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Welcome to the online version of the ISES Main Event Newsletter. Browse the newsletter using the links to the left, or just scroll down.

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“Summer Soiree; The Event Show with Vince Early, CSEP” Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Time	11:30am – 1:30pm 11:30am Registration 12:00pm Lunch and Program 11:00am New Member Orientation Please contact Kari Strolberg at ekstro@yahoo.com for further information.
Where	Mavris Cultural Center 121 S. East St Indianapolis, IN 46202 Click here for directions
Cost	$25 members $50 non-members $35 corporate associate members (ISES POLICY: ISES Corporate associate member pricing available only to companies who have two or more ISES Members in good standing) There is a 48 hour cancellation policy and no shows will be billed.
Topic	Corporate Picnics, Festivals & Golf Outings
Subject	How to: Think out of the box and make corporate events “fun” Plan the logistics of a public outdoor festival or parade Spice-up the event guests have seen 1000 times.
Special Guests Stars	Jean Plunket, One-Stop-Shop/Special Events Susan Phillips, RCI Pete Santiago, Expo Design Mike Caskey, Heartland Crossing
Sponsors	Sponsored by: Mavris Cultural Center A-Classic Party Rental Company MBP Distinctive Catering Come and join us for a fun and informative lunch with lots of laughs and insight.
RSVP: www.isesindiana.com or (317) 841-9525
Click Here to register!

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Save The Date For These Upcoming Events
The Upcoming 2004 Event Schedule for ISES Indiana
Mark your calendars!

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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July Meeting Recap
If you missed the July meeting at Butler University here’s what you missed:

• The induction of the 2004-2005 Board of Directors
• A great lunch provided by Aramark Catering in the Johnson Room at Butler University
• An in-depth introduction of five of your Board Members
• Amazing desserts provided by Aramark Catering in Holcomb Gardens.

Thank you to our July Sponsors: Butler University Conference & Event Services, Aramark Catering, Detail + Design, Chair Covers & Linens, Party Time Rentals, Flowers by Tiffany and The Perfect Wedding Guide.

Click on their logos below to visit their website and learn more about their company.

Chairs Covers & Linens

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Member Spotlight
Deanna Boyce
Eventfull Planning
Eventfull Planning, LLC is a full service event planning company serving the Indianapolis area. Deanna Boyce is approaching the first anniversary of the launch of her business which began operations in the fall of 2003. Originally from the Indianapolis area, Deanna holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Indiana University and has been certified through the Association of Bridal Consultants. Having recently lived in Columbus, Ohio where she worked in conjunction with a private event planning firm, Deanna and her husband returned to Indianapolis, and she enthusiastically set upon her goal of starting her own event planning business. Services offered include full service event planning for weddings and other social occasions as well as corporate events. Eventfull Planning offers various levels of service ranging from event consultation, day of event coordination, and all-inclusive event planning and management packages, and a selection of invitation products is available to complement these services. As a member of the special events community in the greater Indianapolis area, her professional goals include providing the highest quality services to her clients and earning a reputation for excellence and reliability among her colleagues in the industry. To learn more about Eventfull Planning visit www.eventfullplanning.net.

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The Scoop

Here’s the scoop on member news……….

• Winchester Place will be hosting the Greenwood Chamber of Commerce after hours on August 19, 2004 from 5:30pm-7:30pm. RSVP to Garnet Vaughn at 889-8400.
• Congratulations to Jennifer Osborne who has been promoted to the Marketing Manager at SYSCO Food Services of Indianapolis, LLC.
• Liz Lindauer, Director of Catering at the Adam’s Mark - Airport will be moving to the St. Louis Adam’s Mark - Downtown to be the Director of Catering. Good luck Liz!!
• Congratulations to Thomas Caterers of Distinction for their Esprit Nomination in the Crème De La Crème Off Premise Catering category.
• Heavenly Sweets has a new name! Their new name is Heavenly Sweets Cakes & Catering.

If you have news that you would like printed in “The Scoop” please contact Jason Felders at jfelders@indianahistory.org.

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Board Member Spotlight
Gene Huddleson
Detail + Design

Having been in the event industry for over twenty years, and traveling throughout the country and abroad, L. Gene Huddleson II has assembled a wonderful background in special events. Gene began his career in Los Angeles, California where he spent thirteen years living and working in the special events industry. Gene has also worked in New York, New Jersey, Florida as well as in Europe accumulating many styles and techniques along the way. Gene brought his company to Indianapolis in 1997 starting as LGH Design Group, a design, floral and décor company. He expanded in 2003 to become Detail + Design, a full service event company offering floral and décor aspects as well as event coordination, logistics, transportation, show production and destination management.

With his vast experience, he has been able to bring new and exciting aspects to all of the events he produces.

“ I believe in giving all of my clients my personal attention. I am involved in all aspects of each event, including creating many of the items which are designed for the event.” He looks at the event as a whole rather than in pieces giving his clients a cohesive event from start to finish.

Floral design is an extensive part of his background. The use of color, texture and style has always been a particular passion for Gene. This passion is extended to each of his client’s events.

Gene was chosen to be a holiday designer at the Vice President's residence for the 1995 and 1996 holiday seasons. “This was a thrill that I will never forget and a personal highlight of my career so far.”

Always looking towards the future he continues to search for new and fun ways to thrill an event audience with both beautiful and theatrical moments.

Gene believes in personal time and regularly treats himself to spa days and unscheduled “days off” where he will catch a movie, shop and work on the design of his next home.

Gene also believes in giving back to the community and works on at least three different charity events and committees per year. “Sometimes it can be the smallest of contributions that mean the most.” He believes that we all have time for a little charity and everyone gets back what they put out into the world.

Gene’s ISES Story:

About three years ago or so, when I had just began and business was slow I thought of leaving Indianapolis and move back to Los Angeles. I decided to give the events community in Indianapolis another try and sponsored an ISES lunch where I provided the linens, centerpieces and décor. Needless to say that was the BEST and most IMPORTANT thing I did for my company.

Getting involved DOES payoff in more ways than just business and money. I have met people who have and will become cherished friends who keep me thinking and going on a daily basis. Throughout the ISES community there are people that love to help and learn through each other and those are people and lessons that have brought me the most joy.

“If you want to succeed then you have to get involved!”

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Special Preview

The ISES Indiana Education Conference, A Continuing Education Event is just around the corner. Below is information on three of the speakers that will be sharing their knowledge at the conference. We hope to see you on September 21, 2004 to share in this educational event.

There are sponsorship opportunities available at the ISES Indiana Education Conference, a Continuing Education Event. If you are interested in being a sponsor please contact Dee Haddad at (317) 542-8333.

There will also be vendor tables available. If you are interested in having a vendor table please contact Adrienne Henn at 262-3110.

For more information on Education Conference click here.

To Register online for the Education Conference click here or call 317-841-9525.

Conference Topics & Speaker Bio's

"Leap of Faith...The Professional, The Client, and The Money"
by Cecilia Rose

Cecilia Rose

This informative session is about each party taking a "Leap of Faith" resulting in the professional earning money and the client feeling as though the money is well spent.

In this fun and informative session, participants will learn tips on how to lead the "sales" conversation into a "purchasing" situation, the top secrets for getting out of the way and allowing the customer to say "yes!", and the most often forgotten element in all purchasing situations.

Bio:
Cecilia Rose, principal of Eventurous, is wedding and social event planning professional with more than twelve years of experience conducting hundreds of memorable occasions and educational seminars in Greater Cincinnati and across the nation.

Her work has been featured nationally on CBS’ 48 Hours News Magazine, locally on Channel 5 WLWT and in the national magazine, InStyle. She is also the featured wedding columnist for Inspire Cincinnati Magazine.

In addition, Cecilia has a strong belief in education. She regularly attends national and international conferences to learn the latest and greatest that the industry has to offer. Currently, she is studying for her Certified Special Event Professional designation, serves as the Cincinnati Chapter President for the International Special Event Society, and is an active member of the E-Women Network and the Greater Cincinnati Women’s Chamber of Commerce.

To read more articles written by Cecilia Rose click here.

Creating Threshold to Threshold Event Perfection
by Julia Rutherford Silvers, CSEP (Keynote Speaker)

Julia Rutherford Silvers, CSEP (Keynote Speaker) Speaking of Events www.juliasilvers.com

Julia Rutherford Silvers, CSEP, examines the scope of professional event coordination, how to integrate the six critical layers of an event into an experience that exceeds expectations and provides take-away value for the attendees and your clients, and how to manage the magic threshold to threshold.

Bio:
Author of the highly acclaimed book Professional Event Coordination and a three-time ISES Esprit Award winner for Best Industry Contribution for her educational programs, Julia currently teaches Meetings & Event Risk Management and Meeting & Event Coordination online for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She has served on the Board of Governors and Certification Committee of the International Special Events Society and as Curriculum Consultant and lecturer for The George Washington University Event Management Certificate Program.

She designed and wrote the Event Management Training Program for South Africa's Tourism Learnership Project National Certificate in Tourism: Event Support, as well as numerous distance learning lectures, instructional videos, CD ROM lectures, books, and magazine articles on event management topics, and she lectures all over the world on event management practices. Julia is also heading up the Event Management Body of Knowledge (EMBOK) Project, an international endeavor to establish global process standards for the event industry.

Julia started her career(s) at age 14 in the community theaters of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Since then she has been a costume designer, melodrama and vaudeville performer, art history librarian, hand painted silk clothing designer, arts & crafts fair manager, and President & Creative Director of a special event design and production firm in Albuquerque, for which she designed hundreds of customized themed events for social, convention, and corporate groups of 50 to over 5,000, from unique southwestern galas to outrageous intergalactic receptions. With a background in both the visual and performing arts, as well as solid writing and analytical skills, Julia brings a unique understanding and entertaining perspective to each program she creates and presents.

To read more articles written by Elisa MacKenzie, CSEP click here.

To read more articles written by Vince Early, CSEP click here.

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Welcome New ISES Members

Jennifer Dant, Indiana State Museum
Tammy Kelly, Brick Street Inn
Lois Altman, Ball State University
John Mavris, Mavris Cultural Center
Samie Doerfler, Signature Events, Inc.
Joe Husar, Kahn's Katering
Kristi Skinner, Student

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