ISES Toronto Chapter has a
wonderful line up for fall. October 20, join us for an educational
session on social networking and learn strategies you need to brand
yourself in this new medium. More details below!
Mark your calendars for Monday,
November 9th for the event industry's favourite celebration of the
year - the ISES Toronto Gala & Auction. This evening will be red
hot so we want everyone to join us - all welcome! Be sure to invite
anyone you know in the event industry.
2010 is gearing up to be an
intriguing one with January 19th kicking off the year with a buffet
of entertainment. Richmond Hill Centre for Performing Arts will host
ISES Toronto Chapter and friends for a celebration of over 8 acts in
one night. See new options for entertainment and attend the
educational session on how to negotiate entertainment riders in
contracts.
Are you up for a pillow fight?
We're anticipating the June ISES Toronto event to sell out quickly
as it's the chapter's first overnight venue crawl showcasing spaces
north of Hwy#9. Be sure to hop on the bus with us!
As our chapter begins another new
season we want to remind professionals in our industry that now more
than ever it's important to retain memberships in industry
associations. The event industry is once again flowing. The only way
not to be left behind or feel irrelevant in this revitalized
industry is to keep networking and stay in touch with industry
professionals. ISES is an excellent platform to maintain and grow
your brand.
Hope to see you at the next
meeting!
Cheers,
Rachel Mangal
President
ISES Toronto Chapter
2009/2010
ISES TORONTO
SEPTEMBER EVENT -
Embrace Change or Become Irrelevant
On Monday, September 21 ISES Toronto
Chapter held its first event of the new season. The event took place
at Amsterdam Brewery where guests enjoyed a tour of the brewery and
delicious appetizers from en ville catering.
Ken Kristoffersen CSEP, CEM, CEC,
President/Creative Director of experiential events corp, was the
evening's speaker. His discussion on the effect of the recession and
his experience working through it captivated the group.
"Wow factor",
"fun" and "entertaining" are words you should
NOT be using in your proposals if you want to gain a contract. Ken
explained this and how carefully wording your proposal with
strategic motivational phrases can impress a CEO in this economy.
He also went through his 20 rules to live by as an event
professional, which were truly inspiring. Ken highlighted the
importance of ISES and using it to share ideas with others and to
grow and help each other - which is what ISES is all about.
ISES TORONTO
OCTOBER EVENT -
ISES
Canada Meeting
Mark your calendar for
October 20 and join us for an educational session on social
networking and learn strategies you need to brand yourself in this
new medium. This meeting is also in conjunction with the first ever
ISES Canada Annual General Meeting broadcasting from Vancouver,
joining all 3 Canadian chapters. Be sure to attend this jam packed
night!
Agenda:
5:30 - 6:30pm Cocktails & Welcome
6:30 - 7:30pm - Tips & Tricks on how to use Social Networking
for branding your company
7:30pm - 8pm - venue tour
8pm - 9pm ISES Canada Annual General Meeting - updates and voting
ISES TORONTO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2010/2011
Do you
· have an interest in truly making a difference for the Toronto
Chapter
· want to improve your resume
· get more experience in the event industry
· want to share your expert experience
If you said YES to any of these,
please consider applying to be on the Toronto Chapter Board of
Directors for the 2010/2011 season. Please make your interest known
to Julie Brunjes (incoming President for next year!) stardustevents@on.aibn.com
Do you want to
showcase your venue, service, entertainment, company at an upcoming
meeting? Chapter Meeting Sponsors always welcome - contact
Kevin Coutu for information on how to get involved as a Meeting
Sponsor. kcoutu@richmondhill.ca
EVENT SHOWCASE
From September 10-12 the
Ontario Pharmacists' Association hosted 500 + delegates at its annual
conference at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel. The conference kicked
off with a welcome reception and was followed by two days of education
sessions, an exhibit hall (Stronco) and many social events.
The Friday night social event
brought back classic Las Vegas with casino games, a performance from
singer Brian Roman, a DJ from Flashpoint Productions and décor by
Designing Trendz. The Gala Awards Banquet was an elegant evening
honouring those who have made significant contributions to the
pharmacy profession. The Sheraton prepared a delicious menu with
Designing Trendz creating a horizon effect and PSAV doing all of the
audio visual over the three days. www.opatoday.com
If you would like to showcase your
event, please email the details along with photos to Stefani Venere
at sevents@live.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
TICKET ON SALE NOW
FOR THE ISES TORONTO GALA!
ISES Toronto Gala,
"The Red Velvet" - November 9, 2009
Every year ISES Toronto Chapter
comes together for an elegant evening of celebration to honour
hardworking members and to provide a much needed fundraising
opportunity for the chapter and our charitable partner. This year
the gala will take place at the Eglinton Grand Theatre on Monday,
November 9.
The beauty of the Eglinton Grand
Theatre will be the backdrop for the Red Velvet Gala & Auction.
This evening will be red hot so we want everyone to join us - all
are welcome! From candy cane martinis, holiday teddy bears, to a
five star dinner with a Big Band, the evening will be one to
remember. Visit http://www.isestoronto.com/coming.html
for more information or register today at http://www.isestoronto.com/gregister.html
Please consider donating an auction
items - all values welcome. If you have any items that you or your
associates would like to donate, please fill out the donation form
located at www.isestoronto.com/inklings/Sept09/auction.pdf
JOIN THE ISES
COMMUNITY TODAY!
A benefit of being an ISES member is
that you are able to connect with others in your community and
internationally. With your membership, you have access to the ISES
Community site that allows you to build your networks around topics
that matter to you.
Visit the site and manage your
profile at:
http://www.ises.com/Home/tabid/36/Default.aspx
COLD
CALL REFERRALS
Do you get cold calls from
industry suppliers? Next time you’re on a the phone with a new
supplier or a company new to the industry take the opportunity to
tell them about our ISES Chapter!
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. ISES
Toronto is dedicated to helping special events professionals
produce outstanding results for clients while establishing
positive working relationships with other event colleagues.
Roberto Ficzere -
Oakville Conference Centre www.oakvilleconference.com
Considering joining ISES? Now
is the time!
Discover how being part of our growing association will help you
establish more business and expand your knowledge. Visit our
website at http://www.isestoronto.com
to learn more about the benefits of membership or contact Carol
Ford at info@isestoronto.com
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark your calendar for these
exciting events and meetings...
Note: Dates/Topics subject
to change.
October 20
Personal & Professional Branding Using Social Networks
Lara McCulloch-Carter - Ready2spark.com
Attend this exciting presentation and receive a complimentary pass
to the ONTARIO CONTACT Trade Show.
November 9
ISES TORONTO ANNUAL GALA - Eglinton Grand 5:30 pm, member tickets
$85
January 19
How to Book and Manage High Profile Entertainment - Richmond
Centre for the Performing Arts
February 16
Behind the Scenes at the Vancouver Olympic Ceremonies!
April 20
Everything You Need to Know About the HST
May 18
Creating Buzz around Sports Events
June 15
Looking North - A Tour of Northern GTA Destinations
To find out more about these and other upcoming events please
visit: http://www.isestoronto.com/coming.html
