100 Years Celebration

Overview

The 100 Years of Maria Montessori Celebration was an two part event held at the University of Houston, Main Campus on October 6, 2007 and was attended by over 200 people.  The Global Village was a fun family festival that consisted of 10 cultural huts representing cultures from around the world including North America, France, Italy and Saudi Arabia.  Throughout the day, attendees were treated to stage performances from Grammy Award Nominee, Dave Rudolf and Performing Artist Rebekah Loeweke.  Andrea White kicked off the event with a stage presentation to the sponsors and walked thru the grounds perusing all the fun huts and was amazed by the exhibition detailing the life of Maria Montessori. The evening show was an amazing cultural performance with the highlight being a cirque du soliel performer who enchanted the guests were here aerial feats.  Other performances include an African drummer band, a Brazilian dance ensemble and the spectacular, breath-taking performance by the Chinese Dragon stilt walkers.

Coordination Efforts included:
 

concept development and creative design for all events production of timelines and blueprints coordinated all collateral material, including invitations and program coordinated underwriting and sponsorship packets budget development and maintenance vendor selection and contract negotiations Theme and décor design Show design and production on-site logistics and operations all vendor coordination coordinated production of event program coordinated on-site logistics including significant audiovisual setup coordinated cultural huts with participating Montessori schools produced and directed celebration video for the event coordinated awards program, and directory coordinated talent for the show coordinated ticket sales supervised set-up and post event tear down

Celebrity Chef Benefit

Overview

The 26^th Annual Celebrity Chef Benefit benefiting the Escape Family Resource Center was held on April 12, 2007 at the Benihana restaurant.  This fun event was highlighted by Debbie Reynolds, famed move star and was attended by several local celebrities including Lynn Wyatt, Ceron, Miya Shay and many more.

Coordination Efforts included:
 

coordinated all collateral material, including signage and event program coordinated event sponsorship and underwriting solicitation of mystery bag, big board and live auction items overall event management of the event handled all logistical aspects of event coordinated media promotion, including print, radio and television budget development and maintenance vendor selection and contract negotiations coordination of celebrities on-site logistics and operations

July 4^th Celebration

Overview

The first annual Silverlake Homeowner’s Association July 4^th celebration was a fun family day complete with a bicycle parade, lots of games and activities and petting zoo.

Coordination Efforts included:

coordinated all collateral material, including signage and event program overall event management of the event handled all logistical aspects of event budget development and maintenance vendor selection and contract negotiations on-site logistics and operations

 2006 ISES Awards Show

Overview

The Houston Special Events Awards Dinner was held in Houston, Texas, July 30, 2006, was an incredible evening honoring the best in Houston's special event industry. During the evening, the 250 guests were entertained by the Three Waiters, who surprised the guests with song after pretending to be waiters. The theme “Shape of Things to Come” incorporated the colors black, white and bronze and fun shapes throughout the room. The diamond-shaped stage and rounded screens helped to solidify the theme. The most amazing part of the evening was the live web broadcast, which could be seen around the world and continues to be a live link.

Coordination Efforts included:

• concept development and creative design for all events
• production of timelines and blueprints
• coordinated all collateral material, including invitations and program
• coordinated underwriting and sponsorship packets
• budget development and maintenance
• vendor selection and contract negotiations
• Theme and décor design
• on-site logistics and operations
• all vendor coordination
• coordinated production of event program
• coordinated on-site logistics including significant audiovisual setup
• coordinated mail-out of call for entries, nominee presentation
• coordinated honoree video
• coordinated awards program, including securing awards and developing event criteria
• supervised set-up and post event tear down

Search Cabaret Fundraiser

Overview

The 9th Annual Search Cabaret show was held in Dallas, Texas in association with The Special Event. This event was a unique fundraising opportunity involving members of the special event community as the entertainment. A mixture of amatuer and professional talent delighted the guests and helped raise $70,000 for the organization.

Coordination Efforts included:

• coordinated all collateral material, including signage and event program
• coordinated event sponsorship and underwriting
• soliciated silent auction items
• overall event management of the event
• handled all logistical aspects of event
• coordinated all media promotion, including print, radio and television
• budget development and maintenance
• vendor selection and contract negotiations
• on-site logistics and operations
• coordinated talent for the show
• coordinated ticket sales

Sports Awards Dinner

Overview

This sports award dinner distinguished itselt as the first non-sport related event held on the floor of the Reliant Stadium. Honoring the outstanding college lineman of the year, 1200 guests were treated to an evening of dinner and entertainment. Former President George H.W. Bush served as Honorary Chairman and Guest Speaker. The guests were awed as the Texans mascot repelled 300 feet from the rafters to hand President Bush the winner's envelope. The event raised over $300,000.

Coordination Efforts included:

• concept development and creative design for all events
• production of timelines and blueprints
• coordinated all collateral material including invitation, sponsorship packets and program
• coordinated underwriting and sponsorship packets
• budget development and maintenance
• venue contract negotiations
• vendor selection and contract negotiations
• floral, linen and décor design
• all menu planning
• on site including rentals, lighting, and sound
• all vendor coordination
• transportation liaison, ground and air
• off-site venue selection
• marketing supervisor
• coordinated sponsor gifts
• coordinated raffle, silent and live auction
• coordinated mascot repel
• coordinated production of event program
• coordinated on-site logistics including significant audiovisual setup
• worked with secret service for former president

Houston Special Event Awards Show

Overview

The 2004 Houston Special Events Awards Dinner, held in Houston, Texas, on September 19, 2005, was an incredible evening honoring the best in Houston's special event industry. During the evening, the 200 guests were entertained by a soul group, the emcee, a local dance troupe and the synchronized waiters from the Hilton Americas Hotel. The evening served to showcase the talents of some of ISES Houston members, present the special events awards, honor the local convention bureau president for his industry contributions and also served as a chapter fundraiser. All four purposes were executed with the ease and futuristic style only Houston's best could produce. This event raised over $35,000 and was a success for the small organization.

Coordination Efforts included:

• concept development and creative design for all events
• production of timelines and blueprints
• coordinated all collateral material, including invitations and program
• coordinated underwriting and sponsorship packets
• budget development and maintenance
• venue contract negotiations
• vendor selection and contract negotiations
• floral, linen and décor design
• all menu planning
• on-site logistics and operations
• all vendor coordination
• hotel liaison
• coordinated production of event program
• coordinated on-site logistics including significant audiovisual setup
• coordinated honoree video
• coordinated awards program, including securing awards and developing event criteria
• supervised set-up and post event tear down