ISES Minneapolis - St. Paul - Programs and Education

Once a year the International Special Events Society Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter hosts the event of events where the community unites to celebrate individuals and organizations for the outstanding events they design, create and execute each year.

Please join us for a latin-inspired evening. This year's celebration promises to be an unforgettable night of Brazilian, Cuban and Puerto Rican cultures combining to create a hot fusion of sultry surroundings.

Eat, drink and dance the night away to the sounds of "Salsa Del Soul", the Twin Cities-based orchestra performing various styles of Latin American rythms including Bachata, Cha-cha-cha, Plena and, of course, salsa!

Thank you to everyone who sent in a nomination. We're excited to announce the 2010 Nominees! Drumroll please...

Friday, March 26, 2010
Hyatt Regency
1300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis MN 55403
612.370.1234

7:00 - 8:30pm Reception
8:30 - 9:30pm - Awards Ceremony
9:30 - 11:00pm - After Party

*Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 23, 2010. There will be a $10 surcharge for anyone who registers after this deadline. Cancellations after Tuesday, March 23, 2010 and No-shows will be billed.

It is the policy of the ISES Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter that all registrations be guaranteed by Credit Card.

Educational Role of ISES

ISES offers a variety of educational experiences for professionals in the special events industry. Our programs will introduce you to new ideas and will refresh your skills by establishing best practices to rejuvenate your skills and career. ISES strives to provide you with educational opportunities that are relevant to you both personally and professionally.

Continuing education helps build your career and/or your company and helps bring the industry to new heights of excellence. Just as importantly, it assures your clients of highly professional, cutting-edge service. To help you maintain your continuing education goals, ISES offers comprehensive, year-round, local and international educational opportunities. We encourage you to take advantage of the variety of educational opportunities available to you, including:

If there are specific topics that you would like to see covered at local or international educational programs, please don't hesitate to contact us at any time.

Also, if you would like to become involved with developing the educational content for the Minneapolis-St. Paul chapter, please contact Programs

Student Membership Scholarship

The Minneapolis - St. Paul Chapter is underwriting student memberships in ISES for the best and brightest students who have a demonstrated desire to actively explore and participate in the special events industry. The benefits and criteria of student membership last through the current membership year.

Outstanding Career Networking: As a member of ISES, you will have opportunities to meet and work with area event professionals who are experts in various disciplines including: Event Planning and Coordination, Special Event Management and Production, Design Decor and Rental, Technical Services and Products, Food Service (Caterers), Venue Management, Public Relations and Marketing, Fundraising and Non-profit Event Planning.

Industry Affiliation & Education: You will be a member of an international network that comprises more than 5,500 members in more than a dozen countries. The organization promotes life-long education for event professionals through regional/national conferences and the Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP) exam - the hallmark of professional achievement in our industry.

Recipient Benefits:
Entry to eight (8) monthly chapter meetings ($120 value)
Entry to the prestigious ISES Minnesota Star Awards ($65 value)

Mentor Program: Only student scholarship winners are eligible to participate in our Mentorship Program. You would have the opportunity to learn firsthand from industry professionals who want to share their knowledge and experiences.

Board of Directors Meeting: You will be invited to attend one of our montly Board of Directors meetings.

· To be eligible, students must complete and submit their student member application and $35 registration fee to ISES Headquarters

· As with all student members, A recipient must provide 10 volunteer hours to the chapter to help with various events and functions

How to apply:

- Complete the 2009-2010 Student Member Scholarship Application
*Please note that the application deadline has passed for the 2009-2010 year but is available for review.

- Write a brief, typed essay (minimum of 300 words and maximum of two typed pages) on the student’s interest in the special events field and/or why the student would like a career in special events.

The application deadline has passed for 2009-2010. Scholarship recipients (up to two students) will be notified of their selection by May 18, 2009, and will be recognized at the May chapter meeting on Thursday, May 21, 2009. For any questions, please contact Leslie Larson at 612-330-1019 or Leslie@ises-msp.org.

Congratulations to the 2009-2010 winners:
- Ellie Humphrey, University of Minnesota
- Kristin Peters, University of Wisconsin Stout

Eventworld Scholarship

What is ISES Eventworld – A Conference for Professional Development?
The purpose of ISES and its chapters is to promote the art and science of special event production and to educate its members and the public in the advancement, improvement and uses of special events. Each year, ISES promotes the international “Eventworld – A Conference for Professional Development” to provide its members with industry-specific education and networking opportunities.

What is this scholarship about?
To support this international education conference, ISES Minneapolis-St. Paul has established the ISES Minneapolis-St. Paul Leadership & Education Merit Award to encourage Minneapolis-St. Paul members to actively participate in chapter activities and reward a member(s) with the educational opportunity to attend the Eventworld. This award is granted to benefit an outstanding member(s) as well as to foster active member participation and convey the benefits of industry-specific education and leadership among ISES membership within the Eventworld experience.

Who is eligible?
Any ISES Minneapolis-St. Paul full member is eligible (student members are not eligible). Board members of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter are also eligible. Leadership and education potential in addition to accomplishments must be demonstrated by all. The Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter President is not eligible. Finally, any recipient that received the scholarship in 2008 is not eligible to apply for the scholarship again until 2011.

Who selects the award recipient?
To ensure objectivity, applications for the ISES Minneapolis-St. Paul Leadership & Education Merit Award will be submitted and judged anonymously by another ISES chapter.

What will the recipient receive?
The Merit Award recipient will receive a Full Education Package (value of $650); ticket to the ISES Annual General Meeting and Luncheon (value of $75) and a $775 travel stipend to represent the Minneapolis-St. Paul chapter at Eventworld. Total value of scholarship = $1,500

What are the expectations of the recipient?
* Attend Eventworld held in Baltimore, Maryland, including all “Full Education Package” class times offered, plus Opening Keynote Session and ISES Annual General Meeting and Luncheon. All take place from August 5-7, 2010.
* Write a 350-500 word article by August 27, 2010, regarding the experience at Eventworld, to be published in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter Newsletter.
* Give a five-minute oral report to guests at the September 2010 Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter program (subject to change).

2009: Lisa Marie Borchert and Paula Wright
2008: Ami Cervin and Pete Nelson
2007: Sheree Bochenek, Craig Oliver and Matthew Trettel
2006: Jim Leighton and Jean Peine
2005: Alice-Lynne Olson
2004: Katie Grace

You asked for it! ISES Minneapolis-St. Paul is proud to bring you our first-ever Mentorship Program! When you sign up to be a part of the first group to participate in this new program you'll have the opportunity to learn from the best or teach the next generation. We are looking for ISES members to participate as both mentors and mentees. Each participant will be matched with an appropriate partner for a three month period.

Who is eligible?
Any ISES Minneapolis-St. Paul member in good standing. Students are not eligible unless they are a recipient of the ISES MSP Student Member Scholarship.

How to apply:
Fill out the application and return it to the address given on the application.

Download the application

You will be notified once a match has been made and addtional materials and tools will be provided to you to help facilitate your mentorship relationship including a mentorship agreement, guidelines, session journal and progress evaluation.

Whether you are a veteran of the industry, new to the industry or somewhere in between, we all could benefit from a mentor relationship.

CSEP Scholarship

In recognition of the ever-increasing importance of education in our industry and the CSEP program, the Board of Directors of the ISES Minneapolis-St. Paul Chapter is pleased to offer a CSEP Scholarship to assist our members in obtaining this distinquished certification. All ISES members who are in pursuit of their CSEP certification are eligible for the scholarship. Applicants must have already applied for and been accepted to take the CSEP exam. The scholarship will provide the full $400 exam registration fee.

Download the CSEP Scholarship Application Form for complete details.

Congratulations to our Scholarship Recipients:
2009 - Susan Diamond, Jigsaw Unlimited & Ryan Hanson, BeEvents
2008 - Ruth Wikoff-Jones, Blue Marble Events / Carlson Marketing

For questions contact info@ises-msp.org.

Partner or Volunteer of the Year

Criteria

1. Must be a member in good standing. Membership is paid in full and there are no outstanding accounts payable to the chapter.

2. Active participation in monthly programs.

3. Contribution to the mission of the chapter. Their contribution to the chapter was in the scope of or further enhanced our mission.

4. Contribution of goods, services or money to a meeting or meetings. The company/organization contributed to the success of the programs. The contribution can be donated goods/items (i.e. centerpieces, linens, lighting, etc.), services (i.e. entertainment, set up/tear down, etc.) and/or a financial contribution.

5. Could not have done it without them. Simply put, the meeting would not have been the same if they had not contributed.

The recipient(s) will be announced at the Minnesota Star Awards and will receive a recognition trophy plaque.

Past Recipients

2008-2009 - Ruth Wikoff-Jones
2007-2008 - Twin City Bridal Association
2006-2007 - Corporate Event Magazine
2005-2006 - Late Bloomer Floral Design Studio, Inc., and Apres Party and Tent Rental
2004-2005 - Three Sons Signature Cuisine
2003-2004 - Studio 6 Specialty Linen & Decor
2002-2003 - CPD Committee
2001-2002 - Serigraphics
2000-2001 - AARCEE Party & Tent Rental

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