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 PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Hello ISES Members,
Our 2008-2009 ISES year is off to a great start. We have had an extremely successful first program at Tommy Bahamas and our second at the MGM Mirage Events’ new studio promises to be fun as well as educational.
Thanks to all of you who have volunteered for our committees thus far. You are working to help make our chapter successful.
To any of you who have not yet chosen a committee to participate in, I encourage you to become involved and take charge of your own success within the chapter.
We as a board are working hard to make the Las Vegas chapter stand out both for our educational and networking opportunities as well as providing charitable assistance within the community.
Please look for opportunities coming up to show the town that we call home what the events industry can do to help her.
Thanks again for your friendship and support!
Sincerely,
Jill Latucca
President ISES Las Vegas 2008-2009
Jill@lounge22.com
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In this issue:
• president's message
• upcoming events
• mentorship/ internships
• welcome new members
• american heart
• congratulations
• meeting in paradise
• holiday recipes
• website update
• meeting at cathouse
• iseslv has heart
• helpful hint
• csep certification
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2008-2009 board of directors
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 14, 2008
(Chapter Meeting)
Venue: MGM MIRAGE Events
view invite and RSVP here
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November 4, 2008
Board Meeting
MGM MIRAGE Events
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November TBD, 2008
(Chapter Meeting)
Venue: TBD
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December 9, 2008
Board Meeting
MGM MIRAGE Events
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January 29-30, 2009
The Special Event in
San Diego
(Industry Tradeshow & Conference)
View Event Info Here
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February 20-26, 2009 Catersource Event Solutions Conference & Tradeshow at LV Hilton
View Event Info Here
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW ISES MEMBERS!
Megan Selnick - Student
Giovanna Irigoyen - Student
Anthony Esposito - Student
Mandy Brown
Event Sales & Design
Pacific Event Productions
Lisa Ruiz Student
David M. Tapper, CMP
Catering & Conference Manager
The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino
Tracey Kumer-Moore, JWIC Owner/Principle
Consultant Your Las Vegas Wedding Concierge
Joseph A. Akinsete - Student
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MENTORSHIP & INTERNSHIP PROGRAMS
You asked for it and we are providing it!
 In December you will be receiving information regarding our Mentorship Program and Internship Program. We will be pairing up Students and ISES members in January. This program is going to be a great way to assist the next generation of Event Planners.
December is also our ½ Year Membership Drive. Know someone that would like to join but may be unsure. Contact us and we would be more than happy to meet with them.
If you would like to be on the Membership Committee or have any Membership questions please contact your VP of Membership Angela Roberts, CSEP, CMP at angela@rmhlv.com
Angela Roberts, CMP, CSEP
VP Membership
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AMERICAN HEART
 ISES would like to thank, Mike from Executive Floral, Mandy Brown with Pacific Events, Nicholas Breaux with Flamingo Hotel and Casino, Lois Richards with Moss Inc., Patsy Dolan with Somers Furniture, Fabian with LT Eventions, Thom Pass with MGM/Mirage Events, Jill Lattuca with Lounge 22 and Nancy Rodriguez with USA Hosts for being on the American Heart Gala committee. Each one of these ISES members will be volunteering their time between now and April 25, 2009 on creating, gathering sponsorship from other ISES members, and executing the Gala being held at Plant Hollywood on April 25, 2009. The American Heart Gala has become ISES legacy event and with each year our members have stepped up to make this a great event which has allowed ISES to be able to continue to offer scholarships for continued education for students and our members.
We hope that when the time comes and we reach out to you for the American Heart Gala, you, our fellow ISES members will be ready to volunteer your time or services to help this years gala be the best that it can be and an event that we as ISES can be proud of.
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CONGRATULATIONS!
Local Las Vegas-based company, Baskow and Associates, Inc., receives prestigious industry award, Global Events Partners “Partner of the Year Award” for the fourth time
in 5 years!
The 2008 Global Events Partner Summit took place July 8-July 11, in Paris, France. The summit included some of the top Destination Management Companies in the world with 60 domestic and international DMCs and over 115 clients/meeting planners in attendance.
Topics discussed included industry trends for DMCs, industry changes, and an overall state of the meeting planning industry. The finale of the Summit was the presentation of the award for “Partner of the Year.”
Baskow and Associates was fortunate enough to be awarded this prestigious title for the 4th time in 5 years!
Jennifer Patino, President and Partner of Baskow and Associates and Joshua Jones, Senior Vice President, accepted the award on behalf of the company. Jennifer thanked her team for the hard work, dedication and commitment necessary to achieve such a prestigious award.
The annual award is given based on criteria of Exceptional Customer Service, Raising the Bar of Excellence, Promotion and Branding of GEP, and Responsiveness and Support of the GEP Team. The 2008 award was shared with another top DMC, Destination Nashville.
Chris White, CEO of Global Events Partners said, “Baskow and Associates continues to set the bar for quality service and leadership in the Global Events Partners brand. |
ISES LAS VEGAS HAS A MEETING IN PARADISE!
ISES Las Vegas held its first 2008-09 chapter meeting at Tommy Bahama’s in Town Square on September 17th. The laid back Caribbean feel of paradise was the perfect setting for the ISES Las Vegas Board to connect with members and friends.
A networking activity encouraged members and guests to mingle – and put their thinking caps on! Once you found your networking partner, you had to answer a CSEP question. The winning team received a nice prize for getting an A+ in networking.
The program started with President Jill Lattuca encouraging members to get involved in ISES Las Vegas by volunteering on a committee. Several board members described the committees and recruited interested members to serve. If you would like to participate on a committee, see the list of committees and their contact information below. Sign up! We would love to have your help on an upcoming project, education program, or future communications.
Committees include:
Membership Committee
Contact Angela Roberts, CMP, CSEP at Angela@rmhlsv.com
Education / Programs Committee
Contact Robyn Hadden, CSEP at Robyn.Hadden@unlv.edu
Gift Basket / Raffle Committee
Contact Carla Marrero at Carla@victoriasproductions.com
Chapter of the Year Committee
Contact Jodi Bugliani at Jodi.Bugliani@cort.com
Communications Committee
Contact Steve August at info@steveaugust.com
Stay tuned for more exciting education and programs this year! Join us at MGM Mirage Events on Tuesday, October 14th for an evening of networking, education, and fun!
ISES Las Vegas would like to thank Shannon Hall from PSAV Presentation Services for donating the sound system for the meeting. We would also like to thank Brad Henry and Tommy Bahama’s for their hospitality.
Robyn Hadden
Vice President Education
Vice President Program Logistics
The photo gallery for the event is posted at www.ISESLV.com
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 With the Holiday Season around the corner we wanted you to try these delicious recipes.
Creamy Pumpkin Risotto
4 servings
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter, salted or unsalted
1/2 cup chopped onion, fresh or frozen
2 teaspoons minced garlic, fresh or jarred organic
1 cup long-grain rice
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Pinch of grated nutmeg
1 cup Libby's 100% pure pumpkin
1/4 cup grated imported Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup cream or half-and-half
Directions:
Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender; add the garlic and rice and sauté for about 1 minute. Add 2 cups of the chicken broth, the salt, pepper, and nutmeg; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 cup broth and the pumpkin, and cook for another 5 minutes. The rice will be tender and slightly moist; remove from the heat and stir in the cheese and cream. Adjust the seasoning before serving.
Source: www.epicurean.com
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Oprah's Pomegranate
Martini Recipe
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
2 oz Absolute citron vodka or white tequila
1oz Cointreau liquor
1 cup ice
Optional: Splash of Sparkling water
Optional: Squeeze of lemon
Directions:
Shake ingredients in a shaker and put into
chilled martini glasses. Put pomegranate fruit into glass as garnish.
Source: www.epicurean.com
Would you like to share one of your own
personal recipes? Just email them to CPansini@planethollywood.com
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ISES Las Vegas website update!
Have something to say? Would you like to thank someone for a job well done? If youwould like to "tag" our wall, email your comments to Jill at jill@lounge22.com.
Check out our new ISESLV Wall here!
We always welcome suggestions to improve our website. Feel free to email them to webmaster@iseslv.com
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ISES LAS VEGAS HAS A MEETING AT...
A CATHOUSE?
Our past president Gary Bordman wanted to throw an exciting party for his last program and the Installation of the new 2008-2009 Board of Directors. He booked Cathouse at the Luxor and what a fun night it was.
The attendance was great. And I personally really enjoyed the entertainment of SnakeBabe and her Venom girls. Ok, I am a bit biased there...
As you entered Cathouse you walked past a girl lying and a bed of live scorpions. You signed in with Thom and came face to face with a giant python held by ISES’s very own web mistress and snake charmer Maria.
 The food was specially prepared for ISES by award winning Chef Kerry Simon and it was delicious. Everyone raved.
The venue itself is decorated unlike any place we have been to. A chic hybrid of a relaxed, sexy restaurant and European ultra lounge feel. Getting to see the club is just one of the many benefits of membership at ISES. Several ISES members that had no idea this elegant venue existed. So you see gang, you have to attend the meetings or you may just miss the club that your clients are looking for.
Cathouse gave us another treat by having their “Coquette Dancers” take the stage and do their thing. All eyes were on these sinfully gorgeous dancers in lingerie. Thanks to Catch The Moment who supplied us with a green screen photo booth that got everyone all crazy. I even jumped on stage to hammer a nail up my nose.
ISES LAS VEGAS HAS A HEART!
Your local Las Vegas ISES Board has decided it’s time for our Chapter to start giving back to our local community! While we have been very heavily involved with the American Heart Association’s annual Ball for the past several years… and will continue to do so. We also realize that there are plenty of needy people right in our own back yards! So, you are going to start hearing about opportunities to join us to assisting the less fortunate right here in Las Vegas. We are going to be volunteering at Soup-Kitchens, homeless shelters and the like. If you have any local charities or organizations that are near and dear to your hearts… OR if you would like our support with a program or event you are working on, please don’t hesitate to ask! We welcome any suggestions and/or recommendations. Stay tuned for more to come!
Jodi Bugliani
jbugliani@cort1.com
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Rachel Nelson and Heather Willden, CSEP were the first recipients of the Dr. Kathy Nelson Scholarship receiving $1,000 each towards their education. Also, Angela Roberts CMP, CSEP received $800 as the first ISESLV recipient of the ISESLV Educational Grant. Sponsors of the American Heart Gala received awards and the past years Board of Directors were recognized before the new 2008-2009 Board was introduced and sworn in.
So to sum it up, if you ever wanted to pet a giant tarantula or see Cathouse at the Luxor or sample Chef Simons specialty menu then this was the party to go to.
Photos from his event are up at www.ISESLV.com
Steve August
VP Communications
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 A helpful hint to increase your bottom line on entertainment.
As I sit in at my desk just a few feet away from my Hippie…Er, I mean husband I realize that even though he can’t remember to turn of a light when he leaves the room he is a bit of a genius in other ways. Sales. I hear him on the phone every day doing what many of you do but if you know Steve you know it’s going to have a strange twist. But this one twist of his that I think may be useful to increasing your bottom line when booking strolling entertainment.
Let’s say your client asks you for a strolling juggler.
CSEP CERTIFICATION
The CSEP designation is awarded by the International Special Events Society (ISES) and its Certification Committee. ISES is the only international umbrella organization representing professionals in all disciplines of the special events industry. Education and a commitment to professionalism are cornerstones of ISES.
Established in 1993, the CSEP program was developed to increase the recognition of professional growth and identify professionals who have demonstrated proficiency in the all components of the special events industry
The next application due date is October 20, 2008 for the next exam window of January 15-30, 2009. If that is too soon, no worries, the next application due date after that is January 16, 2009 for the exam window April 15-30, 2009.
To learn more about CSEP certification, eligibility requirements, and how it can benefit you, please visit www.ises.com/CSEP
or if you would like to start a study group please email Shirley Fugazzotto CSEP at shirley@thestellarexperience.com
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Fine, jugglers price in at about $125.00 and hour. You go to your list and book your favorite juggler and make a few dollars. Well, my Steven asks one question that many times increases that one juggler into greater profits. Its one simple question. Are you ready…?
‘Sure, I can help you with that, did you want a standard juggler or something unique’
Many times “Standard’ will work just fine, but this question will peak their curiosity and of course the client asks next, “What is the difference?”
Well, a standard juggler will work your event juggling balls and clubs. A unique juggler will juggle bowling balls and razor sharp axes.
See what the power of suggestion can do?? It’s not unlike when some of you in the Décor field ask ‘do you want paper napkins or cloth napkins.’ Many times they will go for the mid-high end because it will make them look better and well you have just made more money off your strolling performer because a unique juggler will go for an hourly of $175.00 - $250.00.
Same can go for a magician, a standard magician will go table to table and tell you what card you picked where a unique magician will pick your pocket or make live scorpions appear before your eyes.
Well, this has been very beneficial for us. It does not work every time but when it does is sure is nice to increase the $$$ for the same amount of time as a standard booking. Try it sometime. In these economic times extra money for the same amount of paperwork is nice.
Hmmm, now if I could only get him to pick up his socks and throw them in the hamper.
Hugs and Hissessss,
Maria Gara
August Entertainment Inc
Communications Committee Volunteer
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ISES Las Vegas
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ISES LV
PO Box 95643
Las Vegas, NV 89193
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info@iseslv.com |
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President, ISES Las Vegas
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Jill Lattuca
Account Executive
Lounge 22
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Office Phone: 702-210-6471
jill@lounge22.com |
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Immediate Past President
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Gary Bordman
Event Mall / Absolute Amusements
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Office Phone: 702.616.3940
Gary.Bordman@EventMallusa.com |
| President Elect |
Thom Pass
MGM Mirage Events
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Office Phone: 702-792-7798
tpass@mgmmirage.com |
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Vice President of Membership
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Angela Roberts, CMP, CSEP
Special Events Coordinator
Ronald McDonald House
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Office Phone: 702-252-4663
angela@rmhlv.com |
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Vice President of Communications
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Steve August
President
August Entertainment Inc.
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Office Phone: 702-644-4100
info@yourentertainers.com |
Vice President Education
Vice President Program Logistics |
Robyn K. Hadden, MS, CSEP
Director of Alumni & College Relations at the William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration at UNLV
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Office Phone: 702-
robyn.hadden@unlv.edu |
| Historian |
Carla Marrero
Director of Marketing & Talent
Victoria's Event Productions
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702.794.2492
carla@victoriasproductions.com |
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Chad Hardy
AdVenture Vegas
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Office Phone: 702.982.3220
Chad@venturevegas.com |
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Jodi Bugliani
District Account Executive
CORT; A Berkshire Hathaway Company
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Office Phone: 702-531-2230
jbugliani@cort1.com |
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Nancy Rodriguez
USA Hosts
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Office Phone: 702-798-0000
NancyR@usahosts.com |
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Courtney Pansini
Special Events Manager
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
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702.785-5589
cpansini@planethollywood.com |
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Patsy Dolan
Special Event Manager
Somers Furniture
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702.837.1717
patsy@somersfurniture.com
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Victoria (Tori) Chivers
Bellagio Resort
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vchivers@bellagioresort.com
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