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Register Now for the December Meeting!

Thursday, December 15
Ted Allen from Queer Eye
for the Straight Guy

Ted will speak on "hot" food trends -- whats hot whats not. He will also speak about new ideas in food and beverage, A little bit about how F & B played a role in Queer Eye, and will have plenty of time for your questions.

It's our annual joint meeting with the Indiana MPI Chapter. We ask that attendees to bring non-perishable food items to be donated to Second Helpings, Inc.

Items needed most are pasta and rice.

UPDATE: There will be FREE valet parking at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.

Thanks also to the Omni Severin Hotel

January Meeting Sneak Peek

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Save The Date For These Upcoming Events
The Upcoming 2005-2006 Event Schedule for ISES Indiana
Mark your calendars! Topics are subject to change.

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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CSEP Information

For all of you who are "Not A CSEP Yet..."
Mark your calendar for July 20, 2006. We will be offering a CSEP exam in Indianapolis. A study group will begin in January. Be sure to check the ISES Indiana website for further details. For more information please contact Anne Coulter, CSEP at (317) 931-1310.

New Website Unveiled

At the Education Conference in November the new ISES Indiana website was officially rolled out. The Board of Directors had three goals in mind when they redesigned the website.
They were:
1) To make the website informational
2) To make the website educational
3) To make the website resourceful

We hope you take the time to navigate through the new website, chat on the forum and find this new design much more user friendly.

If you have any comments or suggestions regarding the new design, please contact Jason Felders at jfelders@indianahistory.org or Deanna Boyce at info@eventfullplanning.net.

Visit the New ISES website here

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The December ISES International On-Line Membership Drive

The December 2005 On-Line Membership Drive is sponsored by the ISES Membership Development Committee, which has secured a fabulous prize for the person who sponsors the most new members in the upcoming month....A Complimentary Education and Luncheon Package for ISES Eventworld 2006 in Hawaii, valued at $597.

After much success with last year's Membership Drive, the ISES Membership Development Committee has decided to make this an annual event. Help recruit new ISES members during this On-Line Membership Drive (December 1, 2005 thru December 31, 2005) and encourage them to join ONLINE (www.ises.com) where they will be exempt from the $50 application fee. Members who join during December will pay the pro-rated dues amount of $199.00 for seven months of ISES membership. This is a 25% savings!

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 the reward. Good luck and happy recruiting!

If you have any questions, contact Elise Braun, Membership Services Assistant at ISES Headquarters ebraun@smithbucklin.com, 1-800-688-4737 or 1-312-321-6853

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November Conference Recap

The 2005 ISES Indiana Education Conference was a smashing success!
The Kendall Inn served as perfect venue to host the 62 attendees from Indiana and Ohio.

The day began in homeroom with a scrumptious breakfast provided by new ISES member Mills Catering. Stunning linens, chair covers, and ties, provided by Chair Covers and Linens, brought the school theme to everyone’s attention immediately as they entered the room. Dale Harmon, our keynote speaker from Washington D.C., challenged and involved us all by speaking on the topic of “Saying No to a Piece of Business.” After the keynote session the attendees made their way to the class of their choice from three outstanding presenters.

The student lounge was open all morning for snacks and drinks again provided by Mills Catering.

After the first sessions it was time for the delicious and themed lunch from Jacquie’s Gourmet Catering. Truly the tomato soup, chicken strips and macaroni and cheese were GOURMET! Clever centerpieces created by Posh Petals included vibrant roses nestled in pencil boxes with other school supplies incorporated. The lunch hour was filled with networking, book signings, and even homework assignments asking you describe your worst event disaster and what you did to overcome it.

The afternoon included 2 sets of sessions totaling 6 different dynamic courses. After classes were over for the day attendees met back in homeroom for graduation, milk and cookies. Pomp and Circumstance played as more networking took place and the newly updated ISES Indiana website was unveiled.

Overall it was a tremendous conference and everyone walked away knowing more about the exciting industry of special events!

A huge thanks to our sponsors

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Did you Know??

Guest Policy for Monthly meetings

Did you know board members are allowed to sponsor two guests at each monthly meeting? If you have a guest you would like to bring, please contact a board member so they can attend once at no charge. First come, first served on the guests. This does not apply to special programs such as Business Brilliance, the Education Conference in November or the PACE Awards.

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The Scoop

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

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Member Spotlight

Tiffany Wesseler is a third generation florist who literally grew up in the flower business. The name of her organization is "Flowers by Tiffany." Tiffany has taken her years of experience and created a company that specializes in making special events unforgettable.

Most brides and hostesses have an idea of what they want their special day to look like, the trick is turning their vision into a reality. A day to remember consists of special unique touches that express the personalities of the people involved and that is where Tiffany shines. Whether is it a flower that comes in dark brown to match a special monogram or a pearl necklace woven into a bridal bouquet no detail is too small. The vision of her company "uniqueness in design with uncompromised quality" really captures the artistry with she approaches each new client.

ISES Board Update

At the November meeting the board discussed in detail the upcoming meetings – specifically focusing on the upcoming Education Conference!

All is in great shape for the conference and the board is excited to present this educational day for all members. We are also thrilled to announce the December meeting will feature Ted Allen from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy – this meeting in conjunction with MPI. Also, final call for RFP’s for the Community Outreach project – if you know of any candidates for this project please let a board member know. Last, MP Records has been hard at work on finalizing the ISES Indiana Member Directory – please be on the lookout for your copy and to use as a resource.

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Board Member Spotlight

Deanna has been with ISES Indiana for approximately two years and is currently serving on the board of directors as Director at Large. She has previously served as a member of the PACE Committee and Business Brilliance Committee. Being involved in ISES has allowed Deanna the opportunity to meet and work with many professionals within the events industry as well as provided her with educational resources at the various luncheons and meetings associated with ISES.

Deanna is an event planner and her business is called Eventfull Planning, LLC. She specializes in weddings, social and small corporate events. She and her staff are dedicated to assisting the client with everything from day of event coordination assistance to full service planning. She truly enjoys working with each client's individual needs and works hard to create an event which is reflective of their taste and style preference. Eventfull Planning also provides custom invitations and accessories to help make each client’s event special. Deanna is also very involved in the Association of Bridal Consultants and has attained the designation of professional bridal consultant.

Deanna is a native of Brownsburg, Indiana which is a western suburb of Indianapolis. She attended Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana where she received a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a minor in Business. Deanna then went on to get her Masters degree in Social Work at Indiana University. She met her husband Tom just after college and they welcome to their family their first child, Benjamin, who was born in June 2005.

Outside of work, Deanna enjoys spending time with friends and family, travel, working out and scrapbooking.

2005 PACE Award

And the winner is:

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2005 PACE Awards, “On PACE to Hawaii”. Click the link below for more sponsorship information.

This is the last month of events that will be eligible for the 2005 PACE Awards! Be sure to have your camera with you at all times. Click on the link below to view the categories and criteria for this year’s PACE Awards. Remember, you can not win unless you enter, so think about your best event of 2004 and enter!

The PACE committee will have a table at all of the monthly meetings with sample entries from previous PACE winners. Stop by and browse the entries or ask questions!

The 2005 PACE Awards will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at the Mavris Arts and Event Center (formerly Mavris Cultural Center) at 6:00pm.

Click here to download a Call for Entries
Click here to download an Entry Form

If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Dee Haddad at dee@thomascaterers.com.

The 2005 PACE Awards will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at the Mavris Arts and Event Center (formerly Mavris Cultural Center) at 6:00pm.

If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Dee Haddad at dee@thomascaterers.com.

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Business Brilliance 2006

Don’t miss your chance to be a part of Business Brilliance 2006, “Artfully Amazing”.
Rooms are now available for Sponsorship selection. Below you will find sponsorship forms. Business Brilliance will be Monday, May 1st,
5:30-8:00pm at the Indianapolis Art Center Marilyn K. Glick School of Art



Download a Sponsorship Form
Download Sponsorship Benefits
Download an Industry Booth Space Reservation Form
Download a Raffle Donation Form

If you are interested in being a committee member for this spectacular event showcase contact Iris Dillon at idillon@indplsartcenter.org

Community Outreach

2005-06 ISES Community Outreach Project

The deadline has passed and the Community Outreach Community is now reviewing the submitted proposals. There are several great organizations that responded to the ISES Indiana Community Outreach RFP. Be sure to attend the January meeting at the Indianapolis Zoo to hear which organization has been chosen. If you have any questions or would like to be a part of the 2005-2006 Community Outreach Project please contact Lori Fields at ldfields@iupui.edu.