Join ISES-NCC on Tuesday, July 20th at Terra for our 20th Anniversary Gala at Terra - San Francisco's premiere event venue and gallery.  Spend the evening networking, while enjoying great food & wine pairings and exciting entertainment.  This year's gala is an evening affair to appreciate design inspiration drawn from Earth's elements. 
This is an event you don't want to miss!  The Gala is always the most talked about industry event and a culmination of daring new ideas.  The Gala is also our most important fundraiser.  Your support and attendance will ensure that ISES-NCC can continue to provide you with the most relevant and educational programs with outstanding speakers and provide scholarships for the upcoming year.
If you would like to make a donation to our Silent Auction, please contact Stacey Thornberry or Dani Lamas.  Your generous donation will ensure the success of the ISES-NCC chapter.

 
On June 22nd, ISES-NCC celebrated its members with its Members Only Meeting at AT&T Park.  Members got a chance to be on the field where our very own San Francisco Giants play baseball.  Each guest had an opportunity to step up to the plate and test their batting skills, most of the members were able to make contact with the ball while Ken Fisken and Sara Hunt hit a line drive to the outfield.  Members also tried their luck at blackjack, craps and the rullet table for prize drawing tickets.
 
During the meeting, President Sara Hunt reflected on the state of our chapter. Neil Adams swore in Morgan Doan as President, Valerie Vasquez as President Elect, Jill Schnapps as VP of Membership, Patrick McMichael as VP of Programs and Education, Josiline Shanahan as VP of Communications, Sara Hunt as Past President and the following as Board of Directors; Carla Flores, Ryann Sims, Thomas Landen, Elaine Herman, Damon Guidry, Stacey Thornberry and Jaclyn Dunne.

This month, ISES-NCC also lent its support to La Casa de las Madres.  Thirty years ago, La Casa de las Madres opened San Francisco's first domestic violence shelter for women and their children.  The once-quiet shelter has grown into the city's leading voice for abused women, their children and teens-educating, promoting awareness and changing the community's and the media's perceptions about domestic violence and its victims.  Through a broad service continuum, they also provide expert intervention and prevention services to more than 10,000 community members annually.  Members donated toilet paper, facial tissues, disposables razors and socks to the organization.

Click here to see pictures of the event provided by Doorstep Photography.

 
ISES - NCC would like to thank the generous sponsors of our June event: AT&T Park, Bon Appetit, Aces Up, Doorstep Photography

Congratulations to the ISES-NCC members nominated for 2010 ISES Esprit Awards!

Best Green Solution:
Morgan Doan of Morgan Events and Emily Dreblow of Soulflower Floral Design
 
Best Wedding Budget $75,000 - $200,000 and Best Social Event Budget Over $75,000
Joyce Scardina Becker of Events of Distinction

Best Corporate Event Budget Under $75,000
Heather Phillips of  PRA Destination Management San Francisco

Best Corporate Event Budget Over $200,000
Stephen Revetria of AT&T Park
 
Best Entertainment Production Budget Over $75,000
Kristjan Gavin of In Good Company Events, Inc.

Best Non-Profit Event Budget Over $200,000 and Best ISES Team Effort Budget Over $200,000
 2009 ISES-NCC Gala "Ain't we Got Fun?". 

Winners will be announced at the ISES Esprit Awards Celebration on August 7th at  Eventworld 2010 in Baltimore. Good luck to the nominees!