THE NEWS from EventWorks, Inc.

Alisa Walsh, pictured here with Liz Smith from Destination Concepts, Inc.  her "partner in crime" in planning logistics for the tournament, was very honored when our friends at JNR invited her to expand her role with the tournament and come on board as a co-organizer. The Event: ALL IN Charity Poker Tournament,                   hosted by SITE SoCal Young Leaders and SITE Southern California Event Date: June 25, 2017, 11AM to 6PM Event Location: Hotel Irvine, Irvine, CA. The concept of the Annual SITE SoCal Poker Tournament: turn a meetings & events industry mingler into a very worthwhile fundraising opportunity for the San Diego Brain Tumor Foundation, founded in 2002 by our colleague Connie Reeves Campbell in memory of her late husband Dennis who lost his battle against a brain tumor in 2000. Hotels and suppliers come together enthusiastically to support the event by sponsoring tables and much more. SITE SoCal C...

SITE Southern California's 3rd Annual ALL IN Charity Poker Tournament offered us the opportunity to stretch our creative wings, have fun and participate in raising funds for the San Diego Brain Tumor Foundation. Rebecca Motus enjoyed the challenge of creating floral decor that would hopefully dazzle a ballroom full of event pros and Alisa Walsh met the Poker challenge! We sponsored eight different arrangements that were used two-fold: as decor to embellish the night and as raffle prizes to help raise funds for the beneficiary of the night. The tallest arrangement became the center piece for the buffet tables. Two identical bamboo backed arrangements book-ended one side of the buffet.  A spiraling arrangement enhanced the second buffet table.  Single tall vases for smaller table rounds.  A floral wheel greeted guests as they entered the patio area. Cork backing added more interest and contrast to an orchids and roses di...