Tuesday, November 18, 2008

ISES Dallas Rocks Out the AirStar Dome!

Wow! Last night rocked! 

We wanted to send a quick note to everyone to say thank you to everyone for an amazing program last night. The Dome was such a special place last night to be in with great friends, and a stellar program. The lighting was spectacular, the cuisine spot on and all the details flowed like silk. Not only was the event a huge success, it was one of the best ISES programs we have ever done. It really was a labor of love for all involved, and we just wanted to say thank you!
Special Thank you All Our Outstanding Sponsors

AirStar Space Lighting - Texas
Lite Dallas
Kohler Power
Wynnwood Catering
Shag Carpet Themed Events & Deco
Ducky Bob's Event Specialist
TR Creative
Quest Drape
PeaPod Productions
VIM Studio Photography

You are all Rock Stars In Our Books!

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

ISES Dallas and the Event Industry in Dallas Fort Worth Helps Raise Funds for Hurricane IKE Relief!

As you know, Our fellow Texans and Event Industry family, have been hit hard by Hurricane IKE, and can use all the help they can get. In fact the Pink PeaPod has tons of family and friends in the Houston area, so it is with that thought in mind, that our good friends at Fauxcades and Outstanding Productions have teamed with G-Texas Catering and Gilley's to provide a fundraiser for the statewide Red Cross Relief Effort.
For a donation of $20, you can attend this amazing soiree, nosh with friends, and feel good about giving to a more than worthy cause. We have built a page on Facebook called Production For Reconstruction. On this site, you can donate Money, Time, Event goods and services or thoughts to your friends down south.
Also, I talked to fellow ISES member and ISES Houston Chapter President Debbie Elias, CMP, CSEP and most of our event folks in Galveston are still without power and could use a generator. If you can help, please contact her today. Thank you for your kindness!

Monday, September 1, 2008

ISES Dallas Chapter Takes Home the Gold!

ISES Dallas Chapter Wins Prestigious Spirit Of Excellence Award for Chapter of the Year and Chapter Communications of the Year!

Past President Leigh Stem, CSEP proudly shows off this amazing award. This special recognition was 10 years worth of hard work and we are so proud to represent ISES International! Thank you to everyone who is a member of ISES Dallas! We could not have done this without you!

Saturday, August 30, 2008

Back of House, With the Mouse - The Disney Event Experience By Marla Watson-Werst

I am still reeling from our visit to the Happiest Place on Earth – Walt Disney World.

I was blessed to take part in a VIP Back of House tour with the Disney Event Group at Walt Disney World, Epcot Center, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and finally ending up at the Atlantic Dance Hall at Disney’s Boardwalk Resort. I cannot put words together to describe the amazing and first class service we received. I will blog in detail later, but here is a photo blog for now!

Here is a Photo Blog of our very special day:

The Disney Event Group - You have to be careful, as they do not allow photography in many parts of the building.

The DEG included the Event Imagineers, Decor, Floral, Gifts and Special VIP requests, Costuming for the Events, ect...Each team member gets to design his or her own offices to show off their individual style.

Yvette, Denise, Brooks, Mickey Mouse, Nick (up top), Leigh, Myself and Terry arriving at the Disney Event Group., Mickey has so many cool costumes!

Customized Entertainment for your group, courtesy of LuDean! Disney will take your company and staff information, as well as any important facts, and their cast of characters/actors will become a part of the color and event background.

This is the theme through out the entire park. And boy does it show! Everything the DEG does, is aimed at making Walt Disney proud.

Yvette, Terry and I at Epcot (the last off the bus, and lolly gagging in the rain).
We were having the best time!

Entering the Living Seas VIP Lounge, we were greeted in style. The signage and branding for ISES was represented in EVERY part of the experience.

Mickey donned his scuba gear and welcomed us in style to
the Living Seas VIP Lounge

This is such a cool photo, and shows off how
humid it really was during Hurricane Faye!

"CUT!" The action is right there! The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular - Opened Up set.
This set can be customized to your guests specifications, and they will become part of the show.

Roast Tenderloin on Polenta Crustini with Port Wine Sauce.
The Food was immaculate and so very delicious.

Terry, Nick, Leigh, Todd, Myself, Kris, Yvette and Denise Toasting the Day together
at the Atlantic Dance Hall on Disney's Boardwalk Resort

Duck with Polenta and truffles. To Die For!

Disney Executive and ISES International President David DeLoach
receives his 20 year service pin.
We were so proud of him, and felt quite honored to be there for his special day!

I want to thank the entire Disney team, but especially David DeLoach, Disney Executive and ISES International President; and our tour guides Kris Shea, CSEP and Todd Milton for making our trip so amazing.

Also a special thanks to my good friends Leigh, Yvette, Brooks, Terry, Denise and Nick for leaving me with one of the happiest memories I will ever have. They were all laughing, and relaxed for the first time in months. It made me so happy to see them happy.

ISES Dallas Does It! Chapter of the Year!

ISES Dallas Chapter Recieves
Chapter of the Year,
as well as Outstanding Communications Spirit of Excellence Award for2008-2009 !


Also Congratulations are in order to these amazing ISES Dallas Chapter Members for winning the 2008 ISES ESPRIT Awards.


Creme de la Creme - OFF- Premise Catering


Riley's Runway

Yvette Audrain, CSEP, CPCE

Pappas Catering


Best Social Event Planning Budget Under $25,000 USD


60th Anniversary Festival Gala

Chris Arredondo

Eclipse Entertainment, LLC.

Best Entertainment Production Budget

Under $25,000 USD

Dunn Halloween Party

Ashley Wright

Eclipse Entertainment, LLC.

Best Entertainment Production Over $75,000 USD

Feel The Beat

Debbie Meyers, CSEP

BRAVO! Productions Entertainment, Inc.

 

 

We are also very proud of our fellow SouthEast Region 
Sister Chapter in
 New Orleans
for winning the Spirit of Excellence Award for Member Retention. Go N'awlins! 

Monday, June 16, 2008

Welcome to the ISES Dallas Blog



Hello ISES Dallas!
Welcome to our new blog! We want you to check back often to learn about all the awesome things we have going on with ISES Dallas Chapter.