Get ready for a spooktacular partnership! We’re thrilled to join forces with @1031consortium for an epic Halloween Costume & Candy Drive! Join us at the October Luncheon and the iScream Social where we’ll be collecting new and gently used costumes and bags of candy. Let’s make this Halloween unforgettable for everyone! 10/31 Consortium, a fantastic 501c3 non-profit, is dedicated to bringing the magic of Halloween to life with their awesome traditions, folklore, and the Annual Fifolet Halloween Festival. Don't miss out on the fun—your contributions will make a world of difference!

Creativity isn't all serious business—sometimes, you need to loosen up and let your imagination run wild. In this talk, we'll dive into how play fuels creative breakthroughs and why a little bit of fun can turn your ideas from meh to marvelous. And to prove it, we'll break out Wash-a-Pig, the game that's all about thinking on your feet and laughing at the absurd. Expect a mix of lightbulb moments and belly laughs as we explore how play turns good ideas into great ones. Learn more about Todd on his website; https://www.toddmadethis.com/

Calling all creatives! AAF-BR is hosting a T-shirt design contest! Show off your talent and help us represent our vibrant community. Design Requirements: Design within a 12"x12" space, use up to 4 colors for traditional screen printing or full color for heat transfer (winning design will be evaluated to best route). Your design must include the AAF-BR logo and aafbr.org web address. Email your designs to info@aafbr.org by November 15 to enter. The winner will be announced at our luncheon on December 6. Plus, T-shirts will be available for purchase if you missed the free shirt membership deadline. Get creative and let your designs shine! We can’t wait to see what you come up with! Happy designing! ✨

Immerse yourself in a hair-raising gathering like no other and step into the thrill of the iScream Social at the 13th Gate Haunted House! Prepare for the spooky event and meet at Brickyard South at 5:30PM. Enjoy ice cream and liquid courage while connecting with some new and old friends before we walk over to the 13th Gate together. It’s your chance to network, unwind, and embrace the electrifying world of fear with like-minded peers. Use the ticket link on this event to RSVP. This event is FREE for members and $20 for non-members! Tickets will be taken at the door. Don’t miss this spine-tingling rendezvous! Bring a costume or bag of candy to donate!

Join us in making a difference this November by donating to our food drive for the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Your donation of non-perishable food items at our November luncheon will help nourish those in need. Together, we can bring hope and support to our community!

Get ready for a fantastic opportunity to support AAF-BR while scoring incredible deals! Our online auction features a diverse array of media packages and creative services. Every bid you place helps fund our club's initiatives. The auction will run from October 22nd to 24th, so don’t miss your chance to participate and make a difference. Visit givebutter.com/c/AAFBR to browse items, place your bids, and contribute to a great cause!

Rev up the holiday spirit with the Nubian Kruzers Motorcycle Club as we team up for a heartwarming Christmas Toy Drive! Let’s celebrate the season of giving by bringing joy, laughter, and holiday cheer to children in need. Together, we can make this Christmas magical—one toy and one smile at a time. Join us in spreading the festive spirit and bring toy donations to the December luncheon!

Beyond Compliance: Crafting a Resilient Brand Through Sustainability. Aligning Purpose, Strategy, and Impact for Long-Term Success. In today's rapidly evolving marketplace, sustainability is no longer just a buzzword—it's a business imperative. This presentation explores how your brand can integrate sustainability into its core strategy, enhancing brand value and societal impact. Through real-world examples and case studies, we'll demonstrate the tangible benefits of aligning your brand with the sustainability economy and provide actionable insights to help you find your brand's unique place in this growing landscape.

Join us, Friday, November 22, at Counterspace on Government Street for a meaningful and inspiring conversation you won’t want to miss! We’re excited to host the incredible Maxine Crump, a trailblazer, advocate, and educator, who will lead a discussion on “Why Talking About Race Doesn’t Have to Be Messy.” Expect a morning filled with food, coffee (on us!), and valuable insights as Maxine shares strategies for navigating difficult conversations about race in a way that fosters understanding and productivity. As the founder of Dialogue On Race Louisiana and a long-time champion of racial justice, Maxine brings a wealth of experience, from breaking barriers as the first African American woman in LSU’s women’s housing and the first Black reporter at WAFB TV, to winning awards like the 2022 Volunteer Activist Award and delivering […]

Ashton Dunn helps brands identify, understand and engage communities through ideas and real world action. Ash operates his own creative and artist management agency based in New Orleans, nice dream industries; he writes the briefs and bids; he handles business affairs and takes out the trash. He also quite literally moonlights as a radio host for New Orleans’ Jazz & Heritage music station – WWOZ 90.7 FM – each Monday night. Ash is Reddit’s former head of creative excellence. Before moving to New Orleans Ash held creative strategy posts at west coast ad agencies Chiat/Day, Media Arts Lab, and Saatchi & Saatchi. He’s absorbed a ton of sunlight, lost every pair of sunglasses and continues to work with astonishingly creative humans.