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NEWS FROM OUT & ABOUT —ISES Western Region Chapter Leadership Conference 2010

We are pleased to announce that the first-ever ISES Western Region Leadership Conference is scheduled for June 2010! All incoming 2010-2011 ISES Chapter Board of Directors in the western region have been invited to attend this two-day conference taking place in Los Angeles at the end of the month.

ISES Napa-Sonoma is a young Chapter with great potential. It is vital that we have strong leadership to achieve our goals, as we strive for excellence in serving you, our members. We are sending a delegation from our incoming ISES Napa-Sonoma Board to join other board members from all 11 chapters on the west coast as we spend a jam packed 26 hours together at the conference. Our mentors from ISES International will be leading training sessions and sharing best practices and ideas for the coming year.

As the Incoming President for our ISES Napa-Sonoma Chapter, I look forward to hearing from you…

Dana Macaulay,
ISES NSC President-Elect
events@seghesio.com

– The Wedding Lunch at TSE 2010 –

Even in our “new” economy people are still tying the knot and renewing their vows. As wedding and event professionals we must adapt to the times, become more adept at meeting our client’s needs, all the while maintaining our brand standards. A key element of adapting to these times is to keep our glass full with optimism and desire to further our education.

I recently attended the Special Event 2010 and had the pleasure of hearing the guru of all things weddings, Darcy Miller. As the Senior Vice President and Weddings Editorial Director for Martha Stewart Living she is truly at the forefront, setting the bar high with amazing features of real weddings and in-depth editorials which include the details we all swoon over. Her blog, The Brides Guide is an excellent resource for inspiration and insight on trends for today’s weddings.

During her presentation we dined among table scapes created by Urban Earth Studios that echoed a painting featured on the cover of our program. With tall trees, fields of tulips and flowing water down the center of the room it was a sight! The festivities were kicked off by the Soul Rebels. Our lunch was started off with a cucumber wrap salad of baby lettuces, followed by a beer braised bison short rib with baby root vegetables and polenta, and a vanilla sponge cake with toasted almond cream and berry compote. ~ Delicious!

ALL ABOUT ISES — Jenne Hohn Reports

The ISES family is comprised of a network of worldwide professionals that numbers over 5000. With over 40 chapters in the United States alone, there are ample opportunities to sign up and become a part of an amazing association of incredible event professionals. The ISES Vision, “Dedicated and Educated to Deliver Creative Excellence and Professionalism in Special Events,” is a principle to which every member subscribes. ISES members continue to educate themselves and stay at the top of the industry and adhere to the highest level of integrity and ethics.

ISES Community—ISES creates cutting-edge opportunities for continued event education and intimate networking opportunities. The recently launched ISES Community has been an incredible success. Available to members only, ISES professionals can create a profile and rub elbows with industry leaders and associates as virtual friends. On-line discussion groups are a great way to hone your skills and share your own tips and leadership.

CSEP—The CSEP designation continues to set the precedent for event excellence in the special events industry. The pinnacle of event achievement, the CSEP designation is awarded by ISES and it’s Certification Committee to those who subscribe to education, performance, experience, and service to the industry, and reflects a commitment to professional conduct and ethics. Now is a great time to gather your points and take the exam. Set yourself ahead of your competitors with a CSEP designation behind your name.

ISES Benefits—ISES offers too many international benefits to name here. These benefits are located at www.ises.com. ISES Napa-Sonoma offers numerous local benefits as well. Check with VP of Membership Anthony Levy to find out more at anthony@juliestevensdesign.com.

I believe so strongly in the value of ISES that I have chaired the International Membership Development Committee for two years and sat on the committee for three. The ISES members who have joined me on the committee are just as passionate about ISES as I am. We trust in the association and its membership. My ISES membership has been a gift. I have been gifted with education, networking opportunities, and friendship. I am grateful for these gifts and I urge you to reap the same rewards. 

Go ISES!
Jenne Hohn,
ISES NSC Immediate Past-President

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