It has been said of volunteer organizations, as well as life, that you only get back what you put into it. The American Advertising Federation - Baton Rouge has been fortunate that so many of our members have taken this sentiment to heart. With the dedication and leadership of many, our club has won "Club of the Year" on the 7th District level nine times and has been recognized nationally as the "Club of the Year" three times. It is because of our members' commitment and involvement - locally, on the district level and nationally - that the AAF - Baton Rouge continues to shine. The AAF- Baton Rouge has many volunteer opportunities, from club-wide Christmas gift drives and public service advertising campaigns for area non-profits to our annual ADDY® Awards / Pinnacle Awards show and Bizarre Bazaar (Funky Furniture Auction). Learn more about the volunteer opportunities available to and get involved! If you just can't decide which committee to sign up for, contact any Board Member to find out what committee most needs your skills. If you have an hour to give or want to chair a major event, let us know and we'll find a way to help you get involved.
2009 District 7 Spring Convention hosted in Baton Rouge!!!
Chair: Carol Shirley
Talented designers and creative professionals needed to develop a campaign to sell our fair city. District 7 Spring Convention will be held in Baton Rouge April 16 - 19, 2009 at the Hilton Baton Rouge Capitol Center. Here's your chance to showcase your work to some of the most talented, cutting-edge agencies in the Deep South! Art and creative will be featured on sales materials, posters, t-shirts, postcards, newsletters, etc. Contact Carol at carolshirley@mac.com to get involved!
Local American Advertising Awards (ADDYs)
Chairman: Kelley Criscoe and Josh Dickerhoof
The ADDY® Award Committee develops and organizes Baton Rouge's most prestigious event for the advertising industry. From branding, event planning and sales pitches to everything in between (and simply just having fun), being a member of this committee allows you to meet and work with the many different personalities in your industry. Contact Kelley or Josh at adfedkelley@hotmail.com or josh@rockitscienceagency.com.
College Connection / Student Workshop
Chair: Jason Feirman
If you're bummed that you finally had to graduate college and go to work, this committee is for you. We focus on maintaining student Ad Fed memberships at LSU and other local colleges, organizing scholarship efforts, helping with internship programs, developing and running workshops and other college-related efforts. Just don't tell the students that work is a four-letter word. Help them find out for themselves. Student Scholarship Applications are due April 1, 2009. For more information click here. Contact Jason at jfeirma@lsu.edu.
Jason will work with local student Ad Fed chapters to hold a day of workshops on anything and everything advertising related. The workshop is usually held in March or April. If your passion is to help meld the future minds of our industry, contact Jason.
Communications
Co-Chairs: Colleen Jackson & Connie McLeod
Are all of your ideas stuck inside the box? This committee gives you a chance to let loose and have some fun with your writing or design skills. No rules - no lawyers - no difficult clients! Join us and see how creative you can be. Contact Colleen at Colleen.Jackson@bcbsla.com or Connie at connie.mcleod@womans.org.
Diversity
Chair: Marielle Land-Howard & Karen Gaupp-Wozniak
Nationally, the advertising community lacks diversity. On a local level, minority participation in advertising is even more limited. The Diversity Committee seeks to generate intest in our profession through grassroots efforts targeting under-served high schools in Baton Rouge. To share your ideas and get involved, please contact Marielle at marielle@businessreport.com or Karen at karen@inkandair.biz.
Governmental Relations
Chair: Jeremy White
This committee monitors legal issues surrounding the advertising industry and keeps the board and the membership informed as issues arise. We may even need to go to the "Big House" or the big senate. All parties welcome. Contact Jeremy at editor@redshtickmagazine.com to get involved.
Media Auction
Chair: Saundra Lane
The Media Auction is scheduled for (TBD). While this event traditionally features a media auction with TV, radio, print and outdoor sold to the highest bidder, we've learned that anything sells - gift cards for restaurants, spas, garden supplies, CDs - even a personal service such as cooking a specialty meal or yard work! Contact Saundra at saundie@aol.com for more information or to make a donation.
Membership
Co-Chairs: Bridget Riley & Lisa Stansbury
This committee is perfect for meeting, mixing and mingling with all of the members of Ad Fed! We need folks to help with the phone committee, the sign-in table at membership meetings, the Membership Drive and member surveys. We'd even like to create a sub-committee for the purpose of updating our Membership Directory. If you joined Ad Fed to network, here is your chance! Contact Bridget at bridgetriley@gerrylane.com or Lisa at lstansbury@lhcr.org.
Programs & Workshops
Programs Chair: Thom Harris
Workshops Chair: Scott Thompson
These committees are always on the lookout for speakers for Ad Fed membership meetings and workshops. Volunteers needed to find speakers and offer creative help for flyers, announcements, newsletter articles, event photography and more. The Workshops Committee needs designers and sales-oriented members to assist with conducting forums and workshops. Ideas welcome for small workshops that focus on arts/graphic arts or special interest advertising-related topics. Workshops promote professional development for members, while forums bring together Baton Rouge's brightest to discuss topics affecting the local, state and national advertising communities. Contact Thom at Thom@ThomHarrisDesign.com or Scott at scott.thompson@nbc33tv.com for more information.
Public Service
Chair: Aimee Schultz
This committee is all about giving back to your community. We look for a local non-profic organization and help them develop a multi-media advertising campaign. If you are a researcher, PR purveyor, writer, graphic designer, video/radio producer or can solicit vendor donations, please contact Aimee at aimee@covalentlogic.com. You'll feel better about yourself!
American Advertising Federation - Baton Rouge
P.O.Box 1707
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
phone: 225.761.1200
fax: 225.761.1200
email: info@adfedgbr.com
