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Membership Why Join ISES | Benefits of Membership | Membership Rates/Drives | Find a Member » Why Join ISES We wish to invite you to explore the benefits of joining ISES - the premier association for those of us who work in the fantastic field of special events! Promoting to professionalism and ethics in the industry, along with life-long learning CSEP, joining ISES is a true investment in yourself and your business for a lifetime of opportunities. ISES can give you a step up on competitors by offering international recognition as a member of this distinguished organization. Furthermore, membership in ISES makes you a collaborator on a team of event professionals as you grow your business through the vast ISES network, locally, regionally and internationally. Are you ready to excel beyond excellence? Are you ready to distinguish yourself as truly “Special” in the special events community? Explore the member benefits listed. Join ISES
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» Benefits of Membership Being successful is about the investment you are willing to make in yourself. Investing in ISES through membership and involvement offers you a host of benefits for professional development and recognition through strategic alliances, as well as access to an unparalleled network of event professionals around the world. Career Enhancement
Through our monthly programs, you will learn about industry topics and trends that will help you gain relevant skills to grow your knowledge base. These programs offer great opportunities to network with local event professionals who can become your event team partners on future projects. As a member, you will receive members-only benefits including discounted access to these programs and first communication of new local industry job postings Continuing Education Opportunities
Educational opportunities are not limited to local monthly meetings. You have the opportunity to attend EventWorld: An Institute for Professional Development, ISES’ international education conference held each August at a member-only rate. Here you can experience hands-on training, well-known industry speakers and educators, networking and more at this yearly international conference. Membership also automatically includes a free subscription to Special Events Magazine every month for the entire year. Recognition
As an ISES member, you gain instant international recognition as an industry professional. Your name and company will be listed in the ISES global directory and on the ISES international website so that future clients and ISES members can find you and the services you provide. You are able to submit your work for award recognition for the ISES Esprit Awards (international awards competition). Gain your Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) designation, the hallmark of professional achievement in the special events industry, and truly set yourself apart in the field. Strategic Alliances = Discounted business services and exclusive savings ISES members receive discounts for a number of special event business services including Fed-Ex/Kinko’s, DHL shipping, Alamo, Staples, EarthLink Web Hosting and Shaker Group, Inc. Click here for details. Membership Application PDF Return to top
» Membership Rates/Drives Membership Dues
- These dues are in effect through June 30, 2009.
- ISES membership year is July 1 – June 30. | | Membership Rates | Dues | Prorated Dues | Dues | | | Join July 1 - Nov 30 | Join Dec 1 - April 30 | Join May 1 – June 30
If you join during this period, membership will expire June 30th of the following year. | • Corporate
Membership is company owned and is transferable at the request of the company by written notification to ISES international headquarters. | $399.00* | $199.00* | $399.00* | | • Additional Member | $299.00* | $149.00* | $299.00* | | Each subsequent membership employed by, or affiliated with, a company that currently holds a Primary Membership in good standing. | | | • Member | $399.00* | $199.00* | $399.00* | | Any person who wishes a personally owned membership, rather than owned by the company. | | | | | • Non-Profit | $299.00* | $149.00* | $299.00* | | Any representative employed by a non-profit agency, tax exempt foundation, government, or philanthropic organization. | | | | | * This is a one-time $50 application fee, payable at the time a new member joins for the first time or a lapsed member re-joins after the renewal period. |
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» Testimonials "ISES gave me the opportunity to develop national AND international contacts. Plus, I saved $700 at Kinko's last year!"
--Gary Jones, CSEP, Executive Director of Fun, Gary Jones Presents... | "Being part of an extraordinary group of international industry professionals is an excellent way to enhance my career and continue education in the profession I love."
--Janelle Plummer, Theme Travelers | "I'm an ISES member because it's my profession."
--Matthew D. Gonzalez, MCSE, PMP, President, GSI | "ISES affords me the opportunity to network locally and globally. As our company has expanded, that has been an invaluable resource. If I need something, whether it's insight or service, I just pick up the phone and call a fellow ISES member around the corner or around the world."
--Melissa Weltner, Editor & Regional Sales Manager, USAWeddingMall.com | "ISES has allowed me to surround myself with the best in the events industry. Any successful event is a compilation of many creative and knowledgeable individuals. Being in ISES has introduced me to people that I know I can pull in to create an event that will leave my clients extremely pleased. The educational opportunities are also an advantage of being a part of ISES, because they provide us with amazing learning tools to keep us at the top of our field."
--Fay Seeman, Event Coordinator, Aztec Events | "Membership in ISES has helped me to have a clearer understanding of the for-profit side of the event industry. That enables me to propose win-win partnership possibilities to my nonprofit clients."
--Kathy MacNaughton, DFRE, Fundraising Consultant, Coach & Trainer, Kathy P. MacNaughton & Associates | "ISES has provided me with many opportunities to work with event professionals that I might otherwise have never met or established business relationships with."
--Craig Christopher, Rio Cibolo Ranch |
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