by Drax
Nationally-acclaimed speaker and wedding entertainment director JIM CERONE will present THE PERFECT HOST: WHAT TO SAY. Networking starts at 6pm, meeting/session at 7pm on Tuesday, April 16th, at Denon DJ Headquarters at 1100 Maplewood Drive in Itasca, Illinois.
by Drax
ANDY MARSH will speak on building and maintaining a web presence, and JOEL QUEST will speak on SEO. Don’t miss this important meeting on Tuesday, March 19th at Denon DJ Headquarters, 1100 Maplewood Drive in Itasca, Illinois! Networking at 6pm, meeting/seminar at 7pm.
by Drax
Not all events are at a hotel, country club, or banquet hall. Many want to have their event at their home, or a private residence. But worry about neighbors and the noise. Night time curfew for most residential areas is 10PM. But you want to party past midnight! A good solution is Movie Tickets. When you send your invitations, include your neighbors on the list. And offer them movie tickets to the late show if they decide not to attend. This way they can enjoy the evening out while you celebrate at the house!
by Drax
We have a very exciting meeting to kick off 2013! This will be a joint meeting on WEDNESDAY, January 16th with the Illinois Videographers Association at SHURE World Headquarters (5800 W. Touhy Ave, Niles, IL). We will take a tour of the magnificent Shure building, learn of new Shure products, and also have a Q&A with their representative. We will also have the opportunity to network with some professional videographers! This is a meeting you won’t want to miss! http://chicago.adja.org/2013/01/09/networking-with-iva-at-shure-headquarters
by Drax
When selecting services \ vendors for your wedding, make sure they
are celebration solutionists! Professionals who can take your unique
requests and turn them into special moments. Here’s an example.
During a recent planning session the bride said she wanted her father
daughter dance right after the ceremony. I said that would be fine.
After pictures, and the introduction, she can dance with her dad.
She said no, not after the introduction, immediately after the ceremony.
I asked why? She then explained that her dad always wears shorts. And
even though this was a formal wedding, dad would not stay in his long
pants past the ceremony.
No problem. We played the ceremony recessional music, the bride and
groom exited the ceremony, and dad was waiting for them at the end
of the aisle.
With all the guests standing and watching, dad, in his long pants, took
his daughter’s hand, the groom stepped aside, the music changed, and
they shared their father daughter dance right then and there, at
the end of the ceremony aisle.
It was not the norm. But the perfect solution for their celebration.
And yes 30 seconds after their dance, dad was in his shorts.
by Drax
At formal youth events like Bar \ Bat Mitzvahs adults typically
prefer to enjoy their meal. Usually 1 hour plus. Whether it’s a
sit down meal or a buffet. Young people on the other hand
only need 10 minutes. If that. LOL
One solution is to stagger the meal times. Let the adults savor
their meal, while your entertainer plays an interactive game
with the kids.
A well designed interactive game that is not too loud will serve
as entertainment for the adults and keep kids occupied.
Approximately 15 minutes later the Bar\Bat Mitzvah boy\girl
can lead his\her friends in a Conga Line to their very own
buffet line.
Of course there is also that eat and dance at the same time
thing about Jewish events. But that’s a tip for another day
by Drax
Companies across the nation are currently looking forward to the better weather months ahead and are planning now their employee appreciation events, team building activities, and C.A.P.’s (Client Appreciation Parties).
Tried and true games and activities can be fun. But the results are short lived.
For a memorable experience with benefits that are long lasting, and offer improved performance, increased team spirit, heightened productivity, and an attitude of gratitude amongst your employees look to ADJA members who offer Game Master and Team Building services to put your team on the track to true success!
by Drax
The night before the Sunday Grammys, quoted as being her favorite night of the year, Whitney Houston was found dead at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Despite the highs and lows of her personal life, and troubled marriage to R&B Singer Bobby Brown, there is no denying a voice and sound that defined a decade.
Her performances of A Moment In Time at the 1988 Olympics, the Star Spangled Banner at 1991 Super Bowl XXV, and I Will Always Love You (Grammy album of the year, 1994, from the 1992 movie Bodyguard, with Kevin Costner), and the sale of over 170 million albums, singles, and videos worldwide were some of the highlights of her career.
A tragic and sad ending to amazing voice. She will be missed.
by Drax
Fun at your ceremony
Many couples have pets at home. They are part of the family.
And may participate in your ceremony and \ or reception.
There are plenty of options.
Walk down the aisle
Bring the wedding ring
Pull a wagon with the ring bearer
Fetch the bouquet
Share the ring pillow at the front
Have your bird friend whistle a song or
say something at the appropriate time
Next, who will take care of your best friend after the ceremony,
while you are enjoying the reception, or gone on your
honeymoon?
A good pet sitting and training service can help you with all the
above. Many professional entertainers are also consummate
networkers and can offer a referral to a pet professional in
your area.
by Drax
Soul Train’s Don Cornelius passed away Wednesday at his home
in Los Angeles. Long before MTV started in the 80’s, Soul Train
set the dance floor on fire in the 70’s with Don as the host.
With the latest dance music and expressive dancers it was the edgier
alternative to Dick Clark’s Band Stand. He is remembered by many
of the dancers as gracious, inviting and encouraging; always
looking for a groove and a move that would break the mold of
traditional music and dance.
We wish you love, peace and soul Don.
