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THIS MONTH AT A GLANCE: NOVEMBER EDITION

Updated: 8 hours ago

ILEA NEW YORK METRO

NOVEMBER 2025


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A HOLE-IN-ONE EVENING:

ILEA NY METRO’S MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

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October 28th, 2025 – Swingers NoMad

On Monday, October 28th, ILEA NY Metro members and new friends came together at Swingers for our annual Membership Drive. We couldn’t have asked for a more vibrant evening of connection, laughter, and friendly competition.


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Missed the Membership Drive? Don’t worry, you can still join the ILEA NY Metro community! Visit our membership page or come to our next event to experience what we’re all about.




MAKE AN IMPACT WITH DRIVE CHANGE!


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As Giving Tuesday approaches on December 2, we’re proud to continue supporting Drive Change, an organization reimagining opportunity for justice-involved youth through careers in food & hospitality.


Every contribution helps Drive Change expand its programs, support more individuals, and make a lasting difference. This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in making an impact. Your support, in any form, helps drive change where it’s needed most.


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MONTH

Member of the Month

Jessica R Berman

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Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Manhattan Center



Board Member of the Month

Afiya Clarke

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Event Sales Manager, The Yale Club of New York City


Director of Education & Programs, ILEA NY Metro

Sponsor of the Month

Electric Shuffle

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UPCOMING EVENTS


SAVE THE DATE!

December Happy Hour coming soon…

Date and Time TBA

Venue TBA

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THANK YOU TO OUR RECENT SPONSORS!


We couldn’t do what we do without the generous support of our sponsors, whose partnership makes these incredible experiences possible for our community.



LOOKING TO GET INVOLVED?


Give 2 Hours, Gain 12 Months of Visibility!


ILEA NY is looking for photographers, venues, and caterers to donate their services for an upcoming industry networking event. In return for your generosity, you and your organization will enjoy a full year of exposure, including:


  • A feature in the ILEA NY newsletter reaching 4,000 event professionals

  • Highlights across our social media channels

  • Verbal recognition during the event

  • A spotlight on our LinkedIn page


Interested in partnering with ILEA NY and showcasing your brand to the local event community?

Email us at info@ileanyc.com to get started!

Join a Committee!


Committee members play a vital role in our chapter. Volunteering is a great way to get the most out of your membership - meet and connect with fellow members, help build the chapter and industry, and become more rooted within our community!


Committee roles are volunteer positions, and can be tailored to fit your experience and availability. We understand that everyone’s ability to participate is different, and we welcome and appreciate your help, time, and skill set. Our committees typically meet a minimum of four times a year.


Our committees include:


  • Awards/Gala

  • Marketing + Communications

  • Membership

  • Programs + Education


Interested in learning more? Reach out to info@ileanyc.com for more information!

Volunteer Opportunities: info@ileanyc.com

Membership: Vlad Kalman, vlad@fastprintingnyc.com

Sponsorships: Lois Wilkins, lois@wsqproductions.com

Communications: Juliette Jones, juliette@wizardstudios.com



 
 
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