note: In the recent ISES membership guide, the e-mail address for Jacquies Gormet Catering was misspelled. The correct e-mail address is info@jacquies.net

Welcome
Welcome to the online version of the ISES Main Event Newsletter. Browse the newsletter using the links to the left, or just scroll down.

Register Now for the January Meeting!

Wednesday, January 18
Wedding Wow Event Fashion

Wednesday January 18, 2006
Register Now!
Topic:	Wedding WOW! Event Fashion with the Association of Bridal Consultants Fashion show of the hottest wedding linens presented by BBJ Linen.
Where:	Indianapolis Zoo Dolphin Pavilion
Cost:	Member - $30 Non-member - $50 Students - $20
Time:	Registration and Networking 11:30-12:00 noon Lunch & Program: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Additional Sponsors:
Register Now!

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Save The Date For These Upcoming Events

The Upcoming 2005-2006 Event Schedule for ISES Indiana
Mark your calendars! Topics are subject to change.

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.

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CSEP Information

CSEP Exam Update – The July 20th exam that was scheduled for Indianapolis has been postponed. ISES International has informed us that the only times that the exam will be offered will be at The Special Event in Dallas and Eventworld in Hawaii. If anyone is still interested in beginning a study group in January, please contact Anne Coulter, CSEP at acoulter@iquest.net. We apologize for the inconvenience. We hope that if you were interested in taking the exam in July, that this does not deter your from still studying for the CSEP.

New Website Tips

Looking for a new job? Looking for new theme ideas? Looking for a new vendor/venue or do you have vendor/venue you would like to suggest? The new ISES Indiana website can help you. All you have to do is go to the Forum section of the ISES Indiana website and post a message. The more people who use this forum the more beneficial it will be.

Stay tuned for more helpful website tips…

If you have any comments or suggestions regarding the new design, please contact Jason Felders at jfelders@indianahistory.org or Deanna Boyce at info@eventfullplanning.net.

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December Meeting Recap

The joint meeting with IMPI for December was a huge success with over 200+ in attendance. Guests entered the new Deer-Zink Pavilion and were greeting with warm tones of soft pink linens and fabulous holiday centerpieces designed by Detail+Design. The featured speaker was Ted Allen from “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy”. During the delicious meal, served by Wolfgang Puck Catering, Ted discussed food and wine pairings. He gave tips as to good wines to pair with meals at events as well as trends he is seeing in the food and wine industry. He also discussed his role on the show and how he helps his clients to learn more about how wine and food work together. There was a book signing with Ted before and after the event. It was a great event – thank you to all who attended.

A huge thanks to our sponsors

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The Scoop

• The Indianapolis Zoo will be hiring a new full time assistant special events planner in January 2006. Job Description:
The Indianapolis Zoo is currently seeking an experienced special events planner to assist with management of the Zoo’s annual bike ride and select donor events. Responsibilities include planning, developing, implementing and evaluating special events including fundraising events and exhibit openings. The successful applicant will be a professional, energetic, hard working person with an aptitude for dealing with people, have strong organizational and problem solving skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Must have the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines consistently, and have budgeting experience. Must be willing to work additional hours around special events and attend at least two after-hours committee meetings or events per month. A bachelor’s degree, references, and experience with special event management or volunteer participation is required. Interested candidates may send a resume, cover letter and salary requirements by January 13, 2006 to Human Resources Department, Indianapolis Zoo, 1200 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222. Applications are also available in the Zoo Administration Building. Email: jobs@indyzoo.com. EOE/Drug Free Workplace.

• Congratulations to Bruce Livingstone who has starting his new position at the new Conrad Hotel. He is the Director of Catering and Conference Services as of December 7, 2005.

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Member Spotlight

Your Company Bio Here!!!!

Be in the member spotlight and have the ISES Indiana membership learn about your company and services. When you are in the spotlight we will include your company’s logo and a direct link to your website.

If you are interested in being in the member spotlight, please contact Deanna Boyce at info@eventfullplanning.net

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ISES Board Update

At the December meeting the board discussed the success of the Education Conference and heard wrap-up from the committee. We also discussed the upcoming joint meeting with IMPI featuring Ted Allen from “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy”. The member survey was reviewed by all board members and will be going out to the membership. ISES Indiana chapter was due for re-chartering and Leslie reported that, after much hard work, it was completed and submitted. Last, ISES Indiana directories are being revised and sent out to all members in the coming weeks – be on the lookout for your copy.

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Board Member Spotlight

Originally from St. Louis, Mo. Jason moved to Indianapolis to attend Butler University, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts, Music (Voice Concentration) degree. Soon after graduation he decided that singing opera was not for him and began working in the box office at Beef and Boards Dinner Theater. One year later he was hired part-time at the Indiana Historical Society as the Special Events assistant. In his 5th year with the IHS he is now the special events manager.
With the new ISES International logo roll out, Jason and his committee has been busy with the redesign of the website and newsletter. “This has been a great opportunity for us. I feel like this new logo has given ISES Indiana a new breath of life and really depicts who we are as an industry.”
In his spare time, Jason is a photographer. He is currently in the process of redesigning his website. “This is another creative outlet for me. Photography is something that I can do to escape reality. I have found that digital art gives you so many ways to manipulate a photograph it makes the escape even easier.”

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2006 PACE Award

Don’t forget to:

• Complete one separate application per entry.
• Include a $50.00 entry fee
  per entry made out to ISES.
• Mail to:
  ISES Indiana Headquarters c/o MP Records 9840 Westpoint Drive, Suite 200, Attn: PACE Awards 2005, Indianapolis, Indiana 46256.

Now that 2005 has come to an end it’s time to start writing those PACE entries. What better way to start the new year than by winning a PACE Award for your hard work. Just remember, you can not win unless you enter.

The PACE committee will have a table at all of the monthly meetings with sample entries from previous PACE winners. Stop by and browse the entries or ask questions!

There will be a help session at the January Meeting and February meeting from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Sponsorship opportunities are now available for the 2005 PACE Awards, “On PACE to Hawaii”. Click the link below for more sponsorship information.

Click here to download a Call for Entries
Click here to download an Entry Form
Click here to download an Sponsorship Form

ISES PACE 2005 Deadline: February 20, 2006

The 2005 PACE Awards will be held on Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at the Mavris Arts and Event Center (formerly Mavris Cultural Center) at 6:00pm.

If you have any questions or would like more information please contact Dee Haddad at dee@thomascaterers.com.

Sponsors as of January 1 include:

Big Kahuna
Mavris Art and Event Center
Innovative

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Business Brilliance 2006

The Business Brilliance Committee is now accepting donation for raffle items and door prizes. Click link below to download the donation form. The more donations that are made the more exciting the raffle becomes.

The Committee is still looking for people to join them in organizing this amazing event. If you are interesting in sitting on the committee place contact idillon@indplsartcenter.org

Beginning in next month’s newsletter we will start sharing teasers for the rooms that will be on display at Business Brilliance. Stay tuned…

Business Brilliance 2006 will be held on Monday, May 1, 2006
at the Indianapolis Arts Center Marilyn K. Glick School of Art.


Download a Sponsorship Form
Download Sponsorship Benefits
Download an Industry Booth Space Reservation Form
Download a Raffle Donation Form

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Community Outreach

2005-06 ISES Community Outreach Project

The 2006 ISES Indiana Community Outreach recipient will be announced at the January meeting at the Indianapolis Zoo. The recipient has been invited to the January luncheon and will be awarded the opportunity at that time.
Please join us at the January meeting to congratulate our recipient.

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Welcome New Members

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