ISES Dallas Master Series

Social Networking 101

Bring your laptop and learn Hands On about the tricks of the Social Networking Scene at this informative master series workshop.

We will talk about Link'd In, Twitter, Facebook, Blogging and Online Newsletters. 

Time: 8am - 12 Noon
Place: Fun Factory Events/Superior Expo Offices
Cost: $50 

To register go to www.regonline.com/masterseriessocial

March BMEP a Success!

March Bi Month Education a Huge Success!

By Marla Watson-Werst, CSEP

 The March Bi-Monthly Education program took on a new direction as program chairs Chris Arredondo and Marla Watson-Werst, CSEP took guests for a ride in the “Fort Worth Venue Experience”. This crawl style event brought members together to learn about the strategic partnership between Fort Worth, Arlington and Dallas. while traveling to the ultimate destination of Fort Worth.

The idea was to re-introduce members to the City of Cowboys and Culture, and show them new venues for future events. The evening started out with guests jumping on buses provided by Roadrunner Charter, and heading to Fort Worth. While on the bus, riders were treated to an educational experience that changed with each new city. The idea was to connect the dots along the way, with a new speaker starting as the City Limits were reached. Cassandra Mataj from the Dallas Convention and Visitors Bureau started out the discussion talking about Dallas, and its goal to build a new Convention Hotel. As the bus reached Arlington, Lisa Farrimond from the Arlington CVB stood up to talk about Arlington, the new Cowboy Stadium, and the future partnerships with Dallas and Fort Worth.

As the Bus pulled up to the first venue, The Ashton Depot, for the cocktail portion of the evening they were greeted by a Conductor and given special passports describing each stop along the way, a timeline, the menu to be experienced at each stop and sponsors for the evening. While at the Depot, Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Barbara Stone introduced everyone to the new Fort Worth.

 Next our conductor called “All Aboard!” as all guests got on buses to head to each new venue. While on the buses, they continued to be educated by Fort Worth Partners and introduced to different facets of the city.

 The venues chosen for the event included The Ashton Depot, ArtSpace111, The Norris Conference Center and the brand new Omni Hotel. Each Venue had a different small bite menu, member sponsored décor and unique ambience. Catering took on a unique spin, as each venue hosted a separate menu provided by a different company along the way. The Chef at the Ashton catered the Ashton Depot. Standout menu items included Bite Size Kobe Beef Sliders, Onion Straws and Specialty Pomegranate Mini Martinis. Next came catering from The City Club of Fort Worth at ArtSpace 111. Guests noshed on Grilled Shrimp on a Field Green Salad, Beef Asada Tostadas and yummy Pork Sliders. Next on the list was the Norris Conference Center with catering by Creative Cuisine. The menu included Cured Salmon and Cucumber Salad with Cilantro Crème Fraiche, Pan Seared Ahi Tuna with Wasabi Crème on Wontons and Watermelon Fresca Martinis. Last but not least was the brand new Omni Hotel for Dessert. Guests enjoyed a gorgeous spread of desserts including assorted miniature pastries and Petite Fours, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries, Mixed Berry Martini’s and Irish coffee.

Members not only had a great time, but also were educated on the strategic partnerships being built between the three most powerful cities in North Texas. They retuned to Dallas with new ideas for a great future in Fort Worth.

ISES Dallas Members Create Magic in the City of Cowboys & Culture! By Marla Watson-Werst, CSEP

Photos Courtesy of PeaPod Productions 

From the Opening Night Soiree to the Fort Worth Block Party to the Farwell Gospel Breakfast, ISES Dallas Chapter members worked together in perfect harmony with the Omni Hotel Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau & the Fort Worth Convention Center to create one of the most amazing weekends that Fort Worth has ever seen. 

The festivities were centered around the Grand Opening of the Omni Fort Worth, which had a soft open in January of this year AND the branding of Fort Worth as the City of Cowboys and Culture. The thought was to team the events together to create an entire weekend of Special Events, Tours and Parties that showcased the new Omni hotel, Fort Worth, and an amazing array of event professionals for over 400 event planners from around the world. 

Not only were the events a huge success, they were Legendary! Mayor Mike Moncrief was very gracious in his praise for the events and has been raving to all that Fort Worth is the place to be.  To see more photos go to www.peapodevents.com, and click on the photo gallery.

ISES Dallas March Bi-Monthly Education Program

Thank you to our ISES Dallas Chapter & Fort Worth Sponsors:

The Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau   -      David Dubouis, Barbara Stone, Denise Hawkins

The Omni Hotel Fort Worth -      Wendall Bush, Hotel Manager, Carolyn Dent, Deana Ogg, Larry Auth

RoadRunner Charters - Donna Maynes 

Ducky-Bob’s Event Specialists -      Jay Cooper

The Ashton Depot -      Darren Moll & Staff

City Club of Fort Worth -      Amy Shackelford

ArtSpace 111 -      Margery Grella, Taylor McDaniel

The Norris Conference Center -      Dave Garton & Carole May, CMP

 Creative Cuisine - Vince Corona

 Randal Stout Entertainment|Lumen Lighting       - Randal Stout &  Mark Pederson

M&M Special Events -      Jennifer Cole

 Eclipse Entertainment -      Chris Arredondo &  Ashley Wright

 PeaPod Productions|ChicGeek|Invitations By Kellye -      Marla Watson-Werst, CSEP, Mike Fugate, Kellye Vierling

 Simply Elegant Events -      Christie

Functions Creative Events - Travis-Lee Moore for Florals

Bus Refreshments Provided By

Brooks Kendall of KenRan Entertainment

Jim Monroe of J Monroe Designs

Chris Arredondo of Eclipse Entertainment

 

Our Distinguished Guests on the Buses

Cassandra Matej  of the Dallas Convention & Visitors Bureau

Lisa Farrimond of the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau

Sharri Wilson, of Billy Bob’s Texas

 

ISES Dallas January Bi-Monthly Education Program

The ISES Dallas Chapter held it's Bi-Monthly Educational Program at Marc Event's in Dallas on Monday. The program was chaired by Erica Hesley of Ultimate Ventures and Ashley Wright of Eclipse Entertainment. The topic of this program was How to Build Your Business by Submitting Awards. A panel of 4 speakers included, Debbie Meyers, CESP, Brian Acheson, CSEP, Steve Kemble & special guest from London, Sally Webb, CSEP. They educated on how and why submitting awards is benenficial to you and your company and how to sucessfully create an award-winning submission. Program sponsors included:

Marc DePetris - Marc Events - Venue
Vince Corona - Creative Cuisine - Catering
Michael Drovlic - TLC Event Rentals - Table Linens and Chairs
Ashley Holder - LiveWire Special Events - Decor
Gary Peto - Shag Carpet - Decor
Jim Monroe - J Monroe Designs - Decor
Marshall Leak - Diversified Media Group - Audio / Visual
Ashley Wright - Eclipse Entertainment - Entertainment
Laura Hallock - Fun Factory Events - Signage
Kate Fishel - Fauxcades - Invitation Design

All members in attendance were asked to bring with them their awards if they had received any within the industry to be displayed as table centerpieces. The turnout was wonderful, over 50 awards were brought to be displayed!

The next BMEP is March 16th and is chaired by Marla Watson-Werst, CSEP of PeaPod Productions and Chris Arredondo of Eclipse Entertainment. The topic is the Fort Worth Venue Experience which will take members through the latest venues throughout Downtown Fort Worth.

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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!