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People in the News
Mona Meretsky of COMCOR Meeting and Event Production will be inducted into the Biz Bash Hall of Fame in April, when the magazine hosts its first trade show at the Fort Lauderdale Convention Center. Click here for more info...Three ISES SFLC members were guest speakers at The Special Event in New Orleans earlier this month. Mona Meretsky, Shari Lynn Rothstein, and Stacy Stern shared their expertise with attendees and made our chapter proud! In addition, Over the Top and Room Service Rentals exhibited at the show. Go SFLC! |
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Promote Your Business!
Bloomingdale's Boca Raton is hosting a
Wedding Showcase
Thursday Feb. 11
4pm-8pm
Complimentary Booths Available!
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Well, 2010 is here and it is full speed ahead for many of us! The new year has already taken me to a new destination: New Orleans. I, along with fellow members Mark Grassini of Temporary Tropics and LTS Events' Victoria DeSilvio, had the opportunity to attend the ISES Leadership conference.
 We met with ISES members from across the country and beyond including Australia and London! This is why it's called the International Special Events Society, after all. There are even new chapters in formation in Trinidad & Tobago and Hong Kong plus there are talks of expanding into the Middle East! Imagine the possibilities!
It was wonderful to see how the other chapters deal with the same everyday challenges we do in South Florida but most importantly, I realized something: although some chapters may have more or less members than we do or host more or less meeting than we do---we are all a part of ISES because we want to meet, learn from, and work with individuals who share our same ideals. It is the reason people join and stay involved.
I hope all of you have had an equally positive and inspirational start to the new year and hope 2010 is the year you take your life, company, and membership to the next level!!
Eventfully,
Vanessa Goyanes, Florida Event Decor
VP of Communications |
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 President's Letter |
Hooray for 2010!! The general consensus seemed to be that everyone was waiting for 2010. Now it's here and it seems business is booming for many of our ISES members.
Networking has been more powerful than ever.
Premier Events Staffing is diligently working with other ISES members for a huge event in March and board member Michael Rohrs received a call from an ISES member in London!
This is just one example of the many conversations I have had with ISES members. Whether you get a new client or you call a member for advice, ISES is a great opportunity to grow your business.
So, one more time...Hooray for 2010 AND hooray for ISES...the two together will be simply AMAZING!!!
Cheers to the New Year,
Dr. Aimee Zadak |
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Board Spotlight:
Victoria DeSilvio, VP of Membership
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Tell us about your company
Leave Them Speechless Events (LTSEvents) is a five-star, full-service event management, production, marketing, and PR firm created by award-winning, certified hospitality and entertainment industry event producers: President, Shannon Kasakevics, CMP; Executive Vice President of Operations, Victoria DeSilvio, CWD; and Vice President of Business Management, Kristina Korte.
Victoria is a nine-time award-winner who has been producing celebrity weddings, corporate, and special events for over 30 years. Victoria's talent is developing one-of-a-kind experiences, making her a sought after wedding and event planner for some of the most important, exclusive weddings and events. She has appeared in more than 20 magazines and has been featured on TLC and the E Channel.
"Victoria is a huge asset to LTSEvents because of her talents, loyalty, and dedication," Kasakevics says. "LTSEvents only works with vendors and event professionals who have these qualities because of the high expectations we place on ourselves and those of our clients."  What sets you apart from the rest?
With over five decades of collective and specialized fields of expertise, our team has an extensive background in the entertainment, design, hospitality, corporate, and production arenas.We are consistently committed to making sure our clients are entirely taken care of through our abilities to become an extension of their vision. Our bottom line never gets in the way of our willingness to give our all to clients. What are your professional and personal goals?
Our goal as a company is to produce unforgettable events for clients around the world. We also want to support our community by being leaders within our industry. As long-time event producers, we have a strong foundation of success that will carry us through most anything, but as a new company we have many things to learn! My personal goal is to continue to volunteer for the several charities I have been involved in over the past several years, I find it to be so rewarding.
How long have you been a member? Three years
Why did you join ISES?
I moved to South Florida three years ago. The first industry event I attended was an ISES meeting. After a year as a member, I was honored to serve on the board as VP of Programs and Education, and currently serve as VP of Membership. I am thrilled to be part of a professional organization like ISES, with members that are dedicated to their profession and willing to seek and share their knowledge in this industry.
What is your favorite part of ISES? I just attended the ISES Leadership conference and The Special Event in New Orleans and was proud that our chapter was represented by four of our ISES members (two speaking and two exhibiting). Attending the conference gives you the opportunity to increase your network base and attended education classes to enhance you personally as well as the growth of your company.
What advice do you have for new members?
Get involved! Taking on a responsibility as a board member not only lends to your credibility but also puts you in the spotlight. Professional networking is a great tool when you least expect it. The relationships you sow today can yield your success for the future. For more information, visit www.ltsevents.com |
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New Member Profile:
Spencer Kramer, A Hot Party
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Tell us about your company
With our wide variety of interactive games and unique variety acts, A Hot Party is a great resource for event professionals. We began by perfecting the Casino Night theme with custom props, Vegas-style shows, and authentic casino tables.
We've grown to provide our clients with creative variety acts, ranging from blacklight cirque shows to strolling-tables and  costumed stilt-walkers, as well as other interactive games including Wii stations, video horse-races, game-shows, and our "corporate sports-bar", which provides multiple sports games to encourage team building and lots of FUN! We've also invested in green screen shoot-and-print photography and a new photo booth now available to planners.
What makes sets you apart from the rest?
What makes us different is the personalized touch we add to nearly every service we offer.
Our entire casino package is customizable, including table felts, chips, cards, slots, dealer-attire, etc. The welcome-screen on our photo booth is digitally re-designed for each client. Plus we're always open to designing new costumes and personalizing every event to our clients' needs.
What are your professional and personal goals?
My goal is to build a respected and trusted special event company by developing honorable relationships and continually thinking outside the box. I'm never satisfied with yesterday's success, especially when tomorrow holds such opportunity!
Why did you join ISES?
I joined ISES because I admire so many of its members and their contribution to our industry.
What do you hope to get out of ISES in the months to come?
In months to come, I would like to learn as much as possible for my ISES colleagues. I'd love to tour facilities and hear inspirational success-stories (or pitfalls).
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