Marketing Communications Executives International, Seattle Chapter

The Seattle Chapter of Marketing Communications Executives International (MCEI) was formed in 1979 as part of a worldwide organization. In Seattle, MCEI is a unique group limited to 75 senior marketing communications professionals who participate by invitation only.

On the second Wednesday of each month, Seattle MCEI holds a dinner meeting with a distinguished marketing presenter.

The purpose of MCEI is to provide marketing communications professionals the opportunity to hear about and participate in a forum on a timely marketing topic of interest and value to members of the group.

The objective of each dinner meeting is to hear a "behind the scenes" perspective and high-level industry marketing insight.

Monthly speakers are asked to hold their remarks to 35 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of Q&A. Speakers are selected who can convey provocative ideas, positions and concepts, including controversial topics.

As one of the area's oldest and most respected professional groups, Seattle MCEI is a premiere forum where members and their guests can hear compelling ways of solving new or old marketing challenges.

For those interested in learning more about the Seattle Chapter of Marketing Communications International, contact Pete DeLaunay, Director of Membership at 206-682-3699 or pete@delaunay.com

ATTENTION MCEI MEMBERS....

Reminder---meetings are now held on the second Wednesday of the month!!

PROGRAMS

Rock Out at the MCEI annual meeting

Wednesday September 8^th at the Hard Rock Café!

 

Our annual meeting is rapidly approaching and this year’s venue and program are certain to be “A Little Different.”  Annual meeting chairman and MCEI Past-President,  Rod Brooks has chosen Rock and Roll for the theme and with the help of fellow MCEI board members has arrange for what is likely to be a very memorable evening.

 

Hard Rock Café: Cocktails, Fun, and Dinner

The event begins with cocktails at the Rooftop Terrace at Seattle’s all new Hard Rock Café.  Upon arrival, register for the evening on the second floor and then head on up for cocktails (all members and guests will receive one drink ticket each, compliments of MCEI), appetizers, and a Seattle Rock History Scavenger Hunt (Yes… You can even win some valuable Hard Rock prizes). 

 

The featured dinner entre will be Chicken Piccata and will be served in the second floor dining area at 6:15. (Please let Loretta know if you prefer the vegetarian option).

 

During the evening you will hear from the legendary Alex Kochan, a music industry veteran with over 30 of experience that includes roles as artist management, tour promotion, and the establishment of two major concert promotion offices in the Northwest.

 

As an artist manager in Los Angeles during the 1980’s he helped guide the careers of REO Speedwagon and Survivor.  As the founder and owner of Artists & Audience Entertainment in New York City during the 1990’s, Alex represented Paul McCartney (Wings), Guns & Roses, and Nine Inch Nails among other big name acts. Alex is currently a Regional Vice President of AEG LIVE, having established the Northwest office in 2006.  AEG LIVE is the second largest international concert promotion company, and the Northwest office includes the Showbox clubs, WaMu Theater, and produces over 300 shows per year.  Alex also serves as a guest instructor for the University of Montana’s Entertainment Management Program, and serves on the board of the North American Concert Promoters Association and has recently been appointed to the Seattle City of Music Commission

 

 

Special Dress Suggestion:

To add to the fun and enjoyment of the night’s theme, we are encouraging attendees to dress as they would have (or still would) for a Rock and Roll concert event.  You pick the era and have some fun with it.  We’ve seen you in your “business casual” attire all year long.  Let your hair down for this special meeting and let your inner-rocker out. 

 

Limited Capacity.

This year’s event will be capped at 120 attendees due to the capacity of the Hard Rock Café.  Be sure to get your “tickets” reserved as soon as possible.  This is an MCEI Annual Meeting you won’t want to miss!

 

Please RSVP as soon as possible in the members section of the MCEI website or to Loretta Bevins loretta@asi-seattle.net

 

As part of the annual meeting you will be asked to vote on a new slate for the MCEI board. Proposed board members are:

 

President:                                         John Williams, Scoville Public Relations

President-Elect:                              Shanna LaMar, Washington DECA

President Emeritus:                      Suzanne Mueller, CB Bain

Secretary:                                         Elisa Humphrey, Strategic Frameworking

Treasurer:                                         Wendy Noritake, YMCA

Director, Communications:       Joe Barnes, Girl Scouts

Director, Membership:               Noelle Bortfeld, Windermere

Director, Programs:                      Andy Wright, Seattle Metro Credit Union

Director at Large:                         Tim Smith, Edelman                          

Director at Large:                           David Perry, Seattle Children’s

Director at Large:                           Jim McFarland, MRG

 

 

Board of Directors

President: Suzanne Mueller
President-Elect: John Williams
President – Emeritus: Rod Brooks
Membership Director: Pete DeLaunay
Programming Director: Shanna LaMar
Communications Director: Joe Barnes
Treasurer: Wendy Noritake
Secretary: Andre Cabrera
Member at Large: Dan Japhet 

President's Report

Read the latest news in the members section.

MEMBER NEWS

See pictures from the annual meeting in the member news section.

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