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How to Rise Above the Crowd with National Speaker, Hank Blank

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How to Rise Above the Crowd with National Speaker Hank Blank!

Today it is imperative to rise above the crowd. Today you need to be easy to be found and you need to look smart when people find you online.

If you are in transition you are in a huge pool of great talent vying for a limited number of jobs.It is not about your elevator speech, it is about your Google presence. The chances of you getting on an elevator with the hiring manager are small. The chances of the hiring manager checking you out on Google are much greater. Whether you are a company or an individual you need to own the first page on Google.

You also need to be extremely proficient in social media and social networks to help your SEO and spread your thought leadership. You also need a strong personal network to create a strong reputation for you through word of mouth dialogue, generate referrals and empower you with resources.

When: Wednesday, April 18, 2012, 11:30a-1p
Where: 425 Downtown Banquet Facility, 425 W. Walnut, Springfield (Plenty of parking available!) For parking map, please visit http://www.425downtown.com/425downtownparking.html
Cost: $15 AAF members & first-time guests; $20 repeat guests; $10 students

Lunch: Hot buffet lunch will be served

RSVP: Click the Reservations tab at www.aafozarks.org by COB Friday, April 13, 2012; sign up online and receive an email confirmation!

Cal LeMon

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When: Wednesday, March 13, 2012, 11:30a-1p
Where: 425 Downtown Banquet Facility, 425 W. Walnut, Springfield (Plenty of parking available!) For parking map, please visit http://www.425downtown.com/425downtownparking.html
Cost: $15 AAF members & first-time guests; $20 repeat guests; $10 students

Lunch: Hot buffet lunch will be served

RSVP: Click the Reservations tab at www.aafozarks.org by COB Friday, March 9, 2012; sign up online and receive an email confirmation!

Special Awards 2011 Nominations

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Each year the AAF of the Ozarks recognizes the individuals and/or organizations that have made an outstanding contribution to the advertising/marketing industry within our community.  These awards include Silver Medalist, Ad Professional of the Year, Homer Tindle, Jane Meyer, and Anita Ludwig. Please submit nominations by visiting the link aafozarks.org/addys/nominate/.  The deadline for nominations is January 29, 2012!

Call to Entry Day is around the corner–Thursday, January 19th!

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Happy New Year! With the beginning of a new year brings, yep you guessed it, the ADDYs!! And this year’s theme is Hats Off To You! Bring out your best work from 2011 and make sure to enter the ADDYs. Please visit aafozarks.org/addys for detailed information, category descriptions and definitions, and guidelines.

Mark your calendars for these important dates!
Call To Entry Day: Thursday, January 19, 2012 9am – 5pm
Call To Entry Location: DL Media (720 W. Center Circle, Nixa, MO 65714)
Late Entry Day: Friday, January 20, 2012 9am-4pm (late fees applied)
Judging Day: Saturday, January 21, 2012
ADDY Award Ceremony: Saturday, February 25, 2012, at The Diamond Room at Knights of Columbus located at 2340 W. Grand, Springfield, MO 65802. Ticket prices are $40 per person or $280 per table (seating of 8-$35 per person) for dinner and awards ceremony. A full bar will be available as well as bottles of wine for purchase.

In order to receive the member discount, entrants must pay their 2012 memberships no later than call to entry day. You may pay by check, cash, or Paypal. If paying via Paypal, please send payments to dianne@aafozarks.org, and a 3% surcharge will need to be added to the total payment amount. You may mail checks to Membership at PO Box 10511, Springfield, MO 65808-0511 (but need to be received by January 19). The 2012 membership form is available for download at aafozarks.org. If entrants do not have their memberships paid by the call to entry date, they will be charged non-member rates for each entry.

For any questions, please contact Carrie Grant at cgrant01@springfi.gannett.com or Christa Clemenson at cclemenson@kolr10.com.

Like us on Facebook for updates and event information! Also visit our website at aafozarks.org. Remember, if you don’t enter, you can’t win!!!!

AAF Presents We Brew Love with Mother’s Brewing Company Wednesday, November 16th!

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The AAF of the Ozarks proudly presents “We Brew Love” with Mother’s Brewing Company.  Jeremy Wicks, eternal optimist and marketing director for Mother’s, will share the Mother’s Brewing Company’s story and how they have become a successful brewery in the Midwest! Mother’s is a growing family that’s all about heady craft beers. They’ve also got a whole lotta love for their friends, neighbors, local and global communities, great food, and living it up. So they started their own brewery and are producing as much love per barrel as they possibly can. Mother’s is committed to artistic craftsmanship and brewing craft beers that make life’s everyday moments anything but. You don’t want to miss this luncheon!

***Please note AAF’s new meeting day and reservation system!***

When: Wednesday, November 16, 2011, 11:30a-1p

Where: 425 Downtown Banquet Facility, 425 W. Walnut, Springfield (Plenty of parking available!) For parking map, please visit http://www.425downtown.com/425downtownparking.html

Cost: $15 AAF members & first-time guests; $20 repeat guests; $10 students
Lunch: Hot buffet lunch will be served
RSVP: Click the Reservations tab at www.aafozarks.org by COB Friday, November 11; sign up online and receive an email confirmation!

Update for the AAF Membership

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Greetings! The board is finalizing plans for the upcoming programs, ADDYs, and other activities.  We will be posting our program information shortly.  Stay tuned!!

June 28th AAFter Hours at Fedora Social House

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Get Social at Fedora Social House!

Come join your local AAF chapter,  AAF of the Ozarks, for a fun networking happy hour.

Network with members and prospective members–you don’t have to be a member to attend. Everyone is welcome.

Enjoy happy hour specials at Fedora and bring your business cards for prizes. See you on Tuesday, June 28th starting at 5pm at Fedora Social House!

AAF of the Ozarks Needs Your Input

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The annual board retreat will be held mid July, and the board is planning to revamp your AAF of the Ozarks!  To do this, we need your input! Shortly, you will be receiving a club survey via email to tell us what you would like to see for the next fiscal year (July-June).  Remember, if we do not receive your feedback, we can’t put your ideas to good use!  The AAF of the Ozarks is excited about its new direction for the next fiscal year! Thank you to all of our members for your support.

ADDY Certificate Reprints

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Reminder, we are still accepting ADDY Certificate Reprints for $15 each! Please contact Christa Clemenson at cclemenson@kolr10.com or Dianne Davis at diannelm@dlmedia.com to submit your order!

The AAF of the Ozarks is collecting donations for the families and pets of Joplin beginning today

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The AAF of the Ozarks is collecting donations for the families and pets of Joplin beginning today.  Please drop off your donations such as non-perishable food items, personal hygiene items, hand towels, blankets, bleach, water, dog/cat food, kitty litter, paper towels, hand sanitizer, etc. to the office of the Medical Package located at 1200 E. Woodhurst, Suite D-100 (B) Springfield, MO,  65804 from 9am-6pm.  If you would like to donate but cannot make those times, please contact Laura McCaskill at (417) 234-5899 to arrange another time.  Please keep the families and pets of Joplin affected by the tornado in your prayers.