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The Networking
group was originally called Eastside Senior Network. In November of 2001 the
board of ESN; myself (Brenda Suteu), Jim Norris, and Ken Cross, redirected,
redesigned, and re-named the organization Metropolitan Senior Network. The
three of us composed a mission statement, adopted core values, and set specific
goals and objectives for a new healthcare marketing association.
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Jim
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Our motivation was to create an
organization that would offer more education and be a guide and support for
professionals (throughout Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington) who are
given the task of both filling their company with referrals and keeping an eye
on what is best for the senior population they are serving.
The Mission
of Metropolitan Senior Network is dedicated to promoting the professionalism of
Marketing, resulting in appropriate housing and long term care for residents.
The core values of MSN are Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence
(C.A.R.E.). The focus of this marketing association is on successful ethical
healthcare marketing.
Founding Board of MSN 2001
Testimonials from MSN
participants
"After many years of experience in senior
living, MSN is the best time-efficient, educational, networking opportunity
that I have found."
Linda Williams
Marketing Director
Oregon
Baptist Retirement Homes
"Thank you MSN Board of
Directors for bringing inspirational and innovative programs to the senior
healthcare sales force. MSN offers networking opportunities, training and
support that cannot be matched. Every program has been outstanding.
Congratulations on a job well done. "
Margaret Horn
Director of
Program Development Avamere Health Services
"When we laid the ground work for MSN, our goal was to have an
organization entirely focused on sales and marketing people in our industry.
The attendance at MSN meetings is the best indicator demonstrating the program
is filling a need. It is also a great networking time from which I have
received many referrals. I am proud to encourage people to attend."
Jim
Norris
Founding Board Member
"If
I did not realize how important and well respected the MSN organization was
prior to December 2002, I certainly did afterward. Winning the honor of
"Marketing Professional of the Year" shot my professional image, my employment
prospects, and my self esteem to entirly new levels. Membership in this
organization helped me to focus on what was really important to me in my
career, and made my dreams more accessible. I wear my MSN pin
proudly."
Kathy Boyd
Odyssey Hospice
MSN Past Speakers
Nancy W., Ph. D was MSN's first meeting speaker in November 2001 |
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Peter Kohler, MD, OHSU President, 2002 MSN Awards Breakfast Speaker |
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Trey Malicoat, MS, 2003 MSN Awards Breakfast Speaker & 2004 Workshop Speaker
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Bill Raymond, President of Sales & Marketing Leadership Group, LLC, 2004 MSN Workshop Speaker |
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