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ISES LA 2011/2012 BOARD Carol Roleder President 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 Kelly Wynn VP, Marketing & Communications Pitzer College Craig Tolliver Director, Marketing Craig's Crew, Inc. Danny Bergold Director, Marketing About Entertainment LLC For more information on the Greater Los Angeles Chapter leadership, visit the ISES LA Website.
Become an ISES Member
By joining ISES, you instantly gain access to an elite pool of special events resources. Members enjoy exclusive discounts, business opportunities and promotion, and tailored educational information. Gain the extra edge needed to create events that go beyond expectations, far surpass your competition and impact your portfolio.Click here for more information about membership. |
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A Letter from our President
 | Carol Roleder
2011/2012 ISES LA President |
Hi Everyone! I hope this finds you as excited as I am. October through December has always been a favorite time, for everything from the changing weather to the wonderful traditional foods that we know and love. November brings one of our most anticipated signature events, Meet the Masters. Its six-year history of providing one of the best, most intimate networking opportunities in our industry has attracted the attention of event professionals nationwide. Los Angeles is home to many masters who will join us, and we are privileged to host industry leaders from across the country, including several who serve on SEARCH's Board of Directors, an organization that assists event professionals in times of hardship. December brings our annual mid-year membership drive. New members who sign up online during December don't pay registration fees and pay only half the regular cost of membership! Celebrating ISES International's 25th Anniversary, the International Board is launching a great incentive for current members to promote our chapter's growth. The "50 for 25" Recruitment Program will run from December 1, 2011 through April 30, 2012. Be sure to check out the article below for details. So if the saying is true that, "Your network is your net worth," there is no better time to join our chapter, get involved, and give yourself the best opportunity to increase your net worth going into 2012. On behalf of your ISES Los Angeles Board of Directors and Leadership Team, we wish you a prosperous, blessed, and happy holiday season! Carol Roleder 2011/2012 President, ISES LA
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Upcoming ISES LA Events Meet the Masters Monday, November 14, 2011 | 6-10 p.m. Millennium Biltmore Hotel, Los Angeles, CA 
ISES LA's sixth annual Signature Event, Meet the Masters, is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, November 14, 2011 at the Millennium Biltmore in downtown Los Angeles. Masters are seasoned, award-winning, business savvy, and nationally recognized event professionals with comprehensive portfolios, diversified backgrounds, exceptional levels of expertise and successful businesses or careers in senior management. This year, ISES LA is proud to collaborate with the SEARCH Foundation to highlight several Masters that serve on the Board of Directors! The evening will feature a networking reception, "round-table" style dinner and a panel discussion with all of the Masters. Throughout dinner, Masters will periodically rotate between tables, providing guests with an outlet to connect, engage and converse with Masters and their peers in an intimate format. This is an exclusive opportunity to gain invaluable insight on navigating the industry that will transcend all segments, disciplines, experience levels and specialties. You won't want to miss this extraordinary, unparalleled occasion to take your network, business, publication, roster of clientele or production skills to the next level! 2011 Masters* Greg Christy, Brite Ideas Lighting
John Daly, Jr., John Daly, Inc.
Tobey Dodge, CSEP, The Wedding Connection
Kelly Dolan, Johnson & Johnson Companies
David Fischette, GO West Events & Multimedia
Larry Green, Rentals Unlimited
Hillary Harris, Warner Bros. Studios Special Events Cindy Hassel, S&R Originals Lisa Hurley, Special Events Magazine
Richard LoGuercio, Town & Country Event Rentals
Erika Lohmar, GO West Events & Multimedia
Jorge Lopez, J & M Entertainment
Marc McBride, Alumni Events, USC
Dave Merrell, AOO Events
Andrea Michaels, Extraordinary Events
Pauline Parry, Good Gracious
Mary Ann Reilly, Dress the Drink
Joann Roth-Oseary, Someone's in the Kitchen
Lenny Talarico, CSEP, MGM Resorts
Rick Turner, Event Source
Barbara Wallace, Barbara Wallace Weddings
Melissa Werner, MEd, Arizona State University
Edgar Zamora, Revelry Event Productions Former Masters include Brian Acheson, CSEP, King Dahl, Janet Elkins, Youngsong Martin, Bill Pry, Sasha Souza, David Tutera, Mindy Weiss and many more. Registration is open! Secure your tickets now, as seats are limited and this event will sell out! Visit ISES LA for more information on upcoming events, sponsorship, membership and leadership opportunities. *Masters subject to change. |
ISES LA Welcomes New Members
Welcome to the ISES LA Family!
ISES LA Membership doesn't cost...it pays! Visit ISES LA for more information on all of the benefits of membership or contact Gerry Rothschild, VP of Membership, at gerry@grbands.com with any questions. |
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We've Moved!
There are several new ways to connect with ISES LA! Please view our updated contact information below:
snail mail
556 S. Fair Oaks Avenue | Suite 101, PMB 218
Pasadena, CA | 91105
phone
626.568.4814
email
info@isesla.com
web
www.isesla.com
facebook
ISES LA
twitter
@ISESLA
New! Join ISES LA on LinkedIn 
ISES LA is now on LinkedIn!! Join our group to get the latest information on job, internship and volunteer opportunities, professional development, events, education, networking and more!
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ISES LA Seeks Executive Director Services
The International Special Events Society Greater Los Angeles Chapter seeks Executive Director services.
To inquire, please send a request for more detailed information with "ISES LA Executive Director" in the subject line to:
Jen Poyer, CSEP, ISES Greater Los Angeles Chapter Immediate Past President - jpoyer@catalinaconservancy.org
For more information on ISES LA visit: www.isesla.com.
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Make Your Mark on the Industry!
Chapter leadership is an invaluable opportunity to get involved, professionally grow, network, make meaningful connections with industry members, bring more visibility to your company or organization and have some fun! Leave your mark on the industry and join a committee today!
Chapter and Committee Leadership Opportunities Include:
Communications
Marketing
Membership
New Media
Programs & Education
Public Relations
More!
Email info@isesla.com or visit www.isesla.com for more information or to express interest.
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Business for Sale
Adventures in Parties, Inc.
Successful Event Planning Company for Sale
 Adventures in Parties, Inc. is a leading full service, high-end event company, serving clients in Southern California, Las Vegas and Virginia for over 20 years. The company prides itself on the highest level of craftsmanship and customer service and specializes in custom décor; utilizing a full studio of more than 50 themes and numerous props to create a unique atmosphere.
Adventures in Parties has an excellent reputation in the events industry with coordinators, caterers, and event venues. Services are unlimited and include exquisite entry ways, stage treatments, centerpieces, wall art, props, lighting, and lounge areas. Whether for weddings,
 mitzvahs, birthdays, holiday and school functions or corporate events, clients consistently report the highest level of satisfaction ratings in referral business.
There are numerous events booked for 2012 and an inventory of substantial value, including a well-maintained truck for transporting props and equipment to venues.
To preview inventory and sample themes, visit AdventuresinParties. For additional information or to inquire about purchasing, please contact Connie Carter at 818.825.5396.
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In the Industry
Celebrate 25 years with ISES!
"50 for 25" Incentive Program
Dedicated and educated to deliver
creative excellence and professionalism in special events.
As a special thank you for 25 years of continued membership and commitment to growing the special events industry, ISES is giving back to its membership! Join in the celebration by participating in our "50 for 25" Recruitment Program. This program will run from December 1, 2011 - April 30, 2012.
New USA Members
- New members will have the $50 application fee waived if they enter the name of a current ISES member who referred them into the online form.
- Student members are NOT included in this promotion.
Existing USA Members
- Current members who refer new professional (non-student) members to ISES will be eligible to save money on their 2012-2013 membership renewal.
- Current members will save $25 for every new professional (non-student) member they refer to ISES up to the amount of their membership renewal. (12-16 members depending on the current member's membership type.)
- The new member application must have the referring member's name entered at the time of application submittal, to save $25 on 2012-2013 membership renewal; including the month of December.
- Student members are NOT included in this promotion
Because ISES doesn't cost...It pays!
Academic Event Professional
January 22-23, 2012 | Tampa, Florida
Academic Event Professional, now in its sixth year, is a forum where you can meet and learn from your academic event planning peers and event industry leaders to help develop professional event management skills. The conference runs alongside The Special Event and is invaluable to both experienced planners in development, alumni relations, marketing and fundraising, through the sharing of best practices, and to newcomers to the industry in learning from the experiences of other campus planners.
The Special Event 2012
January 24-27, 2012 | Tampa Bay Convention Center, Florida
Leading the Way for Event Professionals: TSE Event 3.0
The Special Event 2012 (TSE) ushers in a new era in which event professionals are adopting new ways of doing business and using technology as a valuable ally. TSE is blazing the trail to business success for event professionals.
Here's a taste of what you'll be getting at TSE 2012:
Visit the "Shopping Mall" of the event industry: TSE Exhibit Hall Floor. Choose among the thousands of creative products & services, and become THE planner of choice for clients in your community.
Launch yourself into the next generation of events with everything you'll discover in the Education Program: Social Media, Word Press, 3D Projection, the latest in Lighting and much more.
Network with fellow event professionals in real-time. Join the conversation right now. It's happening 24-7 on TSE Event 3.0 social media pages.
Come to TSE, take in the tweet-up or meet face-to-face with all those pre-show connections you've been making.
See events in action. The Showcasing Events at TSE are a planner's biggest asset. Choose among 7 events, each with its own flair and focus and orchestrated by a committee of the industry's top pros. You'll get hundreds of ideas to take home and use in your own events.
Be part of the change. The advent of interactive social media tools gives us all a chance to be active participants in The Special Event as well as the future of the event industry. Jump in and add your two cents worth. Collectively you will make a difference.
For more information and to register visit TSE.
Event Solutions Idea Factory 2012
February 26-29, 2012 | Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
Event Solutions Idea Factory is the place where creativity, success and industry connections are built. Together with event planners, producers and marketers from across the country and around the world, you will explore successful ideas and strategies to take you to the next level in this highly competitive marketplace. Educational sessions, fun and informative events, an expansive resource expo, networking opportunities and more, will open your eyes and fill your head with smart, creative new ideas!
Registration for the 2012 Event Solutions Idea Factory is now open, click here to register today!
Event Solutions Magazine Spotlight Awards Nominations Open
Event Solutions magazine Spotlight Awards are an annual awards presentation dedicated to recognizing the best and the brightest event professionals in the industry. The awards are presented in a variety of categories and honor both individuals and companies for their body of work in the previous year.
The Spotlight Award process is conducted in three phases over the course of four months: submitting nominations, selection of finalists and industry-wide voting to determine the winners, who are presented their awards in person the annual Spotlight Awards event at the Event Solutions Idea Factory.
Click here for more information or to submit a nomination! The nomination deadline is November 15, 2011.
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 Date & Deadlines:
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
Exam Window: October 15-30
Application & Fee Due: September 15
For more information on the CSEP designation and exam, click here.
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