January 19, 2011

11:30a.m. - 1:30p.m.
Crowne Plaza at Historic Union Station
123 W. Louisiana Street
Indianapolis, IN 46225

Speaker: Frank Andonoplas

Frank J. Andonoplas has designed social and corporate events all over the country since 1992. Frank is an active member of the Association of Bridal Consultants, and in 1995 was appointed State Coordinator. He has also earned the designation of Professional Bridal Consultant in 1993. In 1996, the designation of Accredited Bridal Consultant, and Master Bridal Consultant in 1999 then making Frank the 19th in the world to earn that distinction.

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.

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If you missed Jingle Mingle this year, you missed a lot! Food provided by AVI Food Systems and festive holiday cocktails from Indiana Vodka set the stage for a deliciously fun night at the Indiana State Museum. The space was stunning with the sexy, new white chiavari chairs and white crush linen from A Classic Party Rental. Add in the interactive amusement of “Minute to Win It” games and AMS’s photo booth and holiday tunes, and you’ve got a memorable night. Thanks to Bello Romance Photography, we have evidence of the priceless moments from our successful membership drive! Here’s to all the members, new and old! Stay tuned for more fun in 2011!

Photos taken by Marty Moran with Bello Romance Photography

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Meet the Board

Kate Berglund
Director at Large
President, KB Design llc

Kate Berglund decided in 2005 to take a risk, follow her passion, and fill an unmet customer need. Kate realized while planning her own wedding in 2004 that new brides often just followed their checklist. Kate wanted more. She wanted to give her guests an experience not just an event. With that, Kate opened KB Design llc, a luxury event branding company for personal, corporate, and social events.

After receiving her undergraduate arts degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Kate sharpened her skills at Fiskars Brands, Inc., home of the orange handle scissors, providing art direction for their Home/School/Office & Craft division. Moving to Indiana in 2003 with her husband, Kate continued her design experience with a local design firm where she stayed until she opened KB Design.

Serving clients in Indianapolis, Chicago, L.A. & New York, Kate is known for her creative vision when designing for your event & applies her fundamental corporate branding skills and deep customer focus to every event she brands. Just like corporate branding, event branding strives to create an emotional or psychological response with customers or in this case - your guests.

Kate is an active member of ISES (International Special Events Society) as a Director at Large board member for Strategic Alliances. She is also part of the founding board for Indianapolis
Chapter of Wish upon a Wedding - Marketing Chair. In 2010, she was voted to be a VIP Women of the Year for the NAPW (National Association of Professional Women). She enjoys supporting several non-profit organizations including Jane Addams Hull House and FamilyPrint.org. 

Robin Shanks
Manager for Event Sales and Strategic Planning
Hall of Music Productions-Purdue University

What is your title and position at your current company?

Manager for Event Sales and Strategic Planning

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

Hall of Music Productions provides management, technical and guest relations functions for the Purdue West Lafayette campus, primarily in the 6000 seat Elliott Hall of music but also as well for Loeb Playhouse (1000 seats), Fowler Hall (400) seats and the Slayter Center, Purdue’s open-air amphitheatre. Additionally, we provide technical support at Ross Ade Stadium, Mackey Arena and a number of non-traditional venues. Lastly, we collaborate with other educational institutions (K-12 & Higher Ed) as well as community groups to provide technical support.

How many years have you been in the industry?

If we include the garage band I ran lights for when I was 17…30 + years. “Events” is all I have ever done. Bands, technical production, facility management, sales.

What was your very first job?

“Real job?” Running sound for Indy’s own Henry Lee Summer. I got into Special Events working with Mark Dodd at Dodd Technologies.

What lead you in into the event industry?

I enjoy the creativity. Bands play the same music, as good as it is. Special events are always unique and therefore more challenging. And with special events, everyone is more of team. A caterer (when working with bands) was a service provider -but in special events they are my partners!!

Why did you decide to join ISES?

ISES is the preeminent organization for special events! No offense meant to any other organization, but that’s my story and I’m sticking to it!

What is your most memorable event? Why?

Wow, that’s a tough one. So many events come to mind. Oddly, probably an SCi (Service Corporation International) show at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco in the late 80s. The challenge was in that these folks provided funeral-related services. They were a surprisingly “lively” bunch once the show got going though! I’d like to think we (the event team) made that happen for them.

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

I collect World War II ephemera.

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

I would love to do personal coaching, but not solely “executive level” but at all levels. It’s a great way to serve others.

Chris Lamar
Chair Covers & Linens
2614 Rollins Ct. Indianapolis IN 46268
chris@linenhero.com

Suz Haire
Studio Brides & Events
5501 E 71st St #6 Indianapolis IN 46220
info@studiobrides.com

Robin Shanks
Hall of Music Productions-Purdue University
712 Third Street West Lafyette IN 47907
rshanks@purdue.edu

Michele Rogers
Accolade of London, Inc. Event Planning Services
5241 McHenry Lane Indianapolis IN 46228
acolondon@att.net

Lori Solomon
Boldly Chic Events
1668 Old Mission Cove Indianapoils IN 46280
lori@boldlychic.com

• Detail & Design has moved! Their new offices are located at 4905 East 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220. Also, Katina Kaisher, PBC has joined D&D as a Wedding Planner. Her new contact info is Katina@detailanddesign.com, phone: 317-423-3590.

• Becky Ruby, owner and President of Lilly Lane Flowers and ISES Indiana board member, has helped hundreds of brides with their weddings. Now, she can look forward to planning her own wedding and celebrating with friends and family as she officially became engaged over the New Year in Toronto, Canada. Congratulations Becky!

Quicken, TurboTax and QuickBooks Product Discounts* for ISES Members Up to 20% off MSRP for ISES members on all products. Click here to order! Shipping is Free on all orders (except orders that include QuickBooks Point of Sale Hardware/Software bundle). *Discounts will be applied to the total of your online purchase.

ISES Launches New CSEP Application and Website!

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.

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

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