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   ISES LA 2011/2012 BOARD

Ron Hobbs

President  

My Event Book 

Carol Roleder 

President-Elect

Craig's Crew, Inc.  

Jen Poyer, CSEP

Immediate Past President 

Catalina Island Conservancy 

Gerry Rothschild 

VP, Membership

The Gerry Rothschild Band

Nahchey Storer

Director, Membership 

Dash Entertainment  

Jennifer Minzey

VP, Programs & Education

Simply Mumtaz Events

Melissa Navarro

Director, Programs & Education

Lawry's Catering

Stacy Ober

Director, Programs & Education

Centerplate/Pasadena Convention Center

Sue Cook
Director, Special Assignments

SoozEvents!  

Kelly Wynn

VP, Marketing & Communications

Pitzer College 

TBD

Director, Marketing &  Communications

Craig Tolliver

Director, Marketing 

Craig's Crew, Inc.  

Danny Bergold

Director, Marketing

About Entertainment LLC   

David Esqueda 

Director, Marketing 

Dazian Fabrics  

Debbie Hawkins, CAE, CMP

Executive Director

ISES LA Office 

For more information on the Greater Los Angeles Chapter leadership, visit the ISES LA Website.

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A Letter from our President

 

Entering the ISES Event Season

 

The ISES LA Board is busy gearing up for two major Signature Events: the JAM in September and Meet the Masters in November.

 

Everyone is in full event mode as the JAM Trade Show Committee is pulling all the parts together. Besides a terrific

Ron Hobbs 2011/2012 ISES LA President

representation of Exhibitors to show and demonstrate the latest in new products, equipment and décor (including a zip line), this year will feature an exciting Educational Program prior to the JAM. The subject matter is of relevance to all attendees no matter what discipline you may specialize in.

 

Robb Kempken, VP of IBISWorld will present an economic forecast for the Event Industry. IBISWorld provides banks with market intelligence information on various industries and the Event Industry is one of the 700 industries that IBISWorld tracks. This presentation will highlight interesting content from an economic perspective, a topic relevant to all industry professionals.

 

Beverly Oviedo will present on the formation of International Standards for the Event Industry to be submitted for accreditation by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Beverly is the founder of Sustainable Solutions Design and has taught classes on sustainability at CSU San Francisco, CSU Chico and Monterey Bay.

 

We are very excited that the Association of Bridal Consultants, the Wedding Industry Professionals Association and the Orange County Chapter of ISES have scheduled their September meetings in conjunction with The JAM at Santa Anita. Memberships of numerous other Industry Associations are invited to join us for this unique Program.

 

In the more distant future, November will feature one of the chapter's annual highlights, Meet the Masters. If you have ever attended one of these programs, you know how exciting and informative it can be to interact face to face with several "Stars" of our Industry. Previous years Masters include David Tutera, Mindy Weiss, Marley Majcher, David Merrill, Joella Hopkins, Carol Rosen and many others. The Programs Committee is now forming our Masters Team for this year. This is absolutely a must attend for anyone in our Industry. If you miss it...you truly miss out!

 

Your ISES LA Board of Directors is hard at work to bring you meaningful creative events. For updates on these and other monthly programs, please visit the ISES LA website regularly.

 

I look forward to seeing you at the August ISES Event at the LA Exchange where the Wise Guys will present an evening of interactive gaming. This is going to be fun!!

 

 

Ron Hobbs

2011/2012 President, ISES LA

ISES LA Pocket Directory 

Welcome to the ISES LA Family 

Upcoming ISES LA Events   

An Evening of Playing with the Wise Guys at Exchange LA 

Wednesday, August 17, 2011; 6 p.m. 

Exchange LA, Los Angeles, CA

Exchange LA located in the historic core of Downtown Los Angeles, is the original home of the Los Angeles Stock Exchange Building. This art deco-style building, opened just before the stock market crash of 1929, and has recently undergone a $5 million retrofit and restoration of the property.

Our interactive program will be provided by WISE GUYS Events. WISE GUYS Events is the premiere source for real-life gaming in Los Angeles. Myles and Greg, the Wise Guys, have created challenges for SURVIVOR, Mindshare LA and the Museum of Natural History, as well as creating team building games for everyone from school teachers and Fortune 500 companies to church groups and improv comedy coaches.

Come dressed comfy for a fun night of playing all over Exchange LA! Click here to register. 

ISES LA JAM 

Tuesday, September 20, 2011; 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Santa Anita Race Track , Arcadia, CA 

This year's JAM includes an Educational Forum on key issues addressing the event industry

How the New ISO Industry Standardization will Affect the Event Industry in 2012: 

BEVERLY OVIEDO, CMP and member of the National Industry Standards Project Committee assigned to submit performance standards for the Event Industry to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) for approval and ratification in 2012 will address industry professionals at the 2011 ISES LA JAM.

"The future ISO standard will make a great difference to the event industry" says Fiona Pelham, Chair new ISO project committee. Elizabeth Henderson, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at MPI comments, "As sustainability is becoming increasingly important for the event industry, individuals, companies and countries are setting multiple and differing standards. ISO 20121 will be developed with extensive stakeholder engagement so the industry can have one internationally recognized framework to implement sustainability."

The new standard, set to coincide with the 2012 London Olympics, will respond to the unique needs and nature of the events sector with an innovative and flexible approach geared to producing results. It will be applicable to any organization or individual (whether clients, suppliers or event managers) working with all types of events (exhibitions, sporting competitions, concerts, etc.)

Make Better Business Decisions in 2012

ROBB KEMPKEN, VP of IBISWorld, the largest provider of industry information in the U.S, will speak to event industry professionals at the 2011 ISES LA JAM. Robb will deliver a status report telling what industry professionals are collectively thinking, doing, and planning based on actual and anticipated economic conditions. With this information you will make better business decisions going into 2012.

Both Beverly and Robb will be available to answer questions at the JAM Mixer and Trade Show following the Educational Forum.

 Click here to register to be an attendee, exhibitor, sponsor or advertiser today!

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Members Only Annual Pass

Take advantage of the ISES LA Pre-paid Annual Pass, an opportunity exclusive to members, and receive registration to nine events for the cost of eight, a $40 savings! Passes are available for purchase at event registration checkout.

To purchase and register for this Wednesday's event, click here. 

Pass does not include registration for ISES LA Signature Events, including the JAM (September), Meet the Masters (November) or Installation and Awards (July).  

ISES LA Installation and Awards 

 ISES Los Angeles is proud to congratulate the winners for the 2011 Los Angeles Special Event Awards ( LASEAs). Winners were announced on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at the ISES LA Installation and Awards Celebration at Pandora on Green in Pasadena. Congratulations to all of our winners and a heartfelt thanks to all of our Showcase Companies!

Los Angeles Special Event Awards (LASEA) Winners

Chairs | Chameleon Chair Collection

Ring Box Decor | Tiffany & Co.

In the Industry 

Applications Available for the Marty McGowan Scholarship

The Marty McGowan/International Special Event Society Los Angeles Scholarship Fund was established to assist members of the Greater Los Angeles Chapter of ISES in their pursuit of educational opportunities and/or achievement of the CSEP designation. Awarding of a scholarship is made annually with the approval of the entire ISES LA Board of Officers and Directors. For more information about requirements and how to apply, visit the ISES LA Scholarship Page.   

Certified Special Event Professional 

Established in 1993, the Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation recognizes event professionals who have successfully demonstrated the knowledge, skills and ability essential to perform all components of a special event. Upcoming exam windows and deadlines below:

Exam Window: October 15-30

Application & Fee Due: September 15

Exam Window: January 15-30

Application & Fee Due: December 15 

Exam Window: April 15-30

Application & Fee Due: March 15 

Exam Window: July 15-30

Application & Fee Due: June 15

For more information on the CSEP designation and exam, click here.