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.
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Congratulations to our National ADDY Winners–Opfer Communications and Noble!
A huge congratulations goes out to our National ADDY winners Opfer Communications and Noble! Opfer Communications won for their Inspirational Video Champions Committed to Kids and Noble won for their Five Pound Apparel Branding!! We have not heard whether they or gold or silvers but will post that as soon as we find out. We look forward to another great ADDYs next year! Remember, you can’t win if you don’t play!
Summer New Media Series
The AAF of the Ozarks understands that new media is growing by leaps and bounds and more and more businesses are incorporating new media into their marketing plans. Therefore, the AAF of the Ozarks will be bringing you an exciting and educational new media series beginning in June! Check back for updated information!
Mark Your Calendars for our May Program!
We are pleased to announce that the Drury University Ad Team will be presenting their National Student Advertising Competition campaign for Jcpenny on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at 425 Downtown. Drury just was awarded third place for this marketing campaign–congratulations!! This is a program you don’t want to miss! Shortly after Drury presents, the AAF of the Ozarks will discuss their plans for the next fiscal year (beginning in July) and its nomination committee–and we need your feedback.
***Please note AAF’s new meeting day, location and reservation system!***
When: Tuesday, May 10, 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
RSVP: Click the Reservations link at www.aafozarks.org by noon on Friday, May 6; sign up online and receive an email confirmation!
(AAF)TER HOURS @ PARLOR 88 SOUTH APRIL 20th @ 5PM
Come join your local AAF chapter, the 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 $4 small plates, half-priced wine/martinis/mixed drinks, $2 bottled beers. There will be drawings for great prizes. See you on Wednesday, April 20th starting at 5pm at Parlor 88 South!
AAF of the Ozarks presents “Intelligent Management of Intellectual Property”
How can you protect your intellectual property?
How can you avoid infringing on others’ rights?
Just because it’s downloadable doesn’t make it legal! At AAF’s April program, attorney Craig Heidemann will discuss the basics of copyright and trademark law for advertising, media, editorial and creative professionals.
By day, Craig is a successful personal injury lawyer and partner at Douglas, Haun & Heidemann, P.C. in Bolivar. But in his “spare” time, he’s an accomplished photographer and co-owner of Apple Studios Photography, one of the nation’s top wedding, event and portrait photography studios.
Craig will speak about intellectual property from a creative perspective as well as a legal one, and illustrate his presentation with some of Apple Studios’ award-winning work. Join us for this unique presentation on a topic that impacts us all on a daily basis, and be inspired by some high-impact images!
***Please note AAF’s new meeting day, location and reservation system!***
When: Tuesday, April 12, 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
RSVP: Click the RSVP link at www.aafozarks.org by noon on Friday, April 8; sign up online and receive an email confirmation!
District ADDY Winners
Congratulations to the CMT Group, Noble, The Alchemedia Project, and Opfer Communications for winning ADDYs at the District competition!! The Alchemedia Project will advance with their Gold ADDY onto the National competition! Congratulations again and good luck to The Alchemedia Project!
Ed Animation Series: Woofers CMT Group Inc. Car-Fi Silver ADDY® Award
Ed Animation Series CMT Group Inc. Car-Fi Silver ADDY® Award
Lea & Perrins Brochure Noble Lea & Perrins Silver ADDY® Award
Five Pound Apparel Branding Noble Five Pound Apparel Silver ADDY® Award
McDonald’s Supplier of the Year Noble Tyson Foods Silver ADDY® Award
Lea & Perrins Microsite Noble Lea & Perrins Silver ADDY® Award
Inspirational Video Opfer Communications Champions Committed To Kids Silver ADDY® Award
Brew Bellies The Alchemedia Project McCain Foods Gold ADDY® Award
Lost Moments The Alchemedia Project Epilepsy Foundation Silver ADDY® Award
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AAF of the Ozarks luncheons moves to 425 Downtown!
We are so excited to announce that beginning in April our monthly luncheons will be moving to the second Tuesday of every month at the newly renovated 425 Downtown Banquet Facility. It is located downtown at 425 W. Walnut, Springfield, MO 65806. We know what you are thinking….parking. Don’t worry! There is plenty of convenient parking with two parking lots along Walnut and the free parking garage behind the facility. For the parking map information, visit www.425downtown.com and select the parking tab. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 for our next monthly luncheon!
March Program-”Who Are You Becoming?
AAF of the Ozarks presents
“Who Are You Becoming?”–A mini workshop with executive coach Kim Hartmayer
When: Wednesday, March 9, 11:30a-1p
Where: University Plaza, 333 S. John Q. Hammons Parkway
Cost: $15 members & first-time guests; $20 repeat guests; $10 students
RSVP: Click here to RSVP now! by noon March 7
What’s your BIG dream?
What’s getting in the way?
Kim Hartmayer is passionate about helping people to face and overcome the obstacles that keep them from fulfilling their highest potential. Professionally trained through The Coaches Training Institute (CTI), Kim gets to the heart of what matters most in your life and your business. She asks the key questions and shares tools you can use to create the future you want.
Kim’s interactive, customized presentation will address some of the top issues that advertising professionals are facing today and dig deep to uncover what REALLY gets in your way. Don’t miss this unique program that will help you see yourself and your career in a positive new way!