MARCH ISSUE
N E W S L E T T E R

President's Message
Deborah Macfie sales@gourmetcuisine.com

Hello, it’s me…your proud President! You may ask why I’m feeling so terrific. Well, our membership has grown tremendously; our programming department has created dynamic monthly events; the "board buddy" system is a huge success; and lastly, your Toronto Chapter is full of exemplary industry professionals who are committed to fulfilling your requests.

The communication between you and our team is stronger then ever. Your comments and feedback are crucial for us to understand your objectives and for us to continually develop programs that suit your needs.

Volunteers are coming out in full force to help with monthly meetings, the newsletter, and of course the Gala. As many of you witnessed firsthand, last year’s Gala was outstanding! Looking ahead, we intend to outshine ourselves by producing another stellar event!

I appreciate your emails and phone calls, and encourage more of you to convey your thoughts. Let us know how we can improve our meetings, and please share what you’ve liked so far.

As we wrap up this membership year, we will continue to deliver the kind of events you have been asking for. As well, the membership committee will be calling on prospective members to offer them 15 months for the price of 12, providing they register by the end of April.

If you know someone that wants to join, please email our Executive Director, Carol Ford, at info@isestoronto.com. There might be a little something in it for you!

Thank you for a great start—and cheers to an outstanding finish and future for us all.

Deborah Macfie

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
We would like to extend a big welcome to all new members! Our membership continues to grow with a variety of Planners and Special Event service providers. With over 100 members in the GTA, ISES Toronto is dedicated to helping special events professionals produce outstanding results for clients while establishing positive working relationships with other event colleagues.
For those still considering membership, we encourage you to come on board for the exciting months ahead! Discover how being part of our growing association will help you establish more business and expand your knowledge. Visit our website at www.isestoronto.com to learn more about the benefits of membership or contact Carol Ford directly at info@isestoronto.com.

Brad Wadsworth - Advanced Tent Rental Ltd.
brad@advancedtent.com

Andrew Zimbel – Amazing Food Service
amz@amazingfood.com

Chimah Ekeanyanwu – CCR Solutions
chimahe@ccrsolutions.com

Mark Jamieson – Chair Décor Etc. Inc
Mark.jamieson@chairdecor.com

Rachel Mangal – HR.com
rmangal@hr.com

Ayfer Samancioglu – Saman Design Inc.
ayfer@samandesign.com

Andrea Taverner – Seneca College
Andrea.taverner@seneca.on.ca

Lisa Mills – Seneca College
Lisa.mills@senecac.on.ca

Frederica Black – St. Andrew’s Club and Conference Centre
Frederica.black@standrewsclub.ca

Carla Gillis – St. Francis Xavier University
clgillis@stfx.xa

Jennifer Orticello – The Royal Conservatory of Music
Jennifer.orticello@rcmusic.ca

Martin Rubio – VROOM Media
martin@vroommedia.com

MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Congratulations to the following members for their award-winning events!

Special Event Gala Awards…January 2007
Best Fundraising Event
Hala Events & Communications

Canadian Event Industry Awards…February 2007
Best Buffet Table Design
Décor & More Inc; Financial Services Cirque

Best Conference
Eclectic Events International; Survivor

Best Fundraising Event
Childrens Aid Foundation & Hala Events; Teddy Bear Affair

Best Table Centre
Décor & More Inc; Reach for the Rainbow

Best Theme Décor over $30,000
Décor & More Inc; The Vanderbilts Entertain

Best Trade Show Booth
Décor & More Inc; The Question Box

Best Use of Tenting
Advanced Tent Rentals; Bresler/Donahue Wedding

Best Wedding
Up & Coming Events Inc; Hopper/Ciancone Wedding

Most Outstanding Event Under $100,000
Stardust Events; Shoppers Drug Mart Circus

Producer of the Year
Carolyn Luscombe

CEIA Spirit of the Industry Award…Karen Eluck; KEP Events
The spirit of the industry award is presented to an individual who has been involved in the meeting and event industry for over ten years and has proven his or her commitment and passion for their craft. The individual we are honoring tonight has demonstrated her devotion to this business through her impeccable business and personal ethics, her integrity and her involvement in industry functions, educational programs, industry associations and publications. She has built a solid reputation as a straight shooter and is one of the most well-liked professionals I know. Since becoming a planner 25 years ago, she has developed a brilliant career, managing diverse events across Canada for an impressive list of high end clients.

This year’s recipient has been a source of true support and friendship to her peers and her industry colleagues and an inspiration to up and coming planners and future industry leaders. She has volunteered hundreds of hours to assist in fund raisers, industry conferences and programs and has been a key player in building the foundation for two of the countries major industry associations. She embodies a true passion for event planning and has inspired many with her elegance, grace and leadership. Although she doesn’t know it, she is one of the women I admire most in this business. She is what the spirit award is all about.

Biz Bash Awards…March 2007
Best Use of Tent(s)
Regal Tent Productions for the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation’s Butterfly Effect Fundraiser

Best Tabletop Design
Décor & More for Casino Rama’s An Evening with the Vanderbilt’s

Best Gift Bag
Ali B. Creations for Brides on Bloor

International Fabrics Association International...March 2007
Tent Rental Category - Award of Excellence
Regal Tent Productions Limited - Project: Rod Stewart Concert

Tent Rental Category - Outstanding Achievement Award
Regal Tent Productions Limited - Project: Edmonton Grand Prix

LARRY'S TID BITS

The Cartouche
A cartouche is a kind of nameplate. Ancient Egyptians used cartouches for kings, queens, and other high-ranking people in the kingdom. A cartouche consists of a number of different hieroglyphic symbols enclosed in a loop. You can make your own name or company name by visiting http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/cartouche/cartouche.html

Three Dog Night
It refers to being cold. Often when ranchers or cowboys were out on the range they would have to sleep with their dogs to keep warm. A one dog night was a night when he had to share body heat with one dog, two dog night was two dogs and a three dog night was an extremely cold night where he would have to share body heat with three dogs. “how cold was it on your trip?” “It was a three dog night”.

Pipe Down
Pipe down or 'be quiet' could have started when pipes on ships were blown like whistles to give the sailors signals. When a sailor was to be dismissed below he would have been 'piped down' by an officer.

Blind Leading the Blind
Another common phrase is the "blind leading the blind", by which it is meant that the person in charge of the situation knows no more about it than those whom he is leading. This is Biblical in origin, coming from Jesus: "Let them alone; they are blind leaders of the blind. And if a blind man leads a blind man, both will fall in a pit.".

Deverath, Clive Robert
Peacefully, after a brief Illness on Sunday October 8, 2006, at the age of 79. Beloved son of Alfred and Mabel, dear uncle of Allan Weber (Dianne) of Australia. Missed by his many friends and neighbors. Clive was an ebullient and colourful pioneer In the special event Industry with corporate clients from all over the world. A famous promotion for British Airways was his North American tour with the Crown Jewels of England. In 1996, Clive was honored with a special dinner in Toronto for his many outstanding contributions to the hospitality and tourism Industries. A private cremation has taken place. Donations In Clive's memory may be made to the charity of your choice.

Got an EVENT SCOOP?
Pass on your SCOOP to the ISES Toronto Office at info@isestoronto.com for inclusion in the next issue!

ISES Meeting Recap - CLASSY VENUE CRAWL



A big thank you to all who attended our highly successful VENUE CRAWL on February 20th, 2007. It was a sold out event which showcased some of Toronto's hottest new venues: Doku15, Rockwood, Muzik, and Pravda. Based on the fantastic feedback from the event attendees and sponsors, we would like to make this an annual event. If you want to get involved in sponsoring any of our events, please contact Lara McCulloch at lara@regaltent.com





Thank you to our Event Sponsors:

Doku15
Muzik
Pravda
Rockwood
Premier Coach
Daniel et Daniel
42 below Vodka
Gourmet Cuisine
West Studio Cuisine
The Ice Man www.doku15.com
www.muzikclubs.com
www.pravdavodkabar.ca
www.rockwoodclub.com
www.premiercoach.ca
www.danieletdaniel.ca
www.42below.co.nz
www.gourmetcuisine.com
www.weststudiocuisine.com
www.the-iceman.com

Mark Your Calendar!

ISES Toronto will be holding its upcoming meetings on the following dates.
Be sure to save these dates in your calendar now!

March 28 - Joint Event with Independent Meeting Planners Association of Canada
(ISES Members Only)
April 17 - Business Etiquette - Manners in Management, The University Club of Toronto
For more details or to register, visit http://www.isestoronto.com/coming.html
May 30 - TeamBuilding at the Ontario Science Centre
June - TBD
September 18 - An Evening with David DeLoach, Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts
October 16 - SCHMOOZEFEST 2007 - Rapid Fire Speed Networking
November 6 - ISES Toronto Gala

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR CHAPTER SPONSORS...

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