A Message From The President

Hello ISES LA and happy 2003! I came across this and wanted to share it with you all to start the New Year off in a very positive way. As you go through the days of the year ahead, busy with all of the responsibilities the world has placed upon you remember to keep the truly special things in mind.

Keep things in perspective work, play, learning, living. Have happiness as a part of your priorities! Be creative and aware and wonderfully alive and always remember where to find your smile. New journeyās await you in the coming year, decisions lie ahead wondering what you will do, where you will go, how you will choose when the choices are your. Work for the ability to choose wisely, to prosper, to succeed.

Let the roads that you travel take you to beautiful places and have the faith it takes to achieve and aspire. I hope your tomorrows take you to the summit of your goals and your joys take you even higher.

For those of you who won Galaās, we applaud you! Our fundraiser is almost here and plans for Westies will be a cruise in November (more to come on this) should be much fun. Donāt forget the JAM in August once again ö itās going to be quite the place to be with all of the plans being made.

We have many wonderful happenings this year for ISES LA ö get on board because itās going to be one heck of a time and you donāt want to miss it!

p.s. Remember enjoy that journey we are all on and donāt forget to find that smile!!

ISES LA congratulates the ISES Los Angeles member Gala winners recently announced at The Special Event in Orlando. Well deserved everyone!!

Best Food Presentation and Best Event Produced for a Private Individual, Budget $50,000 and above: Someone's in the Kitchen

Best Event Marketing Campaign: Charles Banfield Productions

Best Theme Decor, Total Decor Budget $20,000 - $50,000: An Original Occasion

Best Event Produced for a Corporation of Association, Overall Budget $100,000 - $249,999: Bravo Productions

Best Event Produced for a Non Profit Organization, Best Multiple Day Incentive Event, Best Event Produced for a Corporation of Association, Overall Budget above $500,000: Extraordinary Events

A new study group is starting shortly and several of your fellow ISES LA members are participating. This prestigious, professional designation can be yours too. If you're interested in participating please contact Carol Rosen, Party Designs by Carol at (310) 471-8989 or partycarol@aol.com

Don't miss this fun-filled evening at the beautiful Club One Seven/Level 3. Enjoy special showcase guests Rolling in Dough, Bogey provided by The Entertainment Group, Sushi Girl and a special light show by Club One Seven.

You'll enjoy the spectacular cuisine of Along Came Mary and Bartenders Unlimited will provide the bar. Other important showcasers are Emily Renninger Photographer, Location Connect and HM&P Digital Photography.

Please plan to join us and network with LA's finest special event professionals! Club One Seven is located at 6801 Hollywood Blvd, 3rd level between Seventeen Boutique and Ann Taylor Loft. Parking is $2 for four hours with validation. We'll see you there!

2/19/03 Monthly Mixer- Club One Seven/Level 3, Hollywood & Highland

3/4/03 MPISCC's Annual Tradeshow-LA Convention Center

3/19/03 ISES LA's Fun Fundraiser-The Skirball Cultural Center

4/15/03 Monthly Mixer-Joe's Garage in Tustin

8/20/03 Joint Allied Mixer-Location Open, contact the LA Office to Showcase Your Venue!

If you have information you would like to share with ISES LA members please contact Bill Hodge, ISES Ezine Editor, at whodge@hmp-photo.com or call (562) 596-8999.