: (317) 989-9936
becky@lillylaneflowers.com


Director at Large - Fun-d Raising
Michael King
Detail + Design
Phone: (317) 423-3590
mike@detailanddesign.com


Director at Large - FUN-d Raising Co-Chair
Lee Johnson
Mill Top Banquet and Conference Center
Phone: 317-645-8992
Lee@milltop-indy.com

Director at Large - PACE Awards
Leah McFarland
Eventfull Planning
(317) 985-8992
Leah@eventfullplanning.net


Director at Large - Pace Awards Co-Chair
Bryna O'Neill
Indiana State Museum
Phone: (317) 234-1022
boneill@dnr.in.gov

Director at Large
Kate Berglund
KB Design LLC
Phone: (317) 523-6362
kate@kbdesignllc.com


Management Company
Mark Records
Phone: (317) 841-8202
mark@mprecords.com

 

Next Meeting - April 20, 2011

April Monthly Meeting - April 20, 2011
NEW Location: Renaissance Hotel in Carmel
11:30 - 1:30 pm

Indianapolis Renaissance North Hotel - Marriott
11925 N. Meridian St.
Carmel, Indiana 46032

Event Trends – Best Practices and Unforgettable Occasions
Presented by Rick Turner

Rick Turner has spent the past twelve years working in various roles within the Hospitality, Culinary and Special Events industries. He is currently the Director of Business Development for Event Source, the region’s premier special events rental company. In addition, he is co-founder and executive producer of Event Expo, a regional showcase of the products, services and ideas related to the special events industry. Rick’s work with Event Expo has garnered a number of awards and accolades from industry associations and media outlets. He has also recently taken on a role as Partner in Cleveland’s newest culinary venture, “Emerging Chefs."

Rick is very involved with a number of civic and industry associations including ISES and is currently serving an unprecedented second consecutive two-year term as President of the Cleveland Chapter of HSMAI. Rick is the current Public Relations Chair for SEARCH, and works to make the industry aware of how SEARCH strives to “Assist Event Professionals in Crisis”.

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Sponsors:

 

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PACE Awards - March 4, 2011

Everything comes first circle! ISES-Indiana Chapter members witnessed and took part in that firsthand at the Annual PACE Awards which included an 80's theme. The throwback brought out a lot of old fashion trends that should probably stay just that. But nonetheless, there was a parade full of people that pulled out their old prom dresses with shoulder pads and big bangs, those that were channeling their inner-Madonna, and those that were having fun bringing back the looks of Run-DMC and Vanilla Ice!

The theme provided a jovial mood for an incredible night of awards recognizing the best in Indianapolis from wedding planners to caterers to event production. There was a significant change in the format of the event this year that worked particularly well. The format mocked that of a Golden Globes. The awards were given out throughout the evening, taking breaks inbetween meal courses. Again, it lightened the mood and let everyone in attendance mingle with each other. Job well done to an excellent committee led by Leah McFarland and Bryna O'Neil.

Congratulations to the winners:

A Classic Party Rental
Best ISES Team Effort
Over $200,000
Monet's Canvas

Best ISES Team Effort
Under $75,000
Flying High

Accent on Indianapolis
Best Corporate Event
$75,000-$200,000
An Affair to Remember

Best Corporate Event
Under $75,000
Flying High

Best Entertainment Production
$10,000-$25,000
Indy Art Scene

Best Event Design/Décor
$25,000-$75,000
An Affair to Remember

Best Event Support Services
Over $25,000
To the Future, Family, and Fun

Best ISES Team Effort
$75,000-$200,000
An Affair to Remember

Best ISES Team Effort
Over $200,000
Monet's Canvas

Best ISES Team Effort
Under $75,000
Flying High

BMG Event Productions
Best ISES Team Effort
Over $200,000
Monet's Canvas

Cort Event Furnishings
Best ISES Team Effort
Over $200,000
Monet's Canvas

Detail + Design
Best Green Solution
The Nature Conservancy 50th Anniversary

Best ISES Team Effort
Over $200,000
Monet's Canvas

Best Luncheon 2010

Best Wedding
Over $200,000
Monet's Canvas

Best Wedding
Under $75,000
Extra! Extra!

Elite Management Services, Inc.
Best ISES Team Effort
Over $200,000
Monet's Canvas

Encore Entertainment
Best Entertainment Production
Under $10,000

Best ISES Team Effort
$75,000-$200,000
An Affair to Remember

Evans Audio Visual
Best ISES Team Effort
$75,000-$200,000
An Affair to Remember

Best ISES Team Effort
Under $75,000
Flying High

Best Luncheon 2010

Best Technical Production

Eventfull Planning
Best Wedding
$75,000-$200,000
Secret Garden

Most Creative Solution
Come Rain, Shine or Darkness

Hoaglin Fine Catering
Best Catered Event
Over $25,000
An Awesome June Wedding

Best ISES Team Effort
Over $200,000
Monet's Canvas

ICVA
Best ISES Team Effort
Over $200,000
Monet's Canvas

Indiana State Museum
Best Event for a Nonprofit Organization
$75,000-$200,000
Inaugural Gala

Indiana University Southeast
Best Event for a Nonprofit Organization
Under $75,000
Chancellor's Medallion Dinner

Best Event with a Legacy
The Market is Officially Open

Indy Photo Booths
Best Industry Innovation
Wireless Portable Photo Booth

Indy Portables
Best ISES Team Effort
Over $200,000
Monet's Canvas

IndyVisual
Best Event Videography
A Wedding in St. Lucia: Sunday

Best ISES Team Effort
$75,000-$200,000
An Affair to Remember

Best ISES Team Effort
Over $200,000
Monet's Canvas

JP Parker
Best ISES Team Effort
$75,000-$200,000
An Affair to Remember

Best ISES Team Effort
Under $75,000
Flying High

KB Design llc
Best ISES Team Effort
Over $200,000
Monet's Canvas

Best Marketing/Design Collateral
Over $25,000
Happiness Shared

Best Marketing/Design Collateral
Under $25,000
Crimson & Gold 40th Celebration

Melissa Perry
Carson Ray Spirit of ISES Award

Mon Amie Events
Best ISES Team Effort
Over $200,000
Monet's Canvas

Nathaniel Edmunds Photography
Best Event Photography
FUNKY FARM

Renaissance Hotel
Best ISES Team Effort
Over $200,000
Monet's Canvas

Thomas Caterers of Distinction
Best Catered Event
$10,000-$25,000
MacNaughton Reception

Best Catered Event
Under $10,000
Bridal Shower Breakfast at Tiffany's

Best Industry Contribution
D'Amore Events of Indianapolis - Grand Opening

Best ISES Team Effort
$75,000-$200,000
An Affair to Remember

Best Luncheon 2010

Sponsors for the evening included:

Chair Covers & Linens
MBP Distinctive Catering
Evans AV
AClassic
KB Design
Hoaglin On The Rocks
Eventfull Planning
Nathaniel Edmunds Photography
Bucca Di Beppo
Elite Parking Services
Children's Bureau
Promotions Superstore
Best Fun
Le Dolce Sweets

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Aspire

Aspire 2011 was held on March 23rd with a great turn out to see what came down the runway this year... Over 20 different companies showcased their new hot ideas for 2011 in creative and fun ways down the catwalk, followed by a cocktail party. Special thanks to Party Time Rentals for hosting this event in their new showroom, as well as Thomas Caterers of Distinction, Evans Audio Visual and AVI Food Service/Indiana State Museum for making the night a fabulous affair.



If you missed Aspire, but want to showcase what you can do... contact us today about a booth at Flaunt, the ISES Indiana trendshow, coming up May 4th! mike@detailanddesign.com

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Meet the Board

Leah McFarland
Partner, Eventfull Planning
ISES Indiana - Director at Large

Leah began her career as an event planner for a non-profit organization at Indiana University in 2000. In 2002, Leah joined Marriott Hotels, where she would work in catering sales and event management until 2008. During her time with Marriott, Leah opened two upscale hotels properties and planned everything from intimate weddings and events, to conventions for more than 1200 people. After becoming the Director of Catering for The Bridgewater Club in 2008, she decided she wanted to be able to provide a more full service event planning experience for her clients beyond what she could do as the venue representative. Leah joined Eventfull Planning, LLC in May of 2009. Leah is a Marriott Certified Wedding Planner, on the International Special Event Society Board of Directors for 2009-2011.

Leah lives in Noblesville, IN with her husband Chad, daughter Marci and two family dogs Annie and Lady. Outside of her role as partner with Eventfull Planning, Leah enjoys gardening, spending time with her large extended family and working in her other career interest as a Buyer Partner with Morris Group Realty in Broad Ripple.

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New Members

Lauren Durham
Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel
11925 N. Meridian Street, Carmel IN 46032
lauren.durham@renaissancehotels.com

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The Scoop
  • Congratulations to Vanessa Chavez who officially tied the knot this weekend to Matt Yukins at (where else?) Mavris!
  • Monica Richards, MBC is going back to college this fall, but this time as an adjunct professor for Indiana University Bloomington teaching advanced courses on wedding planning. Congratulations Monica!
  • Huge Kudos to Accent on Indianapolis who took home a record 8 for 8 PACE Awards!
  • Sarah Hines is now officially one of only two DMCPs in the state and shares the honor with her partner, Shannon. Congratulations ladies!

     If you have news that you would like to share or just want to give a shout out, send your SCOOP to jennifer.mckinneyseet@marriott.com
 

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ISES Connects

JP Parker Flowers is hosting a special event at their Franklin store on April 9 and April 23. They will have an open house to show the latest trends in prom flowers. Come in and see what is happening 10:00-1:00pm.

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Mill Top Banquet and Conference Center has postponed their Grand Opening Celebration. A rescheduled date will be announced at a later time.

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The SEARCH Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of twelve (12) scholarships to ISES Eventworld® 2011. Each ISES chapter has the opportunity to submit one (1) scholarship application for the Education Only Pass registration at this year’s conference (events not included). Please see attached Scholarship Application Form.

This year’s ISES Eventworld® 2011 will be held in St. Louis, MO August 4-6, 2011. Each recipient will be nominated and selected by their individual chapter and then approved by SEARCH (please see the attached Application for more details). This scholarship was made possible by the merging of ISEF (International Special Events Foundation) into the SEARCH Foundation in December 2009. The SEARCH Foundation is committed to fulfilling the continuing education principles established by ISEF and following the ISES mission statement.

Applicants should fill out part of the 2nd page and all of the 3rd page of the application, and send to Jim Cerone. All applications must be submitted to Jim Cerone by May 15, 2011. Since scholarships are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis, WE HIGHLY SUGGEST that you do not wait until the deadline. (Note: Chapter Board members are ineligible for these scholarships. Also, past recipients of a SEARCH scholarship are also ineligible.)

If you have any questions, please contact Jim Cerone at jim@jimcerone.com.

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Check out the new, redesigned ISES Indiana website at www.isesindiana.com!

Download an ISES Member Benefits Flyer to see all the great ways that ISES can help support you and your business.

If you have any business promotions or special offers you want to promote to other ISES members, send your information to jennifer.mckinneyseet@marriott.com to place in the next ISES Indiana Newsletter. Take advantage of this FREE ADVERTISING BENEFIT for ISES Indiana members and other members gain because they will find out about great deals that save them and their clients money!

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Save the Date
Flaunt - May 4, 2011
AClassic Party Rentals
More Info

June Monthly Meeting
June 15, 2011

ISES Eventworld
August 4-6, 2011

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Download Your ISES Member Logo

To download your ISES Indiana member logo (click here). You will need your member ID number and password to access this section of the web site.

 

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