Get Involved! Get on a Committee!

Look through the committees and find one that works for you.  If you want more information or you want to sign up email the person listed.

Membership Committee is responsible for developing and cultivating value added member only benefits.  It is also responsible for  encouraging event professionals to join ISES and current members to get involved and retain their membership.
Contact Justin Atkinson for more information.


Communications Committee is responsible for the marketing, advertising and chapter communications, including newsletters, social media, web and print advertising.  The committee also is responsible for spreading the word about ISES throughout the event industry and to the general public, the website, and more.
Contact Ashley Holder for more information.


Programs is responsible for the logistics of each of the meetings that ISES Dallas presents, including locations, rentals, caterers, décor, and more. 
Contact Vince Corona for more information.

Education is responsible for developing the education for each of the meetings that ISES Dallas presents that will appeal to the full membership.  The committee works to educate members in business matters, event trends and issues as well as educates the members based on the Certified Special Event Professional (CSEP) test.
Contact Kristen Dickson CSEP for more information.


Spirit of Excellence (SOE) Committee is responsible for the ISES Dallas entries to for the SOE's.  The Chapter Spirit of Excellence Awards recognize ISES chapters that excel in chapter communications, administration, membership retention, and growth programs.
Contact Melanie Goodwin for more information.

Philanthropy Committee is responsible of finding ways for ISES Dallas to give back to the community at large.  The committee is responsible to find causes to raise money for during chapter meetings as well as causes for the Special Projects Committee to partner with.
Contact Glenn Roush for more information.

Special Projects Committee is responsible for planning and executing special projects for ISES Dallas.  Special projects include but aren't limited to Texas Star Awards, Partyfest, the programs and projects that ISES Dallas does as part of their philanthropic efforts. 

Contact Tamara Harris CWC for more information.

Finance Committee is responsible for maintaining the ISES Dallas financial records. 
Contact Nick Mallouf for more information.

ESPRIT Award Winners!

Congratulations to all the winners at the ESPRIT awards.  

Special congratulations to the ISES Dallas members who received an ESPRIT.

2010 ISES Best Wedding Budget Under $75,000 USD winner

Tara Wilson of Tara Wilson Events for the "Modern French Whimsy"

2010 ISES Best Technical Production

Hyacinth Belcher CSEP of Onstage Systems for the "George Strait Concert"

2010 ISES Best Event with a Legacy

Chris Arrendondo & Team of Eclipse Entertainment, LLC for "The Legendary Block Party!"

Design Board Competition

2 Entry Categories

1. Accomplishment in Design:  Showcases the wedding design of a previous wedding you have completed or a wedding that is currently under construction.
2. Dream Design:  Using one of the ballrooms at the Hilton Anatole hotel as your inspiration, design a dream wedding with an unlimited budget!  Ballroom pictures can be found here http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/DFWANHH-Hilton-Anatole-Texas/photoGallery.dohttp://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/DFWANHH-Hilton-Anatole-Texas/photoGallery.do

Rules & Regulations:

• Design boards should be 1 piece and mounted on foam board or a similar sturdy material
• Boards will be displayed on standard floor easels, and should be no larger than 2' x 3'
• Boards may contain pictures, swatches, print samples, etc.  "Dream Design" boards should incorporate a picture of the respective Hilton Anatole ballroom.
• Any wedding professional may enter - coordinators, florists, rental companies, lighting companies, etc.
• Please give you wedding design a title and display that on your board (i.e. "Vintage Glamour", "Country Chic", "Jack and Jill's Wedding", etc.)
• You may enter your board with other vendors as a "team"; however, the prize that is given will only be for one person.  Payment for "Team" entry must come through one person as well.
• All design board entry forms must be completed by September 16th, 2010.  No late or walk up registration will be accepted.
• All design boards must be delivered to the Hilton Anatole and checked in at the registration table in Atrium 1 no later than 4:30pm on September 20th.
• Your name, your company name and the names of your vendors may NOT appear anywhere on the Design Board, or they WILL be disqualified.  After the winners are announced, guests will return to the Atrium, where the names of the vendors associated with each board will be revealed. 

Register by clicking here.

If you have questions please contact the event chair, Meredith Commender meredith@significanteventsoftexas.com .

ISES Dallas ICE Pack

Benefits:

One payment- easy for accounting and check requests
10% discount for bulk purchase

 

 ICE PACK Regular $200 ($225 value)
5 remaining Bi- monthly educational meetings

ICE PACK Deluxe $450 ($500 value)
5 remaining Bi- monthly educational meetings
2 masters series
4 power lunches
1 Texas Star Awards ticket

RAFFLE PACK $50 ($80 value)
12 raffles for the price of 10 for
each remaining Bi- monthly educational meeting

Benefits:

One payment- easy for accounting and check requests
10% discount for bulk purchase

Support ISES by being an active member

http://www.regonline.com/ice_pack

Congratulations to our 2010-2011 ISES Dallas Board

Last night was the ISES Dallas Board Installment. We would like to congratulate our 2010-2011 Board.

President 

Yvette Audrain, CSEP, CPCE of Premier Special Events

President-Elect 

Marla Watson Werst, CTA, CSEP of PeaPod Group

Past President  

Raye-Dawn Acheson CSEP of VIP Events, Inc.

VP of Membership   

Justin Atkinson of Trinity Event Staffing

VP of Education & Programs  

Michael Cheever of Sixth Floor Museum

VP of Communication 

Ashley Holder of Ducky-Bob's Event Specialists

Director of Programs 

Vince Corona of Creative Cuisine

Director of Education  

Kristen Dickson CSEP of GEORGE Catering

Director of Finances  

Nick Mallouf of Mallouf Photography

Director of Proceedings  

Meredith Commander of Significant Events of Texas

Director of SOE  

Melanie Goodwin of Ultimate Ventures

Director of Philanthropy  

Glenn Roush of Roush Weddings

Director of Special Projects 

Tamara Martin Harris CWC of Eventfully U

ISES Dallas Chapter Award Nominees Announced!

2009/2010 Awards Banquet

Please join us on Thursday, July 15, 2010, at Union Station to announce our winners for 2009/2010.   The nominees are:

Facility of the Year:

·         Frontiers of Flight – September 2009

·         Winspear Opera House at the AT&T Performing Arts Center – March 2010

·         Texas Discovery Gardens – May 2010

Caterer of the Year:

·         Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek – September 2009

·         George Catering – November 2009

·         Wolfgang Puck – March 2010

Program of the Year:

·         Event Security and Managing Risk – September 2009

·         Goals and Objectives:  Refine & Design – November 2009

·         Sales & Marketing 2010- March 2010

And help us honor the 2009/2010 Spirit Award winner who was selected by membership for their significant contributions to the Chapter over the past year and has been a member for less than two years.

And the 2009/2010 Pinnacle Award winner who exemplifies the goals and values of ISES.  This is the highest honor our ISES Dallas Chapter can award to a member. 

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!

Eventworld Early Bird Deadline Extended through July 9th!

There's still time to register for Eventworld 2010 for the early bird price!  Don't miss your chance!

Click here to register now!