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HOT NEWS UPDATE: January 30, 2012

January's Hot News is presented by Southeast Staging, Inc.

As they say in the Big Easy, “Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!” The good times will indeed be rolling as we celebrate Mardi Gras at the newly renovated Historic Academy of Medicine (875 W Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308) Thursday, February 16, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. You can expect our chapter’s usual mix of outstanding food, drink and networking, plus, we’ll also be “rolling” out the chapter’s brand new website and learning about social connectivity with guest speaker Erica Prewett of A Big To Do Event! Watch your inbox for details on registering…we’ll supply the Mardi Gras beads!

Congratulations to our Blushing Bride!

Amy Bonner of Piedmont Hospital was married to Greg Jones, Lowe’s Home Improvement, on November 12, 2011 at a private home in Blue Ridge, Georgia.  An intimate group of family and friends gathered for an outdoor, sunset ceremony overlooking the Appalachian Mountains. The welcome reception provided guests with Mountain Berry Sangria and live Spanish guitar music. After the ceremony, guests enjoyed an Italian buffet, football, dancing, karaoke, and a dessert buffet for chocolate lovers. “Thank you to my ISES friends who made our wedding so wonderful:  Jeff Gaines, Blake Weiderstein, Jeff Terry, Jill Korizon and Lee Stepancik.”  Photography was provided by Jeff Gaines Photography and rentals, by Peachtree Tents & Events.  A non-traditional red-velvet cake with dark chocolate frosting in the form of an autumn tree with the couple’s carved initials was designed by Kristie of Scratch Cakes. The couple won their wedding cake in a drawing at the Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta last fall.

Amy is the ISES Greater Atlanta Chapter Immediate Past President. Her contact information at Piedmont has not changed, however her new name is Amy Bonner-Jones.

Save the Date – March Meeting & Allie Awards!

Spring is a busy time for all in our industry so go ahead and save the date for our upcoming March program, Tuesday, March 13, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. The programs committee is putting finishing touches on the details now and this is sure to be a much talked about event! Stay tuned for details.

New Year…New Opportunities

How awesome would it be to get your 2012 – 2013 membership for free?  It's totally possible with the ISES 50 for 25 special running through June.   For every new member you refer you will receive $25 off your renewal.   And when that new member puts you down on their application as the referral, they will save the $50 application fee.   Now if that's not a win-win, we don't know what is!    Need more info, email your VP of Membership Lori Harbin at lharbin@amusementmasters.com.

Member News

Congratulations to Tim Barrett, CMP of the Georgia Tech Hotel and Conference Center who was sworn in as a director of communications at the recent board retreat of the Greater Atlanta Chapter of ISES. He looks forward to helping the chapter finish out another successful year!

Let’s Party Like It’s 2012

Join the Greater Atlanta chapter in congratulating ISES as the association celebrates its 25th Anniversary year in 2012! It’s been twenty-five years and the inspiration continues. Stay tuned for celebratory activities on the horizon both locally & at ISES EventWorld 2012 (August 2-4, 2012 at the Fairmont Dallas).

HOT NEWS UPDATE: January 10, 2012

January's Hot News is presented by Southeast Staging, Inc.

February Meeting at the Academy of Medicine

As they say in the Big Easy, “Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez!” The good times will indeed be rolling as we celebrate Mardi Gras at the newly renovated Historic Academy of Medicine (875 W Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308) Thursday, February 16, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. You can expect our chapter’s usual mix of outstanding food, drink and networking, plus, we’ll also be “rolling” out the chapter’s brand new website! Watch your inbox for details on registering…we’ll supply the Mardi Gras beads!

Get Out the Vote!

Unless you live under a rock, you know it’s an election year, but don’t wait for your local polling place to open to make a difference. The finalists for the 2012 Event Solutions magazine Spotlight Awards have been announced and there are a lot of familiar names who need your support! Congratulations to Greater Atlanta chapter members Michael Kloss, Emory University, Organizational Planner of the Year nominee, Tony Conway, A Legendary Event, Event Company of the Year and Marketing Professional of the Year nominees, and Jill Mastragiacomo’s team at AFR Event Furnishings with three nominations! See all the nominees and vote by visiting: www.es-ideafactory.com/spotlight_awards/2012_Finalists

Member News

Welcome aboard to our brand new members! Look for them at the February event to introduce yourself and make them feel at home.

Mark Ariail – WebMark Design

Reuben Ayoub – TLC Rents

Lila Wilson – A Big To Do

David Sanfilippo – Distinctive Design Events

Sharon Rocchio – Your Seamless Event

Andy Tolar – Design Productions

Lisa Carver – Student Member

Lenesia Cooper – Gogo Party Bus

Debbie  Mencier – Student Member

Danielle Neifeld – Levy Restaurants

Stephanie Minton – Student Member

Congratulations to member Cindy Brown of Cindy Brown Photo who placed 12th in the Wedding Photojournalist Associations’ recent “Humor” contest with the photo below!

Get MOVING with “Event Professionals RUN Atlanta”!

Event Professionals RUN Atlanta is a movement of event professionals dedicated to achieving a healthier lifestyle & legacy by running!

Join them each week for group run/walks. Upcoming walk/run groups are meeting Sunday, January 15 & January 22, both days at 2:45 pm, at the Cochran Shoals entrance to the Chattahoochee River. There is a runners group AND a walkers group for the 3-mile loop around the river path. Don't worry if you can't run the whole time…"Start Where You Are!" Whatever your pace there is sure to be a group for you to join in with.

Talk with Greater Atlanta ISES members Erica Prewett with A Big To Do Event (Erica@abigtodoevent.com) or Kelly Treadway with Event Rentals Unlimited (Ktreadway@erultd.com) for more information on getting involved! Be sure to join the Facebook group at Event Professionals RUN Atlanta and follow us Twitter at @eventprofsRUN.

Save the Date – March Meeting & Allie Awards!

Spring is a busy time for all in our industry so go ahead and save the date for our upcoming March program, Wednesday, March 14, 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. The programs committee is putting finishing touches on the details now and this is sure to be a much talked about event! Stay tuned for details.

New Year…New Opportunities

Let us know if you are interested in being a named sponsor for future editions of Hot News. This exclusive sponsorship keeps you in front of 1,000+ event professionals for the entire month through email, Facebook and Twitter.

Plus don’t forget the opportunity to reduce (or even eliminate) your registration fees with the ISES 50 for 25 promotion!

Let’s Party Like It’s 2012

Join the Greater Atlanta chapter in congratulating ISES as the association celebrates its 25th Anniversary year in 2012! It’s been twenty-five years and the inspiration continues. Stay tuned for celebratory activities on the horizon both locally & at ISES EventWorld 2012 (August 2-4, 2012 at the Fairmont Dallas).

HOT NEWS UPDATE: December 27, 2011

December's Hot News is presented by Like the Dickens A Cappella Quartets

Two Ways to Save on Your ISES Membership

Give yourself the gift of ISES this holiday season!   Join in December for only $199!   You get 7 months of membership for the price of 6 and avoid the $50 application fee when you join via www.ises.com.    In addition to discounted monthly meetings, members also enjoy excellent discounts with both local and national vendors, free job postings on our chapter website, sharing announcements via our biweekly Hot News and much, much more.    Need more info?   Call our VP of Membership, Lori at 770-451-9111 or email lharbin@amusmentmasters.com.

Also underway, is the 50 for 25 promotion. Details below.

Scholarship Winner

We're excited to announce that our winner of The Special Event Scholarship from our Greater Atlanta ISES Chapter is Erica Prewett with A Big To Do Event, Inc.  Erica has been in the industry 10 years and a member of our chapter for 3 years where she is an integral part of our Fundraising Committee.  This year she has worked on the 12 Days of Shopping and was Co-Chair of Race for a Taste 2011.  We look forward to Erica bringing back and sharing the knowledge learned with our fellow ISES members.

Way to go Erica!

Save the Date – January Meeting at the Academy of Medicine

Be sure to mark your calendars for the ISES Greater Atlanta Chapter’s January meeting “New and Improved with ISES!”. You won’t want to miss this meeting at the newly renovated Academy of Medicine with networking & an introduction to the Chapter’s newly designed website! Tuesday, January 10 from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Check back for registration that will open following the December holidays.

Coming Soon…New Website

Be on the lookout for announcements concerning the ISES Greater Atlanta Chapter’s brand new website! The communications committee and web site task force are excited to unveil our new home for chapter news, event information and educational opportunities. Stay tuned!

Member News

Check out Amusement Masters’ awesome new mobile zipline – the Zippin Zone!  It’s fully adjustable from 100’ to 200’ in distance – so the footprint can be adjusted to fit any event.   The Zippin Zone uses the same patented auto-belay system as their rock walls for the ultimate in safety.  See if you have what it takes to step off the platform 30’ in the air and experience the ultimate thrill!

HOT NEWS UPDATE: December 13, 2011

December's Hot News is presented by Like the Dickens A Cappella Quartets

Tonight – Finish your gift buying with our 12 Days of Shopping

The Greater Atlanta ISES chapter’s annual 12 Days of Shopping fundraising event will be held in conjunction with the ISES December Holiday Party TONIGHT at the fabulous La Fais do-do.

This event promises to ease our guest’s hectic shopping schedule and get some great ideas on gifts for friends, family, co-workers and clients. Not only will the event allow our guests to wrap up their last minute holiday shopping, but it will also help ISES raise funds so the chapter can secure industry-related educational speakers for monthly meetings and award scholarships to deserving members to attend regional and national educational conferences.

Tickets will be available at the door!

Save on your ISES Membership

Give yourself the gift of ISES this holiday season!   Join in December for only $199!   You get 7 months of membership for the price of 6 and avoid the $50 application fee when you join via www.ises.com.    In addition to discounted monthly meetings, members also enjoy excellent discounts with both local and national vendors, free job postings on our chapter website, sharing announcements via our biweekly Hot News and much, much more.    Need more info?   Call our VP of Membership, Lori at 770-451-9111 or email lharbin@amusmentmasters.com.

Job Opening

Amusement Masters is looking for a sales assistant to support their senior sales team.

The Sales Assistant will perform administrative work for the senior staff to include general office functions and management of day-to-day assistant duties. The ideal candidate must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting a special event sales department. Qualified candidates must have a minimum of two years experience within the special events industry and have excellent computer skills. Salesforce experience preferred, but not required.

For more information and to submit your resume, please contact Lori Harbin at lharbin@amusementmasters.com.
 

Member News

Gwen Fruhwirth Vagen, ISES Greater Atlanta’s very own Director of Fundraising gave birth on Sunday morning to a beautiful baby boy! Weighing in at 9 lbs 9oz and 23 ½ inches long, Levi Thomas Vagen is one big fella! Congratulations Gwen!

Amusement Masters is excited to welcome Sabrina Crawford to their sales team as an Account Executive focusing on the Atlanta market! Sabrina comes to Amusement Masters from Luxe Beauty Co where she worked with some of Atlanta’s top hotels, venues, and planners in providing on-site salon/spa services since 2005.  Sabrina is very excited to continue to work in the industry that she loves with the amazing people who continue to inspire her! For more information on Amusement Masters, please visit www.amusementmasters.com and make sure to congratulate Sabrina when you see her!

HOT NEWS UPDATE: November 29, 2011

November's Hot News is presented by CCP Events Inc.

12 Days of Shopping – Donate and Make Your Plans to Attend

The holidays are fast approaching, so get ready to do some shopping….

The Greater Atlanta ISES chapter’s annual 12 Days of Shopping fundraising event will be held in conjunction with the ISES December Holiday Party on Tuesday December 13, 2011 at the fabulous La Fais do-do.

This event promises to ease our guest’s hectic shopping schedule and get some great ideas on gifts for friends, family, co-workers and clients. Not only will the event allow our guests to wrap up their last minute holiday shopping, but it will also help ISES raise funds so the chapter can secure industry-related educational speakers for monthly meetings and award scholarships to deserving members to attend regional and national educational conferences.

Help us make our chapter stronger by donating a gift item, while taking the opportunity to promote your company to hundreds of industry professionals! Your valuable contribution will help us to attain much needed funds.

The sooner you commit to donating a gift item, the sooner we can start promoting your company to our members!  We hope to include logos on event invitations, Facebook updates and electronic displays during the 12 Days of Shopping event.

If you have a product or service you'd like to showcase in our 2011 silent auction, please email Gwen Fruhwirth Vagen at Gwen.Fruhwirth@turner.com.

ISES Atlanta is proud to sponsor the great work of the Atlanta Community Food Bank so don’t forget to bring a nonperishable food item or make a cash donation at the 12 Days of Shopping event and receive one FREE raffle ticket! You’ll not only help a family in need this holiday season, but could win a great prize…another great gift to give…even if it’s to yourself!

Join ISES Now for Discounted Rate!

Give yourself the gift of ISES this holiday season!   Join in December for only $199!   You get 7 months of membership for the price of 6 and avoid the $50 application fee when you join via www.ises.com.    In addition to discounted monthly meetings, members also enjoy excellent discounts with both local and national vendors, free job postings on our chapter website, sharing announcements via our biweekly Hot News and much, much more.    Need more info?   Call our VP of Membership, Lori at 770-451-9111 or email lharbin@amusementmasters.com

The Special Event – Scholarship Opportunity

The Special Event 2012 (TSE) ushers in a new era in which event professionals are adopting new ways of doing business and using technology as a valuable ally. TSE is blazing the trail to business success for event professionals. Here’s a taste of what you’ll be getting at TSE 2012:

Visit the “Shopping Mall” of the event industry: TSE Exhibit Hall Floor. Choose among the thousands of creative products & services, and become THE planner of choice for clients in your community

Launch yourself into the next generation of events with everything you’ll discover in the Education Program: Social Media, Word Press, 3D Projection, the latest in Lighting and much more.

Network with fellow event professionals in real-time. Join the conversation right now. It’s happening 24-7 on TSE Event 3.0 social media pages. Come to TSE, take in the tweet-up or meet face-to-face with all those pre-show connections you’ve been making.

See events in action. The Showcasing Events at TSE are a planner’s biggest asset. Choose among 7 events, each with its own flair and focus and orchestrated by a committee of the industry’s top pros. You’ll get hundreds of ideas to take home and use in your own events.

Be part of the change. The advent of interactive social media tools gives us all a chance to be active participants in The Special Event as well as the future of the event industry. Jump in and add your two cents worth. Collectively you will make a difference.

TSE Event 3.0 will be held in sunny Tampa, Florida at the Tampa Convention Center on January 24 - 27, 2011.

You can select a track for the whole conference or a combination of the tracks.  The educational tracks are:

• Business and Professional Development

• Design

• Event Management

• Event Tools and Resources

• Food Services and More

• Sales and Marketing

• Wedding Trends

The Greater Atlanta ISES Chapter is awarding a $1,250 scholarship to one of it's members for the 2012 Special Event.  Review the scholarship information by clicking here.  The deadline is December 9, 2011.

CSEP Discussion Dates

For those looking at elevating their status in the industry, ISES Atlanta is here to support you as you apply for your Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation.

The final date of the year:

December 12 at 5:30 pm when the CSEP Discussion Group joins the Programs and Education Committee for a Holiday Party at the home of Lee Stepancik, VP of Programs and Education. Visit the CSEP section of our website, http://www.isesatlanta.com/education/csep.asp or contact Karla Kreitner at karla@kardonevents.com for more details.

HOT NEWS UPDATE: November 15, 2011

November's Hot News is presented by CCP Events Inc.

TONIGHT - President’s Reception at brand new restaurant, Do (Dough)

Have you ever been curious about ISES? Wanted to check it out? Today is your day! Come join the members of ISES for the President's Reception at Do (Dough) at the View in King Plow Arts Center, 955 West Marietta Street in Atlanta. From 5:30 pm until 8:00 pm, mingle, network, and dine with other ISES members and those who want to learn about the organization. There is no cost, except to bring business cards, an appetite, and your warm smile.

Directions:  http://www.theviewatkingplow.com/do/contact.html

Venue:  http://www.theviewatkingplow.com/do/index.html

Donations Needed for 12 Days of Shopping

The holidays are fast approaching, so get ready to do some shopping….

The Greater Atlanta ISES chapter’s annual 12 Days of Shopping fundraising event will be held in conjunction with the ISES December Holiday Party on Tuesday December 13, 2011 at the fabulous La Fais do-do.

This event promises to ease our guest’s hectic shopping schedule and get some great ideas on gifts for friends, family, co-workers and clients. Not only will the event allow our guests to wrap up their last minute holiday shopping, but it will also help ISES raise funds so the chapter can secure industry-related educational speakers for monthly meetings and award scholarships to deserving members to attend regional and national educational conferences.

Help us make our chapter stronger by donating a gift item, while taking the opportunity to promote your company to hundreds of industry professionals! Your valuable contribution will help us to attain much needed funds.

The sooner you commit to donating a gift item, the sooner we can start promoting your company to our members!  We hope to include logos on event invitations, Facebook updates and electronic displays during the 12 Days of Shopping event.

If you have a product or service you'd like to showcase in our 2011 silent auction, please email Gwen Fruhwirth Vagen at Gwen.Fruhwirth@turner.com.

CSEP Discussion Dates

For those looking at elevating their status in the industry, ISES Atlanta is here to support you as you apply for your Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation.

The next two dates to participate are:

Monday, Monday, November 28 at 11:30 am (please confirm if you would prefer to be part of a conference call or have this meeting in person) and December 12 at 5:30 pm when the CSEP Discussion Group joins the Programs and Education Committee for a Holiday Party at the home of Lee Stepancik, VP of Programs and Education. Visit the CSEP section of our website, http://www.isesatlanta.com/education/csep.asp or contact Karla Kreitner at karla@kardonevents.com for more details.

HSMAI Chinese Auction

Join our friends with the HSMAI Georgia Chapter for their annual industry dinner event on Thursday, November 17 from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm! (This is a NEW date.) Invite your friends, family, and clients out to the Carlos Hellenic Community Center (2500 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, 30329) to spend an evening bidding on auction items valued from $25 to $1,000+. Toss your quarters in the bucket, waive your numbered auction paddle, listen for the GONG, and be prepared for lots of fun and laughter to celebrate The Year of the Rabbit - HSMAI Georgia fashion. It’s a special evening, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer. Don’t miss it!

Job Opening

GEP Destination Management is seeking a Creative Services Director for their Atlanta office. Click the link below for the job description and requirements or contact Kaye Mulkeen at 404-443-5932 or kmulkeen@gepdmc.com.

http://www.isesatlanta.com/jobs/documents/Creative%20Services%20Manager%20DMC.pdf

HOT NEWS UPDATE: November 1, 2011

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November Meeting- On the Road!

Party Progressive with ISES at Serenbe, Dunaway Gardens & Vinewood!

Join us on Wednesday, November 9 for a unique venue experience showcasing three of Atlanta’s Southside venues with some of Atlanta’s top event professionals who are rolling out fall cuisine, specialty cocktails and fun décor just for ISES!

Sponsored by The Atlantan Bride Magazine, this progressive night of fun will feature the beautiful Southside venues of The Inn at Serenbe, Dunaway Gardens and Vinewood. Enjoy food, spirits and great live entertainment.

There’s a special discount for friends – members can bring guests for $20, non-members for $25.

The fun actually begins before you even leave the city. Transportation is included in your ticket price and due to accommodations at the venue, is mandatory for all guests. Cooper-Global Transportation is sponsoring the transportation where you can ride in style and comfort. Think of the networking opportunities between Atlanta and Newnan and back!

Registration begins at 3:00 at the offices of Cooper-Global Transportation, 4004 Tradeport Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30354 with the motorcoaches departing promptly at 4:00.

Participation is limited for this “must attend” event so register early!

Visit http://www.isesatlanta.com/events/ for more information about our hosts and to register.

CSEP Discussion Dates

For those looking at elevating their status in the industry, ISES Atlanta is here to support you as you apply for your Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation.

The next two dates to participate are:

Monday, November 14 and Monday, November 28. Visit the CSEP section of our website, http://www.isesatlanta.com/education/csep.asp or contact Karla Kreitner at karla@kardonevents.com for more details.

HSMAI Chinese Auction

Join our friends with the HSMAI Georgia Chapter for their annual industry dinner event on Thursday, November 17 from 6:00 – 10:00! (This is a NEW date.) Invite your friends, family, and clients out to the Carlos Hellenic Community Center (2500 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, 30329) to spend an evening bidding on auction items valued from $25 to $1,000+. Toss your quarters in the bucket, waive your numbered auction paddle, listen for the GONG, and be prepared for lots of fun and laughter to celebrate The Year of the Rabbit - HSMAI Georgia fashion. It’s a special evening, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer. Don’t miss it!

Donations Needed for 12 Days of Shopping

ISES's annual 12 Days of Shopping event is quickly approaching! If you have a product or service you'd like to showcase in our 2011 silent auction, please email Gwen Fruhwirth Vagen at Gwen.Fruhwirth@turner.com.

HOT NEWS UPDATE: October 18, 2011

October's Hot News is presented by CCP Events Inc.

November Meeting- On the Road!

Party Progressive with ISES at Serenbe, Dunaway Gardens & Vinewood!

For the November ISES Greater Atlanta meeting, join us for a unique venue experience showcasing three of Atlanta's Southside venues...and some of Atlanta's top event professionals who are rolling out fall cuisine, specialty cocktails and decor just for us! Sponsored by The Atlantan Bride Magazine, this progressive night of fun will feature The Inn at Serenbe, Dunaway Gardens and Vinewood. Enjoy food, spirits and great live entertainment – and bring a friend to the party for the discounted rate of $20 (member registered) or $25 (non-member registered). Ride in style with free transportation provided by Cooper-Global Transportation! Register EARLY at www.ISESAtlanta.com -limited space is available on buses.

Boo at the Zoo

Atlanta’s favorite fun family Halloween festival returns for just four days! Explore magical paths, sample sweet treats, meet the whimsical characters of Zoo Boo Town, and much more on two enchanted weekends with more than 1,000 animals from around the world. Don’t forget your costume! Activities run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. FREE for Zoo Members and children under 3; FREE with general admission. Visit http://www.zooatlanta.org/home/article_content/boo for more information!

HSMAI Chinese Auction

Join our friends with the HSMAI Georgia Chapter for their annual industry dinner event on Thursday, November 17 from 6:00 – 10:00! (This is a NEW date.) Invite your friends, family, and clients out to the Carlos Hellenic Community Center (2500 Clairmont Road, Atlanta, 30329) to spend an evening bidding on auction items valued from $25 to $1,000+. Toss your quarters in the bucket, waive your numbered auction paddle, listen for the GONG, and be prepared for lots of fun and laughter to celebrate The Year of the Rabbit - HSMAI Georgia fashion. It’s a special evening, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer. Don’t miss it!

Donations Needed for 12 Days of Shopping

ISES's annual 12 Days of Shopping event is quickly approaching! If you have a product or service you'd like to showcase in our 2011 silent auction, please email Gwen Fruhwirth Vagen at Gwen.Fruhwirth@turner.com.

Member News

Congratulations to Shane and Rachel Cochran from CCP Events/Eventscapes on the birth of their daughter Mia Danielle on October 6th.  Mia joined this world at 2:49 PM and weighed 9 1/2 lbs and is 20 inches long.  Proud Grandma is Terry Singleton, Atlanta's very own ISES International President.

ISES member Cindy Brown, owner of C Brown Photo, won second place in the Wedding Photographic Society's first annual live judging competition. The competition was held at The Carolina Inn during the WPS Convention in early August.

HOT NEWS UPDATE: October 4, 2011

October's Hot News is presented by CCP Events Inc.

ISES 101- Tuesday, 10/11!

Do you want to learn more about benefits of ISES membership?   Join us for ISES 101 on Tuesday, 10/11 at 5pm before the October meeting begins. Learn more about member discount programs, local chapter benefits, how to get involved more with our chapter and more.    We’ll also have special prizes too!   Need more info?   Email Lori at lharbin@amusementmasters.com

October Meeting- Raise a Stein!

Put on your lederhosen and join us at the Greater Atlanta Chapter’s next meeting as we celebrate Oktoberfest at the Dier Biergarten, October 11, 5:30-8:30! Enjoy a true taste of German culture with traditional fare and beer tastings hosted by German beer specialists. RSVP by this Friday to take advantage of the early discount rate.

Jazzoo 2011

Don’t miss out on the wildest night of the year! Join the fun as Zoo Atlanta welcomes the 4th annual Jazzoo on October 15th, from 6:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. The Zoo serves as a unique, exotic backdrop for twenty-five (or more!) of Atlanta’s best restaurants, full open bar all evening long and four stages featuring a variety of music and entertainment, including acoustic music provided by Eddie’s Attic, Dr. Stech and Nervous Habit, and the greatest party band in the South, Yacht Rock. Visit www.zooatlanta.org/home/article_content/jazzoo for more information or to purchase tickets. Proceeds from the event will support Zoo Atlanta’s Access programs that provide free admission and field trips to disadvantaged children and schools!

Member on the Move

Congratulations to ISES member Claudette Bouton on her new role. Claudette announces that she’s closing up shop with Creative Branding Solutions to join the prestigious firm of Goldner Associates, Inc., a Nashville based powerhouse in the promotional products and apparel industry.

Goldner Associates, Inc. has showrooms in Nashville, Orlando and Raleigh in addition to their participation in the network called ThePeerNet which solidifies their buying power and ability to leverage the best opportunities on behalf of their clients.

For more information, please visit www.goldnerassociates.com and make sure to congratulate Claudette and the next event!

Job Opening

Amusement Masters is looking for a sales assistant to support our senior sales team.

The Sales Assistant will perform administrative work for the senior sales staff. Responsibilities include general office functions and the management of day-to-day assistant duties for Executive/s including meetings, travel, phone calls, and calendars.  May perform skilled clerical work of above average difficulty. Will compose and prepare routine correspondence for signature and may independently prepare quotes, contracts, spreadsheets and presentations. The Assistant will provide and receive information concerning matters related to the sales department and will perform such other duties as may be assigned.

 
This person must be exceedingly well organized, flexible and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting a special event sales department.   

The ability to interact with senior staff in a fast paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role. Expert level written and verbal communication skills, strong decision making ability and attention to detail are equally important.   

For more info please email Lori at lharbin@amusementmasters.com

HOT NEWS UPDATE: September 20, 2011

September's Hot News is presented by TLC Rents

October Meeting- SAVE THE DATE

Make your plans now to join us at the Greater Atlanta Chapter’s next meeting, October 11, 5:30-8:30. Can’t make it to Helen, GA for Oktoberfest?! Then celebrate Oktoberfest with the ISES Greater Atlanta Chapter at the Dier Biergarten!!

CSEP Discussion Dates

For those looking at elevating their status in the industry, ISES Atlanta is here to support you as you apply for your Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation.

The next two dates to participate are:

Monday, September 26, 11:30: Risk Factors to consider when planning events at venues with multiple buildings, conference call session facilitated by Demetrice Williams, Agnes Scott College

Monday, October 17, 6:00: Inside and Outside Catering, facilitated by Kendall Collier, Co-owner of Magic Moments and hosted in her home

Visit the CSEP section of our website, http://www.isesatlanta.com/education/csep.asp or contact Karla Kreitner at karla@kardonevents.com for more details.

Did you know…?

Did you know that the ISES Greater Atlanta Chapter has a Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn page that you should connect with? We do!! Join in on the fun of meeting & conversing with other members at:

Facebook – GREATER ATLANTA ISES (community page)

Twitter – ISESATLANTA / #ISESAtlanta

LinkedIn – GREATER ATLANTA CHAPTER OF ISES

HOT NEWS UPDATE: September 6, 2011

September's Hot News is presented by TLC Rents

September Meeting- Save the Date

Mark your calendars for the Greater Atlanta Chapter’s September meeting, “Hollywood Glam”, being held on Tuesday, September 13 from 5:30pm-8:00pm at TLC Rents (670 14th Street NW, Atlanta, GA  30318)

Barbara English, of The Next Cool Event, will be speaking about how the special event Industry can work with the Atlanta film Industry, and how to take advantage of this opportunity with so many movies being filmed in Atlanta, and how we as event professionals can provide services.  

Glam/Cocktail attire is encouraged. Visit http://www.isesatlanta.com/events/next.asp to register!

Volunteers Needed for the President’s Reception

The membership committee is looking for volunteers for the President’s Reception Committee.   Here’s your chance to help plan one of our premier special events each year!   For more information, please email Bill Goode at bill@acwmusic.com or Lori Harbin at lharbin@amusementmasters.com. 

Fundraiser Committee Members Needed

The Director of Fundraising is seeking 4 core committee members to assist with the planning and execution of the Greater Atlanta Chapter's key fundraising events: 12 Days of Shopping (December), Infusion (May) and Race for the Taste (August) as well procuring monthly raffle Items. Please contact Gwen Fruhwirth Vagen at Gwen.Fruhwirth@turner.com if interested.

HOT NEWS UPDATE: August 23, 2011

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September Meeting- Save the Date

Mark your calendars for the Greater Atlanta Chapter’s September meeting, “Hollywood Glam”, being held on Tuesday, September 13 from 5:30pm-8:00pm at TLC Rents (670 14th Street NW, Atlanta, GA  30318)

Barbara English, of The Next Cool Event, will be speaking about how the special event Industry can work with the Atlanta film Industry, and how to take advantage of this opportunity with so many movies being filmed in Atlanta, and how we as event professionals can provide services. 

Glam/Cocktail attire is encouraged. Stay tuned for more details!

Get Involved, Join a Committee!

Join a Committee within the Greater Atlanta ISES Chapter and gain in-depth experience in the area of your choice and get to know the chapter from the inside. There are currently openings in the following committees

• Communications Committee (If interested, contact VP of Communications, Kelly Treadway, Ktreadway@erultd.com)

• Membership Committee (if interested, contact VP of Membership, Lori Harbin, lharbin@amusementmasters.com)

• Programs and Education Committee (If interested, contact VP of Programs and Education, Lee Stepancik, lstepancik@proofpudding.com)

• Fundraising Committee (If interested, contact Director of Fundraising, Gwen Fruhwirth-Vagen, Gwen.Fruhwirth@turner.com)

ISES members invited to the next Communications Committee Meeting!

Interested in sharpening your marketing, public relations or social media skills? Or just curious about what’s involved with being on the ISES Greater Atlanta Communications Committee? Then we’d love to have you join us for our next meeting:  Wednesday, August 31st (11:30am) at Gordon Biersch Restaurant – Midtown. Attendees are responsible for any food/beverage cost. Be sure to RSVP to VP Communications, Kelly Treadway Ktreadway@erultd.com so we save you a spot at the table!

CSEP Discussion Group

Please join us on our conference call on Wednesday at 1:00 to discuss SWOT (strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats).  This is an integral part of our Content Outline and test. Please contact Karla Kreitner, Kardon Events, to join in this call.

Details will be coming soon on our Fall Schedule for the CSEP Discussion Group!

We Love Atlanta!

It's time again for the annual Travel + Leisure “America's Favorite Cities Survey”, and we want you to tell them why Atlanta deserves the number one spot! Vote for Atlanta by August 31st at http://www.travelandleisure.com/americas-favorite-cities/2011/survey. This is your chance to weigh in on where Atlanta ranks amongst America's hottest cities in hotels, dining, shopping, nightlife, culture and more. Survey results will appear in Travel + Leisure magazine's November issue, and on travelandleisure.com.

Check out what Lisa Hurley, Editor of Special Events Magazine, has to say about the Greater Atlanta Chapter!

“ISES Eventworld 2011 has provided such amazing affirmation for the power of special events to build brands and achieve business goals.

I sat in on sessions with leaders such as David Rich of George P. Johnson and Richard Foulkes of Imagination–both big-time companies with blockbuster clients.

I had to chuckle at another example of branding I saw at Eventworld yesterday.

To honor Atlanta’s Terry Singleton, CSEP, who was sworn in yesterday as 2011-12 ISES international president, the Greater Atlanta chapter sat at the annual meeting in matching pink t-shirts printed with the slogan, “Got Terry? We do!”

A nice bit of branding that I won’t forget!” (by Lisa Hurley August 6th, 2011)

To read more of Lisa’s blog, visit http://blog.specialevents.com/theblog/

HOT NEWS UPDATE: August 9, 2011

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Another Successful Race for a Taste!

It was another successful year for our Chapter’s annual Race for a Taste fundraiser. A good time was had by all participants & cheerleaders who enjoyed tailgating” ISES style! Congratulations to the 2011 winners:

Race Winners:

1st PLACE - Enterprise Trucks

2nd PLACE - Solo Two (Chris Reece & Judi Hall – Reece Tents, Mollie Spaugh – Troutman Sanders, Cheryl Hill - C Squared Events and Bennett Brown - Low Country BBQ)

3rd PLACE - Food Fighters (Joel Rabe & Kra Riddell - Lethal Rhythms, Hollis Smith – Magnum Co., Ashley Martin - Metropolitan Club, Sheena Koger - Quest Drape)

Catering Winner:

BEST PRESENTATION, BEST QUALITY OF FOOD & BEST OVERALL - JK Culinary

Congratulations to New ISES International President, Terry Singleton!

On Friday, August 5th Atlanta’s own, Terry Singleton, CSEP, CCP Events, Inc. was inducted as the 2011-2012 ISES Intl. Board of Governors President. Congratulations Terry – we’re looking forward to a great year under your leadership!

Be sure to follow Terry Singleton, CSEP on the ISES Community!

Welcome New Members!

Welcome to our newest members:  Ginny Izydore with Foxhall Resort & Sporting Club, Timeesha Duncan with Tim Duncan Events and Elyse Williamson with Invesco.   Make sure to say hello when you see them at future meetings!

Greater Atlanta ISES Chapter Wins Spirit of Excellence Award

ISES Greater Atlanta Chapter won a Spirit of Excellence Award -Honorable Mention for the Chapter Special Projects Submission. Congrats to those that participated in the actual Special Projects AND Congrats to those that put together the submission for the Spirit of Excellence Award! Look out SOE 2012…we’re going to Dallas for a win!

Tent Logix Wins ISES Esprit Award

The owners and staff of TentLogix are both honored and excited to have received a prestigious ISES Esprit Award for Best Event Support Services.  In the fall of 2010, TentLogix installed over 300 tent structures totaling over a quarter million square feet for the World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY.  This event marked the first time the Games was held in North America. TentLogix also provided tent flooring, carpeting, lighting, glass walls and doors, white PVC hard walls, restroom trailers, and a variety of other innovative event rental products and services. 

Event Décor Coordinator Postion Open at Your Event Solutions

Creating event proposals, coordinating the logistics of events, and assisting Director with daily operations.

Duties include:
* Cost, write and price proposals for themed events.
* Creative thinking with passion for events
* Follow up with clients and vendors about proposed items, to insure clear and concise understanding of     proposals.
* Alert and involve Production, Floral and Production Installation Crews, of proposed items on a timely basis.
* Follow up with Internal and External Departments concerning proposed dates, times and details of events (i. e.: Convention or Catering Manager, AV, Banquets, Set Up, etc.).
* Follow up with Purchasing Agent and Vendors concerned with specific product needed for proposals.
* Creative writing skills is a must
* Event diagrams
* Insure that all hired decor and talent are on site and ready for event start time.
* Assist other sales managers when needed, with events when they are over scheduled

Experience:
Bachelor Degree or minimum 2 Years in events industry
Microsoft Applications
Apple (Pages) experience preferred
Please submit resume to linda@4yes.com

Event & Floral Designer Postion Open at Your Event Solutions

Looking for the right candidate that can create the right look and feel for events.  Good with fabrics, linen selections, purchasing, client sites, and overall event design. Skills to work both Corporate and Social Market. Great knowledge of the mechanics of overall event design, from conception to execution.

Job Duties:
*Promote and Inspire Creativity with all staff in the production and sales divisions
*Floral design and knowledge of floral varieties
*Sourcing products
*Cost effective solutions for creating events
*Lead the installation of events to insure proposal and client ’ s vision is delivered
*Alert and involve Production, Floral and Production Installation Crews, of proposed items on a timely basis
*Create event designs, stage sets and overall visions for events
*Must have experience in floral design
*Managing projects
*Design concepts and implement events
*Computer skills are a must

Experience:
Must have minimum of 3 years of event experience
Floral Design
Computer skills
Management Skills
Logistics Experience
Email resumes to linda@4yes.com

HOT NEWS UPDATE: July 26, 2011

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HOT NEWS UPDATE: July 26, 2011

Race For A Taste 2011

Save the date for the Greater Atlanta ISES chapter’s Race for a Taste fundraising event! This annual event will be held this year on Tuesday August 9, 2011 at the Georgia World Congress Center.  This year’s event, The Ultimate Tailgate Experience, promises to be filled with good food, friendly competition and entertainment. To register for Race for a Taste, visit http://www.isesatlanta.com/events/next.asp.

The purpose of Race for a Taste is to help raise funds so the chapter can secure industry-related educational speakers for monthly meetings and award scholarships to deserving members to attend regional and national educational conferences. Sponsorship opportunities are still available so help us make our chapter stronger and promote your company to thousands of industry professionals!

For more information on Race for the Taste sponsorship opportunities, please contact Gwen Fruhwirth Vagen at Gwen.Fruhwirth@turner.com.

CSEP Discussion Group

Thank you to Tracy Stuckrath, CSEP, CMM, CHC, Thrive! Meetings & Events, for facilitating our most recent CSEP Discussion Group about Health Eating. The group learned about food allergies, how to manage costs and the legal consequences associated with these special dietary needs.

Please contact Karla Kreitner, Kardon Events, if you are interested in the CSEP Discussion Group, or visit http://www.isesatlanta.com/education/csep.asp.

2011 Eventworld Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to Kelly Smink, Amusement Masters, and Sherri Chisholm, Rainforest – A Division of Sedgefield Inc. for winning our two scholarships to Eventworld in St. Louis!  We are proud your dedication and commitment to further learning!

Congratulations Carter Center!

Congratulations to ISES Greater Atlanta member the Jimmy Carter Presidential Museum on receiving a leadership in history award. They were selected by the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) for their leadership in History Award of Merit. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in its 66th year, is the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history. The Carter Presidential Museum was selected for excellence in presenting history in its redesigned museum. It is just the latest in a series of awards and recognitions given to the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum for its $10 million redesign completed in 2009. For more information, call 404-865-7109. You can keep up with the Carter Library events at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library page on Facebook and follow the Carter Library on Twitter.

Membership Updates

The membership committee reminds everyone that all memberships expired as of June 30th.   If you have not already renewed for the year, please make sure you do so by July 31st or you will lose all access to ises.com as well as the member discount when you register for events.

Welcome to our newest members – Mollie Spaugh with Troutman Sanders, Andrew McDonald with Productionpeople, Inc. and Samantha Dietch and Marissa Arbour – both with Levy Restaurants.  

Event Specialist Position Available at Corporate Events Unlimited 

Corporate Events Unlimited is currently look to fill an Event Specialist Position. The Event Specialist will be responsible for managing various elements of event production and supporting the on-going needs of the sales team. Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have exceptional organizational skills in order to work on multiple tasks at the same time. Requires a professional and gregarious person. Knowledge of industry is very helpful. Exceptional computer skills a must. All interested applicants should e-mail resumes to Bob Carignan, at bobc@corpevents.com.

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TENTLOGIX HIRES INDUSTRY VETERAN TO GROW SOUTHEAST BUSINESS

Brenda Maynard Brings 24 Years Rental Industry Experience to TentLogix – Atlanta

“We are thrilled to have Brenda join our team,” says Owner Nate Albers. “Her unique blend of personality and experience instills in clients a high level of trust from the get-go. Brenda shares our belief in unparalleled customer service and commitment to excellence. She will represent us well.” PH 404.267.3888   www.tentlogix.com

ISES July Meeting- New Member Expo, June 12th!

We hope you will be joining us tonight for our July Meeting; a “New Member Expo”. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn all about the following companies:

• Creative Branding Solutions – Claudette Bouton

• Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club – Ginny Izydore

• Event Drapery – Martina Miller

• A Big to Do – Erica Prewitt

• Cindy Brown Photography – Cindy Brown

• AFR Furnishings – Jill Mastrogiacomo

• Carter Center – Lindsey Cierner

• Clik Simple – Hadi Joyce

• Opera – Lindsay Smith

To learn more about tonight’s event, please visit http://www.isesatlanta.com/events/next.asp. Hope to see you there!

Inside Sales Representative Position Available at Event Rentals Unlimited

Event Rentals Unlimited is one of the fastest growing event rental companies in the Southern United States providing a comprehensive reserve of top quality and diverse rental equipment to ensure the success of any event. The company has won numerous industry and peer awards and is known for its attention to detail, extensive inventory, outstanding client service and reputation for excellence. We are now searching to hire for an inside sales representative to join our team. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package, including a matching 401(k).   We are a drug –free work place and an equal opportunity employer.  To submit your resume or for complete details on the position contact shall@tentsunlimited.com.