AAF Calendar of Events
2007
Joint Government Affairs Conference
May 2, 2007
Washington, D.C.
AAF National Conference 2007
June 7–9, 2007
Louisville, Ky.
National Student Advertising Competition
June 7–8, 2007
Louisville, Ky.
ADDY® Awards
June 9, 2007
Louisville, Ky.
Diversity Achievement and Mosaic Awards & Forum
September 26, 2007
New York Atheletic Club
New York, N.Y.
Student Conference
October 18–19, 2007
AOL Media Networks
Dulles, Va.
AAF
1101 Vermont Avenue NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005-6306
Phone: (800) 999-2231
Fax: (202) 898-0159
www.aaf.org
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As a member of your local advertising club you are also a member of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the industry's largest and most representative organization of the advertising industry. Our membership represents corporate members, local advertising clubs and federations and college chapters. AAF is truly the "unifying voice for advertising."
Spring 2007
NEW AAF STAFF MEMBERS
Alice Mitchell, receptionist, amitchell@aaf.org
Alice comes to AAF from TEAM, a television production company, where she worked as a receptionist and production assistant. A D.C. native, Alice will attend the University of Maryland University College in the fall to pursue a degree in communications.
Caitlin Tucker, coordinator – club services, ctucker@aaf.org
Caitlin will manage the day-to-day operations of the club services department, providing consultative advice and solutions to AAF members relative to club management issues. She will also be serving as the club liaison to the National Club Achievement Awards and the Silver Medal program. Caitlin comes to the AAF from Corporate Executive Board, where she worked as a marketing associate. She graduated from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2006 with degrees in psychology and sociology.
AAF NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2007
 The AAF National Conference 2007 will take place June 7–9 at the new Louisville Marriott Downtown hotel.
The AAF National Conference 2007 will feature the prestigious ADDY® Awards on June 9 and the National Student Advertising Competition June 7–8, sponsored this year by Coke. The Club Achievement Awards presentation will take place the afternoon of June 9, celebrating AAF ad clubs and federations that have displayed exceptional skill in club management.
This year's conference is also home to the Ad Expo. Held June 7–8, Ad Expo 2007 is the event to showcase your products and services to a national audience of advertising industry decision makers. Booth spaces are still available for Ad Expo 2007. There's no better way to showcase your products and services to the movers and shakers of the advertising industry! Join Mutual of Omaha, Skyline Exhibits, LexisNexis and many more to make this year's expo the best one yet. For more information and to reserve your space, visit www.aaf.org/adexpo or contact Meara Ranadive at (800) 999-2231 or mranadive@aaf.org.
Visit www.aaf.org/conference often for updates and additional details, and for sponsorship opportunities, contact Lori Kugman at (800) 999-2231 or lkugman@aaf.org.
ADVERTISING EXCELLENCE
National ADDY Awards Judging—Judging will take place May 4–5, 2007, at The Washington Post in Washington, D.C.
Rick Carpenter, president of DDB Group Los Angeles, will serve as jury chair for the third consecutive year.
This year's ADDY Awards Gala will take place June 9 in Louisville at the AAF National Conference 2007.
 Advertising Hall of Achievement—Call for Nominations – Deadline: June 29, 2007 The Advertising Hall of Achievement is the industry's premier award for outstanding advertising professionals age 40 and under. If you would like to nominate a client or colleague for the Advertising Hall of Achievement 2007, please visit www.aaf.org/ahoa, or contact Dee Dee Swartz at (800) 999-2231 or dswartz@aaf.org.
MULTICULTURALISM
 Mosaic Career Fairs—AAF's Mosaic Career Fairs provide students with the perfect venue for networking with recruiters and learning about careers in advertising, marketing and communications.
Gannett/USA TODAY Mosaic Career Fair
March 8 in McLean, Va.
In addition to an increase in numbers from 2006, with roughly 150 students and 28 recruiting companies in attendance. This career fair featured panel discussions, résumé reviews, portfolio critiques and a Recruiters Expo.
Leo Burnett Mosaic Career Fair
March 29 at DePaul University in Chicago, Ill.
Twenty-seven recruiters and over 200 students turned out. This career fair featured panel discussions, résumé reviews, portfolio critiques and a Recruiters Expo.
The Walt Disney Company Career Fair
April 19 in Universal City, Calif.
Approximately 150 students and 19 recruiting companies came to the fair. This fair featured a panel discussion, a keynote luncheon speech by Wesley Coleman, EVP and chief HR officer, the Walt Disney Company, and a Recruiters Expo.
For more information, please visit www.aaf.org/mosaicfair for updates on sponsors, dates and locations for 2008!
For questions regarding the Mosaic Career Fairs, please contact Tricia McWilliams at (800) 999-2231 or tmcwilliams@aaf.org.
Student Conference—The National Student Conference is designed to provide students with the training and education necessary to enter into today's advertising industry. This two-day event includes panel discussions, renowned speakers, a recruiters xxpo and workshops on topics such as interviewing, résumé writing and portfolio development.
The 2007 Student Conference is sponsored by AOL Media Networks, Inc., and will be held October 18–19 at AOL Headquarters in Dulles, Va. Visit the Web site for transportation information as well as highlights from the 2004 and 2005 Student Conferences.
For questions regarding the Student Conference, please contact Tricia McWilliams at (800) 999-2231 or tmcwilliams@aaf.org
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Joint Government Affairs Conference—The 2007 Joint Government Affairs Conference will be held at The Washington Post in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, May 2, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
This event is the premier advertising conference devoted to national legislative and regulatory issues. Speakers confirmed to date include:
— Representative John Dingell, D-Mich.
— Commissioner Deborah Taylor Tate, Federal Communications Commission
— Andrew Kohut, President, Pew Charitable Trust
— David Broder, Columnist, The Washington Post
If you are interested in joining your industry colleagues for this important event, please visit www.aaf.org/gac for more information and to confirm your attendance.
AAF Government Report—AAF Government Report is weekly e-mail newsletter that provides readers with a roundup of the latest advertising news from Congress and regulatory bodies, as well as on state and local issues. For more information on subscribing please contact Robert Kohlmeyer at (800) 999-2231 or rkohlmeyer@aaf.org.
AAF MEMBER BENEFITS
 FedEx® Discounts Continue to Cut Costs for AAF Members—American Advertising Federation members already enjoy special savings on select FedEx shipping services, and now members can benefit from additional savings. As an AAF member, you can now receive up to 15 percent savings with FedEx Kinko's Office and Print Services.*
AAF members also receive up to 20 percent savings on select FedEx Express® U.S. services, up to 13 percent savings on select FedEx Express international services and up to 12 percent savings with FedEx Ground®. Just call (877) 269.0605 to sign up and start saving! There are no minimum shipping requirements and no costs for taking advantage of these special rates.
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Go to www.aaf.org/discounts for details on all programs.
 AAF Job Bank—If you are looking to jump-start your career or are seeking channels to identify and recruit new talent, the AAF can help!
The AAF Job Bank, part of the Marketing Career Network, is a valuable benefit of your AAF membership, putting you directly in front of job seekers or employers in your industry.
For Job Seekers:
* Job search control—quickly and easily find relevant industry job listings and sign up for automatic e-mail notification of new jobs that match your criteria.
* Easy job application—apply online and create a password-protected account for managing your job search.
* Résumé posting—make your résumé available to employers in the industry, confidentially if you choose.
* Saved Jobs—come to the site and quickly save up to 100 jobs to a folder in your account so you come back to apply when you are ready.
For Employers:
* Incredible exposure for job listings—the largest audience of industry professionals, including the over 50,000 American Advertising Federation members, along with members of the American Marketing Association, the Promotion Marketing Association, the Business Marketing Association and the New York American Marketing Association.
* Higher quality candidates—by searching within the industry, you not only get a job seeker, but a player in the profession.
* Economical pricing—highly targeted advertising exposure for a very competitive, AAF-member price.
As an AAF member, you receive discounted rates using the AAF Job Bank. To get started, simply visit www.aaf.org/jobs. You'll be glad you did!
The club services department of the American Advertising Federation is here to assist you with leadership and club management questions, securing resources and information on AAF programs. Please call (800) 999-2231 or e-mail the following individuals:
Joanne Schecter, EVP – club services, jschecter@aaf.org
Jeremy Hoders, director – club services, jhoders@aaf.org
Caitlin Tucker, coordinator – club services, ctucker@aaf.org
Lucille Hill, database coordinator, lhill@aaf.org |
