October 2014 

A Message from Your Chapter Chair, Dan Traver, CEM

 

Dear Friends,

Wow! I can’t believe that it's already October. It is amazing how fast time goes these days. Because of this, creating change is hard.  With everyone so busy it is easier to just do what we did “last” year.  At the IAEE Midwestern Chapter we are trying to make changes so that they benefit everyone involved.

We are starting small with events such as our Member Socials (the next one is November 11 at Theory downtown – see below for details). We have such a strong area of Show Managers and Suppliers and we NEED more of you to attend. Our Chapter is built on you, our members.   

Change is good. Our Holiday Party this year will show a postive change. In the past, this event consisted of an educational session followed by a networking reception. Let’s face it, everyone wanted just the networking. So, this year, with the help of our partners at Kendall College, we are bringing education and networking together to create one great holiday celebration. Join us and learn about food and beverage pairings as they relate specifically to some tradition rich Chicago neighborhoods. The best part of this event is that it will allow everyone to be engaged in a great social environment. This may seem like a very small change, but we are moving the needle.

Finally, thank you to all of you who attended our Annual Meeting and helped us celebrate the 40th Anniversary of our great Chapter. What an awesome presentation and an even better turnout. We are truly excited about what the next 40 years will bring and we hope to continue to make positive changes and become the best chapter in the country! 

- Dan 


This Quarter’s Highlights

Golf Outing
The 25th Annual IAEE MWC Golf Outing was a great success with 23 foursomes and bringing in over $3000 in donations for our chapter charity the Chicago Hornets.  This event is only made possible because of the support of our Platinum, Trade, Gold and Silver sponsors.
Check out our photo gallery

­­­­­­­­­­­2014 Annual Meeting and 40th Anniversary Celebration
Held on September 24 at Maggiano’s in downtown Chicago, Greg Risberg presented useful ideas on how to reduce stress and relax under pressure.  This funny yet informative educational session focused on communicating more effectively and changing your negative think tank. Check out our photo gallery

Member Social Event
We held our first ever member social event on Thursday, August 28 at Buddy Guy’s Legends. It was a fun way to head into the Labor Day weekend with a few drinks, snacks, good friends and good music.


Important Reminders

Charge for Sponsorship
Don’t forget to include IAEE Midwestern Chapter in your budgets for 2015. You can make your 2015 sponsorship commitment by completing and returning this form.  No need to pay until January. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact our Sponsorship Committee Board Liaison, Brent Linkin.


 

MWC Member Recognition

 

 Congratulations to Jennifer Kimball for winning the IAEE Merit Award!

“The Merit Award recognizes those whose ideas and/or work have benefited IAEE as an organization in some special way and is generally reserved for those who have stepped forward at the chapter/local level.”   The recipients will be honored at the IAEE Annual Networking Luncheon and Awards Presentation to be held during Expo! Expo! IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition on December 9-11, 2014 in Los Angeles, Calif.


 

 

Congratulations to Benjamin Rabe for being named a top Forty Under 40® honoree!

Benjamin Rabe, CEM, Senior Manager, Event Services, at SmithBucklin Corporation has been named an Association Forum of Chicagoland and USAE "Forty Under 40®" honoree. He will be featured in a special section of USAE on November 20 and honored at the Forty Under 40 Awards on December 15 at the Ivy Boutique Hotel, Chicago.

 


Upcoming Events - Save the Date

Member Social Event – Tuesday, November 11th
Join us at Theory in downtown Chicago for our next Member Social event. Come and unwind with your industry friends. There are drink and food specials beginning at 5pm.

Annual Holiday Event: Educational Program & Holiday Party – Wednesday, December 3rd
Join us at Kendall College Chicago and learn about food and beverage pairings as they relate specifically to Chicago and it's ethnic communities. Stroll through several of Chicago's distinctive neighborhoods while you learn about the local cuisine and how to best pair your food and beverage. Neighborhood information cards with food details, including drink recipes, will be available at each station.  

The neighborhoods you'll get to know include:

Wrigleyville
Pilsen
LIttle Italy
China Town
Albany Park 
and Argyle Street

All of this while networking with your industry peers and enjoying some holiday cheer. Registration coming soon! 

IAEE Midwestern Chapter Reception at EXPO! EXPO! – Tuesday, December 9th
Please stop by prior to the Opening Reception to meet up with old friends or new friends you haven't yet met.

Time:        5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.
Where:     JW Marriott LA Live
                 Platinum Ballroom - Salon F (2nd Floor)

 

Thank You to our 2014 Sponsors

 

Platinum

Choose Chicago 

Freeman

Global Experience Specialists


Trade


Convention Data Services 

Oscar & Associates

 


Gold

PRG

Valley Expo & Displays 

 


Silver 

Expocad

Fern Exposition & Event Services
         

 

 

 

Network With Us!