NCC Meet-up Expo!Expo! Dec 9 6pm

Informal NC IAEE Chapter get together at Expo!Expo! Sunday December 9

From 6PM to 7PM we will have appetizers ready for you at the cocktail lounge in Rum Jungle (Mandalay Bay restaurant). Meet other members of the NorCal group and plan for a great Expo! Expo!

Contact Howard Ferrier, 2008 NCC IAEE CHAIR 650-333-0576, hferrier@ges.com to rsvp or if you have any questions or to need directions.

Expo!Expo! NCC Chapter Members Honored

Check it out - these Chapter Members will have the opportunity to walk the stage please, clap, cheer and chant to support our chapter members!

2007 CEM Graduate

** Ms. Solange Brill, CEM BEA Systems

Outstanding Achievement in Marketing & Sales - Show Management Award:

** Sandra Toms LaPedis RSA Conference

Platinum Circle Award:

** Ms. Wendy A. Tonkin, CEM Western Exhibitors Inc

Future Leaders 2008 Alumni:

** Anna Zammataro, American Academy of Ophthalmology

** Howard Ferrier, GES

** Jeanavive Janssen, Event Productions Inc (NCC Graduate but will not be present)

NCC Chapter Represents at Expo! Expo!

Belonogoff, Victoria	AMI Conference Management
Bisson, Anastasia	NACE International
Bivens, Ann	PCBC The Premier Building Show
Bobrow, MaryAnne	Bobrow & Associates
Bohannon, Darien	Freeman
Carunchio, Gia	Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International
Chapdelaine, Mary Ellen	Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services
Chase, Jeffrey	The Chase Group
Cooke, Michael	dmg world media
Dean, Michael	Western Exhibitors Inc
DeLeon, Priscilla	Santa Clara Convention & Visitors Bureau
Droeger, Michael	Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International
Ferrier, Howard	GES Exposition Services
Fleming, Barbara	Home Builders Association of Northern California
Garcia, Melissa	SEMI
Hall, Sherry	CA Assn of Health Facilities
Hernandez, Terri	PCBC The Premier Building Show
Herrera, Edna	Smart-Reg International Inc
Koch, Steve	Home Builders Association of Northern California
Law, Stephanie	AMI, Conference Management
Manhart, Annette	Santa Clara Convention & Visitors Bureau
Montoya, Rebecca	Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International
Murrin, Rebecca	League of California Cities
Nguyen, Katie	SEMI
Nold-Lewis, Lee	ProShow
Rauscher, Leslie	Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International
Roberts, Arnie	Smart-Reg International Inc
Rugh, Lori	American Wind Energy Association
Schmitt, Eve	Cappa & Graham
Smith, Stephen	Silicon Valley Auto Dealers Association
Sturdivant, Mike	PCBC
Toms LaPedis, Sandra	RSA Conference
Tonkin, Wendy	Western Exhibitors Inc
White, Mark	dmg world media
Zabriskie, Jean	Western States Horse Expo
Zammataro, Anna	American Academy of Ophthalmology

NCC Holiday Mixer

Thank you to everyone who joined us for an intimate evening, of wine, good food & networking... We formed new friendships and had the opportunity to re-kindle long-term industry friendships. We travel in such close circles but don't always have the time to connect, we truly are a "family" and this was an excellent evening to remember that.




AMI Conference Management - Erin Closmore & Victoria Belonogoff, Freeman Decorating - Sha Tao & Linda Zeazeas, GES - Howard Ferrier & Joe Rohlfes, Resort at Squaw Creek - Marlena Sender, Signature Hospitality Group - Catherine Chapman, Red 7 Media - Lisa Chapman, Silicon Valley Auto Dealers - Stephen Smith, Splash - Joy Basa, Streamlinevents Inc. - Marsha Harrison, Teatro Zinzanni - Suzanne Thompson, USA Hosts Key Events - Elizabeth Bussing, VmWare - Teri Pasquinelli, Western Exhibitors - Andrew Toplarski, Cappa & Graham - Eve Schmitt, Event Productions Inc. - Jeanavive Janssen & Denis, Richard & Colleen Egan, PCBC - Christine Carchia, Jones Lang LaSalle - Sandra Lyman


Thank you to everyone who contributed a toy we were able to fill a barrel and then some...Howard Ferrier, GES, brought $1,000 dollars worth of Toy Puppets from Folkmanis, we couldn't help but play with them ourselves.




Howard Ferrier, NCC IAEE 2008 Chair, makes his 1st official speech, touching on our chapters dedication to promoting CEM classes to our membership and working to bring CEM courses to the Bay Area in 2009. As well, introduced our 2008 Educational Program, a 1/2 day of Round Table discussions focusing on the future of the industry & Panel Discussions on Green Practices at the Moscone Center - Dates TBD in March.

Industry Holiday Warm-up Party

Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Educated Palate, 88 4th Street @ Mission, San Francisco, CA

Click Here to Register or View Event Invitation
RSVP by Tuesday, November 27th

Join us for an evening of food, wine and Networking at the 'Educated Palate' in San Francisco. This is a industry wide party so tell your colleagues.

Get a taste of the future of the Event Industry - meet the students of the SF Culinary Arts & Hospitality Studies who will be showing off their skill in the kitchen for us. The students will also get the opportunity to see from all of us what a great industry this is to work in.

The event will also include a Toy-Drive to get everyone in the spirit of giving before the big holiday push. Toys will be donated to the 'San Francisco Fire Fighters Toy Program'

Are you excited?

How about this: Tandoori Chicken Skewers, Crispy risotto balls stuffed with porcini mushrooms, Grilled bacon-wrapped dried plums, Brandade wrapped in filo, Endive spears with gorgonzola, pear and walnuts, Herbed gruyère gougères, Wontons skins with a spicy dipping sauce...WINE.

I know I am excited and my mouth is watering too!

Jeanavive Janssen
IAEE NCC Board Member

IAEE Chapter Leadership Retreat

2007 Chapter Leadership Retreat
Sheraton DFW
Irving, Texas
October 24 - 26, 2007

IAEE Chapter Leadership Retreat is all about ...

-Sharing ideas and networking with fellow IAEE chapter leaders inside and outside of the retreat
-Enhancing leadership techniques that create effective and efficient chapter boards and committees
-Training sessions developed to boost creativity
-And having fun with your peers while increasing the tools you already have in your leadership tool kit.

Sheraton, Dallas - Welcome Dinner

Thanks to our lovely hosts from the Irving, Texas Convention and Visitors Bureau -
Maura Gast & Cheryl Hopkins


Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center


Dinner and Behind the Scenes Tour.

Casual Friday...

IAEE NCC Board Member, Jeanavive Janssen - Event Productions Inc. &
IAEE Director, Membership & Chapter Relations Laura McKinney

Laura was an amazing, generous hostess - she really loves what she does and we appreciate her and the IAEE team for all of their efforts in promoting education to the chapter leaders.

Thanks, to Rossi Productions for sponsoring our chapter leader's airfare.

IAEE NCC - Happy Hour at Jillian's

Our first spontaneous 'Happy Hour' industry mixer was a fun time!

No RSVP's required, no set agendas, just drinks and smiles all around...and we got to do some cross-pollinating with our MPI colleagues.

Keep an eye on your email, these events will be popping up randomly when you least expect it (but maybe when you need it most).

Thanks to Jillian's Billiards for accommodating our group.

IAEE NCC Future Leaders Have Returned

IAEE NCC Members

• Gia Carunchio Future Leaders Institute Alumni (Semi)
• Jeanavive Janssen 2007 Future Leaders Institute Grad (Event Productions Inc.)
• Anna Zammataro 2007 Future Leaders Institute Grad (AAO)
• Howard Ferrier 2007 Future Leaders Institute Grad (GES)

IAEE - Press Release about the event.



Evening Reception; great BBQ, great weather and wonderful new colleagues!
PGA National Resort & Spa Palm Beach Gardens, Florida



Courses taught by Jeffrey Cufaude included:

Focus on Intrapersonal And Interpersonal Effectiveness

• Understanding Your Interpersonal Style, Enhancing Your Interactions with Others, Power of Persuasion: Being a Person of Influence

Focus on Organizational Impact and Managing Your Career

• Getting Things Done: People, Projects and Productivity, Teamwork and Group Dynamic, Thinking Strategically and Asking the Right Questions, Managing your Career & being a Good Professional

Dinner & Drinks on Monday was followed by 'Dessert and Dialogue, with Legend in the Industry: Chuck Schwartz '


Class of 2007 Future Leaders Institute Graduates, Alumni, Mentors and teacher






"an important thing I took to heart from the event was to remember to 'Celebrate' with all the juggling we do with work, sometimes we forget to stop and recognize the success of our efforts and our teams..." Jeanavive

'Swing into Summer' Industry Event

'Swing into Summer' was a huge success! Real kick-off your shoes Summer fun for the whole family! Swing Dancing, Live music by 'Texas Steve and the Git Gone Trio', great food and much more...

The event was Presented by IAEE NCC Northern California Chapter of International Association of Exhibitions and Events, Event Productions Inc. and located at the Bladium Event Center in Alameda, Calif. on June 24th, 2007

Thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to the event.

More Photos

Event Details

Chapters Name Change Process COMPLETE!

Thank you to everyone who submitted their ballot for the 'Chapters Name Change Process' and amendments to the IAEM NCC Bylaws. We are officially IAEE NCC (formerly IAEM). We were the FIRST Chapter to complete the process. We are happy to have such
a supportive member base.

'Chapters Name Change Process' and amendments to the IAEM NCC Bylaws.

All Northern California Chapter IAEM members are requested to take action to complete the 'Chapters Name Change Process' and amendments to the IAEM NCC Bylaws. To do so we need a member vote via ballot. This is a very important vote which will allow us to conduct business officially as IAEE NCC.

Please review the following links:

Ballot

Bylaws

Current Northern California Chapter bylaws indicate that we may ONLY accept ballots delivered in person, by mail, or by fax. Ballots may NOT be submitted by email or other forms of delivery. Please complete, sign, date, and return this Ballot on or before the close of business on Monday, June 25, 2007.

This ballot is so important that an IAEM/IAEE NCC Team Member will attempt to contact you by telephone in order to get your response so please submit ASAP.

If you have any questions about the ballot measures, please contact IAEM NCC Team Member Jeanavive Janssen via email at iaeencc@gmail.com

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IAEM/IAEE Northern California Chapter Mixer is Sunday, June 24th, 2007
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IAEM/IAEE NCC members, family and friends are invited to a Event & Entertainment Industry-Wide Party.

"Swing into Summer"

Time: 11:30 am - 5 pm
Location: Alameda, CA
Cost: FREE!

Live Music, Swing Dance Lessons, Food, Rock Climbing, Indoor Skating, Jump House, Team Games Networking and much more...this will be a fun day for the whole family.

Details: http://www.eventproductions.com/summerevent.html

Please let us know you are attending via rsvp@eventproductions.com or call 1-415-254-0732

Check out the photos from IAEM /IAEE NCC Last Event

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IAEM/IAEE Northern California Chapter Online Community
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If you have not done so already join your IAEM/IAEE NCC colleagues online to discuss the industry, to share resource and even make some new friends!

IAEM/IAEE NCC Online Community

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Message from Steven Hacker IAEE President
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To: IAEM/IAEE NCC Team Members

Laura Mckinney, shared the NCCIAEE blog with us!

Congratulations for the marvelous job you are doing to provide members in the region with support.

I am sharing your success later today with our elected leadership in my weekly report, using you all as a model of success. Keep up the great work and let us know how we can support you.

Steven Hacker, CAE
President
International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE)

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Visit our IAEM/ IAEE NCC Blog
Check back often, we will be updating our Blog with pictures, tidbits and much more. Feel free to post your comments! We love to hear from our members.

IAEE NCC Giants vs. the Mets Baseball Extravaganza

The Food, the View...and 'boy oh boy' the weather was perfect!

Thanks to IAEE NCC Anna Zammataro,
American Academy of Ophthalmology for taking care of the
Catering and Ticket Arrangements

The People...

Sacramento Convention Center's
Bryan Chatterton & Keith Underwood made the drive to join us at the game!

The 'Illustrious' Egan Brother's of Event Productions Inc. joined the festivities...
(Denis Egan pictured above)



Stephanie Lichaa Projection Presentation Technology
Jody Brandes Novartis



Eve Schmitt of Cappa & Graham &
IAEE NCC Team Member showing off her team spirit!
Thanks Eve for offering the last minute ticket pick-up location.




Michael of Rossi Expo (thanks for the great name badges),
Cameron Santa Clara Convention Center and Joe from GES.


The Game...





Though the Giants didn't bring the game home we did get to see
Barry Bonds hit his 745'th home run.

TICKET DONATION: IAEE NCC donated 4-tickets to a young family who could not get a block of seats together - it felt right and it was great to see them enjoying the game. IAEE NCC will be giving you the opportunity to give back to the local community this winter...stay tuned for more information.

Attendee List

'Thank You' to everyone for their efforts to put this event together!

Thanks to Mary Ellen from Edlen Electrics for on-site/Will Call support the day of the event, to Howard Ferrier from GES for handling the $ and to Jeanavive Janssen from Event Productions for handling the Cvent/event marketing.

Article/Photos by: IAEE NCC Team Member Jeanavive Janssen of Event Productions Inc.

IAEE NCC - 2007 First Meeting of the Year

The first meeting of the year was hosted at the Cappa & Graham offices in San Francisco. Our first meeting was a success in regards to our action items and we established our target events for 2007.

We are happy to announce the IAEE NCC 2007 Managers (A-Z):

Anna Zammataro
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Director, Exhibitions
P.O. Box 7424
San Francisco, CA 94120
http://www.aao.org
azammataro@aao.org
415-447-0304

Christina Hofmann
GES
Sr. Account Manager- San Francisco
3875 Bay Center Place
Hayward, CA 94545
510.259.5334
http://www.ges.com
chofmann@ges.com

Cappa & Graham, Inc.
Eve Schmitt, CMP
Executive Vice President
401 Terry A. Francois Blvd., Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94158
415-512-6967
http://www.cappa-graham.com
eve@cappa-graham.com

Howard Ferrier
GES
Sales Manager
3875 Bay Center Place
Hayward, CA 94545
510.259.5311
http://www.ges.com
hferrier@ges.com

Jeanavive Marie Janssen
Event Productions Inc.
651 West Tower Avenue
Alameda, Ca 94501
510-234-8064
http://www.eventproductions.com
jeanavive@eventproductions.com

Linda I. Thompson, CMP
Cappa & Graham, Inc.
401 Terry A. Francois Blvd., Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94158
415-512-6967 ext 222
http://www.cappa-graham.com
linda@cappa-graham.com

Mary Ellen Chapdelaine
Director of National Sales
Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services
129 Sylvester Rd
South San Francisco, CA 94080-6015
(650) 225-0900
http://www.edlen.com
maryellen@edlen.com

Rick Bloom
President
Rick Bloom Audio Visual - Presentation Technology Management
PO Box 281766
San Francisco, CA 94128-1766
Work: (650) 359-8500
Fax: (650) 359-8505
http://www.rbav.com
iaem@rbav.com