"Assisting Event Professionals in Crisis"
Since 1997, SEARCH has had one single minded purpose, to find a way to help special event industry members who are confronted with catastrophic circumstances.
Special Thanks
We would like to extend our grateful appreciation to all those individuals and companies who have donated monies and/or products for fundraising auctions since our inception. It is only with your support that we can accomplish our mission. We are very thankful for your support.
Upcoming Events
The Big Give in the Big Easy - 12th Annual SEARCH Foundation Fundraiser
Thursday, January 14, 2010
9:00PM ‘til 1:00AM
Bourbon Vieux
501 Bourbon Street, New Orleans
The SEARCH Foundation will host its 12th annual fundraiser during The Special Event Show in New Orleans, LA on January 14, 2010.
Please support this worthwhile cause which helps people just like you. The SEARCH Foundation assists event professionals confronted with a catastrophic occurrence.
Please join us and your fellow colleagues, as we enjoy an evening of entertainment, networking, dessert and dancing, while supporting The SEARCH Foundation. Many silent auction items donated by industry sponsors and guests will be able to bid by using an exciting new electronic bidding technology developed by IMLFundraising.Com. This will be a night to remember.
If you are in the events industry and wish to donate auction booty, services or assist at the event, please call or email Corinne Dudine at Corinne@searchfoundation.org - (480) 538-7912.
TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED ON SITE - SEARCH booth #920 - tickets include admission, a free drink and dessert buffet.
Don’t miss your chance to spend a great night with your friends and support a great cause!
Donate Silent Auction Items Here
SPONSORS
Host Venue: 
Event Sponsors:
The Premier Electronic
Auction Bidding System
 
 
SEARCH Booth Sponsors:
 
Recent Events
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SEARCH Raises Over $25,000 at EventWorld 2009
San Francisco, California, August 7th, 2009 –The SEARCH Foundation hosted its 2nd annual fundraiser at the ISES EventWorld. The SEARCH Foundation supports event professionals confronted with a catastrophic occurrence. An estimated 200 guests attended the event held at the San Francisco Design Center.
The event was hosted by the Napa-Sonoma and Northern California Chapters of ISES. Planner of the event and SEARCH Foundation Board member Sasha Souza said, “Over 60 sponsors lined up to help us help others. The event, themed “A Perfect Pairing,” highlighted eleven of the Bay Area’s top wineries and caterers for an exquisite culinary experience. Each tasting area was beautifully decorated with local floral designers, and the multi-level Design Center gave everyone a bird’s eye view of the entire event.”
The advance showing of the new SEARCH Foundation video was a highlight of the evening. After viewing the sneak preview of the video explaining the mission and featuring some of the recipients who tell their heartfelt stories, David Merrell of AOO Events, Los Angeles, CA said: "It is powerfully moving, and a great reminder of why we ALL need SEARCH.”
Many silent auction items were generously donated by industry sponsors, and by using an exciting new electronic bidding technology developed by IML, an Audience Response system. Guests were delighted that they could enjoy the event while networking, dancing, and bid on the hand-held bidding machines from anywhere in the venue, while watching the accumulated bids o the large screen. “Seeing the visual representation of a champagne glass on the big screen, filling up as live pledging was done using this new technology was exhilarating,” said SEARCH Foundation Chairman Larry Green. “It definitely helped us raise more funds.”
During this incredible evening, the most important perfect pairing was the SEARCH Foundation and the many attendees who gave generously to the cause. Whether it was by pledging money, bidding on an auction item or even just attending the event, all guests helped make a difference in the lives of event professionals confronted with a catastrophic occurrence.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE EVENT SPONSORS
ISES NY Metro/UK Twin Chapter Program Fundraiser 
by Christine Brower
Crossing Channels: Next Stop London was collaborative effort of the “Twin Chapter” committees of both the ISES NY Metro Chapter and the ISES UK Chapter. The semi-simultaneous fundraiser benefiting the SEARCH Foundation featured exciting digital connectivity linking members from each side of "The Pond."
Both Chapters decked their venues out in red, white and blue, used video and social networking outlets such as Twitter, You Tube and Skype to turn two chapter events into one continuous experience. On the afternoon of the New York event, London attendees connected to New York via Skype and Will Broome, ISES UK President sent well wishes to New York for a successful event. During the evening our UK friends were on standby calling in to pass the torch to New York to begin our part of the fundraiser.
As guests entered the venue at the chic Hudson Terrace, they were greeted by London Bobby's from BongarBiz along with life size London Guards created out of balloons by the Twisted Balloon Company. Throughout the evening guests were delighted by fabulous entertainment provided by Joan Crowe & High Society Rhythm and the Screaming Queens, while dining on delectable tea sandwiches and hors d'ouevres caterered by Flame Deal Evernts & Catering.
A unique element of technology was used in the event, a digital silent auction sponsored by IML Audience Response Systems. Wireless keypad technology provided guests with a digital bidder card to use throughout the evening to both bid on auction items and make personal donations directly to the SEARCH Foundation. Silent auction items and bids were displayed throughout the eventing on multiple plasma screens sponsored by SNS Staging.
Decor elements straight from London sponsored by C. Brower & Co Creative Events, a Twin Chapter ice sculpture sponsored by Okamoto Studio and furniture by AFR added to the atmosphere of giving guests the feeling of being at hip London club. To carry on the theme, Twin Chapter Committee members wore Mind the Gap and Union Jack Flag t-shirts.
A special thanks to the evening host, Michael Cerbelli, Immediate Past Chairman of the SEARCH Foundation and President of Special Events at Total Entertainment and to our special guest Larry Green, current Chairman of the SEARCH Foundation. As DJ Gatsby spinned some London tunes to close the evening, the perfect end to a perfect night was Larry Green purchasing the winning key to unlock the box to win the beautiful Jewels of Ocean diamond. As guests departed the event they were treated to a dazzling party favor from Swingbox gift box which included custom branded ISES NY Metro and ISES UK M&M's by My M&M's.
Collectively the Twin Chapters, ISES NY Metro and ISES UK, raised $8000 for the SEARCH Foundation! Thank you to all our sponsors and guests who particpated in making ISES history with this first transatlantic event of its kind and for your generous donations to the SEARCH Foundation.
To view photos of the ISES NY MetroTwin Chapter Event by Christopher Duggan of Threshold Visions Photography, click here. (Password: ISES)
To view photos of the ISES UK Twin Chapter Event, Crossing Channels: Next Stop New York by Dave Simmons of 1vis Photography, click here. (User name: vsguest Password: x3r1viskw)
To view the ISES NY Metro message to the ISES UK Chapter by videographer Tim Smith of Avenue 5 Films, click here.
To view You Tube messages sent to the UK filmed and edited by My Tech Guy and Hi! Hello!, click here.
SEARCH Foundation Raises Over $75,000 At Cabaret 2009
The SEARCH Foundation hosted its 11th annual “Cabaret” fundraiser this January in San Diego at The Special Event Show 2009. The SEARCH Foundation supports event professionals confronted with a catastrophic occurrence and fosters, develops and promotes educational initiatives for the advancement of the industry. An estimated 300 guests attended the event held at the On Broadway Event Center.
Marvelous Mark emceed the event, but the real talent of the night was awarded to the many special event professionals that performed in front of their peers. The performances ranged from singing, dancing, comedy and even a puppet show.
Many silent auction items were generously donated by industry sponsors along with some amazing live auction items, including trips to New York, Las Vegas, Hawaii, and Boston to watch the Red Sox play.
Although the stage was shared throughout the entire night, the true stars were the many attendees that gave generously to the SEARCH cause. Whether it was by pledging money, bidding on an auction item or even just attending the event, all guests helped make a difference.
Cabaret Sponsors:   
DC Hosts Carnival for SEARCH
Show-off your generous spirit by supporting the SEARCH Foundation at April’s ISES DC carnival. This outrageously fun reception will be hosted at Georgetown’s chic new private club, L2 Lounge with the help of DC’s craziest carnies (a.k.a. hot industry professionals). All proceeds from this playfully off-beat event will go to the SEARCH Foundation benefiting those in the industry who face catastrophic circumstances. Professional courtesy has never been so much fun nor tasted so sweet!
ISES Reception benefiting the SEARCH Foundation.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
6:00pm - 9:00pm Cocktail Reception
L2 Lounge
3315 Cady's Alley NW
Washington, DC 20007
Complimentary valet parking provided by MarcParcValet. For more info, visit the ISES DC Chapter web site
NJ North Chapter to Host Fundraiser benefiting SEARCH
The ISES NJ North Chapter will host their 6th annual Dining Spaces fundraiser on May 4, 2009. The event will include a "Taste of New Jersey" as well as a table top design competition. 25% of the proceeds will benefit the SEARCH Foundation.
If you love planning parties, you'll love this event! If you are a designer, here's your chance to show off your talent, have a great time and help a worthy cause. Each designer receives one table, ten chairs and zero limitations to express themselves without the constraints of a client.
With limited designer slots available, please register early!
The event is from 6-9pm and will be held at the Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge, NJ.
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Information Links
Purchase this beautifully written and photographed book by Evan Carbotti and a portion of the proceeds go to the SEARCH Foundation.
Click on the photo above for a link to the site where book may be purchased.
Contact SEARCH Foundation
Address:
8912 E. Pinnacle Peak Road
Suite F9-584
Scottsdale, AZ 85255-3649
Phone: (480) 538-7912
Toll Free: (877) 777-9340
Fax: (480) 513-3207
Email: info@searchfoundation.org
2009 Supporting Sponsors
The SEARCH Foundation gratefully acknowledges and thanks the following individuals and/or companies (in no particular order) who have made generous contributions in 2009. We sincerely appreciate your support which helps us with our mission of assisting event professionals in crisis.
- Room Service Furniture & Event Rentals
- Heinz Corporation
- Margarita Salek, Perfect Surroundings
- BBJ Linen
- ISES Orlando Chapter (please see News & Events page for detailed info)
- Michael Cerbelli
- Tracy Beard
- Donna Groves
- Susan Kidwell
- Michael Manzanet
- Len Piotrowski
- Larry Green
- Angela Coleman
- Craig Howard
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