Next ISES DC Meeting

A Nod to Fashion Week

Wednesday, October 17, 2007
11:00am - 2:00pm

M Café and Bar & Famoso Restaurant
The Collection at Chevy Chase
5471 Wisconsin Avenue
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

M Cafe and Bar and Famoso Restaurant will host the October ISES luncheon in style. These fantastic restaurants are located amidst the high-end, designer shops of The Collection at Chevy Chase. The designers' latest fashions will surround you as you mingle and network. Win a chance to sit in the private wine room and experience the exclusive handbag and sunglasses showroom!

So grab your stilettos and join us for this exquisite event.

Click here to register

Special Thanks to our Sponsors

October 2007
A Publication by DC Event Professionals for DC Event Professionals
Announcements
Check out the NEW ISES DC website!

Reserve your booth for the ISES Expo
November 1st, 2007 at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel from 5pm-8pm

Donate to the ISES DC Silent Auction!
The Silent Auction will take place in conjunction with the ISES DC EXPO. Proceeds from this annual event benefit DC Foster Kids and the ISES DC scholarship fund.

We are looking for items of all kinds including gift certificates, overnight stays/trips, food & wine, event tickets, and more. No donation is too small!

Are you the competitive type? We will also be holding our Silent Auction Basket Competition again this year - may the best basket win!

Please contact Renee Stake or visit the ISES DC website for more information.

Thank you for your support!
Save the Date
"The Devil Wears ISES"
Chapter Luncheon

October 17, 2007
11am-2pm
M Café and Bar & Famoso Restuarant
ISES DC Expo
November 1, 2007
5pm-8pm
Marriott Wardman Park
24th Annual Meetings Quest
November 20, 2007
Marriott Wardman Park
Recent Events
Eventworld 2007: ISES Members learn new ideas, new trends...and a little French

"It never fails. Every time I go to Eventworld, I obtain great ideas for my upcoming events. And whenever I attend the Esprit Awards, I get re-energized to produce the best events possible!"

Lori Hill
lori hill event productions

Dave Edwards Learns From Jeffrey Cufaude

Want to be an architect of great ideas? "Good ideas surround us", says Jeffrey Cufaude in his session on innovation. Innovation comes not from need, but from noticing what hasn't been noticed yet. You can uncover great ideas by slowing down and paying attention to things.

Think outside the box and be persistent. Remember, it's ok to fail at hundreds of ideas because they can lead to one successful innovation. "Plussing", or making something slightly better, (just like OnStar, Southwest Airlines and FedEx Kinko's) is another great way to innovate.

Dave Edwards, CSEP
Dave Edwards Events

Carol Nissenson Learns from Mark Tewksbury
How does a swimmer go from being very good to Best in the World? Mark Tewksbury took us through his journey to winning an Olympic Gold Medal in swimming, an accomplishment that still seems to amaze and delight him.

Artfully comparing his process to ours, he spoke of the importance of concentrating on one's routine, but also being willing to change it to achieve greatness. His presentation ended with footage of his actual Olympic win. And even though we knew the result, we all found ourselves cheering him on with heartfelt emotion.

Carol Nissenson
NOW THIS!

ISES in the community
ISES Supports "Team Milman et al" in MS Walk

A note of thanks from Caren Milman:

The 19th Annual MS Walk took place on April 14, 2007. I am proud to have been the captain of Team Milman et al. for 7 years in a row. It is very exciting to report that this year's team of 52 walkers was honored as the highest fundraising team of all 470 teams that participated. The $51,394 we raised will be used to fund research to find a cure for multiple sclerosis.

This year, our team T-shirts were sponsored by 45 local companies - 18 of which were ISES members! In addition, thanks to the many other generous ISES members who donated to our efforts. We could not have achieved our fundraising goal without all of you! I must make special mention of Bonnie Schwartz, our team's highest individual fundraiser, and of Pat Richitt and his family who came out that Saturday morning and walked with us.

Thank you all. We appreciate your generosity so much!

Next year's event is set for Saturday, April 5, 2008. Please contact me at cmcalligraphy@verizon.net for more information about how to participate. You don't have to walk to get involved and I can accept donations anytime.

To make a donation visit www.msandyou.org/walk (be sure to indicate Caren Milman as the participant) or mail a check made out to MS Society to Caren Milman, 14317 Bauer Dr, Rockville, MD 20853

Caren Milman,
Caren Milman Calligraphy
301-871-6716

Congratulations to...
ISES Esprit Winners from the Greater DC Chapter

ISES Team Effort (Budget over $200,000 USD)
"A Royal Sensation"
Kelley L. Gillespie, GEM Associates
Christine Cadima, Design Cuisine
Dave Edwards, Dave Edwards Events Inc.
Matt D. Fisher, Nomad Event Systems
Dale Harmon, Plants Alive!, Inc.
Alain Ikombo, Atlantic Valet
Anne M. Senatore, A Vista Events LLC
Event Photography
"Air Force Memorial Dedication"

Geoffrey T. Chesman, MBK & Associates/ImageLink Photography
Social Event Planning (Budget over $200,000 USD)
"Butterfly Kisses"

Patricia E. Weiner, Plan-it Parties
Event Solutions Spotlight Award Winners from the ISES DC Chapter

Entertainer of the Year

Andy Kushner & Sound Connection Band

Visit Sound Connection on the web




Rental Company of the Year

CORT Event Furnishings

Visit Cort on the web
Member Center
New Member Spotlight: Meaghan Harrison, Elan Artists
Visit Elan Artists on the web

1. How did you get into the Special Events Industry?
Originally from Minneapolis, MN, I received my Bachelors of Fine Arts
degree in Painting from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. My interest in special events began about 8 years ago when I started to cater and plan dinner parties for friends and family.

2. Why should planners add Elan Artists to their Rolodex?

One of the great things about Elan Artists is that we are an exclusive
boutique of upper echelon musicians, dance bands and photographers. Our broad line of professional services gives special events planners a great advantage when it comes to booking entertainment and documentary services. A planner has it all with Elan!


3. What would you like to get from your ISES membership?
To meet and network with people in the special events industry and learn from them - what are their specific needs? Also to exchange ideas in regards to bettering the industry - and of course to promote Elan Artists!
Movers and shakers
Steve Canning Photography has moved!
15726 Crabbs Branch Way,
Rockville, MD 20855
Phone: 301-926-8158

Visit Steven Canning Photography on the web
 
 

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Welcome New Members!
Elizabeth M. Alicea
American Red Cross of the National Capital Area
Website
Andrea O. Bailey
Affairs Remembered, Inc.
Richard A. Brager
As You Like It Catering
Website
Alicia Brooks
Ford's Theatre Society
Steven Centrella
Jeffrey G. Chirinos
Westin Alexandria
Website
Cristi L. Demnowicz
Lillies on the Harbor Banquet and Catering Services
Melissa D. Easterling
Elizabeth Fisher
Blue Sky Films
Website
Mary C. Gardella
Love Life Images, Inc.
Website
Jennifer Hankin
University of Maryland
Sonia R. Harris
Robin W. Houston
Houston's Unlimited Designs, LLC
Website
Olivia A. Jensen
Lucky Strike Lanes
Website
Elizabeth Young Jordan
Jennifer Kiefer
Ford's Theatre Society
Website
James Lanier
Absolute Hollywood, Inc.
Website
Diana H. Lim
Elena Jeannotte

GUMC Office of Development
Website
Melanie Allan McCarty
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Website
Dana L. McCurry
The Creative Process
Keith Merritt
University of Maryland
Felicia D. Owens-Smith
Celebrations Made Simple
Website
Cynthia A. Provost
Mary-Denise Smith

Danielle C. Tate
MissNowMrs.com
(Bluebird, LLC)
Website

Sara Tenenbaum
Covington & Burling LLP
Website
Brendon D. Winters
Quince Imaging
Website
Ed Witles
Elegant Weddings DJ
Website
Katie Bowen
EDS
Cedrece B. Bynum
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
Gary Courtney
As You Like It Catering
Website
Julie Engle
Bobby's Portable Restrooms
Website
Carol L. Gordon
CLG Promotions
Elizabeth C. Hernandez
Vicky Johnson
holy matrimony
Website
Margaret A. Krisher-Cliver
Summit Event Planning, Inc
Ricki Marion
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
Website
Luis M. Mendoza
Jurys Doyle Hotels
Website
Michael Oyugi
Covington & Burling LLP
Website
Joi L. Stanley
University of Baltimore
Website
Valerie E. Vaughn

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Amy Hibbits (202) 466-5050

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