Wednesday, August 13, 2008

ISES To Celebrate at Third Annual Gala & Auction - MINT

Our 3rd Annual ISES AZ Gala and Auction, MINT, is Wednesday, October 15, 2008 6:00pm-10:00pm – RADIUS in Old Town Scottsdale

Economy got you down? Not anymore. You are invited for an evening of riches, where money is growing on trees at the Third Annual ISES Gala and Auction, MINT. A soiree loaded with entertainment, opulent cuisine, an abundance of valuable auction items, and priceless networking!

For the second year in a row, Rowlan Hill will be breaking our banks in our live auction with items ranging from premiere hotel night stays, prime golf destination vouchers, and private sporting event packages. Our Silent auction will feature advertising opportunities in event industry publications, educational packages to event industry tradeshows, and an assortment of activity packages of events throughout Arizona.

We are still seeking MINT auction items! Please see the attached form for information and instructions on how to donate an item. Proceeds of our Gala fund our chapter education and scholarship program, as well as a portion will be donated to the SEARCH Foundation which helps special event industry members who are confronted with catastrophic circumstances nationwide.

No item is too small!! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your company by donating to this annual event dedicated to the special events industry!Click here to download the ISES AZ Gala Donation Form (PDF). Items are due by Friday, October 3rd.

Thank you to our Gala and Auction Partners:

Décor - Encore Creative, Tablelicious, Creative Event Rentals, bluemedia
Invitations - Paper Crazy
Production - Living Energy Events & Productions
Entertainment - Rowlan Hill Auctioneer, Encore Creative
Venue and Catering - Evening Entertainment Group

Cost to attend: $55 per person, $50 for ISES members, and $45 for student members. Tickets are on sale now until October 13th!!

BE A MINT VIP! VIP tables are available and offer the following: Premiere seating for the dinner, live auction and entertainmentTable signage12 tickets to the GalaTwo Raffle TicketsComplimentary bottle of champagneCompany recognition in the Gala programAvailable for $500.00, hurry and purchase yours today cause these won’t last long, only 3 available!

Grand buffet provided by Evening Entertainment Group:

  • Hors d’oeuvres
  • Beef Skewers
  • Bree
  • Chicken Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce
  • Spicy Ahi Tuna Rolls
  • Main Course
  • Grilled Assorted Flat Bread
  • Assorted cheeses & oven dried tomatoes
  • Fresh Chopped Salad
  • Sonoran Spicy Chicken Penne Pasta
  • Served with warm pita chips and crème fraiche
  • Fried Calamari
  • Crème fraiche & Sweet Chili Sauce
  • Fruit Skewers
  • DessertCheesecake Lollipops