IN THE JANUARY 2008 ISSUE
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| Message from the Board |
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The ISES Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter Board of Directors wish to extend a greeting of good cheer to each of you and offer hopes for a healthy, happy holiday season. We look forward to seeing and working with you in 2008.
- The Board of Directors
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| December is Membership Drive Month |
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The Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter is proud to welcome the following new members who took advantage of the December Membership Drive:
Dylan Andersen (dylan.andersen@thehotlivy.com)
Hotel Ivy
Beth Ditter (bethdit@msn.com)
Martha Gabler Lunde (martha@marthasfloralstudio.com)
Martha's Gardens
Terry Gentry (terry@creative-license.net)
Creative License
Kim Kirmeier (kkirmeier@centpoint.com)
CenterPoint
Tim McVean (tm@goavex.com)
AVEX Audio Visual Express
Susan Melteer (smilteer@eventlab.com)
Event Lab
Peter Provost (p3propel@aol.com)
Propel
Still not a member? There are just a few more days left in the ISES December Membership Drive. If you have been considering joining, now is the time. JOIN ONLINE before DECEMBER 31 and receive membership in ISES through June 2008 at HALF PRICE and NO APPLICATION FEE! So what are you waiting for!
The online application only takes 5 minutes. Click to Join ISES today!
Have questions? Email our membership@ises-msp.org.
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| December Program Highlights |
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(Editors Note: Remember, there is no ISES program in January. Our next program will be Thursday, February 21, 2008 at 4 pm at Theatre de la Jeune Lune in Minneapolis. The program will discuss "Creative Collaboration" with the artistic directors of the theatre. For this program, we will be "collaborating" with Twin City Bridal Association members. Sure to be a unique experience, mark your calendars and plan to join us February 21st.)
By Jamie Plantenberg (jsplantenberg@stkate.edu)
ISES Student Member
The ISES December event was amazing! As this was my second program, I didn't know what to expect. Our sponsors Midway Party Rental and Stems and Vines created a space that was decorated beautifully. Draping off all the walls with white drape and blue lighting, they turned the ballroom into a sheik, wintry lounge. My favorite part was the high-top table in the middle of the room covered with chandelier and orchids strands. Vic Volare who provided the evening's entertainment was certainly entertaining. He had me dancing from table to table as I treated myself on the delicious food provided by The Grand Hotel.
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Nearly 120 ISES Minneapolis-St. Paul family and friends gathered at the Grand Hotel. Program Sponsors Midway Party Rental and Stems and Vines "Decked the Ballroom" for this Holiday Affair.
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Andrea Bach (middle) from apres party and tent rental chats with (l to r) Char Mason from Char Mason and Associates, Todd Pinzuti from Bungalow 6, and Cookie Coleman, Cookie Coleman Company.
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As I walked around the room, I heard friends reminiscing and sharing memories. I found myself meeting and making new friends and I saw people truly enjoying themselves. It was obvious to me that people were delighted to be at this holiday party. As a student member it is so encouraging to see people who are passionate about their careers and love what they do. I can't wait for the next program!
Click here to see more photos of the December Holiday Program.
Interested in seeing your name published? Willing to do a Program Re-cap for the ISES Monthly Newsletter? Contact communications@ises-msp.org.
Thank you to our Program Sponsors!
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Entertainment provided by:
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Special thanks to:
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| Do you know an Industry Innovator? |
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Meetings: Minesota's Hospitality Journal is seeking nominations for the top Industry Innovator. Like in year’s past, they have asked ISES to help identify who is making a contribution to our local meeting and event community. We in turn are asking our members and guests, "Do you know someone who is doing things differently, setting a trend or helping make a name for the Minnesota event industry?"
If you would like to nominate someone as an Industry Innovator, please email their name, title and company along with why they should be considered (please also include your name and either an email address or phone number where we can reach you) to info@ises-msp.org. Please submit your nominations by January 4, 2008.
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| Are you Going to TSE? |
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The Special Event Conference is January 15-18, 2008 in Atlanta, Georgia. Each year, several ISES memebrs and fellow Minnesota Indusrty professionals attend the conference amd we would like to know who is going to be there from our area.
If you are planning on attending any portion of the Special Event Conference and Tradeshow, please email info@ises-msp.org with your itinerary. We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta and hopefully coordinating some time to share a cocktail!
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| MPI Announces KnowledgeQuest 2008 |
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The Minnesota Chapter of Meeting Professionals International is excited to announce it 2008 day-long education conference KnowledgeQuest:
KnowledgeQuest 2008
Your Piece in the Puzzle - Putting it Together
February 20, 2008
8:00am - 4:00pm
Earle Brown Heritage Center
6155 Earle Brown Drive
Minneapolis, MN 55430
www.earlebrown.com
Make plans to attend KnowledgeQuest and learn more about your role in the billion-dollar meeting and event industry. For more information, event schedule, speaker and session information and to register, please visit the KnowledgeQuest website.
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| ISES Minnesota Star Awards Call for Entries |
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Time is ticking. Entries for the 2008 ISES Minnesota Star Awards are DUE January 24, 2008. Download a copy of the Call for Entries and begin thinking about what events from 2007 you might like to enter. Remember, you do not have to be an ISES member to enter, but you do have to enter to win! Good luck!
Do you have news you would like to share? Do you have an exciting announcement you want to brag about? Email your news and thoughts to communications@ises-msp.org.
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