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What an exciting time to be a member of ISES. Our local ISES chapter is the largest in the world with more than 520 members!
The new Board of Directors just completed our first strategic planning retreat of the year and we have lots of exciting plans for the coming year. We are planning quality education, unique monthly events and great networking opportunities for our members. By keeping up with industry trends and educational opportunities, we will ensure that our monthly programs are worth more than the price of admission.
In addition, the ISES Northeast Regional Education Conference is coming to Washington, DC and will be held at the Renaissance Hotel, March 10 -11, 2007. The REC will have four different educational tracks - CSEP, Introductory, Advanced, and Business Owners - to appeal to ALL of our members. This exciting conference draws ISES members from all over the Northeast region from Hampton Roads, Virginia to New England.
In an effort to reach out beyond our membership, we are planning to
continue our partnerships with the DC Foster Kids and with NACE for activities
such as this year's Race for the Cure and our July breaker.
By creating and communicating opportunities for member involvement, we
will engage you in our organization - and I hope you will find,
as I have, that the time and money you invest in ISES gives you a great
return.
This organization is about you - the special events professionals. We want to meet and exceed your needs and, in turn, your business. Your feedback, involvement and participation will help to make this happen. When you have a complaint, compliment, or great idea, feel free to call me or email me. I promise I will listen and respond.
We look forward to a great new year and look forward to welcoming you at the September monthly meeting at LOVE in Washington, DC from 4:00PM -7:00PM on September 13th.
Alysha DiGiogio
ISES DC President
Barbara
E. Herwood - A Life Fulfilled and Celebrated
Humbly submitted: Alice Conway Barbara Herwood served on the first education committee of
Washington's ISES chapter and worked tirelessly and selflessly
to promote the goals of ISES. As president, she guided the
chapter during a transition period and graciously worked with
a very outspoken group of board members, again keeping her
focus on ISES goals. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Barbara's memory to The Casey House/Montgomery Hospice, 6001 Muncaster Mill Road, Rockville, Maryland 20850. 2007 Northeast
REC Location Selected
We are proud to announce that the REC will be held at the Renaissance Washington, DC Hotel, located in heart of downtown DC, on March 10-11, 2007. The hotel is one the city's premier properties and offers over 800 guest rooms and an amazing swim & fitness facility with a 60-foot indoor heated pool (perfect for the weather of early March). "We're all very excited to host the REC", says Heidi Coblentz, long-time ISES member and Senior Catering Sales Manager at the hotel. "We are delighted that you have selected our property." The REC will provide an excellent opportunity for our chapter to attend fabulous educational sessions, interesting leadership meetings and the chance to network with other ISES members from all over the region without the hassle and expense of traveling. Activities for the weekend include regional leadership meetings, four tracks of education sessions, a Saturday night breaker and an evening tour of our beautiful monuments by moonlight. We look forward to seeing you there in 2007! |
ISES has lost one of its founders and true pioneers as our
third president Barbara Herwood passed away June 9th. She was
an active member for many years, and served on numerous committees
for ISES and NACE. She traveled the country ten years as a
vocalist and continued her musical career leading her own band
and running Hill Herwood Music with her husband. 
As you already know, The Greater Washington Chapter of ISES
will be hosting the Northeast REC in 2007 and we are even more
excited now that a location has been
Welcome!
ISES DC New members since May 2006
Erin Aiken Elizabeth Allen Devanice Ball Nicole Canning Barry Clark Deandra Coleman Jacqueline Ducci Claudia Frank Robin Gordon Lesley Grabias Jaime Greenwald |
Stacey Heckel Charles
Jablow Loren Lippman Jennifer McBride David Pittman Constance M. Rowe Sue Sayyad Renee Stake Scott Thurston Tara Van Atta Robert T. Williams |
Member Spotlight!
- ISES Job Bank: A Success Story
by: Stephanie Evans, Cast of Thousands Entertainment As a member for nearly five years, Renee Stake is an example of how being an active member of ISES can jump-start as well as grow your career in the events industry, no matter where you are or where you want to go. "I started attending ISES functions after less than a year in the industry and three months later, I was on the Board", says Stake, an Event Planner for the law firm Troutman Sanders LLP. "Being active in ISES has allowed me to meet so many great contacts and has exposed me to aspects of the industry that I never would have been exposed to without getting involved." Renee strongly believes that you will only get out of an organization what you put into it, and highly recommends serving on a committee, running for a board position, and attending both regional and international events in order to reap the maximum benefits of ISES. Renee began her career in special events as an assistant with The TCI Companies, a destination management company that planned events both locally and nationally. When she was promoted to Proposal Manager, TCI encouraged her to join ISES so that she could meet vendors and keep herself informed of the latest and greatest industry trends. During her four and a half years with TCI, she served on the ISES Board of Directors as Secretary (2003-2004) and then Vice President of Programs (2004-2005). "I feel very lucky to have worked for a company that was so supportive of my involvement with ISES and not only stood behind my decision to serve on the Board, but encouraged it." It was during those two years that she met fellow Board member Julee Staley, who hired her for her next position as an Event Designer at Ridgewells. "I learned a lot at Ridgewells and picked up so many ideas from being around such innovative trend-setters. There is always so much creativity going on at Ridgewells - they're a fun group of people." Her next career move came just two months ago from a job posting that she saw on the DC ISES website for an opportunity with Troutman Sanders. This position has served as an excellent growth opportunity for Renee by allowing her to expand her management and her marketing skills, as she oversees the events division of the overall marketing department of the firm. "The ISES Job Bank is a wonderful tool for anyone looking for a job or just keeping their eyes open for interesting opportunities" she says. In addition to her new position, Renee is back on the Board as the 2007 REC co-Chair. "I couldn't stay away from ISES for too long", she laughs. "Co-chairing the REC is the next step in my career and as long as I have the support of my fellow ISES members, I know this will be the best REC yet!" If you have a job to post or you are looking for a new job,
check out the ISES Job Bank! You too could be a success story! |
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