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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.
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A Letter from our President
 | Carol Roleder
2011/2012 ISES LA President |
Happy Fall, ISES Los Angeles! It's hard to believe September has come and gone and October is threatening to do the same! If you're a native Southern California resident like me, you know it's not always easy to tell when one season changes to the next. We pretty much take for granted the fact that the sun will be out on any given day, until a random rain cloud reminds us that a new season has arrived without our knowing. For people in other parts of the country, seasons can change, literally, over night. One thing is sure, regardless of where you live; a change in season usually means a change in landscape and with that, a new perspective of what is on the horizon. So with a few shifts in our landscape behind us, here's a peak at what's on the horizon for ISES Los Angeles as we move from one season to the next. First of all, I want to extend a tremendous thank you and nod of appreciation to all of our exhibitors, showcasers, vendors, attendees, speakers, and committee and board members who put on another spectacular showing at our September event, the Joint Allied Mixer (JAM). Our educational program was well-received, and an impressive display was created on the tradeshow floor by some of our showcase companies. Be sure to check out the photos from the event and see the great products and services our chapter has to offer. With the JAM under our belt, our Programs team has been working diligently to put together a fantastic list of "Who's Who" for our upcoming signature event, Meet the Masters, on November 14, 2011. This year it will be held at the historic Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, and will prove to be another successful evening of intimate Q&A with a host of Masters from various disciplines in our industry. So sign up early. This is always a sold-out event! One of the more obvious changes in our chapter is our current opening for an Executive Director position. If you or someone you know is interested in interviewing for this position, please email jpoyer@catalinaconservancy.org. You can also view the job posting on the ISES LA website. Last, if leadership is something you have always been interested in, this is the perfect time to consider becoming involved on a committee or being on our chapter board. We have several opportunities for potential board and committee members and would love to speak with anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills in this way. Be sure to read the article in this issue of our newsletter by Dawn Abbott, our Regional Vice President, to give you a little more insight into leadership within ISES. That's it for now. I look forward to seeing all of you at Meet the Masters in November! Carol Roleder 2011/2012 President, ISES LA
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Meet Our RVP
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Dawn Abbott
Western Regional
Vice President
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Hello ISES Los Angeles Chapter!
It is my great pleasure and honor to be serving this year as the Western Regional Vice-President. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to your chapter and describe my ISES role to you.
My purpose is to connect the Western Region to each other as well as to connect the chapters to the bigger picture of ISES. I am here to be a liaison between The International Board of Governors, the Head Quarters office, and the chapter level leaders. There are approximately 7000 ISES members out there in this wide world and it is my hope that you are introduced to the bigger picture of the association and what being part of a large international organization can do for you.
The International Special Event Society is truly an International organization. There are 4 regions in the USA with about 50 chapters. There are also chapters on 4 continents; Australia, Asia, Europe, & North America. Our Western Region is currently at 11 chapters, which is the biggest region in the US both with number of chapters and geographic space. I mention all of that just so members can understand they are part of something much bigger than their local chapter.
I urge you all to get the very most you can get from your membership and get committed to getting involved. I can honestly tell you from experience that the more yougive the more you will get from your association. Your chapter needs you, think about the difference you can make by joining a committee or taking a board position. Involvement is the best way to build relationships within your industry and help to make your chapter more of what you want it to be. Currently your board is looking to fill a few positions, I am sure several of you have some talents that would help to round out the board. What do you think? If you want to get more from your membership reach out to your chapter leaders and learn more about how you can best get involved.
Please also let me know what I can do to help you. I want to be here to answer your questions, or find the answers for you. Also reach out to the ISES LA board of directors; your leaders need your voice, opinions, and talents. Thank you for your membership and have a great ISES Year!
Dawn Abbott, CSEP
Western Regional Vice-President
Fun Productions, Inc.
303-344-8899
dawn@funproductions.com
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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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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, The Wedding Connection
Kelly Dolan, Johnson & Johnson Companies
David Fischette, GO West!
Larry Green, Rentals Unlimited
Lisa Hurley, Special Events Magazine
Richard LoGuercio, Town & Country Event Rentals
Erika Lohmar, The Meetinghouse Companies
Jorge Lopez, J & M Entertainment
Marc McBride, USC Alumni Association
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, MGM Resorts
Rick Turner, Event Source
Barbara Wallace, Barbara Wallace Weddings
Edgar Zamora, Revelry Event Productions Stay tuned, more to come! Former Masters include Brian Acheson, CSEP, King Dahl, Janet Elkins, Hillary Harris, 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. |
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In Memoriam
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Mike Carter
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ISES LA would like to express sincerest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of ISES LA member Mike Carter. As the owner of Adventures in Parties Inc, for over twenty years, Carter was an extraordinary event professional, creative thinker and industry leader. He served on several chapter committees and was always willing to support chapter events with creative decor elements.
While his legacy lives on through his contributions and service to the industry, his presence will be truly missed.
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In the Industry
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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