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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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Preparing for Carmageddon: Rescheduling the Event Industry Golf Classic & the Non-golfers Foodie Event
Sometimes decisions are difficult and sometimes they are dictated. Sometimes it is both. The decision to reschedule the "Inaugural Event Industry Golf Classic" and the Non-Golfers "Foodie" Event was one of those unique decision making moments.
A lot of work was done in preparation for this unique "All Industry" Event. Then out of the blue comes CARmageddon. The closure of the 405 Freeway between the 10 Freeway and the 101 Freeway is exactly where the off-ramp is to Mountain Gate Country Club, the location of this Event. The scheduled closing is the two days before and the freeway is "supposed" to reopen in the morning
of our Event on July 18.
The effect on our event if the reopening is delayed only a few hours would be disastrous. We were also experiencing logistical challenges in being assured that rentals, staging, food, caterers, manufacturer's reps, etc. could get on location at their required and needed time.
THE GOOD NEWS...we are rescheduling the whole event, as planned, to next May.The exact date will be announced soon. All vendors contacted that signed on to support both the Golf and The Foodie Events are 100% on board for next May.
Though this was a very difficult decision all those contacted were in favor as they did not want to see all efforts go for not should a delay in the opening occur.
Why May? The next date Mountain Gate Country Club had available was in November and it is our desire to keep this event at MGCC as they have been fabulous to work with. We want this event to take place during Daylight Savings Time and May appears
to be the best after we checked industry calendars.
We apologize for any inconvenience this change causes and we will keep all appraised of our reschedule planning.
International Special Events Society,
Greater Los Angeles Chapter
275 E Hillcrest Drive, Suite 215
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
(805) 557-1141 Telephone
(805) 557-1133 Fax
www.ises-la.com
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A Letter from our President
AND SO IT BEGINS....AGAIN ! Before I began my term as President last year I consulted with
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several Past Presidents, including David Merrill, John Daly, Carol Rosen and a few others about what I should expect as a President of ISES LA. Most indicated a common frustration--it took about six months to have the "new" board focused as one team and all paddling in the same direction. They also explained that once projects began to launch and steps towards achieving goals were taken, it was time to begin transitioning in the board for the following year. This was a cause of great anxiety and resulted in a lack of continuity and concrete progress. I too felt some of that same frustration. I also feel very strongly about several of the projects that have started this past year and the importance of seeing them through. My assessment was that more time was required to accomplish goals and bring projects to fruition. So here I am for another year. We have all but four returning to the Board from last year. Though I will definitely miss those leaving, love 'em all, I am very excited about our 2011/2012 Board. With the nine "veterans" and the very qualified four "newbies" I feel this year we can cut that six month learning curve and see very effective Board activity almost immediately. Here are some of the activities in development for this coming year: · The Event Industry Golf Classic & Non-Golfers "Foodie" Tournament · The JAM - with an incredible Educational Component · The development of a unified event industry association marketing effort for members of all Southern California ISES Chapters. · A new concept for Meet the Masters · Education, Education, Education - we want to deliver relevant, uplifting, state-of-the-art information to our members. · Programs - careful thought and planning as to what will be the best, most informative and fun events ISES LA can deliver. · A complete facelift to the ISES LA website offering more options for information and communication. Now all this is good, but something I am proud to say we totally "get" is the understanding that people gravitate to where they feel welcomed, the environment is friendly and they are comfortable. Our task is to make ISES LA events a pleasure to attend; where our guests know they will have a good time, learn something and network. As the returning President of ISES LA, I extend a personal invitation to you, our current members, future members and those in our industry in need of our help, to attend any of the ISES LA events scheduled for this coming year. I look forward to seeing you. Continue reading on the ISES LA blog.
Ron Hobbs
2011/2012 President, ISES LA
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Welcome to the ISES LA Family
New Members Charles Rex | La Brea Air, Inc. Jerry Smolar | Chameleon Chair Collection Strategic Partners ISES LA would like to welcome Dazian Fabrics as a Platinum Strategic Partner. Please contact David Esqueda/GM & VP of sales at 818.287.3881 for rental drapes, stardrops, print services and other exciting products.
Submit for the ISES LA Chapter Awards Today!
The ISES LA Board of Directors needs your nominations for the annual chapter awards. These awards were established to recognize the continuing dedication, achievements, and outstanding involvement of chapter members. We are requesting input from all chapter members as to whom you feel is deserving of these honors. Click here to access a nomination form and submit to info@ises-la.com by July 15, 2011. The awards will be presented at the ISES LA Installation and Awards Dinner on July 27, 2011
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Upcoming ISES LA Events
ISES LA Installation & Los Angeles Special Event Awards
Wednesday, July 27, 2011; 6 p.m.
Pandora on Green, Pasadena, CA
ISES LA proudly invites you to
join us as at the newest venue in Old Pasadena, Pandora on Green, as we celebrate the next year of ISES LA. This annual event includes the presentation of our LASEAs (Los Angeles Special Event Awards), our Chapter Awards and the Marty McGowan Scholarship.
We will welcome your new 2011/2012 ISES LA Board of Directors as they take their oath of office to serve you and the Chapter for the coming year.
Pandora on Green, Café Santorini's newest event experience, is the premier wedding, corporate and non-profit event location in Old Pasadena. Pandora on Green provides full service event design and production and flexible floor plans that offer multiple meeting and dining experiences for up to 450 guests. Enjoy their modern Mediterranean cuisine presented with attentive, professional service in an eclectic chic atmosphere.
A special thanks to Luminaire Images for providing event photography.
Register today and celebrate a wonderful year with ISES LA!
ISES LA JAM
Tuesday, September 20, 2011; 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Santa Anita Race Track , Arcadia, CA
Click here to register to be an attendee, exhibitor, sponsor or advertiser today!
ISES LA Presents: The Event Industry Golf Classic
RESCHEDULED FOR MAY 2012, DATE TBA
MountainGate Country Club, Los Angeles, CA
SIGN UP TODAY as a Player or T-Sponsor!
Contact: Ron Hobbs
Castle Catering | ron@myeventbook.net | 626.792.4444
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The Event Review: BizBash West
By Paula Estes
ISES LA Tabletop Competition at BizBash West
The First Annual BizBash ISES LA Tabletop Competition was a huge success at the Pasadena Convention Center on June 14, 2011 during BizBash West. Contestants were challenged to create a unique tabletop design inspired by the theme "A Mid-Summer Night's Fantasy." Judges critiqued each table's aesthetic quality, creativity, overall design and degree of difficulty required to execute the table design. The competition was fierce, as each entry was fabulous and over-the-top! "It was the most impressive ISES Tabletop Competition I have seen," Richard Aaron, President of BizBash said. The event doubled as a fundraiser for the chapter's new website as was made possible by the generosity of our host, BizBash, and Town and Country for donating the rentals for each contestant.
Award Winning Designers
Best Overall Design: GD Designers
Most Creative: J Soiree and Parties & Petals
Highest Degree of Difficulty: La Dolce Idea , Enticing Tables and Embellishmint
Most Aesthetic: FIDM Students
2011 BizBash Event Style Award Finalists
Congratulations to the following ISES LA members on their recent receipt of a 2011 BizBash Event Style Awards. Winners were announced on Thursday, June 14, 2011 at the BizBash West Expo & Awards at the Pasadena Convention Center. To view a complete list of finalists, click here .
Best Corporation or Association Event Concept (Budget Under $50,000)
"Sutton Foster Fever" Fund-raiser for Center Theatre Group
Submitted by Someone's in the Kitchen
Best Corporation or Association Event Concept (Budget Over $50,000)
Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards
Submitted by Caravents Inc. Event Production & Design
"True Colors of Los Angeles" American Society of Association Executives
Final-Night Event
Submitted by AOO Events
Best Lighting Design
Pasadena Museum of History Gala
Submitted by AirDD
Best New Venue
Ecosystems at the California Science Center
Submitted by the California Science Center Foundation
Best Nonprofit Event Concept
Ecosystems Opening Gala
Submitted by the California Science Center Foundation
"A Night in the Garden of Eden" Fund-raiser for the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Submitted by Someone's in the Kitchen
Best Overall Event Decor (Budget Over $50,000)
Elle Women in Hollywood Awards
Submitted by Caravents Inc. Event Production & Design
Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards
Submitted by Caravents Inc. Event Production & Design
Best Overall Event Decor (Budget Under $50,000)
Dream Foundation's "The Journey of 10,000 Dreams" Event
Submitted by AOO Events
Best Staging and Set Design
MTV Video Music Awards
Submitted by Moss Inc.
Best Use of Technology
EZ Engage Kiosk
Submitted by Moss Inc.
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In the Industry
ISES Eventworld 2011
 To register and view the full education schedule, visit the Eventworld website. The early registration deadline was extended to July 14, 2011; this is your last chance to secure early bird rates!
2011 ISES Esprit Awards  Thank you to all the exceptional ISES members who entered for an ISES Esprit Award this year! Congratulation 2011 ISES Esprit Nominees!
Click here to join your friends and colleagues at the 2011 ISES Esprit® Awards Celebration. The ISES Esprit Awards Celebration will be held in conjunction with ISES Eventworld® 2011-An Institute for Professional Development in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. THE ISES ESPRIT AWARDS. REWARIDNG EXCELLENCE. RECOGNIZING THE BEST. 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. |
ISES LA News is Produced by your Communications Team:
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Kelly Wynn
Vice President, Editor & Contributing Writer
Pitzer College
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Interested in contributing an article or joining the ISES LA Communications Team? Email communications@ises-la.com.
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