General Interest Clubs

The Marketing Club meets on alternate Thursdays during activity hour, and offers students opportunities to engage in marketing-related and social activities. Guest speakers discuss real-world marketing strategies and offer career advice. Field trips to companies and conferences bring marketing to life outside the classroom. Participation in the club's activities and government can provide valuable leadership training. The club is also a good place to meet other students and start building professional contacts.

Enrichment During The Academic Year:

The Marketing Club plays an important role in the department, hosting activities that enrich and expand upon students’ classroom experiences, allow them to explore and prepare for careers in marketing, and bring them in contact with professionals. The Club is one of the largest and most active on campus, contributing significantly to community service and providing many important programs to its members. Under the guidance of faculty advisor Dr. Susan Rozensher, and led by an enthusiastic and hard working President and Executive Board, the Marketing Club always has a busy and rewarding year!

Recent Guest Speakers:

1. Tom Brown, Head Snackmaster, Lesser Evil Brand Snack Co
2. Tyler Ricks, Senior Marketing Manager at Pepsico
3. Lisa Sala, Director of Global Sponsorships at MasterCard International, and
4. Brandon Steiner, Founder and CEO of Steiner Sports Marketing
5. Riley McDonough (Iona alumnus), Vice President, ESPN Internet Group
6. Simone Kelly, Founder and CEO, “Gots to Have It” Network
7. Larry McNaughton, COO, Corporate Branding, LLC
8. Andrew Morrison, Founder and President, Small Business Camp
9. Edward P. Foy, Jr. (Iona alumnus), CEO, eFashion Solutions
10. Amy Rapawy (Iona Hagan MBA alumna) VP- Marketing, JonesNY/Easy Spirit
11. Denise Parchen (Iona alumna), Director of Research and Client Services, Right Angle Research
12. Ruben Perez (Iona alumnus), Hot 97Promotions Manager, Emmis Communications
13. Mike Hemingway, Worldwide Director, Ogilvy & Mather
14. Fran Capo, Motivational Speaker, Author, Voiceover Artist
15. Peter Rosaschi, Managing Director, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
16. Annie Banasik (Iona '05), Lapine Associates

We continue our tradition of inviting guest speakers to stay for lunch and informal discussion with groups of students and faculty.

Fundraising and Community Service Activities:

• Fall and spring raffles
• Homecoming
• Renewal of the cell phone collection drive
• Direct Marketing Day (a collegiate Conference held in New York)
• Career Conference sponsored by New York Women in Communication, Inc.
• Winter coat drive
• Club Logo design contest
• Project for NY Caledonian Club to promote Tartan Day
• Thanksgiving Day Dinner for needy New Rochelle family

Click here to learn about Club Activities and Achievements during 2006-2007

Click here to learn about Club Activities and Achievements during 2005-2006

Marketing Club Executive Board for 2007-2008

President - Diana Larsen
Vice President - Isaac Gilwit
Secretary - Laura Castelli
Treasurer - Jessica Brust
SGA Representatives: Stephen Magditis, Joseph Manfre
Event Coordinators: Matthew Guarino

Marketing Club Guest Speakers, 2007-2008:

November 8 - William Cella ('73) CEO, MAGNA Global (in Spellman Lounge)
March 6 - Amity Cherry, Group Sales Manager, News America Marketing (www.newsamerica.com)
March 27 - Jordan Kerner, Founder & CEO, Waddajuice (www.waddajuice.com)
April 17 - Eric Yaverbaum, Co-Founder of Tappening (www.tappening.com)

Meetings will be held on alternate Thursdays at Noon (activity hour) in Hagan 108

For more information about the Marketing Club, students should come to a club meeting, or contact Dr. Susan Rozensher, Faculty Advisor, at (914) 637-2749.