The world is changing and is making us rethink the way we produce our meetings and events. Environmental and social issues, combined with the current state of the global economy, are presenting new challenges for all of us. Everywhere we look clients and corporations are actively searching for ways to increase effectiveness while giving back and reducing the bottom line. CSEME09 Vancouver is tackling these issues head on and bringing you the information, resources and tools you need NOW to be able to adapt, evolve and continue to produce cost effective, relevant and meaningful events that are fiscally, socially and environmentally responsible for your clients and your business. Attend CSEME09 Vancouver and walk away armed and empowered with everything you need to be successful in today's changing world. June 18, 2009 Upcoming Events June 24th, 2009 CSES Wild Wild West Year End Wrap Up –Prospect Point Stanley Park Vancouver www.cses.ca July 20, 2009 CANSPEP Supplier Appreciation Annual Golf Tournament & Spa Day www.canspep.ca August 6-9, 2009 ISES Event world Conference San Francisco www.ises.com August 25-26, 2009 Meetings Canada. IncentiveWorks. Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, Toronto, Ont. www.meetingscanada.com/incentiveworks/

June 18, 2009
Congratulations to the Canadian companies nominated for 2009 ISES Esprit Awards

The Esprits are presented for excellence in event planning by the International
Special events Society. Winners are honored at the Esprit Gala in August in San Francisco.

Best Technical Production:
Eclectic Events Intl & Pandor Productions, Toronto ON for Holiday Glamour

Best Conference/Meeting Program Under $200K
Eclectic Events International, Toronto for Around the World Conference
With Imagination Group, Vancouver BC for Panel Summit 2008

Best Corporate Event Budget $75,000 to $200,000
Eclectic Events International, Toronto & Canadian Event Perspective Magazine
for Magical Mystery Tour

Best Corporate Event Budget Over $200,000
Experiential Events, Calgary –Tsars in Your Eyes

Best Entertainment Production Budget Under $75,000
Eclectic Events International, Toronto for Holiday Glamour

June 18, 2009
Congratulations

Congratulations to Martin Van Keken and his team at MVKA Productions as they celebrate 20 years of event success.

June 18, 2009
ISES Vancouver Announced Their New Board

ISES Vancouver announced their new board earlier this month. President Mike Granek looks forward to a successful year with the new, motivated and passionate team.

OFFICERS
President - Mike Granek
President-Elect - Kathie Madden
Immediate Past President - Diana Hambrook
VP Education - Nina Corrie

DIRECTORS
Secretary - Alycia Purrott
Treasurer - Heather Connelly
VP Membership - Don Dewar
VP Communications - Ruby Campbell
VP Programs - Brock Lumsden
VP Sponsorship & Marketing - Paul Schellenberg
Director - Buffet Blowout - Heather Baker
Director - Buffet Blowout - Tania Newman
Director - Programs - Jill Proseilo
Director - Student Memberships - Sharon Bonner
Director at Large- Membership - Colleen McConnell

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