Save the Date!
ISES Indiana Education Conference
presented by Chair Covers & Linens

October 17, 2007 Indianapolis Yacht Club on Geist Lake

Set sail on the USS ISES for a one-day journey through a Sea of Education to over 12 ports of call (classes) and three joint sessions including Keynote Breakfast with renowned wedding planner Susan Southerland, PBC of Just Marry! in Orlando, Theme Lunch with panel discussion and interactive activities, and a fun relaxed Closing Session Cocktail Reception with Wine Tasting. Join us as we make plans to raise the anchor and cast off from the shores of the Indianapolis Yacht Club on October 17 from 8 am - 4:30 pm and prepare for an adventure of a lifetime!

Enlistment Fee: $75 for Students, $100 Members, $125 Non-Members (before 10/14, after 10/14 add $15 late registration fee), and $50 extra for exhibitors (click here for exhibitor & sponsorship info). Make your reservations online or by calling 317-841-8202.

Excursions include:

Keynote Breakfast: “Standing out in the Ranks” Strategies on Marketing your Company
- Keynote Speaker Susan Southerland, PBC of Just Marry!, Orlando Florida

“Outflank the Enemy” Wedding Trends
- Susan Southerland, PBC of Just Marry! Orlando, Fl. and Kristy Chenell, Director of Catering- Denver, Colorado

The Art of War" - How to Plan the Best Wedding Reception Ever!
– Peter Merry, Merry Weddings, Los Angeles, CA

"Getting Behind Enemy Lines” How to get Past the Corporate Gatekeeper
- Donna Jacobsen, CMP, Danesport Group

"A Dazzling Display of Firepower" Lighting Décor and Special Effects
– Event Lighting & Sound

"The Ship Wasn't Built in a Day" How to Build a Growing Company
- Todd Lloyd, Owner Chair Covers and Linens, Detroit, MI

Theme Lunch: “Strategic Alliances” Working Together to Create Spectacular Presentations
- Vince Early, CSEP, Thomas Caterers of Distinction; Gene Huddleson, Detail + Design

"Know Your Allied Forces" Attracting Convention Business
- How to Work with the ICVA - Bob Schultz, ICVA

“Winning Strategies” How to Enter the PACE Awards and Win
- Dee Hadad, CSEP, Thomas Caterers of Distinction

"The Art of Deception" Building Beautiful Buffets
- Gary Bravard, A-Classic

"Creating Camouflage" Floral Design
- Pam Parker, JP Parker Flowers

“Earning Your Stripes” Intro to CSEP: Becoming a Certified Special Event Professional
– Bill Ferguson, CSEP, Event Source - Cleveland, OH

"Dealing with Raw Recruits" - Reverse Mentoring
Donna Jacobsen, CMP

Closing Session Cocktail Reception: “Shore Leave” – Wine Tasting 101
and more…

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Valet parking offered by Elite Parking Services