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 ISES South Florida Caribbean Newsletter |
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Sponsorship Opportunity!
2010 ISES South Florida Caribbean Chapter Pocket Directories are Back!!
We will print a run of 250.
All 100 Local Chapter members will be listed as a benefit of continued ISES membership.
There is room for 8 business sized sponsor ads within the directory.
How Much?
The cost for each advertisement is $150.00
When?
Cut off date for the ads is April 14, 2010.
Who?
Contact:
*Offer available to members only*
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2010 ISES Esprit Awards Online System NOW open
This year's competition is open to events that took place between January 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. Events that were conducted after December 31, 2009 may be entered in next year's competition.
Entry Deadline: All completed entries including payment must be submitted on or before May 3rd at 11:59 pm PDT. Submissions received between May 4, 2010 at 12:00am PDT and May 10, 2010 at 11:59 pm PDT will incur an additional $25 fee per entrant per submission. You will not be able to access the Awards Program after May 10, 2010 at 11:59 pm U.S. Pacific Daylight Time
Click Here to View the NEW ISES Esprit Awards Competition
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| Get Ready for ISES Eventworld 2010!
It is being held from August 5-7, 2010 at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland.
To learn more about this fantastic event, click here. | |
Nominations are Open for the 2010-2011 ISES SFLC Board of Directors
If you are interested in serving on the board or know someone who would be a great addition, please email Vanessa Goyanes to receive the nomination forms.
**All forms must be submitted by April 16, 2010** | | |
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 Happy New Year to Happy Hannukah and Easter in the blink of an eye! We switched gears this month to host a casual Friends & Family meeing at Balloonatics, where guests brought their kids (or dogs) along to share in the fun!
Next month, we are heading to the Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, which is a new member by the way! It is great to see everyone's excitement and energy about ISES. We hope to see everyone there!
In last month's newsletter, I asked members to share some highlights from their Super Bowl experience and here are some responses:
"Getting the truck stuck in the quick sand on the beach was an
unexpected highlight of my Super Bowl experience. Luckily, I wasn't the first (nor the last), and the venue had a tractor on standby to pull everyone out!"
--Mark Grassini, Temporary Tropics"We coordinated linen for multiple events with over 1,500 guests each for both the New Orleans Saints and Indianapolis Colts, with many orders being confirmed within days of the big event!"
--Alan Eingold, Over the Top
"We needed water to fill the bases of 10-foot tall stands to hold up against the wind during an outdoor event for the Saints. Thank goodness there was a memorial erected outside the property that was filled with water. My other option was jumping into the bay!"
--Vanessa Goyanes
"We blew up 12,750 balloons, made 185 centerpieces, and spent over 200 hours onsite for five Super Bowl events!"
--Aimee Zadak, Balloonatics
Eventfully,
Vanessa Goyanes, Florida Event Decor
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 President's Letter |
 Business Spring Cleaning
Spring is in the air and this is a wonderful time to get motivated for some business spring cleaning! I'm sure if we stand back for a minute, we will find quite a few things that we can do away with in our office.
You can start with that file that you keep on moving to the back of the todo list. If you haven't done it yet, get rid of it or delegate the action item to someone.
How about your blackberry or roladex (for those of us who still keep one), is it time to go through those and clean them out? You may find someone in there that you should contact and do business with or you may find that you really don't need that contact any more.
You may even find that your vendor list is outdated and you need to attend and ISES networking meeting to meet the newest and greatest contacts.
The key to spring is to feel fresh and alive. You'll feel better and your clients will love the new designs and ideas you'll be presenting.
Start that spring business cleaning today!
Serenity, Courage and Wisdom, Dr. Aimee Zadak |
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New Member Profile:
Deena Papale, Quest Drape |
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Tell us about your company/your role in the company
Quest Drape is the premier nationwide provider of pipe and drape rental.With 9 locations across the U.S., we have the knowledge and creativity to meet all your draping needs. As Sales Manager my role is to manage and maintain current client relationships and establish new clients within the industry.
What are your professional and personal goals?
Professionally, I hope to spread the word about Quest Drape, the  integrity we stand for and the difference we can make in setting your event above the rest. Personally, I want to continue building relationships with all who share my desire to grow within the event industry, and learn from each of them.
Why did you join ISES and what do you hope to get out of it in the coming months?
I joined ISES to be able to meet like-minded people within the industry that share the same professional interests I do and for the educational opportunities ISES offers its members. In the months to come I hope to be able to visit venues in which I am not familiar with and learn from industry leaders who will educate and inspire me.
For more information, visit www.questdrape.com |
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ISES Hosts First Friends & Family Event
While some members went off to Las Vegas for Event Solutions, those who stayed put gathered at the home of chapter president Aimee Zadak for a casual Friends & Family event. The ranch-style home was decked out with Western-themed d�cor including tables with rustic lanterns and checkered linen and vignettes of hay bales, wagon wheels, and-what else?-balloon clusters of cowboy boots and cactus.
Downtown Events & Catering put together a fun Tex-Mex buffet with make-your-own tacos and nachos plus other yummy treats. The DJ from A&M Productions spun a little country, a little disco, and lots of great tunes that everyone enjoyed. Another big hit was the complimentary horse rides provided by Aimee's horse Summer, which kept all the kids occupied for hours! The laid back environment was a wonderful break from the traditional meeting that the chapter hopes to repeat in the years to come! |
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BizBash Announces Its First-Ever Florida Expo
**ISES SFLC Members Save 20% with Promo Code: ISESFL**
In today's event economy, it's more important than ever for event professionals to network, learn, and share ideas with each other on how to make today's challenges tomorrow's opportunities. Join event industry peers for one great day of...
A Conference Program Filled With Education
Hear about the latest catering trends from top executives, as well as real-life war stories from event pros who've seen it all.
A Loaded Show Floor
Filled with the latest products and resources to help you realize your event goals and leave your guests awestruck.
And Even More Inspiration
Come hear our keynote speakers, Colin Cowie of Colin Cowie Lifestyle and
Bruce Sutka of Sutka Productions International--and don't miss our Hall of Fame induction ceremony honoring Adrienne Arsht, Mona Meretsky, and Lee Schrager.
Get ready to BASH the expected, BASH mediocrity, and BASH the ordinary!
Visit bizbashfloridaexpo.com to learn more, and register using priority code ISESFL to receive a 20 percent discount on the conference or show floor pass.
For further information about the BizBash Florida Expo, please contact Sheryl Olaskowitz at 646.839.6831 or solaskowitz@bizbash.com.
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