Why You Should Attend ISES Eventworld

Why Should You Attend ISES Eventworld 2009?
ISES Eventworld2009 An Institute for Professional Development is one of the foremost educational conferences for the special events industry.

Network with Peers, Gain Knowledge, Grow Professionally, Obtain Lead Referrals, Brand Your Business

Select from more than two dozen educational sessions offered in these new tracks geared by experience level: Novice Professionals, Skilled Professionals, and Seasoned Professionals. Follow one track all the way through the conference, or move around picking courses in several different tracks. Personalize your itinerary to meet your needs; this is your conference.
Education Highlights include distinguished practitioners, academics and thought leaders. This years speakers come together to share best practices, strategies, techniques and tactics to grow your skills and your performance. Please visit the ISES Eventworld website for more information.

Keynote Speaker: Simon T. Bailey will present, Release Your Brilliance: How to Reposition, Reconnect and Re-emerge in Times of Change.In times of change you will reach an internal fork in the road, where you are invited to redefine success on your terms, realign your behaviors and redesign your beliefs from the inside out. The result is a brilliant man and woman who re-emerges knowing how to think strategically and innovatively about ways to generate revenue, save money, and create efficiency. In this session you will re-equipped with tips, tools and techniques to prove that brilliant success is an inside job.

Featured Speaker: Steve Kemble will present, HOT and Sassy Trends. Be sure to check out his new blog for all of the session essentials at www.stevekemble.com/blog! Get ready for a session that you will never forget!

Networking opportunities and events throughout the conference allow you to mix and mingle with professionals from near and far. Kick off the conference at the ISES Eventworld Welcome Reception; catch a glimpse of ISES future at the ISES Annual General Meeting and Luncheon and celebrate the special events industry at the 2009 ISES Esprit Awards.

ISES Eventworld 2009 promises to stimulate your mind, elevate your understanding, and inspire you to continue to grow. Do not miss this unique opportunity for professional development uniquely designed for special event professionals.

Register now for one of the most dynamic educational and networking conferences in the special events industry! Early bird pricing ends on July 10th!

Stay, San Francisco StyleDiscover a beautiful downtown San Francisco hotel rising 39 stories high into the city skyline at the illustrious San Francisco Marriott. Just south of Market Street, the hotel is situated just steps away from the city's top attractions, including the historical Cable Cars, fine dining and world class shopping on Union Square. Whether in town for business or pleasure, experience San Francisco at the San Francisco Marriott where you're sure to "leave your heart."

Hotel Accommodations:
San Francisco Marriott55 Fourth Street
San Francisco, California 94103 USA
Phone: 1.888.575.8934, 1.415.896.1600

$219.00 Single/Double + tax Hotel ReservationsMust be made directly with the San Francisco Marriott. Call 1.888.575.8934 and ask for the discounted International Special Events Society (ISES) group rate or visit the ISES reservations web page. Rooms will be available at the discounted ISES group rate only until July 10, 2009 or until the block is sold out, so don't delay!

ISES December Half Yearly Membership Drive

It’s time for the December Membership Drive and it’s so easy to become a member of ISES AZ! Go online and save on membership December 1-31! You’re just 5 clicks away from becoming a part of a phenomenal worldwide network of event professionals, and amazing event educational opportunities! As an ISES member, you will be linked with the best in the event industry!

1. Go to www.ises.com
2. Click on the “Skip to ISES.com” square
3. Click on “Join” in the upper right hand corner of the website. You can also click on “Join ISES” in the Quick Access box on the right side of the page
4. Click on “ISES USA” [or corresponding country/student] in the Membership Application box on the right side of the page
5. Proceed through the Steps to become a member

That’s it! That’s how easy it is to become a member.
The $50.00 initiation fee is waived when you sign up online.

If you join during the December Membership Drive – attending the January meeting is FREE! In addition, if you are already an ISES member and you recruit a new member during the drive – you are invited to attend the January meeting free as well!

If you have questions about the process or would like to learn more about membership, contact Jack Weiner, VP of Membership, at jack@koolpartyrentals.com.

Membership Drive Coming Soon?

Yes, you read that correctly! The Annual ISES Half Yearly Membership Drive is COMING SOON!!! From December 1-31 - new members can join at the discounted rate of $199 (corporate) and $149 (non-profits and corporate additionals) for membership good through JUNE - and the $50 application fee is waived!

ISES AZ Welcomes New Members!

Welcome new members:
• Cassidy Evans, Resort Suites of Scottsdale
• Joe Gill, Quest Drape
Interested in joining ISES Arizona? Visit www.isesaz.com, www.ises.com or contact VP of Membership Jack Weiner (Owner of Kool Party Rentals) at jack@koolpartyrentals.com or Director of Member Care Julie Levy (Owner of Sophisticated Shindigs) at julie@sophisticatedshindigs.com.