December 15, 2010 - Jingle Mingle

6pm-9pm
Indiana State Museum

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The 2010 ISES Indiana Education Conference was held on November 17, 2010 at the Mavris Arts and Event Center. Thank you to everyone who participated and attended to make it a great event!

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Meet the Board

Bryna O'Neill
Director at Large - PACE Awards Co-Chair
Director of Sales at the Indiana State Museum

Bryna made Indianapolis her home two years ago with her husband Ryan, and two dogs, Mylee & Lola. Originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Bryna moved to Arizona in 2003 to pursue her education and career in hospitality and event planning. While working at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale in Food & Beverage, she received a BS degree from Arizona State University in Recreation & Tourism Management. Following graduation, Bryna and her husband moved to Philadelphia to get married, and transferred to the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia to work in the Catering Department. After gaining two more years of elite hospitality experience, they came to Indiana to settle down. Bryna has been an active member of ISES Indiana since moving to Indianapolis, and currently sits on the board as Director-at-Large for the Pace Awards. Bryna is also on the Auxiliary Committee for Best Buddies Indiana. She recently joined Girls’ Pint Out, an all-female organization that seeks to promote the craft beer industry in Indiana. With a husband that’s a chef, Bryna enjoys food, wine and travelling. When she is not jumping from coast to coast to visit with family and friends, Bryna enjoys spending time at home with her husband and dogs, reading, singing, shopping, and always meeting new people.

Sarah Bean
Director of Catering & Events
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art

What does your company do? How is it different than others like it?

We are an American Indian & Western Art Museum

How many years have you been in the industry?

11 years

What was your very first job?

Senior Corporate Sales & Tourism Manager for the Indianapolis Zoo & White River Gardens

What lead you in into the event industry?

pure luck!

Why did you decide to join ISES?

Networking opportunities, team of support & for the genuine friendships

What is your most memorable event? Why?

Planning my own wedding in the Bahamas. It was a bit stressful trying to orchestrate the details from here but everything fell into place and was perfect. We were married in the most romantic ceremony, barefoot on the beach, at the Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort.

What’s one thing most people don’t know about you?

I'm a twin

If you were not in the event industry, what would be your dream job?

Working at a Sea World as Shamu's trainer  

Elizabeth Bendel
1125 Clark Drive Greenwood IN 46143
ecbendel@iupui.edu

Allison Winston
2226 W. Coil St. Indianapolis IN 46260
awinston05@aol.com

Joely Blanton
734 Berkley Place Indianapolis IN 46208
jblanton@butler.edu

Charlene Finn
St.Vincent Health
8425 Harcourt Road Indianapolis IN 46260
cmfinn@stvincent.org

• SEARCH Scholarship Winner - Congratulations to Nellie Gonzalez for being selected by the SEARCH Foundation Board to receive a scholarship for a full Education Package to The Special Event (TSE) 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona, January 25-28, 2011. The SEARCH Foundation supports event professionals confronted with a catastrophic occurrence and fosters, develops and promotes educational initiatives for the advancement of the industry.
  
  
• SPECIAL HOLIDAY GIFT! - ISES Indiana will be giving away a full TSE education package at Jingle Mingle on December 15th. Must be present to win. Register to attend today!

• “Out of the Box Thinking” Event Planner Needed

  The Circle City Chamber Group – Indianapolis’ fastest growing arts organization – is looking for 1-2 event planners to help with their upcoming season of exciting arts showcases throughout the downtown area. Planners will work with CCCG staff to coordinate venues, VIPs, sponsors, artists, musicians and special events, to present the visual, culinary and musical arts in new and innovated ways. This is a great opportunity to work with businesses from around the city, and to be as creative as possible.

  Interested parties are asked to contact Circle City Chamber Group President Andrew Lyon at AJLyon@CircleCityChamberGroup.org.
  

  
  

ISES Launches New CSEP Application and Website!

A new CSEP website has been developed and includes an online application. Changes to the CSEP application process and fee structure have been implemented based on candidate feedback and in an ongoing effort to simplify candidates’ exam processes and procedures. Check it out! http://www.facebook.com/l/80f65vK5qGFJD-DO2Lm3cR0dA3g;csep.ises.com

The CSEP designation is the hallmark of professional achievement in the special events industry. It is earned through education, performance, experience, and service to the industry, and reflects a commitment to professional conduct and ethics.

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Frank's work and experience has been featured on the CBS Evening News, ABC News and many publications. These include; The Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine, Today's Chicago Woman, Modern Bride, Special Events Magazine, Brides, The Wedding Pages of Chicago, The Los Angelos Times, North Shore Magazine, Giftware News, and he is featured in all five editions of The Complete Idiot's Guide to a Perfect Wedding, as well as numerous other books and periodicals.