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MARCH ISSUE  NEWSLETTER
ISES VISION & MISSION Dedicated and Educated  to Deliver Creative Excellence and Professionalism in Special Events Gain KNOWLEDGE INNOVATION at Work for You QUALITY Services and Program		IN THIS ISSUE.... ISES Toronto March Meeting Highlightsl CSEME 2010 - Toronto Highlights Welcome New Members Member Event Profile ISES 10% Discount 2010/2011 ISES Toronto Elections Stay Up To Date with ISES Toronto SEARCH Foundation Scholarships Job Postings Upcoming Events Thank You To Our Chapter Sponsors
	President's Message Rachel Mangal rachel@strategyinstitute.com
March has been filled with lots of ISES excitement - from Joey & Gina's Comedy Wedding at the beginning of the month to the Canadian Special Events & Meeting Expo at the end. Our industry in Toronto is steady and business is looking up! I hope everyone marks April 20th on their calendar as it will be the most exciting Chapter meeting of the year! Hear highlights from top industry professionals around the country who were heavily involved in the Olympic Games! I look forward to meeting you all in April! Cheers, Rachel Mangal President ISES Toronto Chapter 2009/2010 ISES TORONTO MARCH  MEETING HIGHLIGHTS   Joey & Gina's Comedy Wedding Highlights March started off with DeAngelis Entertainment showcasing their hilarious performance of Joey & Gina's Comedy Wedding to our ISES group. The Renaissance Banquet Hall spoiled our group with a gourmet 5 course meal and like a true wedding, the bridal party provided all of the crazy entertainment! This show is a true hit and if you're looking for a great way to entertain a large group during an evening DeAngelis Entertainment is your answer! http://www.joeyandgina.com/  THANK YOU TO OUR MEETING SPONSOR   Canadian Special Events and Meetings Expo - ISES Toronto Highlights The Canadian Event Perspective Magazine hosted the Canadian Special Events & Meetings Expo at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre March 24 - 26th. It was great to see so many ISES Members being showcased amongst the Cocktail Reception and the tradeshow floor, including A2D2, DeAngelis Entertainment, Designing Trendz, Décor & More, Stardust Events, Star Productions, Luxury Coach along with our very own ISES Canada/Toronto Chapter booth.                    Décor & More                        Designing Trendz        Stardust Events                             Designing Trendz We drummed up lots of interest in the Chapter amongst potential new members and we're excited to be welcoming many new members. Be sure to attend the April "Olympic" evening to meet our newest members. The CSEME Expo week ended with it's Annual Awards Gala at Atlantis (Dynamic Hospitality), produced by Chapter member Carolyn Luscombe, Eclectic Events International Inc. The evening showcased an East Asia flare with martial arts entertainers, eastern menu and stunning décor. Guests were treated to A2D2 aerial acrobatics during dinner, followed by chocolate fountains flowing in two separate rooms, complimentary massages and tarot card readings. (Right to Left - ISES Canada Chair Penni Holdham CSEP, ISES Toronto VP Membership Julie Danaylov, ISES Toronto President Rachel Mangal) Special Thanks to John MacBride, Julie Brunjes, Penni Holdham and Veronika Ticha for the creating the ISES Canada/Toronto booth décor elements & design. Toronto area 2009 CEIA Award Winners: Best Buffet Table Design Décor & More Inc., Oakville, ON, ASAE Welcome Reception -Vibrant Cities on the Edge of Nature Best Conference aNd Logistix Inc., Toronto, ON, Canadian Association of Accredited Mortgage Professionals Best Event Produced for a Corporation By an Independent Planner Eclectic Events International Inc., Toronto, ON, Irresistable Venice Best Media Event Eclectic Events International Inc., Toronto, ON, In the News Best Use of Tenting Regal Tents, Stoney Creek, ON, NHL All Star Jamboree Check out all of the winners: http://canadianspecialevents.com/?page_id=1397  WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Janet Campbell, Ovation Meeting Solutions janet@ovationmeetings.ca  www.ovationmeetings.ca  Nicholas Page, Party Impressions Inc. nicholas@mypartyimpressions.com  www.mypartimpressions.com  MEMBER EVENT PROFILE New Chapter Member, Real Communications, executed the Loblaw Breakfast of Champions to 230 employees & guests in February. ISES 10% Discount Special  Real Event Tools believe that there's a science behind event planning and have developed online, 'tried and true' expert event planning templates - perfected by event planners over the past 15+ years. The templates provide a comprehensive approach to all aspects of event planning and range from $24.99 to $49.99 each (or you can purchase all 14 templates for under $300). http://www.realeventtools.com  ISES Members receive 10% off any template (type in promo code ISES). Offer ends April 30th, 2010 2010/2011 ISES TORONTO ELECTIONS Nominations are now under way! Thinking about how to get involved in ISES Toronto? We’re now accepting applications for Board positions. Stay tuned for an official email to come soon and start thinking about what you do for your Chapter! WANT TO SHOWCASE YOUR COMPANY? Don't miss out on a great opportunity to showcase your event, venue or product! If you are an ISES Toronto member, please send a short blurb (who, what, where, when and why), photos and your contact details to communications@isestoronto.com  by the 21st of each month to be included in the e-newsletter that is sent to a very large target group. The SEARCH Foundation Scholarships The SEARCH Foundation has teamed up with ISES & ISES Eventworld® 2010 to provide twenty (20) scholarships for the full education registration at this year's conference. This year's ISES Eventworld® will be held in Baltimore, Maryland, August 5-8. Twenty members of each of the active ISES chapters will be nominated, and selected by each chapter and approved by SEARCH on a first-come basis. This one-time promotion was made possible by the merging of ISEF (International Special Events Foundation) into the SEARCH Foundation this past December 2009. The SEARCH Foundation is committed to fulfilling the continuing education principles established by ISEF and following the ISES mission statement. Nomination forms available on the ISES Toronto website. All applications must be submitted to SEARCH by June 1, 2010 or earlier. Since this is a first-come first-serve basis, WE HIGHLY SUGGEST that you do not wait until the deadline. (Note: Current Chapter Board members are ineligible for these scholarships. Also, recipients of a scholarship to TSE 2010 are ineligible.) If you have any questions contact Corinne Dudine at Corinne@SEARCHfoundation.org  or via phone: 480.538.7912. We hope you will take advantage of this incredible opportunity for one lucky rising star in your chapter. Visit the ISES Toronto Chapter website to download the application forms: http://www.isestoronto.com  STAY UP TO DATE WITH ISES TORONTO There are many different ways to stay up-to-date with what is going on with ISES Toronto. You can visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, join our Facebook and Twitter pages: ISES International Special Events Society - Toronto Chapter http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7607457535  http://twitter.com/ISESToronto  http://isestoronto.com/  JOB POSTINGS! Please send us your job postings to promote on our website. ISES Toronto has many talented individuals and this is a great way to find a new addition to your team. Simply send your posting to info@isestoronto.com UPCOMING EVENTS Mark your calendar for these exciting events and meetings... Note: Dates/Topics subject to change. Tuesday April 20 2010 Behind the Olympic Rings   Industry Professionals Share  Backstage Olympic Secrets Bond Place Hotel 65 Dundas Street East, Toronto 5:30 - 9:30 pm You watched intensely for 17 days as Canada bonded together to put on the most spectacular show in the world – the Olympic Games. With red mittens and Canada t-shirts we beamed with pride of our country and our athletes. Every element of the Olympic Games has a story and now is your chance to hear the on-site experience of our country’s event industry professionals who made magic behind the scenes. PANELISTS Kelly Dooley, Director of Operations - Molson Hockey House, and Director of Operations - Gourmet Cuisine Western Canada Imagine hiring (and training) over 300 staff, serving thousands of crazy fans, managing the logistics of entertainers such as Bryan Adams and Barenaked Ladies, while greeting media and VIPs like Wayne Gretzky and our Olympic Hockey teams. Hear Kelly's "backstage secrets" as her team pulled off the longest yet most thrilling party in the country!   Jim Stone, Managing Director, Stonevents and Professor, Special Events Program, George Brown College Responsible for the entertainment elements of the Opening Ceremonies Jim will share his experience of managing Sarah McLaughlin and Nelly Furtado logistics.   Michael St. Eve, Director, AirStar Canada Brian Rutherford, Director, AirStar Canada Responsible for the brightening up 14 areas of the Olympic Games including NBC Today Show and the top of Grouse Mountain with safety lighting and the Opening Ceremonies for décor lighting.         Michael McCulloch, President, Regal Tent Productions Ltd. Dave Woods, Project Manager, Regal Tent Productions Ltd. Regal Tent Productions, Ltd was proud to be the official partner to some of the greatest sponsors at the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver, BC. All of Regal's Olympic clients gave them the same challenge: To be unique, creative, and different from everyone else! This challenge resulted in the unveiling of several new tent products never seen before in Canada. Join ISES Toronto Members and Guests for the highlight meeting of the year you cannot miss!   REGISTRATION ISES Members and Guests $50.00 Non-Member $75.00  Student $35.00  Cancellation Policy: Refunds will be issued only if cancellation is received by 9:00 am, 3 business days prior to the meeting date.  Registered no shows and later cancellations will be invoiced for payment in full. ONLINE:                 Register online at www.isestoronto.com/mregister.htm BY MAIL/FAX:        Download the attached PDF and fax to 905-895-1630 or                                mail to: 312 Oakwood Court Newmarket, ON   L3Y 3C8   BY EMAIL:              Send an email to info@isestoronto.com     PHOTOS COURTESY OF STONEVENTS   MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Note: Dates/Topics subject to change. April 15 National Meetings Industry Day May 19 Let’s Wine about HST! Find out how HST will affect your small (or big) business  along with tasting the fine Wines of Ontario. LOCATION: St. Paul’s Bloor Street 227 Bloor Street Eastl Toronto, ON M4W 1C8 www.stpaulsbloor.org/rental.php  June 15 Patio Crawl – Toronto Come see Toronto finest venue patios!   August http://isesew.vtcus.com/EW2010/index.aspx  To find out more about these and other upcoming events please visit: http://www.isestoronto.com/coming.html
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