A Message From President Ilona Hobbs

The Board has just completed its 2003 annual retreat and we are very excited about the results. We have developed ideas to implement the following goals:

- Have a minimum of four education sessions to be conveniently scheduled before monthly mixers. The subject matter of each session will be pertinent to the special events industry and will be of interest to both seasoned and new event professionals.

- ISES-LA is the second largest chapter in the world and has one of the best retention records. While we are proud of this achievement, we are committed to continue the trend and expand our numbers!

- It is our priority not only to develop local LA member benefits, but to keep you informed as well!

- We are exploring the possibility of adding to the list of 'specialty' programs such as the Fundraiser and Joint Allied Mixer. At the same time, we'll continue to produce quality monthly mixers.

While the Board is committed to these goals, there are only 13 of us. We are in need of YOU - talented chapter members who are willing to join one of our active committees. Step up to the plate, help your board keep Los Angeles an outstanding and successful chapter. All interested members, please contact us at iseslosangeles@aol.com.

Ilona Hobbs
President, ISES-LA

By Brian Leslie, Visionsinlight.com

It's red carpet time! Nope, not the Oscars, it's the Joint Allied Mixer! Be a star and join ISES, MPI, ABC, and NACE on the back lot at Sony Pictures Studios for ISES-LA's annual JAM.

Turn back the hands of time and experience a splash of Hollywood's Golden Age. Stroll down the spectacular "Main Street" faux back lot and rub elbows with hundreds of event movers and shakers and over 90 exhibitors under the night sky in beautiful Culver City. Sony Pictures/Columbia Tristar, formerly MGM, is one of Hollywood's premier movie studios and has produced hundreds of great films including current mega hits like Charlie's Angels, Bad Boys II, and the upcoming film S.W.A.T. Come join in the fun and you may just spot a familiar facade from movie history or hear the faint sound of Gene Kelly singin' in the rain. It's sure to be an exciting evening with event companies, food, drink, live entertainment and cutting-edge products and services at every turn!

Free underground parking is available below Sony Plaza directly across the street from the studio entrance.

IMPORTANT SECURITY NOTE: If you do not register in advance, you WILL be delayed in getting onto the lot. You will need to go through Security and sign in AS WELL AS sign in at the ISES registration desk.

Avoid the delay...register today...click below!
To attend click here: JAM Attendee Registration
To reserve an exhibit location click here: JAM Exhibit Registration

July Installation Dinner - A Smooth Leadership Transition

By Brian Leslie, Visionsinlight.com

It was time for the annual Installation Dinner, swearing in a new President and distributing some well-deserved awards. July brought us to the Petersen Automotive Museum for a one-of-a-kind look at the cultural unification of the driving machine, soul of a city and man's infatuation with the automobile. The museum is packed with hot rides and even Hot Wheels! The Petersen Museum naturally lends itself to four-wheeled fun in a sophisticated high-tech environment. The multiple floors are spacious, making any event a reality.

The evening went full throttle with fabulous food, live entertainment and a changing of the guard. Fearless, two-term President, Jackie Korman passed the Gavel to our new LA Chapter President, Ilona Hobbs. Ilona was honored and excited to move forward and achieve new goals with ISES-LA.

If you missed Platinum Special Events and Catering's incredible cuisine including the papaya & brie cheese quesadillas or the Thai curry marinated breast of duck hors d'oeuvres, then you simply were not paying attention. The salmon in a lobster, tomato, tarragon sauce and chicken saltimbucca were excellent as well. Libations came from blocks of ice and spinning blenders - so appropriate for this hot summer evening.

Congratulations Ilona and thank you Jackie for your efforts on behalf of ISES LA!

On this track were the following wonderful showcasers:

Venue - Petersen Automotive Museum
Catering - Platinum Special Events and Catering
Bar Service - About Town Bartending
Ice Bar - Carving Ice
Vodka - Stockholm Kristall Vodka
Smoothies - California Brain Freeze
Florals - Eventworks, Inc.
Linens - Lacey Custom Linens
Rentals - Abbey Event Services and
DJ - Feet First Eventertainment
Comedy - Jagco Productions
Caricature - Greg Dohlen Caricatures
Strolling Magician - Aaron Jettleson
Onstage Magician - Shimshi Magic
Photography - HM&P Digital Event Photography
Stage Lighting - Neptune Productions.

Oh what a night!

For more fabulous photos from HM&P Photography, check out the monthly gallery on the ISES LA website www.ises-la.com!

8/13/03 Joint Allied Mixer Sony Picture Studios

8/23-26/03 Event Solutions San Diego, CA

9/17/03 Monthly Mixer Union Restaurant, Santa Monica

10/15/03 Monthly Mixer NASCAR CityWalk and Hard Rock Cafe

12/3/03 Holiday Gathering Luxe Sumit Hotel Bel Air

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.