Thank you to all the sponsors of the July Installation gala! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the great  educational programs provided at our meetings.  I have met wonderful individuals who have become business colleagues, and I have made lasting friendships.  ISES and our members suit my life and business perfectly.   The teachings, whether formal educational sessions or networking with fellow members, have been a wealth of knowledge. 
 
Our great team, the board, looks forward to the many "teachings" they will be presenting to you and that you can apply to your business this year.  We will not focus on the economy--we will go beyond that and will bring creative ways to keep our businesses competitive. 
 
Respectfully,
Dr. Aimee Zadak 

 

              With the theme of Mission:Possible, the board focused on creating an evening filled with great networking and sponsor appreciation.  An edgy design and on-trend color palette highlighted by gunmetal gray, vibrant fuchsia, and deep purples was carried throughout the venue.
               As members registered, they were served an  ISES-tini, a delicious fruity libation with a rich color of a Concorde grape. With cocktails in hand, members ascended to the second floor lobby to enjoy lavish lounge areas provided by Room Service Rentals.  Plush white slipper chairs, oversized square ottomans, and sofas were accented with custom made throw pillows in the event's signature colors.        
              A venue tour by hotel staff took guests to such spots as the third floor bar and lounge with breathtaking views of the ocean and a peak of the clear-bottomed pool. A futuristic stilt walker from Galaxy Productions lured guests into the ballroom as the DJ played the theme song from Mission: Impossible.
                The ballroom was transformed with long royal tables covered in silver Fortuny linens from Over the Top Party Linen. They coordinated perfectly with the sleek square seats from the hotel. Centerpieces from Balloonatics/The Proper Image added an elegant touch to the tables. Vibrant purple Fortuny napkins popped against the linen and silver beaded chargers provided by Florida Event Décor completed the look. The company (a new venture by the former owners of Art of the Party)also provided a unique backdrop of fabric columns with cascade circles. The backdrop was an ideal canvas for projecting geometric patterns, created by Complete Music & Lighting. They also designed the perfect ambiance thanks to LED up lighting in warm purple and pink hues that brought the space to life.
                The W Fort Lauderdale's catering team surpassed expectations with a menu featuring flavorful dishes prepared to perfection. A salad of baby Iceberg wedge with crispy bacon and crumbled bleu cheese was followed by an entrée of a breast of chicken with creamy polenta, seasonal vegetables, and chicken au jus.  The installation of the board took place before dessert, where ISES SFLC Founding member, Joseph A. Van Eron, CSEP, inducted Dr. Aimee Zadak as chapter president. She in turn inducted the board. 
                After the installation there was just enough time for the 50/50 raffle, benefitting the Ira-Mitchell Steiman Quality of Life Fund, and to enjoy a decadent chocolate marquise with crème de cocoa dessert, and some dancing. 

 

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Row 2: Victoria DeSilvio, Vanessa Goyanes, Sandy Hermens
Row 3: Michael Rohrs, Alan Eingold, Mark Grassini
Row 4: Adam Klein, Phyllis Cambria, Shari Lynn Rothstein

 

 

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The W Fort Lauderdale boasts 12,400 square feet of event space and studios with fully adaptable conference equipment that makes business beautiful, meetings memorable and special events spectacular. The Studios are the only meeting rooms on Fort Lauderdale Beach with panoramic views of the ocean. There is also 5,500 square feet of outdoor event space to breathe South Florida sophistication into your social/corporate event. 

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Tell us about your company:  Petals Panache is Fort Lauderdale's premier "high style design" florist.  Our designers have over 100 years combined creative floral experience. 

In 2007, Forum Publishing Group (aka The Eastsider Newspaper) voted Petals Panache the "Best Florist in Fort Lauderdale."  In addition, I was voted the "Best Local Business Person" by the readers of Fort Lauderdale newspaper, The Express. 

Petals Panache creates floral designs for concierges at 12 hotels and guest houses.  Our designs can be seen daily in the lobby, spa, restaurant, and residence areas of the exclusive Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Fort Lauderdale Beach.  
  
What makes your company different from the rest?
Petals Panache has a mission to offer exceptional quality flowers using the newest trends in floral architecture, while offering competitive prices and extraordinary customer service.
 
What are your professional and personal goals? My professional goal is to be the largest event company in South Florida. Personally, I want to become an educational speaker in order to help others in the event industry become the best they can be. 
 
Why did you join ISES? To learn from other industry leaders.
 
What do you hope to get out of ISES? Lots of contacts and referrals
 
 Visit www.petalspanache.com to learn more