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Education Opportunity: Jewish Wedding Trends

Photo courtesy of Jessa and Jason Hochman by Rich Pappas Photography.

Have you been looking for an opportunity to brush up on your Yiddish?  ISES Cleveland’s “Jewish Wedding Trends” event is the perfect opportunity!  We’ll be discussing and learning about the traditions and festivities that surround a Jewish wedding, including the Tisch, Badeken, Hora — everything you’ve ever wanted to know about hosting a Jewish wedding.

Join ISES Cleveland Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm at Temple Emanu El at 4545 Brainard Road in Orange Village for this exciting event!

**Light refreshments and cash bar.

When: Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Location: Temple Emanu El, 4545 Brainard Road, Orange Village, Ohio 44022

Please RSVP on CVENT by Monday, November 7, 2011 for special Advanced Registration pricing.

Advanced Registration:
$20 for members
$25 associate members
$40 non-members
$20 Students

On-Site Registration:
$30 members
$35 associate members
$50 non-members
$20 Students

Thank you to our presenters:

Renee Higer, Executive Director, Temple Emanu El

Eileen Benson from Bridal Consulting by Eileen

and to our sponsors:

Platinum:

Lighting and Sound Design by Something New Entertainment

Learn more about Something New Entertainment in their Platinum Sponsor Spotlight.

Specialty Linens by L’Nique Specialty Linen Rental

Learn more about L’Nique in their Platinum Sponsor Spotlight.

Gold:

Specialty Seating Design by Be Seated Chair Rental

Learn more about Be Seated in their Gold Sponsor Spotlight.

Silver:

Floral Decor and Chuppah Design by Breathtakers Event Planners and Decorators

Podcast by Rock the House

Hosted at Temple Emanu El

Hightop Tables by Everything Tented

Other:

Food provided by Around DownTown Catering

For more information:

About this event, please contact:
Vice President of Programs and Education, Rachael Fuller
of the Cleveland Zoological Society.

About event sponsorship, please contact:
Director of Sponsorship, Candice Lopez
of the 100th Bomber Group.

About ISES membership, please contact:
Vice President of Membership, Scott Pickel
of Everything Tented

For general information and media inquiries, please contact:
Vice President of Communications, Anna-Jeannine Herman
of Something New Entertainment.

ISES Cleveland Sponsorship Recognition Opportunities

ISES Cleveland is fortunate to represent a region with such a great wealth of special event talent and expertise, and we are grateful to our members, member companies, and friends, for their generous support.  It is through their generous cash and in-kind donations that we are able to provide the high caliber of quality educational and networking events throughout each season.

That’s why, in recognition of the support we receive for each event and cumulatively throughout the year, ISES Cleveland is proud to announce the ISES Cleveland Sonsorship Recognition Program.

There are so may good reasons to support ISES Cleveland, and this is one more.  ISES Sponsorship recognition levels start at just a $100 cash or a $250 in-kind* donation of products or services, and sponsorship benefits may include complimentary registration(s) to a sponsored event, company recognition at a sponsored event and in promotional materials for that event, the right to distribute promotional literature about your company at a sponsored event, your company link on our website, a feature on our blog, and other special sponsorship perks, depending on the amount of your generous gift!

For more information about becoming an annual or event sponsor of the ISES Cleveland Chapter or to learn more about the benefits of becoming an ISES Cleveland Sponsor, please contact Candice Lopez, Sponsorship Coordinator.

*In‐kind sponsorships will be recognized at retail value. Sponsor is responsible to provide the ISES Cleveland with a contract/invoice with retail value proof of donation to receive sponsorship program benefits.

 

 

Education Opportunity: Learn the Dos and Don’ts of Liquor Control with ISES Cleveland

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Please join ISES Cleveland on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at Tri-C Hospitality Management Center as we welcome Gary E. Jones, the Chief Investigations and Compliance Officer for the Division of Liquor Control Licensing Section of the Ohio Department of Commerce.

Learn the rules regarding liquor production, sales restrictions, minimum sale prices, and advertising related to the manufacture, distribution and sales of beer, wine, and liquor.

**Lunch will be provided**

Pricing:
$20 for members
$25 associate members
$40 non-members
$20 Students

At the door:
$30 members
$35 associate members
$50 non-members
$20 Students

RSVP
Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Please RSVP on CVENT at http://www.cvent.com/d/0JYgVMrPxUmrIVoVcZTKOw/znwc/P1/1Q?

When: Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Time: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Tri-C Hospitality Management Center
Public Square
180 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Parking:
Parking available in garage on Ontario and Prospect (just past Fat Fish Blue).  Entrance into garage on East side of Ontario.  Any guest parking in this garage can redeem their ticket for $6.00 parking pass for exiting.  Guest will pay $6.00 upon registration if parking pass is needed (this garage only).

 

Alan Berg Wedding Marketing Seminar

Alan Berg, Wedding Leaders Conference

 

Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Holiday Inn Strongsville

 

Join us as Today’s Bride presents Alan Berg, founder of the Wedding Industry Leaders Conference, for a one-day set of Wedding Marketing seminars. He will discuss the buying behavior of tech-savvy brides today, and how to communicate with them, more effectively.

Today’s Bride is offering ISES members a $20 discount for this event!

 

Click here to register and to get session info

 

 

 

 

Education Opportunity: Learn How to Become a Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP)

Education Opportunity: Learn How to Become a Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP)

Please join us Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at 11:30 AM for a lunch seminar at the Wolstein Center featuring special guest soeaker Bill Ferguson, CSEP and “Learn How to Become a Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP)!”
The CSEP designation is the hallmark of professional achievement in the special events industry. It is earned through education, performance, experience, and service to the industry, and reflects a commitment to professional conduct and ethics.

Bill Ferguson, CSEP, will give you the tips and take you step by step on how to become a Certified Special Events Professional.  Lunch will be provided.

WHEN
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
WHERE
5th Floor Viking Lodge
Wolstein Center
Cleveland State University
2000 Prospect Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44102
Pricing:
$20 for members
$25 associate members
$40 non-members
$20 StudentsAt the door
$30 members
$35 associate members
$50 non-members
$20 Students
RSVP: on or before Monday, August 08, 2011 at http://www.cvent.com/d/1Yp​nCKG27EOlKopQEY2CaA/znwc/P​1/4W?
Parking: available in the South Garage. See (SG) on CSU Campus Map. Rates are $1 per hour or $6 max.   Entrance – 21st and Prospect, directly left of the Time Warner Cable Gate, under the green awning. See (WP) on CSU Campus Map.  http://www.csuohio.edu/abo​utcsu/campusmap.pdf
There will be signage and a receptionist to guide you to the 5th Floor Viking Lodge.
Learn more about the CSEP program on the ISES International site at http://isesew.vtcus.com/CSEP/index.aspx

ISES Cleveland Announces Upcoming Year’s Calendar of Events

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ISES Cleveland Announces Upcoming Year’s Schedule of Education and Programs

Cleveland, Ohio, July 6, 2011: The Cleveland Chapter of the International Special Events Society (ISES Cleveland), Cleveland’s premier society for event professionals, announced its upcoming year’s calendar of events following the first Education and Programs Committee meeting of the new membership year on July 5, 2011.

“We are looking forward to another great year with the ISES Cleveland chapter,” said ISES Cleveland Vice President of Education and Programs, Rachael Fuller of the Cleveland Zoological Society.  ”Don’t miss these exciting and engaging programs to interact with ISES members and Cleveland’s finest.”

The chapter will host a total of six Educational Programs, as well as four networking events, and a mid-year Membership Drive.  The calendar stands as follows:

  • Tuesday, August 9, 2011 — Learn How to Become a Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP), featuring Bill Ferguson, CSEP
  • Saturday, September 10, 2011 — ISES Cleveland Fun Day at Kalahari Resort
  • Tuesday, October 11, 2011 — Cleveland’s Own and Locally Grown
  • Tuesday, November 8, 2011 — Jewish Wedding Trends & Traditions
  • Tuesday, December 13, 2011 – Mid-Year Membership Drive
  • Tuesday, January 10, 2012 – ISES Cleveland Cooking Throw-Down
  • Wednesday, February 15, 2012 – Wine Tasting & Education
  • Tuesday, March 13, 2012 – Second Annual Technology Showcase
  • Tuesday, April 10, 2012 – Event Design on a Budget
  • Tuesday, May 8, 2012 – ISES Cleveland Networking Event
  • Tuesday, June 12, 2012 – East 4th ISES Pub Crawl

About ISES Cleveland: ISES Cleveland is a chapter of the International Special Events Society, a multi-national professional organization dedicated to educate event professionals of all diciplines and to foster creative excellence in the special events industry.  The Mission of ISES is to educate, advance and promote the special events industry and its network of professionals along with related industries.  ISES has more than 6,000 members and 40 chapters worldwide, including in Cleveland, Ohio.  ISES produces the Eventworld convention, the Espirit Awards, and the Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) certification program.  For more information on ISES Cleveland’s calendar of events, or to learn more about upcoming networking events and education opportunities, awards, and membership, please visit http://www.ISESCleveland.com.

Contact: VP of Communications, Anna-Jeannine Herman
Something New Entertainment
330-253-2900
aj9@SomethingNewEntertainment.com

Past ISES Members: Renew in July and SAVE

ISES Members — don’t forget: the new membership year has already begun, so your membership may have officially lapsed last week, but ISES Cleveland will be offering a 1 month grace period for renewals!

Renew by 7/31/2011 and SAVE $50 with a waived application fee!  Contact Scott Pickel, Vice President of Membership, for more details.  We look forward to having you on board for another year of exciting ISES Cleveland Events, Education, and Community!

ISES Cleveland Announces New Board of Directors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ISES Cleveland Announces New Board of Directors

Cleveland, Ohio, June 29, 2011: The Cleveland Chapter of the International Special Events Society (ISES Cleveland), Cleveland’s premier society for event professionals, announced its new board following the Annual Board Retreat on June 28, 2011. The board has a new President, President-Elect, Vice President of Communications, and two new Directors-at-Large, as well as two continuing Vice Presidents and four continuing Directors.  The Immediate Past President will continue to serve in an advisory position.

“As a Founding Director of ISES Cleveland, I applaud the efforts of all involved over the past 4 years  as they raised the bar of professionalism, created more networking opportunities and established positive working relationships with our colleagues in the special events industry,” said ISES Cleveland President, Deborah Smythe Hermann of Ghostlight Productions.  “I look forward to continuing this legacy of success as President and working with this remarkable group of dedicated professionals on the 2011-2012 Board of Directors”

ISES Cleveland’s new Board of Directors is:

President, Deborah Smythe Hermann
Deb is the CEO and Chair Babe of Ghostlight Productions.  Deb formerly served as the President-Elect.

President-Elect, Laura Cahill-Hoffman
Laura is the Coordinator of Community and Media Relations at Lake Health.  Laura formerly served as the Vice President of Communications (2010-2011) and as a Director-at-Large (2008-2010).  She served on the Education and Programs Committee (2008-2009) and the Communications Committee (2009-2011).

Immediate Past President, Matthew Radicelli
Matt is the Founder/Owner of Rock the House Entertainment Group.  Matt formerly served as the President (2010-2011), as the President-Elect (2009-2010), as the Vice President of Membership (2008-2009), and as a Director-at-Large (2007-2008).  He served on the Membership Committee (2007-2009) and on the Communications Committee (2009-2010).

Vice President of Education and Programs, Rachael Fuller
Rachael is the Special Event Facility Manager at the Cleveland Zoological Society.  Rachel continues in her second year as the Vice President of Education and Programs.  Rachael has served on the Education and Programs Committee for four years.

Vice President of Communication, Anna-Jeannine Herman
Anna-Jeannine is the Creative and Talent Director at Something New Entertainment.  Anna-Jeannine formerly served as the Director of Communications (2011), and as a Communication Committee member (2010).

Vice President of Membership, Scott Pickel
Scott is the Owner of Everything Tented.  Scott continues in his second year as the Vice President of Membership.

Director-at-Large, Barbara Felt
Barbara works in Destination Management Services for Positively Cleveland.  Barbara continues in her second year as a Director-at-Large serving on the Membership Committee.

Director-at-Large, Shannon Harris, Cleveland Marriott
Shannon is the Catering Sales Manager at the Cleveland Marriott at Key Center.  Shannon is serving in her first term as a Director-at-Large this year.  Shannon continues to serve in her second year for the Education and Programs Committee.

Director-at-Large, Vincent Iannaggi
Vince is the Director of Business Development for L’Nique Specialty Linen Rental.  Vince is serving in his first term as a Director-at-Large this year.  Vince continues to serve on the Events Committee.

Director-at-Large, Candice Lopez
Candice works in Convention Services for Kalahari Resort.  Candice continues in her third year as a Director-at-Large.  Candice has served on the Education and Program Committee for four years.

Director-at-Large, Jim Lottig
Jim is a Sales Account Executive at Event Source.  Jim continues in his third year as a Director-at-Large.  Jim has served on the Membership Committee since 2007.

Director-at-Large, Mary Frances Ody, Cleveland Airport Marriott
Mary Frances is the Senior Events Manager at the Cleveland Airport Marriott.  Mary Frances continues in her second year as a Director-at-Large serving on the Education and Programs Committee.

About ISES Cleveland: ISES Cleveland is a chapter of the International Special Events Society, a multi-national professional organization dedicated to educate event professionals of all diciplines and to foster creative excellence in the special events industry.  The Mission of ISES is to educate, advance and promote the special events industry and its network of professionals along with related industries.  ISES has more than 6,000 members and 40 chapters worldwide, including in Cleveland, Ohio.  ISES produces the Eventworld convention, the Espirit Awards, and the Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) certification program.  For more information on ISES Cleveland’s board, or to learn about upcoming networking events and education opportunities, awards, and membership, please visit http://www.ISESCleveland.com.

Contact: VP of Communications, Anna-Jeannine Herman
Something New Entertainment
330-253-2900
aj9@SomethingNewEntertainment.com

You’re Invited: ISES Family Night at the Cleveland Zoo

Bring your family Tuesday, May 10th, 2011 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, for a night of African Safari fun at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo’s new exhibit, African Elephant Crossing.

ISES families will enjoy picnic fair provided by Aramark and an opportunity to view the new exhibit which features African elephants, meerikats, naked mole rats and more! Children will enjoy a craft, a scavenger hunt and walking tour through Africa.

Registration for children is free. Spouses should register as a member.  RSVP by Monday, May 9th, 2011 for advance ticket pricing.

WHEN: Tuesday, May 10, 2011 — 6:00 pm-8:00 pm

WHERE: Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland, OH 44109

PARKING: Free

RSVP PRICING:
$20 – members
$25 – associate members
$40 – non-members
$20 – students
Kids are free

At the door:
$30 – members
$35 – associate members
$50 – non-members
$20 – students
Kids are free

SEARCH Offers Scholarships to ISES Eventworld 2011

The SEARCH Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of twelve (12) scholarships to ISES Eventworld® 2011. Each ISES chapter has the opportunity to submit one (1) scholarship application for the Education Only Pass

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