Tulsa, Oklahoma is proud to announce the formation of a new SME affiliate. On October 2, 2001 the charter meeting was held at the Philbrook Museum to provide an informational overview of Sales and Marketing Executives International. Caren Shaffer, Chairman and Past President of SMEI delivered the keynote address. Within the first 30 days of the charter meeting, 20 individuals have paid dues and joined the foremost organization serving sales and marketing executives.