A Message From President Ronnie Jayne

Just a short note this time. Our theme this year has been "Sharing Our Strengths." We've done just that at our Fundraiser at the Cerritos Center. We were sharing our talents as showcasers, volunteers and singers. We've been sharing our proceeds with the Painted Turtle, SEARCH Foundation and our Scholarship Funds. We are sharing our time with each other. I had a blast at the Fundraiser, and I know you did, too.

Lastly, I look forward to sharing our ideas (and maybe a beverage or two) with our friends from ISES San Diego at our June meeting.

Like my Mom and Dad always said to my sister and me, "It's nice to share...now, stop hitting your sister."

Ronnie Jayne
President, ISES-LA

On Tuesday, April 19th, special event professionals gathered for the ISES-LA Annual Fundraiser at the beautiful Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. This year, the Fundraiser benefits The Painted Turtle, an innovative summer camp and family care center for children with life-threatening illnesses, as well as the International Special Events Education Foundation (ISEF) and ISES-LA Scholarships.

ISES Idol featured an evening of wild entertainment provided by event professionals from throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties, plus good company, great food, and – as always – a chance to support several great causes in many ways.

This event, playing off the theme of the popular Fox network reality show, featured ISES members as the contestants who were judged by ISES-LA’s own Simon (Laird McClure of 20th Century Props), Paula (Elisa Kotin of Ron Rubin Events) and Randy (Jeff Anderson of Party Pals). A special celebrity judge, Tony Dow of Leave It to Beaver fame, joined the event to add to the fun.

This year, ISES-LA raised over $9,000 for our designated charities. Thank you to everyone who participated!

Also, congratulations to our ISES Idol champions, Sonny and Cher, aka Jackie Korman (The Korman Group) and Rich Fuson (Total Success Event Services).

Showcase companies for this event were: Abbey Event Services, Air Dimensional Designs, Bar One Beverage Catering, BBJ Linen, Brew Ha Ha, Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, Eventco Entertainment, Grand Events, J&M Entertainment, Party Pals, Total Success Event Services, 20th Century Props and Unique Tabletop Rentals. Also, special thanks to Feet First Entertainment, Gourmet Celebrations and Right Brain Creative Services for their contributions.

August 9th at Universal Studios is ISES LA's Annual JAM (Joint Allied Mixer) - immediately before EventWorld here in Los Angeles. Other ISES chapters are being invited and it should be an incredible event! Reserve your booth now by contacting the ISES LA office!

2005 International Special Events Society (ISES) Eventworld® 2005 – Los Angeles, August 11-13!

COSTS: www.ises.com for conference and award show information & fees
WHERE: Renaissance Hollywood Hotel – Hollywood, CA
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Event Professionals, Nonprofit Professionals and Corporate Event Coordinators.

Hooray for Hollywood isn’t just a cliché. It’s the excitement of ISES Eventworld® 2005 – A Conference for Professional Development from August 11th-13th for its annual conference at the Renaissance Hollywood Hotel. Executive Producer Brenda Schwerin, CSEP says: “The theme for this conference is ‘The Business of Service’ - a timely topic in today’s fast paced variations on what is service - with less lead time and demands for quality.

“Hot topic” educational sessions with a Hollywood twist will peak your knowledge along with incredible evening command performances capped off by the celebrated International Esprit Awards.

WELCOME EVENT at Eventworld – Thursday - 8/11/05 Experience "The Red Carpet Hollywood Style" at the Hollywood Museum in the historic Max Factor building - enjoy the glamorous ambiance of Hollywood as a Star! Dress in your "Hollywood Best" or as your favorite celebrity. This lively event celebrates the best Hollywood has to offer with glamour, delectable hors d'oeuvres replicated from famous Hollywood restaurants, tantalizing entertainment and a chance to mingle, laugh and relax with colleagues.

INTERNATIONAL ESPRIT AWARDS – Saturday - 8/13/05 Experience the 2005 Esprit through Producer/Designer Timot McGonagle’s art of event design which “honor’s our origins as we project ourselves into the future with "BLANC ET NOIR – The New Hollywood Black and White” - unusual kaleidoscope footage as the icon of the event which captures ‘The New Hollywood’ with the class of ‘Vintage Hollywood’ for a night of glamour, surprises and a wonderful new experience.”

This Conference, coming for the first time to the West Coast offers event professionals from the novice to experienced a chance to learn, participate, and network with top event professionals on a national and international level experiencing the world of event production produced 100% by top event professionals – the creativity and opportunities will awaken the ‘event’ spirit in all who attend.

Lots of ISES-LA Fun at the Twin Palms March Mixer!

In March, ISES-LA members gathered for a great monthly meeting and mixer at the Twin Palms Restaurant in Pasadena!

Special thanks to our showcase companies: Abbey Event Services, Celebration Creations and Twin Palms Restaurant. Photos courtesy of Ulrika Graaf Photography

June 15, 2005 Joint Meeting with ISES San Diego Chapter at Hyatt Irvine

July 13, 2005 ISES-LA Installation Dinner at Maple Drive Restaurant

August 9, 2005 Joint Allied Mixer at Universal Studios

August 11-13, 2005 EventWorld 2005 at Hollywood Renaissance Hotel

August 13, 2005 ISES Esprit Awards Gala at the Governor's Ballroom of the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel

Do you have information you would like to share with your fellow ISES members? We are looking for submissions for our monthly ezines. Please forward any articles you wish to submit to the Director of Communications Jen Poyer, the Ezine Editor, Bill Hodge, or contact the ISES LA Office (805) 557-1141.