Monday Morning News Trivia Question:

Can you name the exact date and location of the first Orlando WOW Awards show?

The winner will receive a complimentary life coach session with ISES Member Debbie Rivera of Champagne Wishes.  (Only ISES Orlando members are eligible)

Event Planner Debbie Rivera finds inspiration while adding a new facet to her meeting and event planning business, Champagne Wishes.  Rivera's company offers a creative interest in décor and enhancing an event to not only compliment the venue but fulfill the client’s vision and exceed expectations. Rivera's new venture came from an awareness of her clients needs beyond events. From observing her clients and the challenges of daily life, she yearned to learn more about how to help others in their struggles with a positive perspective.  This is how she discovered the coaching realm. Rivera has become is a Life Coach and specializes in Relationship Coaching having trained separately in both coaching areas.  Debbie is a Master Relationship Coach and Mentor. 

Professionally, as an event planner, Rivera is a member of ISES and the Association of Bridal Consultants. She served for several years on the board of NACE as First Vice President focusing on locations and programs for each monthly meeting. She won "member of the year" from The Florida West Coast Chapter of NACE for two consecutive years. She worked on the Special Event Committee of Meeting Planners International which hosted the Colin Cowie Event in Tampa and Meeting Marketplace.

Rivera has been a member of ISES for several years. She has an accounting degree from The University of Alabama at Birmingham. She is a graduate of the 2006 Leadership Brandon Class through the Brandon Chamber of Commerce. 

She is available for coaching sessions for individuals as well as groups. She is also a speaker and holds various seminars, workshops and retreats on topics for the business aspect of event planning having a great understanding of just what it takes to succeed in business as well as the dynamics and inner workings of your client and personal relationships. You can reach her at 813 690-4448 or through email at Debbie@achampagnewish.com.

Congratulation to Rick Andrews of Airstar for answering the past ISES Orlando Trivia question...

“Do you know the Past Presidents of our Chapter? Can you list them all?”

In the last issue of the Monday Morning News Rick got the correct answer…Patti Coons CSEP, Connie Riley, CSEP, Ralph Rendsland, Dave Peters, Shari McVay, David Deloach, Paul Creighton, CSEP, Stacey Barabe, CSEP, Mark Wells, Scott Zellner, CSEP, CMP, Shelley Ferguson.

Rick, will receive a free meeting for getting this answer correct.  Good job for knowing your ISES Orlando history.

ISES Orlando has a very rich history since we began in 1990. We will explore more of our Chapter’s history in the coming months as we “RE-CONNECT” our past with our present.

Looking back at our History, it’s important to acknowledge the founders of our Chapter and those who paved the way.

TRIVIA: Do you know the Past Presidents of our Chapter? Can you list them all?

Be the first to name all of the Chapter’s Past Presidents and win one admission to one of our 2009 monthly meetings! *

Hint: There are 11 Past Presidents.

If you know the answer respond to: Christine@tskorman.com

In next week’s issue of the MMN, our winner will be announced, along with a feature on our ISES Orlando Past Presidents!

*ISES Board Members and Past Presidents are not eligible to win