Start the New Year off with a bang by attending one of the best networking opportunities for 2010.  On Tuesday, January 19th, 2010, join ISES-NCC at the stunning 45,000 square foot Craneway Pavilion in Richmond, CA for its Biennial Vendor Showcase.
 
When you arrive in the morning, you will be treated to 40 of the bay area's top vendors in the special events industry.   As Denon & Doyle provide upbeat DJ sounds, you'll be able to check out the product and services each vendor has to provide. You will also have the opportunity to indulge in mouthwatering hors d'oeuvres and delicious espresso stations provided by Jane Hammond Events and Travlin' Joe.
 
After the showcase, guests will be invited for a sit down lunch provided by Checkers Catering and a presentation called "What Bernie Madoff Couldn't Steal From Me" given by Matt Weinstein. This presentation is sure to get your business going in the New Year.
 
Award-winning inspirational speaker Matt Weinstein was on vacation in Antarctica when he learned via satellite telephone that he had lost his entire life savings in the Bernie Madoff scandal. In this highly personal, interactive and entertaining program, Matt Weinstein recounts the inside story of the highly-secretive Madoff fund.

"But there is something else I discovered that is much more important," says Matt. "And that is how to survive life's inevitable downturns with a sense of Basic Trust, so that you can land on your feet no matter what. Yes, I lost my life savings in the Bernie Madoff fraud, but there are life-saving survival secrets that Madoff could never steal from me.

Matt Weinstein is the nation's foremost authority on the use of fun and humor in team building. Matt is the founder and "Emperor" of Playfair, Inc., an international consulting firm based in Berkeley, California. He was elected to the Professional Speaker's Hall of Fame by the National Speaker's Association, and was honored by Successful Meetings Magazine as one of the "21 Top Speakers for the 21st Century."
 
Register now to attend this event or to have your own 10X10 space to showcase your product and services.  Take advantage of the opportunity to market your services to your next big client.  Make sure to sign up today.  This event will sell out so DON'T BE LEFT OUT!  Be sure to register for the Vendor Showcase by January 8th to take advantage of the early bird registration.

ISES - NCC would like to thank the event sponsors for their generous support: Craneway Pavilion, Checkers Catering, Jane Hammond Events, Travlin' Joe, Classic Party Rentals, Denon & Doyle, San Francisco Photobooth, Greg Angelo and Velocity Arts and Entertainment, and Orange Photography

This is an opportunity that you won't want to miss! Click here for more information and to register.

ISES NCC is partnering with Pen Pals for Soldiers this January Meeting by sending Valentine's Care packages to the brave, dedicated men and women in uniform serving overseas. Pen Pals for Soldiers was founded in 1994 and is a non-profit organization funded by private donation and volunteers.
 
Let's extend a helping hand and support to our troops by collecting sundry items for the solders in need.
 
Here are some general guidelines and suggestions.


The strength of ISES NCC is sure to leave no soldier forgotten this Valentine's Day!

Please join us in welcoming our new members and in wishing all of our members prosperous new year!

Cali Matthews                    Group Delphi
Maurice Brewster               Mosaic Global Transportation
Anna Spraugel                    McCalls
Megan Upjohn                    Small Potatoes Catering & Events
Nikki Rege                         Hartmann Studios
Diana Wittenbrock, MBA     Hotel Shattuck Plaza
Meagan Phibbs                   Student
Shawn Englert                    Bearcom Wireless
Faye Cater, CMP                Alameda County Fairgrounds
Chris Dyer                          Student