Announcing :: ISES Indiana has a New Website & Blog

Did you know: ISES Indiana has a new website! You’ll find it at www.isesindiana.com, but the new website, with it's own blog, has allowed us to add a lot of great features that are going to help you stay more connected and informed.  

Your ISES Board of Directors are extremely excited about kicking off the 2013-2014 year with many new transitions. The first being our new website and second, our new programs structure. Our new website is run through StarChapter, which is an online management software that allows our chapter to manage meeting registrations, payments, membership records, public and private communications, reporting, and more through one, easy-to-use online program. Please check out the new ISES Indiana Website! 

www.isesindiana.com 

Sincerely, your ISES Indiana Board of Directors

Mark Your Calendars :: Wed, 6/19 @ Old National Centre!

Registration Coming Soon for this super fun event!  Please mark your calendars in the meantime!

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Old National Centre

502 N New Jersey St. Indianapolis, IN 46204 We are pleased to say that Marshawn Wolley from Visit Indy will be our speaker at the Old National Centre Egyptian Room focusing on "What's Next for Indy" and an update on Visit Indy's current projects!!  Please join us for this fantastic luncheon.

Members $30
Non-Members $50

Special Thank You to our Event Sponsors

Old National Centre

A Classic Party Rental

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:  REGISTRATION COMING SOON!!!  

Upcoming Events :: ISES Free Member Jam Session

ISES Member Jam Session :: Have you RSVP'd for this super fun event yet?!?!

Thursday, June 13, 2013

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Hard Rock Cafe

49 S Meridian St.

Indianapolis, IN 46204

ISES Open Stage – Free Member Event.  Registration will include a complimentary beverage and sampling of Hard Rock food specialties!  Please join us for the open stage for your favorite ISES members and guests!!!


Free to all ISES Members

$25 for all Non-ISES members

Come join your talented fellow ISES members on June 13 at Hard Rock Cafe to show off your musical skills.  Event begins at 5:30 PM with great networking, mingling and a scavenger hunt.  Tours of the space will be given 5:30 to 7:00 PM with ISES Member, Samantha Novitski, Sales & Marketing Manager.  Performances begin at 7:00 PM and can go until 8:30 PM.  The evening will include a complimentary beverage and well as a sampling of Hard Rock food specialties.  A cash bar will also be available.  Non-members can attend for $25 as well as perform, which we strongly encourage!  The ISES “house band” will be available to accompany you. Bring your voice or your instrument to add to the festivities. Drums and keyboard will be provided.  If you have skills other than musical ones please bring those as well.

We know our ISES members are amazingly talented.  We would love to see you there and learn about the hidden talents of our local chapter.  Please join us for this free-member event.  

Register Now!

A little background information on the Free Member Events:  ISES Indiana won and received $2,500 at the ISES Eventworld General Session in Dallas, TX in August 2012 for increasing our membership by 25%. As a part of the ISES 25th Anniversary Eventworld Celebration, there was an award opportunity for all ISES chapters to earn $2,500 for a 25% increase in membership over the ISES 2011-2012 calendar year. We are thrilled to say that ISES Indiana was one of two ISES chapters in the world to receive this award for this excellent accomplishment with an approximately 28% increase in membership last year! Great job to the ISES Membership Committee and a very special thank you to all of our members for your continued support toward our ISES Indiana Chapter! 

The ISES Indiana board members wanted to use this money as a "Thank You" to our AMAZING MEMBERS! We have chosen to use this money to give back to our members in the form of (FOUR) free member events during the July 2012 - June 2013 ISES year. We had the first in August at Victory Field, second in November at the Black Acre Brewing Company, the third event at Saddle Up Saloon in March and this fourth event on June 13th at Hard Rock Cafe.  These are free to our members and are dedicated strictly to saying thank you.  

We look forward to seeing a lot of our members and guests there!!  You won't want to miss this wonderfully exciting event and we hope to see you there. Thank you again to all of our amazing members! 

Sincerely, your ISES Indiana Board of Directors

Last Days to Join ISES and SAVE during the May Membership Drive!

Become a member of the Indiana ISES Chapter today! Join the World's largest community of event professionals in May AND SAVE! Become a member before May 31st and receive 14 months of membership for the price of 12 AND save $50 by joining now! CLICK HERE for information on member benefits and discounted business services you will enjoy as an ISES member. Feel free to contact Bryna O'Neill of the ISES Indiana Chapter at boneill@indianamuseum.org                  ...or ISES Headquarters at 1-800-688-ISES (4737) or info@ises.com. Your ISES Member Discounts ISES Offers many discounts and affinity programs for you these include:       Click here to see the full list of discounts and benefits available to you when you renew your ISES membership. __________________________________ Making the Most of your ISES Membership! You talk the talk…International Special Events Society can help you walk the walk. Think about it. Does a day go by that you don’t in one way or another “sell” others on the value of belonging to your organization? No doubt, that’s because you believe in the power of belonging to a professional organization. So do we. We are betting that you work to live, not live to work. Being good at your job is important to you, but so is having balance in your life. That’s an enviable goal, but not always easy to achieve. We can help. Take a minute and go through the items enclosed in your ISES membership packet. You will find that making the most of your membership is easy as 1…2…3. 1. Determined to work smarter? With more than 5,000 members from all types and sizes of special events organizations throughout the world, ISES membership can give you a running start on any project you embark on or problem you need to solve. 2. Is convenience a consideration? We know that it is not easy to get out of the office. That’s why we offer a number of member benefits designed for the time-pressured professional. ISES’s state-of-the-art web site – www.ises.com – keeps you in the loop. 3. Seeking solutions? We believe our job is not just telling you what we think you need to know, but helping you find solutions to your everyday challenges. We offer numerous other resources for solutions. ONLINE MAY Membership Drive Terms and Conditions Membership Drive Dates: May 1, 2013 – May 31, 2013 Application must be completed ONLINE for the $50 application fee to be waived. Dues Fee – $399 Members and Corporate Primary Members 299 Non-profits and Corporate Additional Members **($35.00 Students are not charged an application fee and are not included f or the membership drive result New Members (non-students) are listed on the Online Directory—Finder Service Past members (membership has been expired for 1 year or more) who want to rejoin contact ISES HQ for their member login rather than filling out a new application. Get started or continue with ISES on May 1st with the May Membership Drive!  Visit us online to check it out! What are you waiting for? For more information, visit: www.ises.com. _______________

Industry Events :: Perfect Wedding Guide Events

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PWG Networking Luncheon

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Join Perfect Wedding Guide for PWG's Monthly Networking Luncheon at

The Sanctuary on Penn!

Come see one of Indy's newest unique reception venues!

RSVP and Purchase Ticket

or email indy@pwg.com to reserve your seat.
Space is limited so don't wait!

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Better Brides, Better Venues, Better Shows!

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Perfect Wedding Guide produces Central Indiana's Largest and Most Popular Bridal Shows -A Break From The Norm!

When: July 25th, 2013

Where: Indiana State Museum

Time: 6:30pm - 9:30pm

PWG Bridal Show Video- Thank you Indy Visual!

Questions? Would you like to request a contract?

Contact us at indy@pwg.com

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Announcing January 2014 PWG Bridal Show Date!

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SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL!

Indy's Largest & Most Popular Bridal Show Date is Set for......

Saturday & Sunday

1/11/14 - 1/12/14!

Mark your calendars. You won't want to miss it. Space is beginning to sell so remember, booth space is given on a first come first serve basis!

If you'd like to reserve your space now, please contact PWG at indy@pwg.com

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Industry Appreciation Night - RSVP today!

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Industry Appreciation Night!

Wednesday May 29th, 2013
6:30pm - 8:30pm

Regions Tower

211 N Pennsylvania St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Perfect Wedding Guide is thrilled to offer a complimentary event to celebrate YOU, the esteemed wedding professionals in the Indianapolis area! Join PWG for an incredible evening full of delectable hors d'oeuvres, tasty cocktails, live music and incredible networking opportunities. You know you deserve a night to sit back, relax and enjoy one another!

You will be able to see the latest issue of PWG showcasing some of Indy's Top Wedding Pros!

Remember, this is a complimentary event for all wedding professionals and their significant others! We hope to see you there!

Please RSVP by email to indy@pwg.com

Need Convincing :: Why to be an ISES Member?

Become a member of the Indiana ISES Chapter today!

No one can tell you why to join more than our own amazing ISES Indiana Members.  Check out what a few of our members have to say:

• “I joined ISES to stay informed, to network, to be involved with the events community. I got involved, I participated, I inspired and I was active in the organization. If I had not donated or got involved with ISES Indiana in 1998, I would not have the strong business I have today. You must work the organization, don't sit back, don't stay silent! The more you get involved the more connections you make; which leads to building a stronger business and network of colleagues.”  Gene Huddleston, Detail + Design & ISES Indiana Past President
  
  
• “Being part of ISES has been one of the best things I have done for my career!  I have met so many new people, including Indy’s Top Special Event Vendors.  I have also been very excited to learn new things, and stay current with all of the hottest trends.”  Jen Barenie, Indianapolis Marriott Downtown & ISES Indiana Past President

• "I really enjoy the opportunity to turn business relationships into friendships. That, to me, is the greatest value in ISES over the years."  Larry Sauer, Encore Entertainment

• “The relationships have been invaluable and built my business from day one. I tell every aspiring member of the event industry that membership in event organizations is needed.  The education, networking and validity it brings to a company are keys to success!” Monica Richard, Mon Amie Events & ISES Indiana Past President

• "When I was in my research phase for Snappening.com, I knew I wanted to become part of trade groups that represented to height of the industry. So ISES just clearly stood out as one of these groups. I met with the president at that time and I started my plans to get involved right away."  Crystal Grave, Snappening.com

• "I regularly attended meetings years ago, but priorities changed with a full time career and a young family. I came back to ISES, because I missed the camaraderie and networking that go hand-in-hand with ISES. Many of the event professionals I respect the most are a part of the Indiana Chapter. Plus, I am tired of experiencing the PACE Awards through text on my couch at home! Out of ISES, I am gaining a solid professional support network and contributing my own experience in the events industry to help others build their own businesses.”  Jama Finney, Cake Zen

• “I really think being in a professional organizational is critical to a successful career. I have an undergraduate and graduate degree and value my education every day of my life! I joined ISES because it gives me many opportunities to continually learn, to grow, to be in a professional environment, have a huge network of professionals to feed from and expects me to be my best as a professional.”    Kim King Smith, Kim King Smith Events, LLC  

Join the World's largest community of event professionals in May AND SAVE!

Become a member before May 31st and receive
14 months of membership for the price of 12
AND save $50 by joining now!

CLICK HERE for information on member benefits and discounted business services you will enjoy as an ISES member.

Feel free to contact Bryna O'Neill of the ISES Indiana Chapter at boneill@indianamuseum.org
                 ...or ISES Headquarters at 1-800-688-ISES (4737) or info@ises.com.

May Membership Drive Ends May 31st!

	Become a member of the Indiana ISES Chapter today!
Join the World's largest community of event professionals in May AND SAVE! Become a member before May 31st and receive 14 months of membership for the price of 12 AND save $50 by joining now!
CLICK HERE for information on member benefits and discounted business services you will enjoy as an ISES member. Feel free to contact Bryna O'Neill of the ISES Indiana Chapter at boneill@indianamuseum.org                  ...or ISES Headquarters at 1-800-688-ISES (4737) or info@ises.com.

Your ISES Member Discounts ISES Offers many discounts and affinity programs for you these include:       Click here to see the full list of discounts and benefits available to you when you renew your ISES membership.

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Making the Most of your ISES Membership!

You talk the talk…International Special Events Society can help you walk the walk.
Think about it. Does a day go by that you don’t in one way or another “sell” others on the value of belonging to your organization? No doubt, that’s because you believe in the power of belonging to a professional organization. So do we.

We are betting that you work to live, not live to work. Being good at your job is important to you, but so is having balance in your life. That’s an enviable goal, but not always easy to achieve. We can help.
Take a minute and go through the items enclosed in your ISES membership packet. You will find that making the most of your membership is easy as 1…2…3.

1. Determined to work smarter? With more than 5,000 members from all types and sizes of special events organizations throughout the world, ISES membership can give you a running start on any project you embark on or problem you need to solve.

2. Is convenience a consideration? We know that it is not easy to get out of the office. That’s why we offer a number of member benefits designed for the time-pressured professional. ISES’s state-of-the-art web site – www.ises.com – keeps you in the loop.

3. Seeking solutions? We believe our job is not just telling you what we think you need to know, but helping you find solutions to your everyday challenges. We offer numerous other resources for solutions.

ONLINE MAY Membership Drive Terms and Conditions

• Membership Drive Dates: May 1, 2013 – May 31, 2013
• Application must be completed ONLINE for the $50 application fee to be waived.
• Dues Fee – $399 Members and Corporate Primary Members
  • 299 Non-profits and Corporate Additional Members
  • **($35.00 Students are not charged an application fee and are not included f or the membership drive result
• New Members (non-students) are listed on the Online Directory—Finder Service
• Past members (membership has been expired for 1 year or more) who want to rejoin contact ISES HQ for their member login rather than filling out a new application.

Get started or continue with ISES on May 1st with the May Membership Drive! 

Visit us online to check it out! What are you waiting for? For more information, visit: www.ises.com.