ISES UK Board Members

The ISES UK Chapter is managed by a voluntary board of industry professionals, made up of dedicated individuals from a wide range of organisations from within the UK events industry. Board member’s time and skill is given freely, they balance their challenging ISES responsibilities with those of their own often busy and demanding careers.

ISES UK Board Members

	President Jonathan Byrne, 4 Hamilton Place The President shall perform the duties usually assigned to this office. He shall preside at all meetings, or in his absence the President-Elect, or in his absence a designated VP. He shall appoint all committees and task forces with the approval of the Board of Directors and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees except the Nominating Committee. The Chapter President must attend the Leadership Conference held in Chicago in Late June before officially taking office. The Chapter President is encouraged to attend the Chapter Presidents’ meetings normally held in August in conjunction with the Eventworld Conference, and in January at The Special Event. He shall also serve as the liaison between the chapter and ISES Headquarters via the Affiliate Chair. The President shall abide by the ISES Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics and abide by the ISES Bylaws. Other duties may include: Follows up with committee chairpersons to ensure that goals are being accomplished; creates agendas for Board meetings; serves as the official spokesperson for the Chapter; works in conjunction with the Chapter Board of Directors to produce goals/plan of work for the year; writes President’s Message for chapter newsletter; attends as many ISES functions as possible; completes and returns Monthly Chapter Reports to ISES Headquarters by the 15th of the following month. Reports directly to: Chapter Board of Directors and Affiliate Chair.

	Immediate Past President Richard Foulkes, Imagination The IPP supports the President and President Elect in all board and policy issues. The holder of this position is also the ambassador representing the Chapter whenever possible at ISES and industry events, when the President is unavailable. The IPP is also responsible for overseeing the nomination and voting procedure.

	President Elect Bonnie May, Global Infusion Group The President-elect shall, in the absence of the President, have all powers and perform all duties of the President except where precluded by law. The President-Elect shall abide by the ISES Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics and abide by the ISES Bylaws. Other duties may include: Assists President in his/her capacity of ex-officio member on each committee; takes on special projects as assigned by the President, i.e. fund raising, promotional events, etc. Reports directly to: Chapter President Key area of Focus: Sponsorship / Finance / Membership

	Vice President Finance Nigel Harris, Harris and Co. Oversees all day to day financial matters in conjunction with ISES Manager including budget preparations and monitoring of Chapter financial performance. Oversees all data entry activity & compiles management reports for Board meetings. Prepares all quarterly and annual reports as required by law are submitted to the appropriate authorities. VP Finance liases with the Chapters accountants in compiling the End of Year accounts at the appropriate point. Reports to Chapter President

	Vice President Student Programmes And Education Philip Atkins, Off To Work Shall be responsible for the development and drive of greater connections with universities/educational establishments supporting event courses and therein grow the ISES brand in the Education sector. Increase student involvement with the society. Instigate and co-ordinate visits and speeches by ISES Board members and other ISES members at universities and educational establishments. Form a student committee with a number of students and lecturers. Develop a student based event in consultation with VP Programmes. Abide by the ISES Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics. Abide by the Bylaws. Shall work in association with the VP Programmes and VP Education to provide an enticing event programme with strong educational content. Also work in conjunction with VP Membership and VP Marketing to ensure proactive marketing of the REC will drive ticket sales, and create a memorable experience. Shall work in conjunction with all VP’s in particular VP Programmes and report directly to the President / President - Elect..

	Director Engagement Val Coward, The Bourne Collection The Director Engagement shall manage The ISES Mentoring Scheme, work in association with the VP Programmes and abide by the ISES Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics and abide by the ISES Bylaws. Other duties may include:Selects appropriate topics and speakers; coordinates any special educational activities to be conducted at Chapter meetings, work with other leading trade associations to develop educational offering. Reports directly to: Chapter President and President - Elect

	Director of Marketing Michelle Tayton, Eventive Communications Shall oversee all communication activity for the Chapter. Principally this will involve significant media and press liaison in order to increase event industry profile. Use of their existing network of media and press contacts will be vital to this role. The Director of Communication shall abide by the ISES Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics and abide by the ISES Bylaws Works in association with Director of PR and Communcations. Distributes Board and Chapter meeting notices, newsletters, coordinates web site materials and updates; submits information regarding meetings for press releases; works with media partners to generate chapter communications; communicates with other ISES Chapters for ideas regarding chapter communication. Reports directly to: Chapter President and President - Elect

	Vice President of PR and Communications Jane Hague, ExCel London Oversee all communication activity for the Chapter. Principally, this will involve significant media and press liaison in order to increase event industry profile. Use of their exisiting network of media and press contacts will be vital to this role. Be responsible for writing of the presidential content of the newsletters (in conjunction witht the President, President-Elect and the Operations Manager). The Director of Communications shall abide by the ISES Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics ad abide by the ISES Bylaws. Other duties ay include woking closely with Director Marketing in developing new revenue streams for the greater good of the association. Distributes Board and Chapter meeting notices, newsletters. Coordinates website material and updates. Submits information regarding meetings for press releases working with media partners to generate chapter communications. Communicate with other ISES Chapters for ideas regarding chapter communication.

	Director of Fundraising and Partnerships Simon Mills, Twickenham Experience Oversee all sponsorship activity for the Chapter specifically in the area of fundraising and creating and nurturing business relationships. This will comprise of two components: 1 Raising in kind sponsorship in support of the event activity or other activity of the association. (eg. venues, catering, technical support, other strategic support). Target for year £30K. 2. The important cash component sponsorship that is required to ensure the fruition of the association. goals. Target for the year is £30K (this is commissionable at a rate of 10% on introductions directly made, similar commissions available to all of the Board- note relies on ethical behaviour). The two types of fundraising activity will be treated separately on agreement with President, President Elect and VP Finance. The Director of Fundraising and Partnerships will: Be set targets and progress against the targets will be reviewed at each board meeting. She will also be responsible for building strategic partnership and sponsor opportunities for ISES UK as well as seeking out business opportunities for the benefit of the chapter. The Director of Fundraising and Partnerships will abide by the ISES Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics and abide by the ISES Bylawas.

Photo coming soon	VP Membership Craig Easeman, Happy Box Oversees all membership activity, working to targets set by President for membership growth and provide monthly reports and interim actions. She will be responsible for any and all committee activity pertaining to membership in the Chapter. Targeted to bring in 50 new memberships by the end of 2011/12 year. Responsible for recording and maintaining the list of members and the addresses/emails of members and shall be responsible for promulgating changes and amendments. The Vice President of Membership shall abide by the ISES Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics and abide by the ISES Bylaws Other duties: Creating and developing a mentor / host programme for new members. Keeps the Chapter stocked with appropriate membership materials and takes them to all Chapter programme.s Keeps a current list of prospective members for recruitment/marketing efforts. Chairs the local membership committee Sends local correspondence to welcome new members; contacts members who have not renewed their membership; reports in local newsletter regarding membership promotions, etc; surveys the membership regarding opinions and attitudes of the Chapter and Headquarters. Works side by side with VP Marketing, VP Communications & ISES Manager Reports directly to: Chapter President and President - Elect

	VP Programmes Anne Mills, Globestar Management Drive all programme activity for the Chapter’s regular meetings, including monthly networking events and master classes as well as the European Education Experience. This includes hospitality, event content and site selection. The Vice President of Programmes shall work in association with the ISES Operations Manager and VP Education and abide by the ISES Principles of Professional Conduct and Ethics and abide by the ISES Bylaws. She shall also be responsible for the creation of a full programme of events to be published on the website to benefit the members in advanced planning via Director Marketing and Director PR and Communications. Other duties may include: Chairs the local Programmes Committee; oversees special event activities of the Chapter ie exhibitions; selects appropriate topics and speakers; takes meeting reservations; coordinates any special activities to be conducted at Chapter meetings; communicates with other ISES Chapters for ideas regarding programming. Reports to Chapter President and President - Elect.

	VP Exhibitions Warren Rosati, Handsie Display Shall work in conjunction with the VP Programmes and ISES Manager for the development of successful exhibition activity throughout the year. Also work in conjunction with VP Membership and Director Marketing to ensure engaging marketing activity and membership schemes are developed around the shows – in order to drive in at least 15 new members from each exhibition. Shall work in conjunction with VP Membership and Director Marketing and report to VP Programmes and President / President - Elect.

	Director Social Media Kelly Baker, Well Dressed Tables Shall work with Director Marketing and Director Membership in building up the ISES UK brand and play a part in enticing new members and keeping all potential new members, ISES UK guests, students etc up to date with upcoming events and activities. Promote ISES UK events on all social media platforms such as Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Event Crowd. Build the ISES UK brand through social media and online interaction with all members and non-members.

	ISES Operations Manager Toni Griggs A full time member of staff responsible for the day to day management of membership experience and activity as well as all events and communications for the UK Chapter and European Affiliate of the International Special Events Society (ISES). Working directly with each member of the board, the ISES (UK) Ltd Manager is a key operational point of contact for sponsors and ISES members alike ensuring that the programme of every sector of the Society is facilitated.

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ISES UK Board Members

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