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Save the Date

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Save the Date for These Upcoming Events
The Upcoming 2003-2004 Event Schedule for ISES Indiana
Mark your calendars!

• Nov. 19 – Evening Education at the Harrison Art Center
• Dec. 10 – MPI/ISES Joint Holiday Luncheon Meeting at the
  Scottish Rite Cathedral. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• Jan. 26 2004 – Business Brilliance at the Indiana Historical Society
• Feb. 18 – Luncheon Meeting at Indiana Reperatory Theater. Speaker: David DeLoach. 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
• March 24 – PACE Awards at Talbott Street

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September Meeting Recap

If you missed the Wine and Food Pairing in September...
What an event that was put on by National Wine and Spirits, Thomas Caterers of Distinction, 30 South Meridian and Party Time Rentals! For those of you that missed the event here are a few of the great ideas that were given:

• Oak is not a taste that you expect to find in food, so save the oaky wines for cocktailing
• Look at the sauces in the food – red wines with red sauces, white wines with white sauces
• Slightly sweet wine with acidic or spicy foods
• With dessert, make sure the wine is at least as sweet or sweeter than the dessert
• Try a sweet red wine with chocolates
• Champagne with wedding cake is one of the worst matches you can make
• Wines are starting to be corked with screw caps or synthetic corks now for a better seal
• Temperature of the wine is important
  o White wines take out the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving
  o Red wines put in the refrigerator 15 minutes before serving
• Aging wines are: Bordeaux, Cabernet, and Red Zinfandel

For more information on wines visit www.winespectator.com.

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Business Brilliance Update

Business Brilliance 2004 is just around the corner!

January 26, 2004 at Indiana Historical Society from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

This year’s event is expected to have at least 500 people in attendance. What better way to get your service in front of so many people then to be a sponsor for Business Brilliance 2004. The Committee would like to include as much of the membership as possible in this year’s event. If you are interested in being a sponsor or would like more information, please e-mail Jason Felders, jfelders@indianahistory.org.

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CSEP Test Date
This is the next opportunity to take the test for CSEP (Certified Special Event Professional). Take the test at The Special Event on January 5, 2004 in Las Vegas, NV.

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PACE Awards

Get your entries ready for the big event!

March 24, 2004 at Talbot Street.
Contact Casey Scott with any questions about the event and the entries at (317) 924-3389 or casey.scott@hoaglinfinecatering.com

For more information, visit the ISEs website at www.isesindiana.com/pace.htm

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The Special Event 2004 Trade Show Conference
Education Sessions: January 6-9, 2004
Exhibit Hall: January 7-9, 2004
Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino
Las Vegas

www.thespecialeventshow.com
Information is out there now for you to check out and start planning your trip to this very educational event. Your time and money spent on this experience is well worth the effort. To view the excitement of the Special Event 2004 Show Floor, Conference Sessions or Events or fill out the online inquiry form for additional information, go to the website.

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Board Member Profile
Casey Scott – PACE Director
Casey Scott, has been involved in the hospitality industry as a Event Planner for Hoaglin Fine Catering for 7 years. During his tenure with Hoaglin he has been a part of many dramatic changes. Casey was hired as one of a seven-member team based out of Cathedral High School. The team expanded in 1998 with the addition of 18 more members and a corporate move to The Marott, providing 25,000 square feet of event space and a tasting room in addition to sparking new corporate offices.

With these changes and the addition of Hoaglin To Go and its sister company American Pie Catering, Hoaglin Fine Catering is on track to a $1 million dollar increase in sales in 2003.

"Casey has been an integral part of this dramatic success," Vice President Hoaglin Fine Catering Inc. Kyle Buckley said. "Never afraid to roll up his sleeves and jump in, Casey exhibits a true love for what he does and the people’s lives he touches."

Casey’s responsibilities and commitments include 90% of the Event Planning at the Marott, lead contact at 30 South Meridian event space and managing the staff of American Pie. Casey also has made a point of giving back to our community as a part of many committees:

Saks Key to the Cure
Damien Center / Grande Masquerade
Indiana Partnership to Prevent Firearm Violence
Committee member ISES PACE 2001 – 2002
ISES PACE – Board Member/Chair 2003 – 2004

"Hoaglin provides me with a solid foundation to reach out and exceed my/our clients needs and expectations in both Social and Fundraising Events," Casey said.

As the Chairman of the PACE Awards, Casey wants everyone to know that it is fun to win, but the benefits of entering and being nominated are just as valuable.

"I am excided about my appointment to the ISES Board," Casey said. "I believe it is important to recognize outstanding achievements in our industry and the PACE Awards does just that."

"I love Indianapolis and our Industry and will do everything in my power to help each and everyone of us "raise" the bar," he added.

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Looking for ISES Merchandise?

Hats, golf shirts, sweatshirts, long-sleeve t-shirts, bags, portfolios and pins are now available year-round! Check out the available merchandise at www.ises.com/resources/store.

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