Alexandra DuFrayne, Temple Student
Healy Edmonds, Love Productions
Karen Pecora, Love Productions
Viveca Phatak, Student
Thomas Presti, National Entertainment, LLC
Chip Stockman, i-Meet
Victor Stott, VU-Events
Thank You to our 2008 - 2009 Sponsors:
Check-out what's FRESH on our website:
Photo Gallery Take a look at our past meeting photos!
Job Bank Need a New Job?
Thinking about entering the field of special events or meeting planning?
Looking for a new candidate to fill a position?
Take a look and see if you may find that extra help you were looking for or post a resume online at the Job Bank.
Sponsorship Program 2008-2009
Take a look (PDF version) at what sponsorships are available throughout the Chapter year.
Great ways to "Get In...Get Involved...Get Back"
There are still great opportunities to brand your company in 2009. Contact our Chapter Office for more details.
JOIN ISES
Contact our VP of Membership, Sandy O Fergus at membership@isesphila.com.
Sandy and her committee will assist you with any questions you might have about ISES and benefits of joining.
Submit a Newsletter Article Do you have a new hire? Has your company just expanded? Did your company just complete an incredible event and you would love to share this with your colleagues? If so, please feel free to submit any newsletter articles or press releases that you feel would benefit other members of our Chapter to our Newsletter Editor-
Dave Williams at newsletter@isesphila.com
"Get In, Get Involved and Get Back" CSEP Information
What is Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP)? The CSEP designation is the hallmark of professional achievement in the special events industry. It is earned through education, performance, experience, and service to the industry, and reflects a commitment to professional conduct and ethics. The CSEP designation is awarded by the International Special Events Society (ISES) and its Certification Committee. ISES is the only international umbrella organization representing professionals in all disciplines of the special events industry. Education and a commitment to professionalism are cornerstones of ISES. Why Should I Be Certified? The special events industry has experienced phenomenal growth over the past several years and is changing at an even faster pace. Today, special events are more challenging and require a level of professionalism equal to none. Become a recipient of the CSEP designation and set yourself apart from the competition. Please refer to the ISES website for more information. For questions regarding the CSEP program contact ISES Headquarters at 800.688.4737, 312.321.6853 or info@ises.com.
Committee Sign Up
If you want to get the most out of your ISES membership the best way is to GET INVOLVED. ISES Greater Philadelphia Chapter is looking for members to represent ISES and help with Fresh! 2009. Please talk to any board member for more details at the next meeting or email Dave Dickson at decgroup@verizon.net.
There are more than 10,000 hotel rooms inCenter City, and about 7,600 within a 15-minute walk of thePennsylvania Convention Center and City Hall. Some 4,500 rooms surround thePhiladelphia International Airport.
Philadelphia International Airport, located about seven miles from Center City, is a base for around 30 carriers that offer 700 daily nonstop flights to more than 120 domestic and international cities.
Event Cocktail of the Month
This delicious drink recipe comes from our own Ginger Bickley, who recently visited Florida
Citrus Champagne Sangria
1 bottle chilled champagne Barefoot
1 can Sprite or ginger-ale
1/4 c simple syrup (more or less, to taste)
2 shots of Triple Sec (or more)
2 shots of Grand Marnier (or more)
1 each of a lemon, lime,orange and grapfruit add 1 pint strawberries and raspberries sliced
Seeds from a pomegranate if available
Other types of fruit diced peaches and pears top with orange juice
If you have a great drink idea for next month's newsletter, send it in!
Univ. of Penna Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Event Decor
Speaker: Ira Mitchell Steinman
May 27th,
2009
TBA
Dealing with Today's Economy
Speaker: Dulany Noble
Jun 24th, 2009
Park Ridge Hotel, King of Prussia
Liberty Awards 2009
July 2009
Summer Break!
August 2009
TBA
TBA-Networking Summer Mixer
Hello everyone and thank you for reading the March newsletter!
In this issue, our own Sandy O tells the tale of the Society of Wedding Planners meeting last month where many in the industry came together to put on a great presentation. Many were ISES members!
Fresh! is this month and if you have a moment to give a short testimonial about how ISES has helped you, your business, or your cause, stop by the DVideography booth at Fresh! so we can interview you on-camera for webisodes in future newsletters.
Looking for a cool drink as we head toward spring? Scroll on down to Ginger's contribution in our new adult beverage section; Drink of the Month.
Kathy DeLuca, CSEP, CMP will be representing ISES at this weeks PAMPI Emergency Town Hall meeting. For more information, click here.
Thanks again. I hope to see you at FRESH next week!
Sincerely,
Dave Williams
Newsletter Editor
Team Players - What ISES is All About
by Sandy O
Last month, the Society of Wedding Planners (SWP) hosted their first event of the year. The event was hosted by Eventions Productions at their warehouse in Aston, PA. Brian Toner not only offered his facility, but offered to present a program like no other. He wanted to teach brides and wedding planners how to do an off-premise event. Brian teamed up with some of the best in the biz to showcase how it’s done.
This presentation team included Eventions Productions-Brian Toner, Eventricity – Phyllis Jablonowski CSEP, Select Event Rentals – Dave Buckley CSEP, Cort Furniture – Dave Fritz, Table Art – Kathy Patty, DVideography – Dave Williams, Event Quip – Ed Knight CERP, Creative Juice – Sandy O, Majestic Images – Eli Allen, Fireworks Concepts – Eric Walker CSEP, Drexelbrook Catering - Domenic Savino, Robertsons Flowers – Morgan Bedore and Healy Edmonds.
At the end of the networking cocktail hour, a time-lapse video showing how the event was created was projected onto the white curtain that separated the guests from the main room. The curtain was opened to transition the guests from cocktails in to the program portion of the event.
Karen Pecora, president of Society of Wedding Planners, welcomed the energetic group and then each person on the team presented a fascinating program. My personal involvement in the planning of the event was minimal and I was actually able to enjoy the event as a spectator and I must say I was very impressed.
Phyllis Jablanowski, CSEP of Eventricity was our emcee and she led the group through each part of an event. Morgan Bedore discussed large décor and floral elements while Kathy Patty demonstrated different variations of a theme and the drama created with pin spots. Dave Buckley, CSEP discussed rental items and how asking questions is imperative to knowing your client. Ed Knight, CERP went over the key points of tents. Dave Fritz demonstrated the dramatic effects of rental furniture. Eric Walker, CSEP wowed everyone with his Fire and Ice Luminaria. Brian Toner provided the creativity and vision as well as the space and an awesome see-through floor that bridged the gap between his loading dock and the lounge space. Then the entire presentation was wrapped up when Domenic Savino challenged his staff as well as attendees to work together and transform a room set up for a theater style presentation into a party space with five tables and three operating food stations… in under nine minutes.
After the program, guests wandered into the lounge area which was created entirely with a tent, a stage, a truckload of Cort Furniture and of course, lighting. Creative Juice took photos during cocktails and made them into hand decorated photo souvenirs for guests to take home along with generous swag bags.
The thing that impressed me most of all was that so many vendors came together to produce this event. Phyllis coined it beautifully when she said, “We all worked together, there was no drama, we are all colleagues, not competitors.” And on top of it all, take a look at the list….more than half of those vendors are ISES MEMBERS. The room was filled with ISES members too. It is nice to see us working together and supporting our own. It makes me proud to be a member.
Help Us Help Others!
The SEARCH Foundation needs you to HELP US HELP OTHERS in times of crisis! The SEARCH Foundation aids persons in the special event industry confronted with a catastrophic occurrence, by providing financial assistance and support services. This is done through fundraising, volunteer services and donations made through industry-wide alliances.
We are enlisting YOU to help spread the word and encourage people to donate now or, when necessary, apply for SEARCH funds. In the recent past, we have provided assistance to people recovery from floods, fire and critical illness. Applications are available online or through the SEARCH Foundation office.
How to donate or apply for funds: It’s easy! Just log on to the SEARCH website www.searchfoundation.org and fill out a donation form or an application for funds. You can also call the SEARCH office at 877-777-9340 to request an application. All requests for assistance are treated with complete confidentiality and are reviewed by only one committee on the Board of Directors. Their mandate is to allocate financial aid and resources to event professionals in times of crisis.
SEARCH stands ready to help through the generous support of our industry peers. We thank you for your ongoing support!
Welcome to the ISES Community of ISES Leaders!
What is the ISES Community?
The ISES Community is the professional and social network on www.ises.com for ISES members. Whether you are looking to connect with your co-workers or find new friends and colleagues within ISES, you can get in touch with those who share your interest in the live event industry easily on the ISES Community.
How do I join the ISES Community?
All ISES members are automatically members of the Community. Just log into the website and go to the Community! Once on your page, upload your photo, write about yourself and your company.
What is in the ISES Community?
Find peers, make friends, post pictures, videos, documents. Find potential clients, vendors, and partners. Join groups, check out your current groups and your ISES chapter. Start a blog, a discussion, share best practices, ideas. The list is endless!
What are Groups?
An ISES Community group simply links people together - people who have the same special interest for example, or people who live in the same area. You might want to start a group for people who are interested in venue management, selling for mid-size trade shows or event professionals from Texas. You can then set up your own forum to discuss that topic, idea, etc.
The ISES International Board of Governors is asking for your assistance.
As a leader in ISES, the Board is asking you to help populate the ISES Community with your profiles, topics, groups, blogs, pictures, discussions, documents, etc. Over the next month, please visit the ISES Community at least once to post your profile.
The ISES Community is only as good as the content on the site!
What’s Fresh! at the Philadelphia Cruise Terminal:
Tips and Trends from Philadelphia’s Top Event Professionals
Philadelphia, PA (March 9, 2009) – The Philadelphia Chapter of the International Special Events Society (ISES) invites members of the industry and general public to attend this one day only special event. On March 25, 2009, Fresh! 2009 will transform the Philadelphia Cruise Ship Terminal– a spectacular venue for large and small events - into this year’s hottest, stylish, and freshest exhibition. Participants include event planners, decorators, caterers, entertainers, audio and visual providers and more from around the Greater Philadelphia area.
At the exhibition, sponsors will create a variety of themes, styles and tasty treats within eight (8) “pods”. Each pod will feature the special talents of a caterer, decorator, as well as lighting and visual production company to showcase a mini-event. With over 65 vendors participating, attendees will also be able to hear the sounds of a live band showcase, taste gourmet samplings from different caterers, and become inspired by the creativity of industry professionals in lighting, floral design, and décor.
For the first time, Fresh! will open its doors early exclusively for the “bride-to-be.” From color schemes to champagne toasts, brides and wedding planners will have the opportunity to talk one-on-one with top industry professionals from 5 PM – 6 PM. As they sip complimentary signature cocktails, they will also have the opportunity to meet and listen to one of the top personalities in the wedding industry – Mara J. Urshel, Co-Owner of Kleinfeld Bridal. Founded in 1941, the legendary Kleinfeld has long been known for carrying the largest selection of exclusive designer wedding gowns. Under Ms. Urshel, Kleinfeld Bridal has become a household name as the star of TLC’s hit series, “Say Yes to the Dress.”
Fresh! 2009 will take place from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at The Philadelphia Cruise Ship Terminal located at 5100 S. Broad Street in Philadelphia. Confirmed Sponsors include: , Feast Your Eyes, Stephen Starr Events, Joshua's Catering, Restaurant Associates, Dish Catering, Eventricity, Evantine Design, Beautiful Blooms, Eclatante Event Design, Table Art, Robertson’s, DynamiteFX, VU Events, Vision Technical Group, Swank, Prodigal Security, American Furniture Rental (AFR), Cort Furniture Rental, Select Event Rentals, East Coast Entertainment, Toga Party Band, BVT, Extreme D.J.s, Video Game Rentals, Gala Cloths by Dulany, The Four Season Hotel, Trolley Works, and more! For additional information and to register online, visit: www.isesphila.com.
The start of a new year brings the start of a new venture. The Creative Juice Group is the merging of three companies; Sandy O Studio (SOS), Flash Art Ventures, & Studio Signs. This collaboration brings years of industry experience and expertise to each and every special event.
The Creative Juice Group can provide you with a combination of all things WOW for events; specialty décor, living statues, custom touches, one of a kind hand-decorated photo souvenirs, signage and graphics. Originally owned by Sandy O and Jim Fergus, the expansion of The Creative Juice Group includes new faces and creative minds. Our expanded staff now includes:
Queen of Creative; Sandy O Fergus
Sign and Graphics Guru; Jim Fergus
Mixing and Marketing; Tania Keith & Liz Emmons
Creative Support; Katie Adema & Krista Von Seht
And an extensive cast of creative and talented individuals!
We look forward to making your next event juicy!
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