"Jamming" at ISES-LA's JAM 2002

Jeff Anderson, Co-Chair with Jackie Korman, ISES-LA President and Marty McGowan, Co-Chair

By Marty McGowan, CMP, JAM 2002 Co-Chair

It is hard to believe that just a few short years ago it all started with a suggestion·"Let's sell table tops next month at the mixer". Well that idea has turned this event into what has now become known industry-wide as the "Mixer Not To Miss", ISES-LA's Joint Allied Mixer, now called The JAM.

Wednesday, August 21st at 20th Century Props, over 550 industry professionals and 80 exhibitors connected in true ISES-LA style. Attendees from Southern California's hospitality industry associations - ISES, ABC, ASAE, HSMAI, MPI, NACE and NSA joined together to meet exhibitors from all aspects of the event industry and enjoy outstanding cuisine from Debbie's Dinners. DŽcor and production, locations and linens, games and entertainment, caterers and special effects, to mention just a few, were showcased with many exhibitors getting new clients immediately afterwards.

ISES-LA would especially like to thank two companies who came to the rescue at the 11th hour to make this event such a success: King Dahl of King Dahl Event Design, for the fabulous lighting and Albert Funfstuck of Classic Party Rentals for the entire kitchen and serving rentals. Thank you King and Albert, we are so very grateful to you both for your support of ISES-LA.

In designing the event, David Merrell and Cindy Wiedenheft of An Original Occasion choose just the right elements from 20th Century Props' 100,000+ square foot warehouse of the most extensive collection of props to be found anywhere. Talk about two kids let loose in a candy factory! Thank you David and Cindy for all of your hard work and your continued commitment to ISES-LA.

None of the fabulous exhibits and dŽcor would have been seen if it hadn't been for Scott Walters of Kohler Event Services who supplied generators and power distribution. Kohler also provided power to all 80 exhibitors. In addition, complimentary wireless Internet connection was available from Michele Em and Alex Pournelle of Location Connect.

See below for a complete list of companies that were Showcase Sponsors at The JAM 2002. Also a big thank you to the entire JAM 2002 Team that gave of their time and talents to make this year's event such a success.

ISES-LA graciously thanks all those who have supported this event and those who continue to support the chapter in its mission to provide the very best to the members. Hire Excellence! Hire Professionals! Hire Integrity! HIRE ISES!

Design: An Original Occasion David Merrell, Cindy Wiedenheft 323-467-2111

Location & Props: 20th Century Props Laird McClure, Marigrace Lonergan 818-759-1190

Lighting: King Dahl Event Design King Dahl 818-991-9833

Angstrom Lighting & Production Services Daniel Bortz 323-462-8384

Linen: BBJ Linen Kathy Hicks 310-204-0363

Power: Kohler Event Services Scott Walters 310-609-3000

Catering: Debbie's Dinners Debbie Gambino 323-936-4545

Waitstaff: Total Success Rich Fuson 310-318-9037

Photography: HM&P Photography Bill Hodge 562-596-8999

Restrooms: Andy Gump Nikki Henry 800-992-7755

Hors d'Oeuvres: Rosmont & Company Jennifer Rubardt 323-467-9812

Wine: BV Winery Susan Buttmayer 310-795-8530

Worldwide Print Dale Youngman 213-955-3300

Security: Erik Solter 818-713-1986

Rentals: Classic Party Rentals Albert Funstuck 310-202-0011

Abbey Event Services Tom Gifford 818-569-3838

Audio: Pro Audio Video Darren Diess 800-788-4173

Valet Parking: Grand Affaire Valet Services Sean Doran 818-865-2040

Communications: SJM Industrial Radios Earl Martin 310-640-2700

Plants/Greenery: Green Set Dan Needham 818-764-1231

DJ/Music: Scott Topper Productions Scott Topper 310-575-0200

Internet Connection: Location Connect Michele Em, Alex Pournelle 626-792-0000

The JAM Scene

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

The beautiful Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is our host for a great fall mixer next month. This facility is now open to groups and will welcome ISES LA from 6pm ö 9pm. Weâll enjoy delicious hors dâoeuvres and dinner stations as well as a soft bar provided by Cheers Catering.

The museum is located at 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles. Please plan to join us for this unique opportunity to network and visit one of the most interesting venues in Southern California.

Weâll see you there!

10/16/02 Monthly Mixer-Museum of Natural History

11/20/02 Monthly Mixer-TBA-How about your venue?

11/24/02 Special Event Professional Education Day The Anderson School, UCLA

12/4/02 Monthly Mixer-TBA-How about your venue?

1/8 - 1/11/03 The Special Event, Orlando, FL

1/15/02 Monthly Mixer-The Conga Room

2/19/03 Monthly Mixer-California Science Center

3/19/03 Fun Fundraiser-Global Cuisine by Gary Arabia at The Lot.

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.