A former public speaker, Andrew has also been interviewing people from all walks of life in Australia and overseas for more than 20 years.

Today, Andrew personally interviews all clients to ensure that MCAI members can make the most of his well-regarded matchmaking skills. "Years of experience means that I am very understanding of relationships - from young single people seeking to marry and start a family through to 'empty nesters' who are looking for a new relationship," says Andrew.

Andrew chats with new applicants on the phone, and says he can then tell them if he believes it is worth their while driving to Port Melbourne for a no obligation appointment. At this appointment, potential clients spend 30 minutes face-to-face with Andrew, who will tell them if MCAI can be of assistance in finding their perfect match. "I'm very fussy about who goes on MCAI's books," he says.

MCAI has some 2000 members, around 800 of whom are active at any time. Each member has met with Andrew for two and a half hours. Andrew has personally screened each couple for five hours or longer combined, which he says gives him the opportunity to offer clients the most appropriate matches. "Safeguards built into MCAI's system include that there must be six or more potential matches for each new client before they join," says Andrew. "If clients would like, MCAI offers a first introduction at the end of the two-hour joining process. Not only that, a client joining on a Saturday can expect to meet for a date the same weekend."

Andrew says there are no on-going fees, or other compulsory fees, at MCAI. "Membership runs until clients partner. Why should membership expire on a certain date or after a certain number of introductions? I don't believe it should.

"MCAI works at the client's pace, within their comfort zone with a secure and dignified professional service (chauffer and chaperone assistance is an option for clients) and clients are not pressured into meeting someone they don't want to meet."

MCAI has been operating from the same address in Walter Street, Port Melbourne since 1994. "MCAI services are confidential, discreet and most importantly effective," says Andrew. "I am extremely proud of the many hundreds of couples I have brought together over the years."

As a special offer to Singles File readers, Andrew is offering a 20 per cent discount on membership. For more information call 9646 4928 or mobile 0402 840 000.

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"There is no limit to the number of introductions members can have after joining MCAI: we offer introductions until clients have met Mr or Ms Right with no hidden extra costs," says Andrew. "However over the years I've found that most people generally meet someone special after meeting around six to twelve people," says Andrew.

All potential MCAI members are screened by Andrew in a 2-plus hour face-to-face interview, and with more than 20 years' experience in interviewing people - Andrew previously worked as a management executive - he says he has a pretty good idea of what people are looking for in a potential partner. After joining, members deal directly with Andrew on a private  and confidential one-to-one basis.

"I'm very fussy about who goes on MCAI's books," says Andrew. "... I won't take someone's money unless I know I can help them."

"MCAI's more than 2000 members are pleasant, well-spoken, well-presented, financially secure, good communicators, and mainly professional business people aged from 20 (female) and 29 (male) to early 70's years of age from all walks of life."

Andrew says that more than half of his female clients are recommended by previous clients who have partnered through MCAI.

MCAI has been operating from the same address in Walter Street, Port Melbourne since 1994. "MCAI services are confidential, discreet, dignified and most importantly effective," says Andrew. "I am extremely proud of the many hundreds of couples I have brought together over the years."

Call Andrew for a chat, and if he thinks MCAI can be of assistance in finding your perfect match, Singles File readers can make an appointment for a free, no obligation first appointment. Those who choose to join MCAI on this first appointment receive a discount on membership. For further information phone 9646 4928, mobile 0402 840 000 or visit www.mcai.com.au.

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Andrew promises that membership to MCAI will not break the bank: "There is no limit to the number of introductions members can have after joining MCAI," he says. Andrew is an international public speaker who has travelled to Europe, the United States and Asia on more than 60 occasions.

All potential MCAI members are screened by Andrew during a two-hour face-to-face interview, and with more than 20 years' experience in interviewing people (he previously worked as a management executive) Andrew has a good understanding of what people are looking for in a potential partner.

Andrew also provides one-on-one grooming and presentation courses for male clients with popular Gentlemen's Courses covering topics such as telephone manners, conversation skills, dress, hair styles, and the right clothes to be worn on a date.

"Many men can find rejoining the singles scene difficult when they have been in a relationship for many years," Andrew says. "Dating in your thirties, forties or fifties can be completely different from dating in your twenties - some men need to learn about what women are looking for in a potential partner, and it's definitely not men with scruffy clothes, bad hair, personal hygiene problems, no conversational skills or bad manners.

"I teach men how to look and feel great, how to succeed in conversations, and how to keep a relationship alive once they have met a potential partner.

"I'm very fussy about who goes on MCAI's books, says Andrew. "I won't take someone's money unless I know that I can help them in their quest to meet someone special."

Andrew says that around 50 percent of his female clients are recommended by previous clients who have partnered by MCAI.

"MCAI has been operating form Walter Street, Port Melbourne (off Graham Street), since 1994. Single people looking to expand their social networks can call six days a week to make an appointment," says Andrew.

Gentlemen's Courses start from $500. You can contact Andrew on 9646 4928 or on mobile 0402 840 000, or visit www.mcai.com.au for more information.

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