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ISES Indiana and Rolls-Royce request your presence at “Briefcases to Bongos” on Thursday, November 18, 2004 at 11:30am. Please note that this is a Thursday instead our normal Wednesday
Topic	Logistics and Project Management for corporate events.
Speaker	Elaine Wagner, CSEP, CMP MAC Meeting & Events St. Louis, Mo Click here for Elaine Wagner's bio. Elaine is president-elect of the St. Louis Chapter of ISES and Director of Events for MAC Meetings and Events.
Time	New Member Orientation, 11:00am Registration, 11:30am Lunch, 12:00pm
Where	Rolls-Royce Training Center 2355 Tibbs Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46225 Click here for directions
Cost	$25 members $50 non-members $35 corporate associate members (ISES POLICY: ISES Corporate associate member pricing available only to companies who have two or more ISES Members in good standing) There is a 48 hour cancellation policy and no shows will be billed.
Sponsors	Sponsored by: Rolls Royce Training Center BBJ Linens Aramark Catering Encore Entertainment
RSVP: www.isesindiana.com or (317) 841-9525
Click Here to register!

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Save The Date For These Upcoming Events
The Upcoming 2004-2005 Event Schedule for ISES Indiana
Mark your calendars!

Save some money and pick up a SIX PACK!
ISES is proud to offer a convenient package to its members. Instead of paying at each monthly meeting you can now prepay for any six monthly meetings and save $20! Get on www.isesindiana.com to register.

What better way to use your membership then by getting involved. If you want to meet new people and represent your company, consider sitting on a committee. Listed below are three committees that ISES Indiana has to offer and the time commitment that is required. If something sparks your interest contact ISES Indiana and let the good times begin. There will be more information to come in the following months on other committees.

Membership Committee:
The Membership Committee has the task of making sure our membership is informed and new members are welcome. We are looking for committee members to help greet guests as they enter meetings, conduct new member orientations and help recruit/maintain our membership. Time commitment could be as simple as greeting guests for a half hour before meetings to attending bi-monthly committee meetings.

Please contact Kari Strolberg, CSEP at 423-3590 if you would like to join this committee.

PACE Committee:
The next committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 16, 2004 at the Gene B Glick Junior Achievement, 7435 North Keystone Ave, at 5:00 pm. As a committee member (approximate time commitment of 8-12 hours total) we will meet 4 - 6 times over the next 4 months to put together this GREAT event. We are looking for people with a variety of talents so please join.

Please contact Casey Scott, casey.scott@hoaglinfinecatering.com, if you would like to join this committee

Communications Committee:
This committee will meet once a month to review information for the newsletter.
Committee positions available are as follows:

• Press Releases
• Member Spotlight Section
• Monthly Meeting Recap
• The Scoop

Please contact Jason Felders, jfelders@indianahistory.org, if you would like to sit on this committee.

New Member Orientation:
There will be a new member orientation prior to the November 18th meeting. The orientation will begin at 11:00 am. If you are interested in attending this orientation please contact Kari Strolberg, CSEP at 423-3590.

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ISES Membership Drive:

Starting on December 1st the ISES International Membership Development Committee (MDC) will begin a month long membership drive. The MDC has secured a fabulous prize for the person who sponsors the most new members in the month of December. The prize you ask, well, it is a complimentary education package for ISES Eventworld 2005 in Los Angeles!

Here’s how it works: Any new member who joins ONLINE (www.ises.com) from December 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004 is exempt from the $50 application fee! Members who join during the Membership Drive will pay the prorated dues amount of $199.00 and receive seven months of ISES membership. If you think about it, that is a savings of almost $250!

The application process is easy. Starting December 1, simply tell your prospective members to go to www.ises.com and click on the Join Today! link. Be sure to tell your colleagues and clients to enter your name in the sponsor box on the online application so that you are eligible for this great prize. Good luck and happy recruiting.

If you have any questions please contact Kari Strolberg, CSEP at 423-3590.

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Toys for Tots:

At the December joint meeting with MPI, ISES Indiana will be taking donations for the annual Toys for Tots campaign. Please bring an unwrapped toy to donate to the worthy cause.

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Member Spotlight

A-Classic Party Rental Company opened its doors in 1989. The philosophy at A Classic is to provide Indianapolis and surrounding communities with a one-stop shop for party and special occasion goods. The founders of A Classic believed that people wanted to use the best silver, china, linens and props for their once-in-a-lifetime events but did not want to purchase these items. Thus, A Classic was born.

Today in our 30,000 square foot retail building, A Classic has everything imaginable for truly memorable weddings, reunions, banquets, meetings, bar mitzvahs, or any other type gathering that necessitates first class equipment and first rate service.

A Classic has gathered the finest team of professionals to make any occasion special. From the customer service representatives that assist with event planning, to the crews that cheerfully and conscientiously deliver and assemble equipment and other items.

Being Indy’s largest party rental company not only means that we are making a lot of people happy and continue to grow, but also that we enjoy economies of scale when dealing with our distributors and that we are able to pass those savings on to our customers.

Whether your event is a dinner party for twenty of your dearest friends, a corporate shareholder's meeting with hors d’oeuvres and “refreshments”, or a once-in-a-lifetime wedding with a thousand guests---A Classic is ready, able and here to serve your every need.

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October’s “Fruitful Harvest” Meeting Recap

If you were not able to attend October’s meeting here is what you missed:

• A quaint networking reception in the sales area of
  Detail + Design
• After networking, guests moved to Detail + Design’s warehouse for dinner.
• Before dinner, October’s Member Spotlight, Sunny Moon, gave a quick overview of his company.
• Dale Stewart from National Wine & Spirits gave a brief presentation of the wines that were going to be served with dinner and Vince Early, CSEP, from Thomas Caterers of Distinction, gave an overview of the menu.
• The following four course Tapas-Style dinner was served and paired with wines to bring out the full flavor of the food and wine.

Salad

Autumn Salad: Mesclun Greens, Radicchio, Belgian Endive, Walnuts, and Gorgonzola tossed in a Walnut Vinaigrette

Wine: Raymond Reserve Sauvignon Blanc – Napa Valley

Appetizer

Mundo Volcano Rolls: California Rolls with Asparagus topped with Salmon, Conch and Flying Fish Roe Mix garnished with Toasted Coconut and Wasabi Oil

Wine: Echelon Viognier – Central Coast

Entrée

Roast Tenderloin of Beef with Rosemary Demi Glace and
Bleu Cheese Butter, Potatoes Lorette, Fried Sweet Potato garnish

Wine: Amberhill Merlot – California

Dessert

Asian Poached Pear: Bosc Pear Poached in Red Wine,
Toasted Spices and Pomegranate Juice
Accompanied with Anise Shortbreads

Wine: Echelon Pinot Noir – Central Coast

Thank you to you October Sponsors:

Click on their logos below to visit their website and learn more about their company.

	National Wine and Spirits
Chairs Covers & Linens

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The Scoop

Here’s the scoop on member news…

• Tory Worland formerly with the Holiday Inn Select North has accepted a new position with the Omni North Hotel as their Director of Catering.
• Kelli Keyzers formerly with Party Time Rental has accepted a new position with The Music Mill, a new event space, concert venue and restaurant opening soon on 82nd Street.
• There is a baby boom in the ISES Indiana Chapter
  
  • Congratulations to Kristy Boone of the Indianapolis Children’s Museum who gave birth to a healthy baby boy, Ty Steven Boone, on October 10th, 2004.
  • Congratulations to both Dawn Parham of Thomas Caterers of Distinction who is due in March and Adrienne Henn of the Scottish Rite who is due in early April.

If you have news that you would like printed in “The Scoop” please contact Jason Felders at jfelders@indianahistory.org.

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Board Member Spotlight

Jennifer Osborne, Treasurer
Jennifer has been with ISES Indiana for more than 6 years and is currently serving on the Board of Directors as the Treasurer. She has served on the board for the past two years as the Communication Director, worked on the PACE Committee, the Education Committee with the REC and lends a hand in several other opportunities that arise to help out the organization. Being a part of the organization has introduced her to new contacts that she would not have gotten without ISES.

Outside of her ISES involvement, Jennifer works for SYSCO Food Services of Indianapolis, LLC. SYSCO is an International Food Distributor for the Food Service Industry, based in Houston, TX. Jennifer is the Marketing Manager for the Indianapolis Operating Company. At this 450 employee large Operating Company, she manages the personnel in the Marketing Department, creates and maintains the company Sales Promotions, manages the profit and loss for the Department, and creates and directs more than 30 events a year for SYSCO. SYSCO is on the client and the supplier side in relation to ISES. Several of SYSCO's clients are part of ISES and several of the suppliers in the organization help create the SYSCO events. This is why ISES is so rewarding for Jennifer and SYSCO.

Jennifer's position at SYSCO allows her to work with every aspect of the organization from Sales to Warehouse Operations. As with the rest of us in ISES, Jennifer is never bored! She presents product showcases (food trade shows), company picnics, awards banquets, golf outings, sales meetings and customer visitations. She is always challenging the company to open their eyes to new creative ideas that keep the customer excited about the organization.

The past 2 1/2 years Jennifer spent time getting her Masters in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from the University of Indianapolis. Now she can concentrate on a few hobbies that she has been missing out on. She loves to draw/paint, dance and do any athletic activity to keep her on the move. Her kids are a 5-year-old Doberman (Madeline) and a 2-year-old Rottweiller/Shepherd mix puppy (Cole). She likes to run with the big dogs!

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Community Outreach

Several Organizations have submitted RFP’s for the annual Community Outreach program. Indiana Black Expo, Second Helpings, Villages - Child Welfare and Prevent Blindness Indiana are just a few that we are currently reviewing.

We are still receiving calls from interested organizations that are currently working on their proposals. With the high response rate the deadline for proposals has been moved to November 30, 2004 to give organizations more time to get their information gathered.

The announcement of partnership will be at the December joint meeting with MPI and ISES.

If you have any questions please contact Kyle Buckley at kyle.buckley@hoaglinfinecatering.com.

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PACE Awards

Be sure to have your camera with you at every event! There are just two months left for events that are eligible for a 2004 PACE Awards.

Below is the list of categories that you should keep in mind while you are planning your next event.

Jennifer Osborne of Sysco Foods accepts her PACE award for best overall event $300,000 and above

Achievement in Logistics
Use of Catering
  Catering Budget under $5,000
  Catering Budget $5,001 ~ $20,000
  Catering Budget $20,001 ~ and over
Buffet Presentation
Floral Design
ISES Team Event
Overall Event
  Overall Budget under $20,000
  Overall Budget $21,001 ~ $100,000
  Overall Budget $100,001 ~ $300,000
  Overall Budget $300,001 ~ and over
Promotional Design
Table Top Design
Floral
Non-Floral
Theme ~ Décor
  Décor Budget under $5,000
  Décor Budget $5,001 ~ $20,000
  Décor Budget $20,001 ~ and over
Themed Event
Entertainment
Lighting - Audio Visual - Special Effects
Photography - Videography
Printed Materials
  Weddings
  Budget under $5,000
  Budget $5,001 ~ $20,000
  Budget $20,001 ~ and over
Not-For-Profit Event
  Event Budget under $20,000
  Event Budget $20,001 and over
Festival - Parade

We will see you on Wednesday, March 16, 2005 for the 2004 PACE Awards. Who knows, you may walk away a winner!

If you have any questions please e-mail Casey Scott at casey@hoaglinfinecatering.com.

Pace Committee: 2004-2005
Chair
Casey Scott
casey.scott@hoaglinfinecatering.com
317-924-3389

Co-Chair
Dee Haddad
dee@thomascaterers.com
317-542-8333

Members

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Business Brilliance 2005

Attention potential sponsors, there will be an Open House at Hilbert Circle Theater on Monday, November 15, 2004 at 9:30am. This is your chance to get a first look at the rooms that will be available for design at Business Brilliance 2005. The tour will last about 15 minutes and no tours will be given after 9:45 am, so you don’t want to be late.

Business Brilliance is an incredible opportunity to showcase your business and new products in front of hundreds of potential clients. If you are interested in being a sponsor be sure to attend this open house.

The theme for Business Brilliance is still hush, hush but look forward to a great evening of red carpet treatment with all the glitz and glamour that comes with!

Business Brilliance 2004:
The Cole Porter Room:
“Opening Night”
Sponsored by:
Eventfull Planning, Enflora,
Heavenly Sweets, BBJ Lines,
MBP Distinctive Catering,
Party Time Rental,
Scott Romer Photography,
Gingiss Formalwear,
Scott Solterman - Pianist

If you have any questions please contact Iris Dillon at IDillon@indplsartcenter.org.

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New Members

Welcome to Leslie Jones, Here Comes The Bride.

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