Allie Awards 2011: “A Night in Havana”

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Allie Awards 2011: “A Night in Havana”
Oscar Riddle
On April 10, 2011, Tim
Companies and individuals
The Havana-themed awards
Lundy’s event industry
were acknowledged for
show was an occasion to
version of the Academy
their extraordinary skills
remember thanks to all
Awards came alive once
and exceptional creativity in
who supported this year’s
again! . The Allie Awards
producing or contributing to
event! The contributions of
event recognizes visionaries
an event that made it worthy
volunteers, donors, sponsors
and promotes excellence
of an award. The judging
and guests are truly what
in production, design and
was a difficult task, as
made it all happen. The
planning of some of the most
always, and we congratulate
2012 Allie Awards event
spectacular events in the
the award recipients and
chair, Shane Cochran of
industry. The extravagant
the nominees as well as
CCP Events, along with the
affair took place at the
to those who took pride in
boards of NACE and ISES
Atlanta Marriott Marquis and
their accomplishments and
invite you to SAVE THE
was chaired by Oscar Riddle
submitted an entry this year.
DATE of March 31, 2012
of Cobb Galleria Centre.
for “Burlesque!”
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Photography by Jeff Gaines Photography
Twenty-First Annual Allie Awards • April 10, 2011
let ter from the president
From the desk of the president: A story of good times and bad – our falls, our triumphs – our journey through a
challenging time for our industry. Thank you to ThinkExist.com for the use of these quotes in helping me to tell this story.
No Matter How Long the Winter,
Spring is Sure to Follow
By Amy Bonner, Piedmont Hospital
“Following a good final quarter, trading
“I love my work. I get to do something
“We need to be more patient on the
conditions at the start of the current
different every day. I spent my adult
offensive end; not stopping and freezing,
year have been disappointing. These
life sitting on my butt doing abstract
just patience and decision-making.”
variable conditions are likely to persist
stuff. Now I’m up and about doing
in the short term and will limit progress
concrete things.”
this year.”
“I think there is something, more
“Progress is impossible without change,
important than believing: Action!
and those who cannot change their
The world is full of dreamers, there
minds cannot change anything.”
aren’t enough who will move ahead
“Every year, the competition gets harder
because things always change. The level
of competition gets tougher.
“If you have competition, then you are
going to have better effort and focus
at practice daily because if you want to
play on Saturday, you have to get the
job done Monday through Friday.”
and begin to take concrete steps to
actualize their vision.”
as daily bread. For recognition as well
as cash; for astonishment rather than
torpor; in short, for a sort of life rather
than a Monday through Friday sort of
patience and time.”
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste
it living someone else’s life. Don’t be
trapped by dogma - which is living
with the results of other people’s
thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s
opinions drown out your own inner
“Our vision is to build a dynamic
voice. And most important, have
international organization that
the courage to follow your heart and
connects members with meaningful
intuition. They somehow already
content, resources and opportunities.
know what you truly want to become.
We aim to help students build on their
Everything else is secondary.”
successes and enhance the skills and
desires to have a positive impact on the
“Work is about daily meaning as well
“The two most powerful warriors are
global community.”
“The men and women who have the
right ideals...are those who have the
courage to strive for the happiness which
“The community was feeling like they
comes only with labor and effort and
needed to do something. I think at times
self-sacrifice, and those whose joy in life
like this, people have that need.”
springs in part from power of work and
sense of duty.”
dying...We have a right to ask of work
that it include meaning, recognition,
astonishment, and life.”
Now THAT is the power of ISES! As a member, use that power and take charge
of your self, your business, and your membership! Keep the Allie Awards top
of mind when planning your events this year. And, become a volunteer for our
chapter. You may not realize the power you have within you!
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Member News
•Board Member, Clydette R. Morton
of Active Production and Design,
obtained her CMP designation!
•Many event industry professionals
Do you have
something to say?
The Greater Atlanta ISES Communications
Committee is looking for creative people
that love to write, tell a great story, and are
Greater Atlanta Chapter
2010 - 2011
Board of Directors
and ISES members, including Laura
eager to help! As a communications team
Russo of Burgess Amusements,
member, you can edit and publish articles
helped to create history at The
in the newsletter, send out flashes in Hot
Officers:
Next Cool Thing – a trade show
News, or play a major role in the direction
President
collaboration between the film,
of the chapter’s website. You can also
design, and event industries to profile
build up your PR Rolodex by sending
Amy Bonner,
Piedmont Hospital
products and services to support film
out press releases to local media on the
and TV in Georgia.
chapter’s behalf.
•Stacy Johnson and Simply Chic,
LLC – a boutique event management
firm that specializes in event
strategy, planning, marketing,
and implementation, announced
the reveal of a new website:
www.simplychicaffair.com.
New Members
We’ve welcomed the following new and
returning members in 2011:
•Brian Hampton.
Champion Logistics Group
It is easy to get started! All it
takes is an email or phone call to any
communication team member. Lorri
McQueary (lmcqueary@destinationsouth.
com), Clydette Morton (clydette@
President Elect
Keisha Wilson, CSEP,
Keisha Wilson Events
Ex-Officio
Kelly Smink,
Amusement Masters
activeproductionanddesign.com), or Bill
V.P. Membership
Goode (bill@acwmusic.com) will be happy
to help you join the team! If you have had
Kelly Treadway,
Event Rentals Unlimited
your own business for a while, are looking
V.P. Education & Programs
to step into the business of events, or are a
student looking to gain some great skills,
working on the communications team is a
great way to expand your talent!
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•Cindy Brown, cbrownphoto
Karen Alcock,
Classic Tents & Events
V.P. Communication
Lorri McQueary,
Destination South Meetings & Events
•Meghan Crites
Directors at large:
•Tricia Mesaros,
Sherri Chisholm,
RAINFOREST Corp
Event Plant Design and Rental
Tricia Huddas & Co Events
•Denise Rindsberg,
Let’s Celebrate Inc.
Karla Kreitner,
Kardon Events
•Greg Mensching,
Infinite Designs, LLC
•Katie Lepper, TLC Rents
•Jose Kelley, Student Member
•Rose Reeves, Student Member
•Marina Miller, Event Drapery
•Alexis Balamani ,Student Member
•Jill Mastrogiacomo,
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Infusion ­Global Groove
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Greater Atlanta Chapter
Annual Meeting and end of
American Furniture Rental
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Lori Harbin,
Amusement Masters
Shane Cochran,
CCP Events
Clydette Morton,
Active Production & Design
year celebration
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Bill Goode,
A Celebration With Music!
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INFUSION
Infusion 2011: A Global Groove
What is Infusion? Webster’s dictionary defines infusion as the act of
Presented by
When:
permeating something so it’s generally altered for the best. And that’s
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
regular monthly programs with an incredible fundraiser. exactly what our annual “Celebrate to Educate” does as we infuse our
at 5:30 p.m.
For the fifth year, Infusion will help our chapter raise funds for
monthly programs, education programs and scholarships to two
Where:
annual conferences – The Special Event and Eventworld. With your
Loft at Castleberry Hill
help over the last four years, the ISES Infusion committee has raised
nearly $20,000 to support our chapter’s endeavors. This year’s event, A Global Groove, will be on Tuesday May
10, 2011 at LOFT at Castleberry Hill. We will have incredible
entertainment, great food and specialty cocktails and a silent auction
offering restaurant deals, retail items, wine and weekend breaks.
Please plan on attending and infuse this exciting event with your spirit
and energy. The more people who participate, the more fun will be
had by all. Bring your friends, family and work colleagues. The party
starts at 5:30 p.m. Visit www.isesatlanta.com for more information or
call Lori Harbin, Director at Large, at 404-617-0621.
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What You Missed
January ISES Meeting
ISES scheduled the January WHITE SALE – focusing on new and
exciting trends in linens. Instead, it was a WHITE OUT. We had to
cancel the January event due to SNOW and ICE. Thank you to Cobb
Galleria Inn and Meorsotte Lake for your support!
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What You Missed
March ISES
Meeting
ISES switched gears from late night
partying in February to a breakfast
meeting at the Intercontinental Hotel
February ISES Meeting
in Buckhead. The guest speaker was
nationally, renowned “Party Goddess,”
Party like 1984 at Sweetwater 420 Brewery!!!
We had a terrific turnout. Our focus was “The
Battle of the DJs”! Bill Goode with A Celebration
with Music! and Levi Bulkey with Spectrum
Entertainment provided the musical styling’s
from the 1980’s. The creative and beautiful
photography was sponsored by Ross DeLoach
and Suzanne Stedman of Northlight Photography.
Jim N’ Nicks provided the tasty barbeCue. Katie
Lepper with TLC Rents provided the fun linens
and Susan O’Connor with Outrageous Occasions
had “sweet” centerpieces that highlighted the
Valentine’s season.
A fun time was had by all, especially after the
tour of the brewery and the “tastings.” Thank you
to all the sponsors and to all the attendees who
contributed to the “party” atmosphere!
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Marley Majcher. Her topic was “…But Are
You Making Any Money?” We had a great
turnout despite the torrential downpour
that day!
Terry Cavender, The Atlanta Wedding
Photographer, was the photography sponsor
for our Wednesday morning meeting.
It was great to see a number of faces
that have not been to an ISES meeting in
a while. Also in attendance were a number
of attendees from sister organizations.
Marley was able to sell scores of her
books after the meeting, so we hope that
means that there will be a number of
event businesses in Atlanta with healthier
bottom lines this year!
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What You Missed
2011 Allie Awards Recipients
Congratulations to all Allie Award recipients and honorees, and thank you to all who entered this year’s Allie Awards.
Best Team Effort
Best Non-Floral Design
A Legendary Event
Magic Moments Events, Venues & Décor
Best Lighting
Production People, Inc.
Best Themed Event Décor
Affairs to Remember/WM Events
Best Tent Installation
TentLogix - Nintendo Wii Games
Best Tabletop Design
Added Touch Catering
Best Use of Rental Equipment
TentLogix
Best Use of Decorative Linens
A Divine Event
Logistical Achievement in
Technical Production
Production People, Inc.
Ashley Baber Weddings
EventDrapery
The Magnum Companies Ltd.
Event Rentals Unlimited
Best Corporate Event, over $25k
Destination South Meetings and Events
Best Corporate Event, $10-25k
Atlanta Event Center at Opera
Best Social Event, over $25k
Tony Rouse Multimedia
Best Social Event, $10-25k
Finer Points
Best Event on a Shoestring
A Divine Event
Best Public Fair or Festival
Amusement Masters
Most Creative Venue
Zoo Atlanta
Logistical Achievement in Planning
Plateau Event Productions, Inc.
Best Floral Design
Event Design Group
Best Plated Menu
A Divine Event – Summer Supper
Best Buffet/Reception Menu
A Divine Event
Best Cake Presentation
Highland Bakery
Best Print Piece
A Divine Event
Best Use of Media/Technology
Plateau Event Productions, Inc.
Best Event Innovation
A Divine Event
Best Entertainment Production
EastCoast Entertainment
L.E.D. Entertainment
Best Event Photography
Shari Zellers Photography – A Higher Love
Best Themed Entertainment
Amusement Masters – Celebrate Subway
Individual Awards
Tim Lundy, CSEP Rising Star Award:
Leah Stephens
Most Unique Entertainment
L.E.D. Entertainment
Dale Riggins Humanitarian Award:
Dionne Battle, CSEP
Best A/V
Production People, Inc. – An Iconic Production
Bob Blaesing, CSEP Lifetime Achievement:
Walter Nemeth, CPCE
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Scenes from
the Allie Awards
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What You Missed
April ISES Meeting
The Greater Atlanta ISES Chapter came out and played hard
for the April meeting at Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club
in Douglasville. With 1,800 acres of outdoor resort to roam,
Amusement Masters and Burgess Amusements provided
outdoor entertainment that included rock climbing on the rock
wall, carnival games, bungee jumping, and a Ferris wheel.
Low Country Barbecue made sure everyone was fed well
with a buffet of chicken and all of the trimmings. Joel,
with Lethal Rhythms, mixed Top 40 music throughout the
evening. Cindy Brown Photo captured the moments with her
trusty camera. Décor by Connie Duglin was very pleasing
Photography by Cindy M. Brown, http://cbrownphoto.com
to the eye, and A Divine Event and Atlantic Limousine and
Transportation were generous with their special donations
to make the evening that much more fun.
We had a wonderful time outdoors playing games and
touring Foxhall. Thanks to Foxhall Resort and Sporting Club
for being such a gracious host!
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California’s Gain is Our Loss
By Karen Alcock, Classic Tents & Events
R
ecently, one of our Greater
Atlanta ISES members moved
to sunny California. It might
not make the national news, but it has left
a hole (the 19th hole) in our community.
in Atlanta followed her heart, packed
Do What You’re
Passionate About!
up lock, stock and barrel and moved to
If you’re passionate about special
Ellen Sigrist, smiling, happy spirit
who worked with Reece Tent Rentals
California. Ellen had been very active in
events…then join the membership of
the event rental community. She was most
wanted to make sure that we understood
the ISES Greater Atlanta Chapter! In
recently the Director of Programs, Greater
what unique entertainment was also
May our next membership drive begins.
Atlanta ISES Chapter and she was active
available for an outdoor venue. As
Check out the details below and take
in the Georgia Chapter of the American
you enjoy the beautiful atmosphere at
advantage of the discounted rate and
Rental Association (this year achieving the
Foxhall in April, think of Ellen…(while
opportunity to grow your business and
CERP designation (Certified Event Rental
she is “working at the pool” (working on
expand your network!
Professional), the only female CERP in
her tan, that is), or while she is driving
Georgia.
the mountains of Northern California on
April’s event, “Fun at Foxhall,” was a
goal of Ellen’s this year. She wanted to
the back of a motorcycle).
We will miss Ellen and her smile
make sure that as an ISES community
whether it was on the golf course,
we were aware of the beautiful outdoor
at an ISES meeting, or on site at a
venue available just outside the city. She
movie production.
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