American Advertising Federation — Baton Rouge

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 12 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.

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. 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.

ADDY® Awards:

Trammie Anderson tanderson@lamar.com
Connie McLeod connie.mcleod@womans.org

This committee produces the local ADDY® show. Volunteer possibilities begin early fall and include concept, writing and graphic design assistance for call for entries, program, developing show concept, finding judges and coordinating their travel, helping with actual entry and judging coordination, developing and participating in show production and decorations for the event. The event will be held in February 2011.

Communications

Theresa Overby theresa@visitbatonrouge.com
Kristin Perpignano krissyface73@gmail.com
Marie Powell marie@2koCreative.com

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. This committee manages AAF-BR’s various online personalities including, but not limited to, the AAFBR.org website, Facebook, Twitter and e-mail communications. This committee also spreads the news of AAF-BR, either general club news or public relations for specific events and committees. Monthly tasks include creating and disseminating press releases and publicity campaigns.

Diversity / Community Outreach:

Orhan Mc Millan orhanmc@dezinsinteractive.com

This committee works to increase the cultural diversity of our membership by coordinating activities with other committees. Responsibilities include assisting with membership recruitment, assisting in scheduling speakers who bring new ideas on multiculturalism to the industry, working with Student Outreach to recognize top minority talent for entry-level positions and connecting students with the industry. This committee will also find and serve pro bono marketing and advertising support opportunities to minority or multi-cultural organizations serving our community. The committee may choose to adopt any current focus of the national AAF or discover and serve creative opportunities that serve AAF-Baton Rouge’s goals and initiatives.

Fundraising:

Mandy Porta Mandy@successdesigns.net

This committee will handle all club fundraising events. This refers mainly to our Media Auction, where area media buyers come together to get some of the best media deals in town. Based on income goals and budget responsibilities, Fundraising may also produce a Spring/early Summer fundraiser like Bizarre Bazaar-Funky Furniture Auction Responsibilities begin in late Summer/early fall and include concept, writing and design, invitations and posters, event planning, finding and coordinating donated items and media, event photography and PR and coordination and decoration for actual events.

Government Relations:

Kelley Criscoe adfedkelley@hotmail.com

This committee will monitor legal issues surrounding the advertising industry and keep the board and membership informed as issues arise that could affect the industry and also determine how best to address the issues. Government Relations will also work to forge a deeper relationship with local and state government leaders to benefit the public profile of AAF-BR’s contributions to our area and impact on the state’s economy.

Baton Rouge Government: http://brgov.com/
Louisiana Government: http://www.louisiana.gov/

Membership / Socials:

Becky Sadler becky@tristargraphics.com

Do you like to throw a party? Becky does. Volunteer efforts include maintaining a current membership roster, managing phone committees, serving as a greeter and /or sign-in table assistant for member meetings, maintaining nametags, developing and implementing member service strategies, producing a membership directory and helping to conducting member survey. This committee will also recruit quality new members. Volunteer efforts include creating necessary recruitment materials and strategies, serving as a greeter and/or sign-in table assistant for member meetings, getting potential member targets to attend meetings and making sure that everything is in order to welcome them properly, developing and implementing a membership drive and helping to conduct a member survey.

Programs / Workshops

Hunter Territo HunterTerrito@gmail.com
Tiffanie Hunter tiffanie.hunter@gmail.com

The purpose of this committee is to find speakers for monthly membership meetings and/or workshops and to coordinate the speaker’s travel. Programs is to provide all of the important information, including but not limited to, the speakers bio, headshot and program content description, for upcoming speakers in a timely manner to the Public Relations and Club Communications committees for the purpose of promoting program content to AAF-BR members and external media partners. This committee also find speakers for quarterly workshops and to coordinate their appearance here in Baton Rouge and their travel.

Student Outreach (Formerly College Connection):

Pierre Guidroz pierre@bplink.com
Brian Rodriguez brian@gatorworks.net

The purpose of this committee is to improve communications, share programs and increase educational opportunities between AAF-BR and area colleges and universities. Activities may include helping to maintain student AAF Chapters at both LSU, SU and within our area’s prolific community and technical college system, organizing scholarship efforts, helping to administrate internship programs through local colleges at area agencies, developing and running workshops and conferences and coordinating student sponsorships (by local professionals) so that students can attend monthly membership meetings at no cost.

Sponsorships (New in 2010-2011):

Jason Broha jbroha@gmail.com

Develop a symbiotic relationship for area businesses and AAF-Baton Rouge by providing sponsors with value and the club with financial support. Create and maintain a database of local and regional area businesses that are good matches for AAF-Baton Rouge Sponsors.