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