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MEMBERSHIP EVENTS
Reservations are required for the following events. Visit the SCVB web site at www.visitseattle.org/members/events for the latest details about these and other member events. Since dates and times are subject to change, SCVB members will receive reminders and registration instructions prior to each event.
Event Update: The Marketing to LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender) Visitors meeting and lunch previously scheduled for Thursday, May 22 at the Columbia Tower Club has been postponed. We will keep you posted when a new date has been set for this fall.
Mid-year Sales & Marketing Update
May 29, 2008, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Olympic Ballroom, 4th Floor, The Edgewater
We will be taking a look at the busy summer season and discussing new initiatives and marketing opportunities. Come hear more about the public affairs campaign "Tourism Matters," the most recent PCMA update, convention sales initiatives, "800 Pike Street" addition for the WSCTC (former MOHAI space on 8th and Pike) and an overview from our Tourism Development team.
Unlocking the Meetings and Convention Market
June 19, 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Red Lion on Fifth Avenue
A SCVB industry seminar and breakfast event
Getting the Most from your Membership Meeting
July 9, 8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Room 210
This brief yet comprehensive 90-minute overview of the SCVB covers the activities and programs that are available to members. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about new developments in the visitor industry and how to get the most from your membership investment.
SCVB Members Night with the Mariners
August 5, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Safeco Field
Enjoy pre-game food and drinks in the Centerfield Bullpen, then watch the Mariners play the Minnesota Twins.
Featured Promotional Opportunities Exclusively for SCVB Members
SCVB is partnering with its publisher, Weaver Multimedia Group, to offer more advertising opportunities in more places on its website, visitseattle.org. SCVB members can reach even more high-spending leisure visitors, meeting planners and travel professionals. With more than 2.4 million visitors annually, visitseattle.org is the place to be seen online, offering your business expanded exposure among millions of Seattle-bound travelers from across the globe.
While SCVB's existing button ad program will remain in place, several new interactive and text-based ad types are available on the site for maximum impact.
To learn more, please contact a Weaver Multimedia Group Representative:
Kim Ellertson | 206-461-5861 | kime@weaver-group.com
Heather Stinson | 206-461-5863 | heathers@weaver-group.com
To learn about other promotional opportunities handled directly through SCVB, contact Steve Maris, Membership Director, smaris@visitseattle.org or call (206) 461-5822. These include online hyperlinks, additional category listings, mailing lists and enhanced visibility options at the new Seattle Visitors Center & Concierge Services kiosk.
NEW SCVB MEMBERS (December 1, 2007 - April 10, 2008)
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WHO'S WHO AT THE BUREAU
CONVENTION SALES
Tom Norwalk, Senior VP Sales & Marketing
Jerri Lane, VP Convention Sales
Brianna Mark, Administrative Coordinator
Janet Hunter, Director of Sales
Wendy Petersen, Director, Midwest Office
Alison LaFollette, Director, DC
Stephanie Soper, Convention Sales Manager, DC
Audrey R. Fan, National Account Director
Cynthia Lydum, National Account Director
Joan Magnano-Damm, National Account Director
Tim Quigley, National Account Director
Tasha Sawabini, National Account Director
Julia Smith, Administrative Coordinator
Season Hansen, Convention Sales Coordinator
Kim Hall, Convention Sales Coordinator
Annie Pardo, Convention Sales Coordinator
CONVENTION SERVICES
Kae H. Block, CMP, Director, Convention Services
Adriane Friedman, Convention Services Manager
Kathy Williams, Convention Services Coordinato
Julianne Gaffield, Convention Services Manager
MEMBERSHIP
Steve Maris, Membership Director
Rosemary Rasp, Membership Services Manager
Cathy Sander, Senior Coordinator
HOUSING BUREAU
Susan Ranney, Reservations & Housing Manager
Steve Jaquith, Sr. Consumer Housing Coordinator
Tanya Seeburger, Consumer Housing Coordinator
Cheryl Fischer, Consumer Housing Coordinator
Kara Cox, Consumer Housing Coordinator
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT
Brad Jones, CTP, Director, Tourism Development - UK, Europe and Australia
Marj Snyder, Director, Tourism Development - USA and Canada
Michael Kurtz, Director, Tourism Development - Asia and Latin America
Joshua Ratliff, Sr. Tourism Development Coordinator
CULTURAL TOURISM
Tracey Wickersham, Director of Cultural Tourism
Cathy Sander, Senior Coordinator
MARKETING SERVICES
Elias Calderon, Director, Marketing & Creative Services
Lara Dickson, Creative Services Manager
Sarah Lee, Project Manager
PUBLIC RELATIONS
David Blandford, APR, Director of Public Relations
Heather Bryant, Public Relations Manager
Lauren Curtin, Public Relations Coordinator
SEATTLE VISITOR CENTER AND CONCIERGE SERVICES
Ann Peavey, Senior Manager
SEATTLE SPORTS COMMISSION
Ralph Morton, Executive Director
Nate Silverman, Marketing & Business Development Manager
Laura Lawson,Project Coordinator
Ben Peterson, Project Coordinator
ADMINISTRATION
Donald P. Welsh, President/CEO
Kathleen Shepard, Executive Assistant
Michael DeAtley, Chief Financial Officer
Mark Nold, Director, Technology
Matt Stacey, Accounting Manager
Brandon Hull, Accounting Assistant
Susan Treder, Director, Human Resources
Jenn Miller, Receptionist
Marc Treyens, System Services Coordinator
SCVB Administrative Office
Phone: (206) 461-5800
Fax: (206) 461-5855
Hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm
Email: admin@visitseattle.org
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