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Upcoming Events
ISES-NCC Education Program - Producing Events in an Increasingly Globalized World
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
San Francisco Zoo
Sloat Blvd. & the Great Highway
San Francisco, California 94132
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ISES-NCC is on
Twitter and Facebook!
Please "like" our official ISES-NCC page on Facebook here. Some of you are our "friend" on Facebook, but we'll be posting everything on our official page from now on.
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CSEP CORNER
Interested in taking the CSEP test but not sure where to start? We've got the answers for you. Valerie Hopple, CSEP will be hosting a CSEP Brown Bag lunch at 12pm on Wednesday, February 13th at Classic Party Rentals in Burlingame. We will discuss the certification process, learn study tips, and get you on track to take the next step to advancing your career. If you are interested in this lunch, please contact Valerie Hopple, CSEP. The meeting will last one hour. |
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ISES-NCC Blog We recently launched a new opportunity to ISES members to promote their work as well as help the ISES blog become more robust. Each member can contribute one blog entry per membership year to our blog. It can be a blog that is written specifically for this site, or it can be a copy of an entry on your own blog. You can send the copy and photos to Jamie Snively and we will post it on the site for you. This is an exciting opportunity that we hope drives traffic to your website, as well as the ISES website!
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Quote of the Month
"I try to incorporate life's lessons from everyone around me and pay it forward anytime I can. I look at every person I meet as a new and thrilling experience with which I'm gifted. Every new city or country or continent that I visit is a beautiful exploration from which I can learn. Every new client or project represents the possibility of meeting new people and having new adventures."
-Andrea Michaels |
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ISES-NCC GALA
Calling all volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering for the ISES-NCC Gala in July, please contact Heather Phillips or Neil Adams. This is a great opportunity for you to get involved in the chapter and help contribute to one of our most important events in 2013. |
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Tip of the Month
The Special Event 2013! The 2013 show will take place in Chicago on January 15th-18th. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, network and showcase at one of the event industry's top conferences! |
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President's Letter January 2013
 Greetings!
Presents have been handed out, joy has been spread, champagne toasted, and it looks like we all survived Saturday, December 15th! Happy New Year everyone, I have a feeling it's going to be a great one.
Please remember January 15th is the start of TSE in Chicago, and for some local ISES mixing and education you will not want to miss our January 22nd program at the San Francisco Zoo. Sally Webb, CSEP will be speaking to us about international events in our market and how they affect us locally.
It is also my pleasure to welcome Sheila Locatelli-Wallace, BS, CAE of BTF Enterprises. Shiela has been selected to fill the role of Executive Director for ISES-NCC. Please be sure to introduce yourself at our next program. ISES-NCC's Board of Directors sincerely thanks Kelvin Nanney, CMP and the Meeting Possibilities team for the personal and professional energies directed toward ISES-NCC and the years of faithful service.
The start of January officially means we are half way through our 2012/2013 membership year, and I want to encourage everyone to take advantage of your membership. Attend our next mixer, register for the January event, inquire about being a guest blogger, volunteer to help with an upcoming program, send a referral some one's way, or just reach out to give and even receive some guidance from a fellow member.
I'm looking forward to the second half of our year. Let's all keep building bridges together and enjoy everything 2013 has to offer!
Sincerely,
Patrick McMichael
President, ISES-NCC |
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Hot Topics
1. Rentals! Do your clients have lots of questions about rentals for events? This article will help answer those concerns.
2. Check out these top trends from some of the big event companies! |
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Industry Buzz
Gustavo Fernandez has been selected as one of the speakers at Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI) 2013 Conference & Expo. WPPI is the premier event for photographers and image-makers who "learn, live and love" the creative and business aspects of wedding and portrait photography. The conference will be held March 7-14, 2013 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and is attended by over 16,000 photographers form all over the world. The event will feature over 100 educational seminars, a major display of new products, services and show specials from over 300 exhibitors, print & album competitions and evening networking events, all designed to help you learn, live and love your craft and your business in a friendly, fun setting, along with the many attractions of Las Vegas.
Please contact Natasha Miller with your media mentions and we will be sure to include them in the next newsletter. |
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Membership
Please welcome our new members!
Beth Sandefur - Independent Event Manager
Georgia Cohen - Harvey's Gourmet Mini Donuts
Rhonda Giedt - Rhonda M. Blair Event Management
Colson Griffith - Colson Griffith Photography
Evelyn Hyman - The Presidio Trust
Rowan Solomon - The Presidio Trust
Scott Tashjian - Scott Tashjian Presents
Lydia Gerres - Soulflower Floral Design
Susan Silao - Chevron Corporation
Chanda Eddens - Rosenblum Cellars
Tamiko Garner - All Things Simple
Tiffani Hughes - OES Luxury Mobile Restrooms, LLC
Galen Elliott - Far Niente
Heather Mullins - Adelphi Productions
To join ISES-NCC or ask questions, please contact Elaine Jennings, VP Membership, or call 415.896.1296. |
Meeting Recap
The last ISES-NCC event for 2012 was held on November 13 at the newest San Francisco venue - the Observation Post at the Presidio. It was a beautiful day, which amplified the great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco Bay that this venue has to offer.
As always, networking led off the meeting, where guests got to enjoy refreshing beverages, including a special mimosa provided by Best Beverage Catering, and also got to enjoy the fun Photo booth experience, provided by Denon & Doyle, who also provided all the A/V for event's speakers.
The America's Cup was the topic of discussion, which proved to be extremely informative, thanks to the well informed panel. The discussion started off with Tom Ehman, Vice Commodore of the Golden Gate Yacht Club and Managing Director of the America's Cup Committee and Executive Director of America's Cup Properties. He led off the discussion by giving attendees the background and lowdown on what the America's Cup is, why it's so important, and why it is such a big deal that San Francisco gets to host these prestigious events. From there, Leslie Milloy, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce, informed attendees exactly how the events surrounding the America's Cup would impact our lives and also how we as business professionals can get involved in these events. The panel was moderated by Sara Hunt, CSEP and Senior Event Director at AT&T Park. Sara is also the Project Manager for all Ticketed Spectator Experiences for the 34th America's Cup.
While the panel spoke, a delicious lunch was served by Barbara Llewellyn Catering and Event Planning, which got rave reviews from guests. Classic Party Rentals generously provided all of the perfectly designed event rentals, which were complemented by the gorgeous floral arrangements created by Soulflower Floral Design and the perfectly inspired America's Cup centerpieces created by Well Rehearsed. The entire event was exquisitely documented by new ISES member JK Lifestories.
The next ISES-NCC meeting will be held at the San Francisco Zoo on January 22, 2013, where we will learn what to do (and what not to do) when we're working on events for international clients. We hope to see you there! |
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