Mr. Emcee aka Rae Stonehouse, is an Okanagan-based (B.C.) business offering master of ceremonies services. This site is also a resource for current or wannabee Emcees. 

Mr. Emcee Services Provided

Typical Emcee Services (Master of Ceremonies):

• Developing a program agenda in consultation with client
• Consulting on stage management - examples: ensuring sound system is effective for the venue, placement of podium, displays, screens etc.
• Organizing orderly flow of audience to buffet tables
• Moderating panel discussions
• Presenting awards
• Introducing guest speakers
• Thanking speakers and presenting a token of appreciation from the host
• Taking charge in an emergency
• Making public announcements
• Recognizing & thanking Sponsors
• Recognizing & thanking Sponsors (you can't thank them enough!)

Additional Event Organizing/Planning Services Available:

• Complete program planning & design
• Cost effective budget development & management
• Skillful site selection & negotiation
• Targeted marketing & promotional initiatives, including use of social media
• Event website development & marketing
• Resourcing speakers and coordinating speakers' & program requirements
• Comprehensive program administration & follow-up
• Detailed coordination of logistical arrangements and liaison with suppliers
• Efficient on-site management & coordination
• Specialized services such as theme development, registration, and entertainment.

If you enjoy a more hands on approach to event planning, we'll serve as your event planning consultant – handling only those details you need through our network of resources. 

Mr. Emcee aka Rae Stonehouse DTM (Distinguished Toastmaster) is an experienced Master of Ceremonies having organized & officiated at hundreds of Toastmaster functions & community events with varying sizes of audiences. 

 Mr. Emcee offers a full range of services for planning and organizing your perfect event whether it be a seminar, workshop, conference or larger event. From start to finish ... we do it all! 

Fee structure is based on the complexity of the individual event, location & time of the event. Contact Rae Stonehouse at 250-451-6564 or rae@mremcee.com for a complimentary discussion of your needs.

Mr. Emcee your Okanagan Master of Ceremonies of Choice.

In this practical, easy to use book, Rae A. Stonehouse a.k.a. Mr. Emcee puts the "Master" in Master of Ceremonies. He shares tips & techniques he has learned over the years in becoming a dynamic Master of Ceremonies.

By reading this book you will learn:

* How to take charge of any event.

* How to organize yourself so everyone will know you are in charge!

* How to think logistically, from several different perspectives.

* How to create agendas that work.

* Stage management techniques.

* How to present awards & give recognition.

* How to keep the featured speaker organized.

* About different emceeing opportunities.

* How to get paid for what you do.

As in Rae's other books, he offers a systematic, easy to read approach that provides practical solutions to specific problems.

In The Savvy Emcee: How to be a Dynamic Master of Ceremonies, Rae A. Stonehouse, shares practical advice to help you become a Dynamic Master of Ceremonies, that people will want to pay for your services!

The Savvy Emcee: How to be a Dynamic Master of Ceremonies includes bonus material on how to overcome the fear of public speaking.