Apr 30, 1996

MWW/Savitt, Inc.

Shannon Lawrence has joined MWW/Savitt, the West Coast office of MWW/Strategic Communications, Inc., as an assistant account executive. Lawrence will be on the company's media relations staff and participate in the firm's national strategic marketing communications programs.

Honorary Consul for Jamaica

Enid Dwyer has been named the first Honorary Consul for Jamaica to Seattle. Her appointment was announced recently by the Jamaican Embassy in Washington, D.C., and her installation became effective in late 1995. Dwyer, a native of Jamaica, has been active in the West Indian community in the Pacific Northwest for several years. She was a founding member of the West Indian Association of Greater Seattle, as well as past president of the West Indian Women's Association in the Greater Seattle area.

Free legal advice

On Wednesday, May 1, in celebration of Law Day, the King County Bar Association and volunteer attorneys will host a legal advice booth at the Northgate Mall from 11 am to 5 pm. The booth will have attorneys available to answer legal questions for the public, in an informal setting. No appointment is necessary. Participants will be helped on first-come, first-served basis.

American Marketing Association

The Puget Sound Chapter of the American Merketing Association announced new officers and directors for the 1996-1997 program year. These officers and directors take office in June. Scott Michelson, president of SDM Marketing Services, was elected president. William Curry, owner of Communications Werks, will be president-elect. Cathy Cooper, marketing manager for Metropolitan Savings, has been elected secretary. Carole Aaron, marketing research director for Radio House in Seattle (formerly KIRO Newsradio), was re-elected AMA's treasurer.

Public Gaming Research Institute

Lynne Smith Wolstenholme has been appointed production manager for Public Gaming Research Institute in Seattle. Her responsibilities will include coordination of the Institute's publications, products and services.

Klein System Group

The Port of Corpus Christi Authority in Texas has commissioned the Klein System Group of Vancouver to customize and install the group's integrated Harbormaster System, Automated Billing System and Cargo Reservation System. Through Klein's design of computer systems and the electronic integration of the Port's operations and financial management systems, the Port will improve its operational and financial controls and cash flow.

NeoPath Inc.

David H. Robison has joined Neopath Inc. as vice president of operations. Reporting to him will be production, quality, assurance and facilities. Robison has over 25 years of experience in operations, customer service, quality assurance and research and development.

Olypmia Federal Savings

Dr. John D. Ishii, former president of St. Martin's College, has retired from his position on the board of directors for Olypmia Federal Savings. Dr. Ishii will be succeeded by Kathleen Bauknight, director of real estate for St. Martin's Abbey.1996.

Continental Savings Bank

Laurie L. Robinson has been promoted to assistant vice president of escrow at Continental Savings Bank. Robinson joined Continental in 1992 and has 15 years of experience in the escrow industry.

Garden Botanika

Garden Botanika will open a new store in the University Village late this summer. The store will be located on the west side of the Village across from the existing QFC.

Virginia Mason

Virginia Mason expands healthcare services with the opening of a new 9,000-square-foot specialty center in Kirkland. The new facility, located at 11911 NE 132nd Street, Suite 101, is across the street from the main clinic and will accomodate 13 specialists in the areas of obstetrics and gynecology, gastroenterology, urology, neurology, otolaryngology, physical therapy, general surgery and infertility.