On Wednesday night, the South Florida/Caribbean chapter of the International Special Event Society hosted its annual awards and installation dinner for 70 at the Manor Complex in Wilton Manors. Vice president of membership Victoria DiSilvio of Engaging Events and Weddings and chapter director Michael Rohrs from Premier Event Staffing, which also provided the entertainment, designed and coordinated the 1970s-themed cocktail, dinner, and dancing event.
Outgoing president Aimee Zadak also presented Lani Tole, Phyllis Cambria, and Shari Lynn Rothstein with Creative Recognition Awards for their service to the chapter during the past year.
Here is the 2010-2011 board of directors:
Vanessa Goyanes, president
Victoria DiSilvio, president-elect
Liz Diaz, vice president of membership
Adam Klein, vice president of education and programs
Sandra Hermens, vice president of communications
Mark Grassini, director
Michael Rohrs, director
Susan Bennett, director
Alan Eingold, director
Juan Rodriguez, director
Aimee Zadak, past-president
Local companies contributing to the dinner included Aroma Espresso (beverages), Chef of Distinction (catering), Nancy’s Cakes (catering), Design Elements (draping), Lepaire Productions (entertainment) Panache Style (flowers), Room Service by AFR Event Furnishings (furniture), Uplyte (lighting), Over the Top Rental Party Linens (linens), Event Outfitters (rentals), and Fast Signs (printing). The venue provided the sound equipment, staging, and DJ.
