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ISES Indiana and IMPI have joined forces for the December 16 meeting at the Holiday Inn Select North featuing their new "Caribbean Cove Indoor Water Park."
Topic	Let Me See Your Body Talk
Speaker	Jan Hargrave, CEO of Jan Hargrave and Associates In her presentation, Jan teaches you the different ways in which our bodies communicate to the world around us. Learn what your body, and the body of others, are communicating to the world.
Time	Registration, 11:30am Lunch, 12:00pm
Where	Holiday Inn Select North 3850 Depauw Blvd Indianapolis, IN 46268
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.
Toys for Tots	At the December joint meeting with MPI, ISES Indiana will be taking donations for the annual Toys for Tots campaign. Please bring an unwrapped toy to donate to the worthy cause.
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 2004-2005 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.

What better way to use your membership then by getting involved. If you want to meet new people and represent your company, consider sitting on a committee. Listed below are three committees that ISES Indiana has to offer and the time commitment that is required. If something sparks your interest contact ISES Indiana and let the good times begin. There will be more information to come in the following months on other committees.

Membership Committee:
The Membership Committee has the task of making sure our membership is informed and new members are welcome. We are looking for committee members to help greet guests as they enter meetings, conduct new member orientations and help recruit/maintain our membership. Time commitment could be as simple as greeting guests for a half hour before meetings to attending bi-monthly committee meetings.

Please contact Kari Strolberg, CSEP at 423-3590 if you would like to join this committee.

Communications Committee:
This committee will meet once a month to review information for the newsletter.
Committee positions available are as follows:

• Press Releases
• Member Spotlight Section
• Monthly Meeting Recap
• The Scoop

Please contact Jason Felders, jfelders@indianahistory.org, if you would like to sit on this committee.

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ISES Membership Drive:

Starting on December 1st the ISES International Membership Development Committee (MDC) began a month long membership drive. The MDC has secured a fabulous prize for the person who sponsors the most new members in the month of December. The prize you ask, well, it is a complimentary education package for ISES Eventworld 2005 in Los Angeles!

Here’s how it works: Any new member who joins ONLINE (www.ises.com) from December 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004 is exempt from the $50 application fee! Members who join during the Membership Drive will pay the prorated dues amount of $199.00 and receive seven months of ISES membership. If you think about it, that is a savings of almost $250!

The application process is easy. Starting December 1, simply tell your prospective members to go to www.ises.com and click on the Join Today! link. Be sure to tell your colleagues and clients to enter your name in the sponsor box on the online application so that you are eligible for this great prize. Good luck and happy recruiting.

If you have any questions please contact Kari Strolberg, CSEP at 423-3590.

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Member Spotlight

Originally a loan officer Mary Beth Poe switched careers in 1974 when she began working in the hospitality business at IUPUI under the leadership of David Paul. He taught Mary the business. He had a great imagination and was way before his time. Unfortunately, the University decided to give up the hospitality business in the Union Building and contracted their food service out to a local company. Mary decided that if she was going to stay in the hospitality industry she better work for the new company. The University was very good to her and offered her a new position; however she decided to move on.

She was hired by Modern Food Service to be the Director of Catering. Mary stayed with Modern for several years and loved having the opportunity of staying at IUPUI; however her goal was to have her own catering company. Mary had always dreamed of it but truly never believed that it would happen.

During her time with Modern, Mary re-married after being single for thirteen years. Fortunately she married Darryl Poe who had been employed at St. Elmo’s for almost twenty years. Of course Mary shared her dreams with Darryl and he had goals of his own to own a restaurant. Darryl had a wonderful custumer and friend that helped them get their dreams started. Mary did not know their financial partner very well, but she convinced him that she was a great caterer and he was intrigued with that thought. Their financial partner leased the Common Market on Monument Circle and they changed the name to Darryl’s on the Circle. It was a beautiful facility but a nightmare to work.

Taking over an existing restaurant was overwhelming and Mary couldn’t even think about catering. For the first six months the word catering was not even being considered, did however their financial partner began wondering what happen to the word catering. He insisted that she begin catering. It all started with Mary’s first catering job with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and of course it was a challenge, especially when the dumb waiter broke in the restaurant with all of the food on it. What a great beginning!

In 1987 Darryl and Mary decided to give up the restaurant business and put their emphasis on catering and MPB Distinctive Catering was born. Today Mary contributes her success to a great staff and her goal of being one of the finest caterers in Indianapolis.

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November Meeting Recap

Who:
Elaine Wagner, CMP, CSEP,
Director of Events, MAC Meetings and Events

What:
Briefcases to Bongos –
An informative program covering the topics of Corporate Event Planning, Logistics and Project Management.

Where:
Rolls Royce Training Center

When:
Thursday, November 20th, 2004


There were a total of 50 members and guests in attendance for the November meeting. The lunch was provided by Aramark Catering and was a Caribbean theme. Larry Sauer from Encore Entertainment entertained guests on the Bongos before lunch.

Thank you to November Sponsors:

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

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The Scoop

Here’s the scoop on member news…

• Thomas Caterers of Distinction has been nominated for a GALA Award given by Special Event magazine. The winners will be announced at the The Special Event conference in Miami in January. Congratulations and Good Luck!
• Congratulations to Deanna Boyce with Eventfull Planning who is expecting her first child on May 28, 2005.

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

Kay Krober, Secretary
Kay Krober is owner of Kay Krober Bridal Consultants – Invitations and Celebrations. Kay has been planning and coordinating weddings and parties for clients since 1992. Kay holds a double Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Elementary Education and a Master of Science degree in Early Childhood. She taught Kindergarten for many years. “The same skill set required for success in the Kindergarten classroom is necessary for working with brides, grooms and families…flexibility, patience, creativity, and organization. It was an easy transition from the classroom to the ballroom.” Kay is married to Wendel who regularly dons his tuxedo to assist on Wedding Day. She is the mother of two daughters and one son who are married and have presented her with seven grandchildren. Daughter Lauri assists in the office and Lisa is a wedding day coordinator for double booked weekends and daughter-in-law Julie is a wedding day assistant. “We are a family affair!”

Recognized for her wedding design expertise, Kay has been quoted in local and national publications, interviewed on television, and conducted seminars for hotels, universities, and bridal fairs. Kay Krober weddings were selected for feature articles in Elegant Bride Spring 1997 and Winter 2000. Kay is a member of the Association of Bridal Consultants and attends seminars and the annual Business of Brides Conference. She has attended Special Event in LasVegas, Phoenix and Orlando. “I have always loved weddings. My career began at 10 years old, coordinating weddings with neighborhood children in my piano recital dresses.”

Kay offers a wide range of services including full service event design, planning and management, partial planning services for the “do-it-yourself” bride who wants help as she selects locations and vendors, or wedding day coordination for the bride who waits until the last minute to cry for help.

In addition to design, planning and coordinating, Kay offers the convenience of shopping for invitations, programs, place cards, menu cards, favors, gifts and accessories in her studio. “I love searching the Gift and Accessory Markets and the National Stationery Show in New York for fabulous papers, invitations, gifts and accessories for my clients’ events.” Kay’s clients may select from over 60 albums of invitations or she will custom design and produce the perfect invitation for any party or event.

“Membership in ISES was one of the first steps in professionalizing my career. The educational luncheon meetings and networking with the best professionals in the city are invaluable. I have enjoyed working on Business Brilliance for two years, winning Best of Show in 2004. As a member of the ISES Board, I hope that I am ‘giving back’ to an industry that has given so much to me.”

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Community Outreach

ISES Indiana has chosen an organization for the 2005 Community Outreach program. The announcement of partnership will be at the December joint meeting with MPI and ISES.

If you have any questions please contact Kyle Buckley at kyle.buckley@hoaglinfinecatering.com.

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PACE Awards

Be sure to have your camera with you at every event! December is the last month for events that are eligible for a 2004 PACE Awards.

Below is the list of categories that you should keep in mind while you are planning your next event.

Achievement in Logistics
Use of Catering
  Catering Budget under $5,000
  Catering Budget $5,001 ~ $20,000
  Catering Budget $20,001 ~ and over
Buffet Presentation
Floral Design
ISES Team Event
Overall Event
  Overall Budget under $20,000
  Overall Budget $21,001 ~ $100,000
  Overall Budget $100,001 ~ $300,000
  Overall Budget $300,001 ~ and over
Promotional Design
Table Top Design
Floral
Non-Floral
Theme ~ Décor
  Décor Budget under $5,000
  Décor Budget $5,001 ~ $20,000
  Décor Budget $20,001 ~ and over
Themed Event
Entertainment
Lighting - Audio Visual - Special Effects
Photography - Videography
Printed Materials
  Weddings
  Budget under $5,000
  Budget $5,001 ~ $20,000
  Budget $20,001 ~ and over
Not-For-Profit Event
  Event Budget under $20,000
  Event Budget $20,001 and over
Festival - Parade

We will see you on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 for the 2004 PACE Awards. Who knows, you may walk away a winner!

If you have any questions please e-mail Casey Scott at casey@hoaglinfinecatering.com.

Pace Committee: 2004-2005
Chair
Casey Scott
casey.scott@hoaglinfinecatering.com
317-924-3389

Co-Chair
Dee Haddad
dee@thomascaterers.com
317-542-8333

Members

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Business Brilliance 2005

"Events in Harmony"
Hilber Circle Theater
Monday, April 18, 2005

Plan on an evening of many delicious food, outstanding and creative decor, great raffle and door prizes and mingling amongst your peers! Tickets are $15 or become a sponsor and you will have the opportunity to purchase special priced tickets for your clients to witness event design at it best!

There are seven (7) potential areas that can be transposed and created into your own “Event in Harmony”. While no one attended the open house, anyone who may be interested in being a sponsor and would like to view the areas can arrange a meeting from the following scheduled dates:

12/13/04
01/24/05
02/14/05

We have received our first official sponsor form and looking forward to many, many, more!

If you have any questions please contact Iris Dillon at IDillon@indplsartcenter.org.

Business Brilliance 2004
Stardust Terrace Café:
“Contemporary Cocktails”
Sponsored by:
Detail + Design, Thomas Caterers of Distinction, Encore Entertainment and Markey’s Audio-Visual

If you have any questions please contact Iris Dillon at IDillon@indplsartcenter.org.

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