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Linked-In Join Us! IAEE NCC Members

2011-10-18T16:09:00.000-07:00

Be sure to join us on Linked-in

JOIN US for the IAEE NCC Networking Event and Kick-off for Dress for Success San Francisco Holiday Clothing Drive.

2011-10-14T11:49:00.000-07:00

Online event registration for Join us for the IAEE NCC Holiday Clothing Drive and Bowling Night!

IAEE NCC: feel like some sporty competition? & want to help the underprivileged?

Than JOIN US for the IAEE NCC Networking Event and Kick-off for Dress for Success San Francisco Holiday Clothing Drive.

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

4:00 – 6:00 PM

Location:

Bel Mateo Bowl
4330 Olympic Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
http://www.belmateobowl.com/

$30 Admission for bowling (2 Hrs), shoes, pizza and beer!

REGISTER HERE

Open to Members and Non-Members.

Note: To Avoid Event Brite Fee's you may select the cash or check option and bring the money to the event.

Please RSVP by November 6, so we can ensure enough lanes.

Event Details:

Grab your colleagues, build a team, and join your fellow Chapter members for bowling in the afternoon at one of the last bowling alleys on the Peninsula, Bel Mateo Bowl, which opened in 1958! If you don't have a team we will get you a group to play with. We have reserved six lanes that will have a group of four or five at each. Register now for pizza, beer and bowling!

This networking event also kicks-off the IAEE NCC Holiday Drive for Dress for Success San Francisco. Go to www.dressforsuccess.org/sanfrancisco and click on the donations tab for complete details.

We will be collecting clothing donations at the bowling event! Spread the word to make this a successful drive by downloading the brochure from the website and spreading the word. Collections will be coordinated throughout November and December by Board Members. Find out more at the November networking event!

Looking forward to seeing you...

IAEE NCC Chapter President

Anna Zammataro, CEM, CMP

Director, Exhibitions

American Academy of Ophthalmology

Ph: 415.447.0304

Questions about EventBrite Registration - Contact:

Jeanavive Janssen

San Mateo Event Center

Event Venue Sales

650-574-3247
jstokes@smeventcenter.com

SAVE THESE DATES

2011-10-01T11:52:00.000-07:00

Calendar of Events

Wed., Nov 9, 2011 Bowling Event at Bel Mateo Bowl, San Mateo and Kick-off for Holiday Drive – Dress for Success San Francisco, see www.dressforsuccess.org/sanfrancisco

Thurs., Dec 8, 2011 Chapter Reception during Expo! Expo! Hilton Hotel, Pavilion 4, 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Fri., April 27, 2012 CEM Course, Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Floor Plans and Layouts

NEW LINK to Chapter Website: http://www.iaee.com/membership/chapters/northern-california/ & short Link http://www.iaeencc.com (to be fixed)

Northern California Chapter of IAEE hosted a CEM Course: Housing and Registration Management

2011-04-15T13:40:00.000-07:00

On April 15, 2011, the Northern California Chapter of IAEE hosted a CEM Course: Housing and Registration Management

In addition to the everyday responsibilities of the exhibit manager, ancillary services are provided to exhibition attendees and exhibitors which require an understanding of the needs of the guests as well as a solid working knowledge of hotel operations. Two of the service elements inherent in most events today are arranging for accommodation for all of guests and identifying which guests will be allowed access to which portion of the event. Regardless of how these services will be delivered, planning must begin early to ensure that housing and registration are easily accessed and do not become a hindrance to attending the event.

After completing this module the students were able to:

· List key information needed before planning how to manage registration and housing

· Discuss several criteria to consider when deciding whether to obtain housing and registration from a single provider

· Be conversant with the terminology used by housing & registration service providers.

· Identify the various housing & registration options for an event

· Create a timeline with benchmarks for housing & registration planning

· Identify the five essential elements in a legal contract.

· Describe various ways to promote a housing program.

· Recognize how registration and housing providers charge for services

Facilitator

Eve Schmitt, CMP, CEM

There were 25 attendees, 15 of which were first timers to the CEM program!

Joint educational program focusing on Best Practices in Exhibition Management

2011-03-08T13:42:00.000-08:00

On March 8, 2011, the Northern California Chapters of Green Meetings Industry Council (GMIC) and International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) held their first joint educational program focusing on Best Practices in Exhibition Management

The keynote speaker Paul Salinger VP of Marketing for Oracle and President Elect of GMIC presented an outline “The Imperative for Sustainable Events” as envisioned by the leadership of GMIC.

By 2020, the Green Meetings Industry Council envisions a transformed meeting and event industry, driving towards sustainability which:

· Achieves strategic goals that serve the economic, environmental, and social interests of all stakeholders.

· Incorporates the principles of sustainability as standard operating practice

· Integrates international sustainability standards into its management, organization and reporting

· Impacts positively on the local and global society through diversity and inclusivity

· Promotes health, well being, creativity and business effectiveness

Oracle is setting the bar to achieve this vision today. Paul Salinger, Vice President of Marketing, and the internal champion and leader for sustainable events, provided insights into how, strategically and tactically, planners and suppliers throughout the event supply chain can come together to set the right objectives and achieve amazing results that bring sustainability into the forefront of event planning.

Following the keynote presentation our panel of industry professionals shared tips and explained how they are helping to make the new standards of going green easier and sustainable. Panelists: Joe Pestka, Jonathan Young, Justin Hersh and Johanna Walsh

In this panel session, attendees learned first-hand how leading organizations are developing best practices to deal with significant environmental and operational accountabilities, including, how they are anticipating the new APEX standards from the Convention Industry Council and how they will affect the many levels of the exhibition industry. The panel talked about how the new green standards apply to your event in areas such as venue selection, hotel measurements, catering options, print and promotional items, travel to the event, as well as transportation during the event and of course recycling and waste management. They also covered how to measure your event to see the size of your carbon footprint and dispel the myths that green meetings are more expensive and difficult.

Nov. 4th - IAEE NCC Educational Progam with IAEE Chair Chris Meyer's

2010-09-28T18:48:00.000-07:00

On November 4th, IAEE Chair, Chris Meyer, CEM, CMP, will be the featured speaker and will discuss IAEE’s new, evergreen strategic direction. The plan, proposed to the IAEE Board of Directors in June 2010, emphasizes work in four key areas including:

Promoting the value and primacy of Face-to-Face in the 21^st century PR program
Engaging and educating exhibitors via the International Center for Exhibitor and Event Marketing
Diversifying & enhancing education for organizers
Expanding International programs, services and presence

In addition, Chris will present exciting new IAEE programming and services as well as research being conducted by the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR).

The program will be on Thursday, November 4 at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis – 55 fourth Street – San Francisco, CA 94103

Program: 2:00pm-3:30pm Reception following program – 3:30pm-5:00pm

May 5th Educational Session: Growing Your Exhibition through International Promotion

2010-04-21T12:41:00.000-07:00

Check out this International Association of Exhibition and Events
(IAEE NCC ) Educational Session:

May 5th, 2010 2pm-5pm

"Growing Your Exhibition through International Promotion"

http://iaeenccmayprogram.eventbrite.com/

Speaker: Stephanie Selesnik

2009 Calendar of Events

2009-02-06T19:27:00.000-08:00

Thursday, October 1, 2009 - International Association of Exhibition & Events - NCC / Educational Program

2:00pm-4:00pm

Mission City Ballroom in Santa Clara Convention Center
(This is their new ballroom – 22,400 square feet - which just opened in July 2009)

Reception following the meeting; including future Leadership opportunities / committee opportunities

Topic: Marketing Strategies: Industry Best Practices

The topic will be approached from several viewpoints – including social media, pre-event marketing, attracting new business and retention in the current economy.

Moderator:

Jeff Chase – Founder & President – Immersa Marketing

Panelists:

Eve Schmitt – Global Travel Manager – VMWare

Steve Van Dorn – President & CEO – Santa Clara Chamber of Commerce and Convention-Visitors Bureau

Miki Cohen – President – Western States Horse Expo

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Thursday, October 29th
5:30-8pm IAEE/ PCMA / MPI / - Networking Event; all Bay Area Association Members will be invited.

November No events – Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Wednesday, December 2nd
Annual Holiday/ Expo!Expo! Warm-up Party

(Expo!Expo! December 8-10th, 2009)

PAST EVENTS:

Event Industry Networking Happy Hour!

Thursday, June 25th, 2009
5:30-8pm
at the Clarion San Jose Airport
http://www.clarionsj.com/

We will be meeting at the Island Grill - Bamboo Lounge inside the Clarion hotel. Please RSVP iaeencc@gmail.com so we can reserve space. You will cover your own food and drinks; there is no fee to attend this networking event.

Sunday, May 17th
Annual Giants Baseball Game Event – against the Mets!
3-8pm

Thursday, April 23rd
5:30-8pm Last Thursday of the Month Networking Happy Hour
Register Here

Please join us for a fun evening of networking with IAEE and your industry friends.
We have a spot reserved at Cigar Bar so come after work and grab a drink and relax.

This a free event to attend however you will have to purchase any food or drinks.

Cigar Bar
850 Montgomery Street
San Francisc, CA 94133

Monday, March 9
1-3pm
“IAEE NCC Event Marketing in 2009: Challenges, Changes and Opportunities”
Moderator Skip Cox, President of Exhibit Surveys
CEMA co-event.

$25

The panelists:
- Tom Morrow, VP Global Expositions and Marketing for SEMI
- Sandra Toms-LaPedis, AVP/ GM RSA Conference
- Scott Schenker, VP Client Services George P Johnson
- Debra Rosencrance, VP Meetings and Exhibits for American Academy of Ophthalmology

Radisson Hotel San Jose Airport

1471 North Fourth Street

San Jose , CA 95112

IAEE NCC 2008 Holiday Party and Officer Inauguration

2008-12-03T18:00:00.000-08:00

What a wonderful night in the city! Wine and Networking at the luxurious Vista Suite in the Hotel Vitale in San Francisco. We enjoyed connecting with new and old colleagues.

Plus had a delicious array of hors d' oeuvres from the Americano Restaurant by Chef Paul Arenstam made with the bounty of fresh ingredients from the local Farmer's market located just across the street at the historic Ferry Building.

We had a great collection of toys that Howard Ferrier hand delivered to the 'San Francisco Fire Fighters Toy Program'. We also recognized our new 2009 Board Officers and recruited some new volunteers! Thanks to everyone who took time out to celebrate.

Happy Holidays!

Welcome our 2009 IAEE NCC Board

2008-12-03T15:00:00.000-08:00

Thank you to everyone who voted. We have received 10% of the votes required to approve the slate.We are happy to announce our 2009 Officers and Board of Directors. Please join on this evening at Hotel Vitale to recognize the new board and toast to the coming New Year!

2009 IAEE NCC - Officers:

Jeanavive Janssen – Chair, San Jose Convention and Visitors Bureau
Howard Ferrier – Past Chair / Treasurer, GES
Stephanie Law – Vice Chair, Cappa & Graham Inc.
Gianna Cardinale – Secretary, Cappa & Graham Inc.

2009 IAEE Board Members:

Anna Zammataro - American Academy of Ophthalmology
Cheryl Serame-Turk - Semiconductor Equipment & Materials International
Eve Schmitt – Cappa & Graham Inc.
Mary Ellen Chapdelaine – Edlen Electric

IAEE NCC Members SAVINGS!

2008-10-07T18:48:00.000-07:00

Bauer's Transportation

10% off services for IAEE Members who are New Clients Contact: Jeff Milliken jeffm@bauerslimousine.com for more information 415.522.1212 x1030

Cappa & Graham, Inc.

Cappa & Graham, Inc. is proud to announce the creation of our new Sponsorship Division and our International and Local Green Certification. Based on the world’s changing economy, we are all in need of additional revenue opportunities for our Conferences, Trade Shows or Special Events.

In keeping with our new growth, Cappa & Graham would like to offer first-time clients a 10% discount on our emerging sponsorship and environmentally friendly services. The new division offers: full service sponsorship sales, innovative sponsorship program ideas, environmentally friendly sponsorships and complete sponsorship fulfillment. For more information please contact Myrna Kuenning: myrna@cappa-graham.com.

Communication Rental Service

Communication Rental Service rents high quality compact Motorola two-way
radios, accessories, satellite phones and wireless cards. We also rent
Nextel wide-area radios and give 2 free groups in any marketplace. We
deliver nationwide in durable pelican cases and can provide a technician
on site. We have an extensive inventory and have worked with many
conventions including Oracle and Ebay.

We are offering a 10% discount to IAEE NCC members on your next rental.

Contact: Ann Martin
National Sales Manager
Communication Rental Service
978 Rincon Circle
San Jose, CA 95131
Phone: 408 558-2700 ext. 113
Fax: 408 558-2715
1 800 774-6535

Network Girl Consulting

Trying to TAP INTO SOCIAL NETWORKING?

Network Girl Consulting is a boutique company focused on 'vision to reality'
providing generational perspective and support via personality marketing,
social networking and true events.

Complimentary consultation for IAEE Members

Contact: theinfo@networkgirl.com

San Jose CVB

INCENTIVE! For a limited time San Jose is extending a SPECIAL OFFER for any Qualified new business booked in 2009/2010. Email jeanavive@sanjose.org for FULL DETAILS.

Being Green - A Look Inside

2008-07-07T12:59:00.000-07:00

Being Green - A Look Inside

Time: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Bently Reserve, 301 Battery St., San Francisco, CA 94111

Join us for "Being Green: A look Inside" - a behind the scenes tour of the The Orchard Garden Hotel and the Bently Reserve. Also, find out what you need to ask on your RFP's from Miss Green Jeans and meet the Orchard Chef who will talk to you about Green Menu planning while you enjoy a totally 'Green' Lunch. Transportation between the venue's provided by Bauer's.

By the end of the day you will understand what you should be asking for in your RFP's and you will be able to know what to look for in a green venue.

Planner: Jeanavive Janssen Event Productions Inc. IAEE Vice Chair

Click here to register.

June 26 - Event Industry Happy Hour - IAEE NCC

2008-05-27T13:05:00.000-07:00

Event Industry Happy Hour - Sponsored by IAEE NCC

Thursday, June 26, 2008 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

YaYa Cuisine
1108 Burlingame Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
650.344.2860
http://www.yayacuisine.com/

Fun outdoor Patio!
No Fee to attend. You purchase your own drinks and food (bring cash its easier to split the bill)

2008 Photos

Jeanavive Janssen , Gloria Paladini

Annual Baseball Game - Giants vs Astros May 14th

2008-05-17T15:13:00.000-07:00

Wed. May 14th, 2008 Annual Giants Game

A GIANT Thank You for those who supported the Chapter and gathered for this memorable event!

The NCC IAEE 3^rd Annual Giants Baseball Event was a night to remember. Not that the Giant’s won the game despite a very valiant try and an eighth inning tie, rather the spectacular night in San Francisco. One of those rare occurrences when the marine layer disappears and the city is hit with a home run of a heat wave! At game time the temperature was in the mid-80’s, the typical jackets, blankets, hats and scarves were left behind as one and all sat comfortably in short sleeves, the way a baseball game was meant to be viewed.

By: Anna Zammataro, AAO - IAEE Board Member
Planner Annual IAEE Baseball Game

Photos from 2007

THURSDAY April 24th Networking Event at the - South Food + Wine Bar

2008-04-24T18:00:00.000-07:00

IAEE April Happy Hour

South food + wine bar

IAEE Members know how to go out in style - Champagne and French Fries; what can be better than that on a Thursday night? As alway accompanied by great conversation and awesome people.

Cross Pollination Initiative Success!

2008-04-14T16:01:00.000-07:00

IAEE NCC is happy to announce that ASAE, EDPA, ISES, MPI, PCMA - NCC have ALL signed up for our Cross Pollination initiative.

In February, Vice Chair Jeanavive Janssen, spent a day participating in round table discussions with ASAE NCC leaders who's conversations kept coming back to a theme of COMMUNITY and WORKING TOGETHER (Details Below). Because the conversations amongst the group supported the concept of Cross-pollination amongst associations Greg Melia, ASAE have sign off to the initiative that was drafted in Feb.

In the following weeks Stephanie Law, IAEE NCC Secretary, presented the initiative to PCMA NCC and they concur that its a good idea. EDPA & ISES followed suit shortly after. MPI - NCC
after deliberation with their boards members signed off the initiative in April.

What does this mean to you? It means that we will feature education opportunities from other associations in our e-newsletters, discounts/and other opportunities will emerge as we continue to grow these partnership with the hopes of having large scale collaborated events.

Feel confident though that as a Member of IAEE NCC you always come first and your information will not be shared to other associations.
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From Greg Melia, CAE (Vice President, Member Relations and Credentialing, ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership: Key California Association and Nonprofit Community Leaders Meet To Explore Ways To Advance The Association Community

On February 19 and 20, over two dozen key leaders from the California association community participated in a planning retreat in San Francisco. Leaders from ASAE & The Center’s Northern California Network (NCN) leadership council, CalSAE, the University of San Francisco Institute for Nonprofit Management, and other industry associations gathered to explore ways to advance the association community in the Bay Area, as well as to create a positive experience for our colleagues from all over the world who will be participating in ASAE & The Center’s Annual Meetings in San Diego (2008) and Los Angeles (2010). Jeff De Cagna, chief strategist and founder of Principled Innovation LLC, and The Center for Association Leadership Board member facilitated the retreat. The group followed an open and inclusive approach to planning in the spirit of ASAE & The Center’s full volunteer leadership retreat this past November.

Over the course of two days, the group explored members’ expectations of their professional organizations, the issues facing association executives in the Northern California region, Bay Area resources or programs that could be leveraged to advance the association community. The group also looked at the factors support and impede collaboration between NCN, CalSAE, and other associations/non-profits in the region, as well as ways these groups can assist and benefit from ASAE & The Center for Association Leadership....

When asked to describe the retreat, participants spoke of the value of rekindling past friendships and making new connections. Others shared that it was invigorating to make a meaningful contribution to the enhancement of the association community in the Bay Area and beyond. Key outcomes include an initiative to create a calendar of association industry related events in the Bay Area and California; a foundation for collaborative planning between groups that serve the association industry; and an approach to connecting and celebrating the California association community.

"The Green Journey" Panel Discussion - March 17

2008-03-17T16:46:00.000-07:00

Registration

Moscone - South Hall ROOM 301

747 Howard Street

San Francisco, California 94103

415-974-4000

3pm-5pm ($25) Drinks and Snacks will be provided.

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POST PANEL March 17th 5-8pm
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with O’Bauer’s Transportation FREE!
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After the Panel Discussion come and join the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with O’Bauer’s Transportation. A night to remember through the streets of San Francisco on SF's only Eco-Party Bus!

Meet outside of South Hall at 5pm and hop on Eco-Party Bus we will return to South Hall by 8pm you are welcome to jump off at any of the stops. Drinks on the bus; bring cash for drinks
at our local stops.

There are 35-Seats available, RSVP required for this VIP Night out jeanavive@eventproductions.com

If you can't make the panel discussion you are welcome to come for the Eco-Party Bus BUT Panel Attendees have priority seating.

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The Panel will have conversations that matter with you about:

- Current Green trends within the industry.
- What it actually means to "Be Green".

Greening our industry is not just a trend anymore but more of a mandate for a number of reasons. It really is the future and we must act accordingly!

Shannon Kilkenny, will facilitate our 'Green Journey'.

With nearly 30 years as an independent event planner Shannon has worked in nearly every arena of the hospitality industry from a hotel sales manager, she has worked with non-profits to sporting events and everything in-between.

Author of The Complete Guide to Successful Event Planning. Published in January 2007. Largest chapter is called "Planning for the Environment".

She has been a speaker at: The Special Event National Conference, Hyatt Hotels Corporate office, MPI Professional Education Conference, Society of Governmental Meeting Planners, Moderator for Meeting Media webinar, Events Solutions National Conference...

Panelists:

- Kathleen Hennesey, Recycling Manager, SMG The Moscone Center
- Christine Carchia, CMP — Director of Operations, PCBC
- Jo Licata — Community Projects Manager, Hilton San Francisco
- Lon Baylor - Corporate Transit Manager, Bauer's Worldwide Transportation

We will:

* Hear from those who have pioneered the green movement and share their
trials and triumphs with a couple of case studies.
* Discuss how they went about creating and implementing their green initiatives. Give some examples on how to begin integrating the initiatives into everyday decisions or how to enhance what is already being done.
* Hear from those who are in the mist of greening a specific event(s) and the challenges they may be currently facing and hear from those who have overcome the challenges and forged on.
* Discuss how to create green partnerships and how it is the key to being environmentally successful.
* Talk about our power position - the hospitality industry encompasses so many other industries and businesses that any change we make has a wide influence. We can exert considerable pressure on transportation, food and beverage industries, hotels, convention centers, hospitalities businesses, etc.

Thank you to our Event Sponsors, Moscone & Bauer's Transportation.

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

2007-12-03T15:28:00.000-08:00

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

2007-11-30T13:08:00.000-08:00

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!

2007-11-29T11:38:00.000-08:00

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

2007-11-28T18:00:00.000-08:00

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

2007-11-01T15:04:00.000-07:00

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

2007-10-24T20:26:00.000-07:00

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

2007-09-05T22:00:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-29T19:34:00.000-07:00

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

2007-08-15T11:47:00.000-07:00

'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!

2007-07-18T11:41:00.000-07:00

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.

2007-05-31T16:03:00.000-07:00

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

2007-05-09T09:17:00.000-07:00

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

2007-03-05T17:30:00.000-08:00

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

Northern California Chapters of EDPA & IAEM Gathered For A Party

2005-01-13T21:00:00.000-08:00

The Northern California Chapters of IAEM and EDPA had a very “jolly” joint Christmas party on Wednesday, December 14th in San Mateo, California. The group creatively decorated a dozen Christmas trees that were generously donated by Rossi Convention Services and then delivered to homes of families who would have otherwise gone without. Denise Simmons, TWI and Rick Bloom, Rick Bloom Audio Visual spearheaded the event and collected fabulous raffle prizes that inspired the 60+ attendees to donate hundreds of dollars earmarked for Katrina relief programs. The two groups plan to have other joint meetings in the future due to the big turn out and success of this one . . . a wonderful time was had by all!

(L-R) Rossana Quezada-Clune, Denis Simmons, Chris Clark,
Jessica Brenner, Melinda Stewart, Kevin Nute