March 24 is right around the corner
and that means it is time for the PACE Awards. This
year the event is
at Talbott Street, the hot nightclub at 2145 N. Talbott
Street near Downtown Indy. Prepare to be amused and excited
by the sights and sounds of this Award Celebration. Invites
will be in the mail in the coming week!
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Welcome
Welcome
to the online version of the ISES Main Event Newsletter.
Browse the newsletter using the links to the left, or
just scroll down.
Save
the Date
| Wednesday,
February 18, 2004 |
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here to register online today |
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Sponsored
by
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The Perfect Wedding Guide
MBP Distinctive Catering
The
Indiana Repertory Theatre |
| Topic |
“How
Leadership Skills Can Improve Your Events” |
| Speaker |
David DeLoach of Disney |
Time
Note special time!!! |
11:00a.m.
- 11:30a.m.
Registration
and Networking
11:30a.m.
- 12:15p.m.
Lunch
served in Grand Lobby
12:15p.m.
- 1:00p.m.
David's
Presentation in the Theater
1:00p.m.
- 1:15p.m.
Announcements
and Door Prizes |
| Location |
Indiana
Repertory Theatre
140 West Washington Street
Downtown Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Metered Street Parking is available as well as in the Embassy Suites garage right
next to IRT
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| Cost |
$25
for members and
$50 for non-members. |
Speaker
Credentials |
 David
DeLoach
David is the Manager of Event Operations
for the MAGIC KINGDOM Park in Orlando, Florida. He
leads a team of 15 talented and dedicated event professionals
who work together to operationally plan and execute
all private convention events, public special events,
employee events, and media/press events in the MAGIC
KINGDOM Park. David has over 15 years of theme park
operations experience. He began focusing exclusively
on event management in 1994, when the department was
created.
David is an active member of the International Special
Events Society. He has served in several leadership
positions, including two terms as President of the
Orlando Chapter. Currently, he is one of the 18 Governors
of the overall international association, a member
of the Ethics Committee, and chair of the Marketing/Communications
Committee.
Presentation Outline:
Learn how to develop leadership skills that can
increase your productivity and improve consistency,
efficiency and creativity in your event production.
Some of the discussion topics will include:
1. Ensuring your team understands the difference
between and importance of your Organization’s
Purpose and their Individual Responsibility.
2. Defining the elements of your
operation that MUST be present and deserve constant,
special attention
in every endeavor - your “Critical Success
Factors”.
3. Understanding when to be a Manager and when
to be a Leader.
4. Periodically Evaluating Your Effectiveness
by asking questions.
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Save
The Date For These Upcoming Events
The Upcoming 2004 Event Schedule for ISES Indiana
Mark your calendars! Click
here for more on the ISES website.
- March
24 – PACE Awards at Talbott Street.
- April
21 - Luncheon
Meeting,
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Speaker: Bob Estrin of Creative Event Technology from Los
Angeles
Topic: Event Safety & Security
- May
19 - Luncheon
Meeting,
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- June
16 - Luncheon
Meeting,
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- July
21 - Luncheon Meeting, 11:30 a.m.
- 1:30 p.m.
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 Why
You Should Be Interested In Becoming A CSEP
When
you attain the Certified Special Events Professional
(CSEP) designation, you:
- Commit
to your profession
- Separate
yourself from the competition
- Enhance
your professional credibility
- Provide
proof of your expertise
The International Special Events Society (ISES) and its
Certification Committee award the CSEP designation.
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.
Moreover, the CSEP can make you more attractive to potential
clients and employers.
" The CSEP designation definitely solidifies the interview
and proposal process with a prospective client."
Tiffany Danley, CSEP, Success Unlimited, Laguna
Hills, CA
" It is important to be recognized as one of the highly qualified
people in my field. With many newcomers to the special
events industry, I want my clients to know that I am dedicated
to the profession."
Robert Sivek, CSEP, The Meetinghouse
Companies, Chicago,
IL
If you are interested in more information regarding
CSEP, join us for an introductory session: Indianapolis
ISES - CSEP Study Group TimelinePlease email Vince Early CSEP for questions
at vince@thomascaterers.com or call at 317.542.8333
Tuesday, February 10th
12 – 1:30 pm
Introductory/Point Review Meeting
Bring your collected points and questions (for
a Points Assessment Sheet go to www.ises.com/CSEP/pointssheet.cfm)
A sample 3 ring binder, completed application
will be there for your review.
This
Class Schedule is a rough guideline for CSEP
Preparation. f the group prefers to meet
at another time, date or location, this can be
discussed at the initial meeting.
Meetings
will take place at the Double Eagle Café at
the Scottish Rite Cathedral on the corner of
Meridian and North streets Downtown
Indianapolis.
Beverages will be provided. For directions
contact Vince Early CSEP, at (317) 542-8333
or at vince@thomascaterers.com
| Tuesday,
Feb 24 |
12:00 – 2:00
pm |
Exam
Prep
Blueprint Overview |
| Tuesday,
March 9 |
12:00 – 2:00
pm |
Blueprint
Memorization Techniques
Dictionary Overview |
| Tuesday,
March 23 |
12:00 – 2:00
pm |
Blueprint
focus Administration |
| Tuesday,
April 6 |
12:00 – 2:00
pm |
Blueprint
focus Coordination |
| Tuesday,
April 20 |
12:00 – 2:00
pm |
Blueprint
focus Marketing |
| Tuesday,
May 4 |
12:00 – 2:00
pm |
Blueprint
focus – Legal-Ethical-Risk Management
1st Draft - Portfolio Reviews |
| Tuesday,
May 18 |
12:00 – 2:00
pm |
Final
Draft of Portfolio for Review
Complete Blueprint memorized |
Tuesday, June 1 |
12:00 – 2:00
pm |
Review
Blueprint and Sample Test |
Applications due on June 11, 2004 (due at HQ
not mail date)
- All applications must be submitted to Headquarters
by June 11th.
- Participants will submit completed application
and check directly to HQ.
Orientation, August TBA (Chicago)
Exam Day, August TBA (Chicago)
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PACE
“BEST” in 2003 Call for Entries
Pace
Awards Downloads
Download Call for Entries (ms word document)
Download
Entry Form (excel spreadsheet)
We
invite you to participate in this year’s competition.
The Rules are simple.
RULES: Please read carefully.
- Each entry must include a completed official entry form
(please use a photocopied entry from for all multiple
entries); at least two photos (to be used if nominated);
a description (1,000 words maximum) of the event or service;
answers to the four questions listed on the fallowing page
(one double-spaced typed page per answer); 1-10 pieces
of collateral (including photos); a 100 word synopsis of
the event or service (to be used as a description at the
PACE Awards ceremony if you are a nominee); a budget breakdown;
and a check for the total amount of entries.
- Entrant name, company name or logo MUST NOT appear
anywhere within the entire entry. “ISES Team Effort” is
to include a list of all team members with the entry form.
- All budgets submitted must be retail (the amount
the client was billed, including planner’s fee or
percentage thereof depending on services provided). All
categories
MUST be accompanied by a budgetary breakdown of the event
or risk disqualification. Budgets must include the retail
value of all of the items used, including donations and
inventory.
- In all categories, videos may be submitted IN
ADDITION TO the required photos. Videos are mandatory if you are
entering “Best Use of Videography”. All videos
submitted MUST be edited to run a maximum of 10 minutes.
Videos must be labeled with your company name.
- To qualify for the 2003 PACE Awards, the event must
have taken place between August 31st 2002 and December
31st 2003.
- A company or individual may enter an event in more
than one category. A separate notebook, photos, entry
form,
fee and description that fits each category MUST be submitted
with each entry.
- ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED IN PLAIN WHITE, three ring
notebooks or binders, approximately 12” tall and
10” wide. Oversized binders WILL BE DISQUALIFIED before judging. No decorations, please. Decorative paper
may be used on the inside.
- THE CATEGORIES ENTERED MUST CORRESPOND DIRECTLY
WITH THE WORK THAT WAS DONE. For example, if you enter “Best
Table Top Design ~ Non-Floral”, you must be the designer
not the contractor.
- All materials submitted become the property of ISES
Indiana.
- 10. The nominees in each category will be notified after
March 10th 2004
- Awards will be presented March 24th 2003 at Talbot
Street.
- PLEASE NOTE: Each entry is $40.00 for members $50.00
for non-members.
- Checks must be made payable to ISES Indiana.
- One Check can cover all entries submitted.
For questions call: Casey Scott at 317-924-3389 office
317-331-7714 cell
Return to: ISES Indiana C/O MP Records 8444 Castlewood
Drive Suite 400 Indianapolis Indiana 46250
JUDGING CRITERIA
Where
applicable, categories are judged on…..
1. How well the event or service met its objective
2. Creativity
3. Originality
4. Overall integration of all elements
5. Aesthetics (includes quality, attention to detail and
concept)
6. Execution of event or service
7. Value for money spent
The above appear in no particular order
PREPARING YOUR ENTRY
The Description
To
assist you in focusing the judges attention on your entry,
we have devised a few questions that will help the
judges before they read your description of the event.
Theses questions must be answered for each entry. In other
words, tailor your description to the category you are
entering. (don’t submit the same description for “Best
use of Lighting” and “Best use of Entertainment”)
The Four Questions
1. Why is this event or service being entered? What makes
it unique, well executed and worthy of a PACE Award?
2. What were the challenges and parameters presented to
you during the execution of this event or service? How
were they overcome?
3. What do you want the judges to pay careful attention
to in this submission?
4. Who were the members of your event production team and
what were their contributions? (use job descriptions, NOT names)
Answer these questions each on a separate sheet of paper,
double-spaced and typed. Directly following, insert your
1,000 word (or less) detailed description of the event
or service
The Notebook
Every entry you enter MUST be submitted in its own separate
white notebook, folder or binder!
Contents should include
1. Entry Form
2. At least Two Photos (to be used if nominated)
3. 1,000 word description of the event or service
4. Answers to the four questions
5. 1-10 collateral (including photos)
6. 100 word synopsis of the event or service
7. A budget breakdown
8. A $40.00 check for members $50.00 check for non-members
for each entry
9. One check can be submitted for all entries
Return to: ISES Indiana C/O
MP Records
8444 Castlewood
Drive Suite 400
Indianapolis Indiana 46250
ENTRY DEADLINE FEBRUARY 28TH 2004
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Already
A Member & Bringing Guests With You?
The
ISES Indiana Meeting fee policy is changing January 1,
2004. The organization values the guests that attend
the monthly meetings, but there is great value to having
a membership as well. The fee for monthly meetings will
stay at $25 for members, guest additions to Corporate
Memberships (two or more members from the same
organization consist as
a corporate membership) will be $35 each meeting, and
Non-members fees will be $50 each meeting.
The registration form on
the website or contacts at MP Records will make you are
aware of this change as you are registering for meetings
in 2004.
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ISES
Eventworld 2004 – A Conference for Professional Development
August
13 - August 15, 2004
Hyatt Regency, Chicago, Illinois
ISES Eventworld 2004, a Conference for Professional
Development, is the industry-standard event for improving
your proficiency and knowledge, and inspiring innovation. ISES
Eventworld 2004 is the premier continuing education event
for the special events industry. This prestigious
international conference is a must for all event professionals.
In today's competitive and dynamic environment, many
professionals are looking for ways to be a step
ahead of their competitors.
ISES Eventworld 2004 has the tools to help you stay ahead!
Look for more information to come in the next few months.
Registration begin in May 2004.
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The Adventure Has Come and Gone!
 Despite
the inclement weather, Business Brilliance 2004 went
off without a hitch! Thank you to all for braving the
weather to enjoy an evening of networking, fun and adventure.
A big thanks to all of our sponsors for the evening, without
them this event would not have been possible. We appreciate
all of your hard work and effort that was put into Business
Brilliance 2004 and we hope to see you back next year.
After
an evening of traveling with our hero Bart “Super
Planner” Bosco, our Best in Show was decided.
The
Winner is…..
The Boardroom
“
Themes & Dreams: Three Wedding and A Cake”
Sponsored by:
| Kay
Krober Bridal Consultants |
Flowers by Tiffany |
| The Perfect Wedding Guide |
D.A. & The Convictions |
| Hoaglin
Fine Catering |
Alissa Shepard - Harpist |
| Heavenly Sweets |
Butler University |
| Party Time Rentals |
BBJ Linens |
| Vincent Lighting Systems |
Jose and Sons Ice Sculptures |
| SYSCO Food products of Indianapolis, LLC. |
Thomas Caterers of Distinction |
| Avant
Garb |
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Congratulations for a job well done!!!!
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Board
Member Profile
Kari Strolberg, CSEP
 Kari
started her career in events in Indianapolis eleven years
ago. In 1999 she formed Eventful Marketing Solutions,
Inc. and went out on her own! Since that time she has
worked on a variety of projects including Mickey’s
Camp, Explore IUPUI, Hoosier Park’s Indiana Derby,
Chancellor Bepko’s retirement party, the Hands
on Hundred Program for The Special Event and much, much
more…
In
her “free” time, Kari serves on the Board
of the Indianapolis Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Foundation
where she serves as the Communications Chair and helped
develop the Pink Tie Ball. In 2005 she will be the Indianapolis
Race for the Cure co-chair! She is also the Communications
chair for the Indianapolis Downtown Rotary Club.
Kari has recently received her CSEP designation and encourages
any one who is interested to go through the process. As
the new membership director for our ISES Chapter, Kari
looks forward to meeting all of you and making sure you
all get the most out of your membership.
And
last but certainly not least… Kari has been
married for 10 1/2 years to Eric and they have a four-year
old, Trevor, who really runs her life!
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Welcome
New ISES Members
Deanna
J. Boyce, Eventfull Planning, LLC
Kristin
R. Floyd, Florida Radio Rental, Inc.
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