ISES Indiana April Meeting

April 21, 2010

Sponsors:

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ISES Indiana Elections NOW OPEN
Call for Chapter Nominations
Respond by
April 16, 2010

To: ISES INDIANA Members

From: Nominating Committee

Re: Call for Nominations/Application

It is time to begin the election process to choose those leaders who will guide and direct the ISES INDIANA for the next 12 months, beginning on July 1, 2010. In accordance with our Bylaws and election guidelines, the Nominating Committee sends this “Call for Nominations” and Application to you to encourage you to nominate for consideration any individual who you feel would be an asset to ISES INDIANA in a leadership position.

Please review the nomination election guidelines. We urge you to respond on the form that follows. The deadline for nominations is April 16, 2010. Please take advantage of this opportunity to give input to the Nominating Committee.

Please return the Call for Nominations form to the nominating committee via fax c/o Monica Richard at Detail + Design at 317-423-3591

DEADLINE FOR RETURN: April 16, 2010

2010-2011 Elections

NOMINATION/ELECTION GUIDELINES

1. Any voting member of ISES, whose dues are current, may place into nomination the name(s) of any member(s) who joined ISES on or before December 31, 2009 including him/herself, to serve as an elected Officer or Director of the Chapter. Student members are not eligible.

2. Each Director is elected for a two-year term, and each Officer serves a one-year term. Chapter-in-Formation Officers will serve two years.

3. Members of the Board of Directors and Officers must attend chapter meetings and Board meetings.

4. The Officer positions being elected for the one-year term beginning in July 2010 are: President, President-Elect, VP of Membership, VP of Education/Programs, VP of Communications

5. In addition, 3 Directors, whose two-year terms begin July 1, 2010 are also being elected at this time.

6. Please find enclosed a copy of the official election calendar.

7. To place a member’s name into nomination, please complete the enclosed Nomination/Application Form and fax it Monica Richard at Detail + Design at 317-423-3591

Election Calendar

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Exciting news!

Flaunt 2010
will be held at the Renaissance Indianapolis North Hotel on Monday - May 10th
5:30 - 8:00 Flaunt Trendshow
7:30 - 9:00 Flaunt After Lounge

The 2009 ISES Business Brilliance / Flaunt tradeshow will encompass all aspects of the Special Event Trade. The evening will begin with registration and a pass through the ISES Experience Lounge, where you can gather information about ISES or simply mix and mingle. The Tradeshow floor will open at 5:30 and will encompass over 8000 square feet of exhibit space configured to feel like an event, rather than a typical tradeshow. Booth space is being offered in various sizes and configurations to accommodate the most creative of minds, as well as those with a creative budget. ISES members and nonmembers are welcome to exhibit, while anyone is welcome to attend. The Tradeshow will continue throughout the night, concluding at 8:00 p.m. Doors to the included after-party will open at 7:30 and will allow guests and vendors alike the opportunity to mix and mingle in a less formal setting while enjoying the remainder of the evening. Food, drink and entertainment will be provided.

A wealth of information and countless connections will be at your fingertips, don’t miss it!

Vendors interested in participating should contact Mike King at 317-423-3590 or mike@detailanddesign.com. Booth space are filling up quickly, so don't miss out!

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And the 2010 PACE winners are....

Best Event Design/Decor, Budget under $5,000 - Accent on Indianapolis
Best Non-Profit Event, Budget under $50,000 - Indiana University Southeast
Best Wedding, Budget under $50,000 - Detail + Design
Best Marketing/Design Collateral, Budget under $10,000 - KB Design, LLC
Best Entertainment Production, Budget under $10,000 - Cocktail Sax
Best Wedding, Budget over $100,000 - Detail + Design
Best Event Design/Decor, Budget $5,000-$20,000 - Accent on Indianapolis
Best Social Event, Budget $20,000-$100,000 - Detail + Design
Most Creative Solution - Eventfull Planning
Best Event Support Services, Budget over $50,000 - Accent on Indianapolis
Best Wedding, Budget $50,000-$100,000 - Detail + Design
Best Event With a Legacy - Indiana University Southeast
Best Themed Event, Creative Concept - Accent on Indianapolis
Best Marketing/Design Collateral, Budget over $10,000 - KB Design, LLC
Best ISES Team Effort, Budget $50,000-$100,000 - "BAM" with team members from Detail + Design, A Classic Party Rental, BMG Event Productions, Cloth Connection, Crush Entertainment, ICVA, Indianapolis Marion County Public Library, Indy Photo Booths, Mon Amie Events, and Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

Carson Ray Spirit of ISES Award - Tiffany Stoner with Nathaniel Edmunds Photography

Congratulations to the winners!!

Thank you to all our 2010 PACE Sponsors!

SAVE THE DATES! 2010 MEETING SCHEDULE

June 16, 2010
" Sasha-palooza" with World Famous Wedding Designer, Sasha Souza
Click Here to learn about Sasha's New Book!
11:30a.m. - 1:30p.m

July 15, 2010

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Welcome New Members!
Please welcome our newest members of ISES Indiana:

Mary Bowen, Sodexo
marybo@childrensmuseum.org

John Barry,Westin Indianapolis
john.barry@westin.com

Mary Martin, WPCA
mmartin@buchanangroup.org

Please feel free to send an email to our new members to introduce yourself and welcome them to ISES!

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2010 Education Conference
Are you interested in showcasing your venue to ISES and other event planning industry professionals? Consider hosting the ISES Indiana 2010 Education Conference on November 18. For more information, please contact Jennifer McKinney-Seet, CSEP at Jennifer@eventsbydesignindy.com or call 317-371-6072

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Member Spotlight

Mike Wiggins, A Classic Party Rental

What does your company do? How is it different than others like it?
A Classic Party Rental is a full service rental house. We pride ourselves on quality equipment, a high level of customer service, an experienced service team, and a sales staff second to none.

How many years have you been in the industry?
Twenty years

Where is your favorite place to travel?
South Carolina

What led you into the event industry?
Fate I guess…I studied sales & marketing but never thought I would be doing this for a living. It is never boring, always new challenges, and I really enjoy doing what I do.

What was your very first job?
I was a sales rep for a clothing line in New York

Is there a specific person who guided you to your career path or has inspired you to work as you do today?
I would not say someone guided me to be in this industry but my work ethic comes from my Dad. I don’t mind working as I know the harder you work the better things are. I have to take care of my clients!

Why did you decide to join ISES? What do you hope to get out of it?
I joined ISES because I knew that if I wanted to succeed in this industry that I would have to surround myself with the people that make it happen in Indianapolis. I have met so many friends from ISES and the education and friendships will last a lifetime.

What is your most memorable event? Why?
A large wedding I did with a good friend a few years back. The client was so nice and they just wanted the event to be perfect. Huge air conditioned tents, chaivari chairs, monogrammed dancefloors, just unbelievable. It was an honor to be apart of that event and always a pleasure working for that friend.

What is your favorite restaurant?
Anywhere that has atmosphere. I like to eat in restaurants in the bar area, that is where the atmosphere is. They stick you in the main dining room and you feel like cattle. Boring white tablecloths and sitting right on top of the person next to you. I heard good things about Bonges in Perkinsville....and will try it out soon.

If you were not in the event industry, what would be your dream job?
Sports Agent or PGA Tour Player….anything sports related.

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The Scoop

• Kate Hursh, V.P. of Education and Programs, has recently accepted a position with Oasis Events.
  
• Is there something you would like to announce, brag about, or just let everyone know? If so, email it to Carrie O’Brien, VP Communications, and we will be happy to include it in the next Newsletter. carrie_obrien25@yahoo.com
  

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Download your ISES Member Logo

To download your ISES Member logo and the official logo usage policy, please click here . You will need your member ID number and password to access this section of the web site.

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