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ISES Indiana Education Conference Register Now for the Information Packed Educational Seminar! Wednesday, November 16 Kendall Inn at Fort Harrison It’s back to school! Now, more than ever before, it’s essential to keep your skills sharpened! Competition is fierce and it’s the diligent who stay at the front of the class. So, mark your calendar! Dust off your backpack and join us for the 2005 ISES Education Conference--your chance to excel! Date: Wednesday November 16, 2005 Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Location: The Kendall Inn, Historic Fort Harrison, 5830 North Post Road, Indianapolis, IN. The Kendall Inn is located on the northeast side of Indianapolis approximately 3 miles east of I465. Take the 56 th Street exit from I465 heading east (or take 56 th Street east ) to Post Road . Follow signs for The Fort Golf Course and Fort Harrison State Park. Turn north (left) onto Post Road - there is a stoplight at this intersection. Follow Post Road one-half mile to The Kendall Inn on the west (left) side of the street. Cost: $100 for members; $125 for non-members; $75 for students Continental breakfast, lunch and closing session snacks included. More Information Sponsorship Information Register Now! Class Schedule: Home Room (First Level) Lunch Room (First Level) Classroom A (Lower Level) Classroom C (Lower Level) 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Registration & Raffle Tickets - Library Book Fair & Sponsor Booths - Lobby BREAKFAST - Home Room 8:45-10:00 a.m. Morning Announcements - Mrs. Leslie Swathwood, Principal and ISES Indiana Chapter President Keynote Speaker - Dale Harmon, Immediate Past President ISES International "How to Say No to a Piece of Business" - Home Room 10:15-11:15 a.m. First Period "Event Lighting and Sound-;Taking it to the next level" - Pat Sechrist   "And the Envelope Please-;Entering your events to win awards" - Kelly Early, CSEP and Dee Hadad "How to Start a Home Based Event Planning Business" - Jill Moran, CSEP 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. NETWORKING LUNCH- Lunch Room Homework Assignments New member orientation table hosted by Kari Strolberg, CSEP 1:00-2:00 p.m. Second Period   "Plants Alive!...Using live plants to enhance your special event" - Dale Harmon "Got Certification?" Introductory course to CSEP certification - Jill Moran, CSEP & Terry Shields, CSEP "From Busines Cards to Billboards-;Marketing yourself and your business" - Leslie & Jason Swathwood 2:00-2:15 p.m. Recess Break #2 - Student Lounge open 2:15-3:15 p.m.   "Event Design-;What's hot? What's not?" - Terry Shields, CSEP "Celebrity Events-;How to walk the red carpet and not trip" - Anne Coulter, CSEP and Bruce Livingstone "Crisis Management/Event Disasters-;Preparing yourself for the worst that could happen" - Gloria Nelson 3:30-4:45 p.m. GRADUATION! - Home Room "After School Special" National Speakers include: Dale Harmon, Plants Alive - Washington DC, Immediate Past-President of ISES International, Keynote Address on "How to Say No" as well as a breakout session on using Live Plants at Events. Gloria Nelson, Gloria Nelson Event Design, Winneconne, WI, will do a session on Ethics in the Event Business. Jill Moran, CSEP, JSMoran & Associates Events - Medfield MD, leads a session on Starting a Home Based Planning Business. 2005 Esprit for Best Industry Contribution. In 1989, Jill Moran launched jsmoran & associates, event planning & management, producing international events for exhibit and display clients attending major industry trade shows. Creative artistry, concept development and flawless execution quickly allowed the company to expand into other corporate initiatives and celebratory events in destinations around the world. In 2002, Jill was one of the first candidates in New England to become a CSEP, Certified Special Events Professional, the hallmark of experience, professionalism and ethics in the event industry. She has held various ISES Board positions and was President of the Chapter in 2003 – 2004. She is currently second term chairman of the Education Committee Chair for ISES. Most recently, Jill Moran, CSEP was honored with the Esprit Award by the International Special Events Society for Best Industry Contribution for her book, How to Start a Home-based Event Planning Business. In 2003, jsmoran & associates was awarded an esteemed Esprit Award for an event created for the Sheraton Commander Hotel in Cambridge, MA. Jill Moran, CSEP has published articles on event related topics, spoken at industry conferences such as Northeast Regional Education Conference, Eventworld and The Special Event and recently published her first book on Event Planning.   Terry Shields, CSEP, Terry Shield Event Design,- Dallas TX, will do a session on Event Design as well as a CSEP course Terry Shields, CSEP is the Director of Catering at The Mansion on Turtle Creek in Dallas, Texas. Terry has over eighteen years of experience in planning, designing, organizing and producing events in the special event industry. He has an extensive background in the food and beverage industry, managing both on-premise and off-premise food and beverage operations from hotels, to private city clubs, country clubs, self-managed specialty venues and off-premise catering. Terry has organized over 500 wedding ceremonies, designed over 800 wedding receptions, planned countless rehearsal dinners and bridal luncheons, coordinated hundreds of corporate meetings and dinners from ten to ten thousand and produced scores of various kinds of events. He has served movie stars and social celebrities, CEO’s, Presidents and Board of Directors of Fortune 500 Companies, the Prime Minister of France, Ambassadors of dozens of countries, the past three Governors of Texas and Vice President Al Gore. Terry has been a member of both the International Special Event Society (ISES) and the National Association of Catering Executives (NACE) for over six years. During that period of time, he has served in several positions on the board of directors of both organizations. At present, Terry is the ISES Regional Vice President of the Southwest Region of the U.S. and President of the Dallas Chapter of the National Association of Catering Executives and also serves on the National Membership Committee for NACE. Terry’s newest projects are that he is the Chairman of the 2005 Texas Star Awards, to be held in Dallas on October 30th. Terry is also the Co-Chair to produce the Gala Event during The Special Event Conference in January 2006. This event is considered the Academy Awards of the special event industry. Topics include: Just Say No - Having the Confidence to Turn Down Business How to Start a Home Based Event Planning Business: The Joys and Trials of Owning Your Own Business Crisis Management/Event Disasters: Preparing Yourself for the Worst That Could Happen From Business Cards to Billboards: Marketing Yourself and Your Business Plants Alive!...Using Live Plants to Enhance Your Special Event Got Certification? Introductory Course to CSEP Certification Event Lighting and Sound: Taking it to the Next Level: Cutting Edge Event Lighting and Sound Techniques And The Envelope Please: Entering Your Events to Win Awards Celebrity Events: How to Walk the Red Carpet and Not Trip Event Design: What’s Hot? What’s Not? Book Fair - New this year! The Education Conference will feature a Book Fair and we need your donations of gently used industry related books (topics such as event planning, contract law, management, self help, decorating, catering, etc.). For each book that is donated (and accepted), you will receive a $10 discount off the Education Conference registration fee (max $20 discount). Between now and Nov. 15, drop off your books at the Administration Office at the Indianapolis Zoo, attn: Jennifer McKinney-Seet, and be sure to include your contact information. If your books are accepted, you will be given credit toward your registration fee. You can also bring your books with you if you register on site the day of the event. If you do not plan to attend the conference, you can still donate books and your name will be placed in a drawing for a free ISES monthly meeting lunch (one entry per book, limit 4). For more information, please email jmckinney@indyzoo.com. Supporting Sponsors: More Information Sponsorship Information Register Now!

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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.

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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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October Meeting Recap

Here is what you missed at the October Meeting:

Mark Greven from Muzak in Chicago spoke about the use of scent and music at events. "Every event has a story to tell." Each of us should be looking at how we are pleasing the senses at each event we do. The senses tie into your memory of an event or a place. Think of the smell of warm apple cider and cinnamon, or freshly baked chocolate chip cookies...does this bring back good memories of childhood?

Music should be determined by the energy, mood, style and audience we want or have for each event. When selecting music we need to look at the emotion and experience we want to create. What memories do we want the guests to leave with?

Scentair.com is the web site for a scent machine company our speaker talked about. They have over 2000 scent cartridges including: Dino breath (used at the Children's Museum of Indianapolis in the DinoSphere, apple pie (sometimes used at appliance stores), warm sugar cookie, chocolate, ocean, coconut, baby powder (used by a major retailer in their children's clothing area). Scents have been shown to increase sales up to 76% for merchants.

The next time you are out and about, stop and smell the roses, or warm cookies or the beach!

Thanks to all who came out right before the Colt's game for this meeting. Sodexho did a great job with a wonderful fall buffet, delicious desserts and Witch-tini's. Many members and prospective new members braved the haunted area of the Museum to tour "Camp Creepy."

If you missed the Monster Mash with ISES we'll see you in November for a great day of networking and education at the Kendall Inn. Mark your calendar for November 16.

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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

Here’s the scoop on member news-;-;-;.

• Tammy Pisockyj of Perfect Wedding Guide and her husband Mike had a baby boy, Xavier Roman on October 31, 2005 at 7:28a.m. He was 7lbs, 8oz. and 21 inches long. Mom, Dad, baby and siblings Alex, Jacob, Mariah are all doing well.

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

Jill Sawyer has been with Hollywood Bar & Filmworks as the Marketing and Promotions Director for over a year. Her position involves everything from scheduling media appearances for stars that visit the theater to creating and running film based promotions. Jill also heads up the private party and group sales department.

Promotions at Hollywood are centered on an array of classic movies. One of the annual promotions includes putting the family classic “The Wizard of Oz” back on the big screen hosted by surviving members of the original Munchkin cast.

Highlighting movies that have released as long ago as 1939 can sometimes prove to be challenging, but is always a success when great partnerships throughout the city are formed. Some of the past sponsors for events have been Marsh Supermarkets, Riley Hospital, The Boy Scouts and the Girl Scouts. Past guests of Hollywood have included Mickey Carroll, Meinhardt Raabe, Jerry Maren and Karl Slover (Munchkins from “The Wizard of Oz”), Cindy Morgan who played Lacey Underall in “Caddyshack,” and Sal Piro who is the President of the International Rocky Horror Picture Show Fan Club.

The next event at Hollywood Bar & Filmworks is bringing back the holiday classic “It’s a Wonderful Life” featuring Karolyn Grimes who played ZuZu Bailey, Jimmy Stewart’s daughter in the film. You will remember her famous line “Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings!” Karolyn will be appearing at Hollywood November 25th, 26th and 27th.

Jill credits her success at Hollywood to a great partnership and friendship with Angelique Brunsman, Director of Marketing and Special Events for Hollywood Blvd. (Hollywood Bar & Filmworks’ sister company based out of Woodridge, IL)

In addition to her busy professional life, Jill enjoys spending time with her five year old daughter Logan. She also spends time with friends at Loon Lake Lodge, one of Jill’s favorite restaurants.

Notes On Hollywood Filmworks:
Hollywood Bar & Filmworks is located at 247 S. Meridian Street in downtown Indianapolis, just four blocks south of Monument Circle. Featuring a full bar & menu with to-your-seat service in three state of the art movie auditoriums, Hollywood Bar & Filmworks will wow anyone looking for a unique private event at surprisingly affordable prices. Visit online at www.filmworksonline.com or call (317) 231-9250 for reservations.

Welcome New Members!

Jacqueline Bols of Jacquies Gourmet Cooking

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ISES Board Update

At the October meeting the board discussed in detail the upcoming meetings. We are excited about the Education Conference to be held on Nov. 16th at the Kendall Inn. The committee has lined up some great speakers and we expect it to be a great event. 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. The board has also been working hard on the redesign for the ISES Indiana website to give it a fresh, updated look. Last, RFP’s for the Community Outreach project is now available – if you know of any candidates for this project, please let a board member know. The RFP’s are due Dec. 1st.

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Board Member Spotlight

Lyle Gene Huddleson II
Immediate Past President

Having been in the event industry for over twenty years, and traveling throughout the country and abroad, L. Gene Huddleson II has assembled a wonderful background in special events. Gene began his career in Los Angeles, California where he spent ten years living and working in the special events industry. Gene has also worked in New York, New Jersey as well as in Europe accumulating many styles and techniques along the way. Gene brought his company to Indianapolis in 1997 starting as LGH Design Group, a floral and design company, and expanding in 2003 to become Detail + Design, a full service event and wedding coordination, floral and décor company. With his vast experience, he has been able to bring new and exciting aspects to events he and his company produces.
Gene believes in giving his clients his personal attention. He is involved in all aspects of each event, including creating many of the items that are designed for his events.

Floral design is an extensive part of his background and the use of color, texture and style has always been a particular passion for Gene.
Chosen to be a holiday designer at the Vice Presidents residence for the 1995 and 1996 holiday season was a thrill that he will never forget and a personal highlight of his career so far. Gene is regularly featured on Fox 59AM morning show speaking on events large and small. He held the position of President of the Indiana, International Special Events Society in 2004-2005.

Gene looks for new challenges in creativity and opened Detail+Design Residential in 2005. Gene wanted to expand his creativity and enjoys working with his clients designing interior and exterior spaces.
Always looking towards the future he continues to search for new and fun ways to thrill an event audience with both beautiful and theatrical moments.

2006 PACE Awards

And the winner is:

Click on the links 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!

Click here to download a Call for Entries

Click here to download an Entry Form

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

And the theme is:

Business Brilliance 2006

Monday, May 1st, 5:30-8:00pm at the Indianapolis Art Center

Sponsorship information will be available at the November Education Conference.

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

It is that time of year! We are officially on the hunt for a Non-profit Organization! Every year, ISES selects a local non-profit organization to assist with their fund raising event. Last month, Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation benefited from ISES support with the Scavenger Hunt 2005. It was a great success and fun for all! You may assist with the selection process for this year’s beneficiary for the Community Outreach Project (COP) by forwarding names of non-profit organizations to the committee chair, Lori Fields at ldfields@iupui.edu or 317-278-2136. Thank you for your help in getting the COP off to a great start!
Click here to download the RFP

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