We seek talented, creative, organized, passionate, committed leaders to help us accomplish aggressive goals. Our membership is comprised of an impressive collection of advertising professionals that could truly make a difference in a vast array of areas. Participation on a committee is the best way to make the most of your AAF membership.
Please take a moment to review our committee descriptions. We need your help. If not you, who? If not now, when?
To join any of the following committees, please click on the link to the committee chair or contact Club President Josh Riessen at president@aafdsm.com.
Membership is responsible for increasing growth and retention of the Club. This committee also is responsible for introducing the club to potential new members who have an interest in the advertising industry. The committees duties include collecting dues, sending membership packets, keeping accurate membership records, maintains databases, organizing a prospective membership action plan and developing campaigns and events to spark interest in membership in AAF. Contact Jen Simpson at membership@aafdsm.com for more information.
Programs coordinates all speaker and programming details including meeting notices. From presentations of new products and equipment, to self-improvement and innovative marketing techniques, the Programs Committee offers AAF members and the general public meaningful and timely information from interesting and proactive speakers, as well as a chance to gain valuable industry contacts. Contact Alex Rich at programs@aafdsm.com to get involved.
gRit: Our Student Event provides educational advertising programs and events not only for area college students, but also for local advertising professionals and those interested in advertising. Through a day of educational programs and roundtable discussions with the pros, students will gain further knowledge about the advertising field and its hottest new ideas and trends. To serve on this committee, contact Kiley Skadburg at education@aafdsm.com.
AAF also awards an annual scholarship. For more information and an application, contact Education Director Kiley Skadburg at education@aafdsm.com
Creative shapes the image of AAF. This group is responsible for the design and production of all promotional materials, direct mail pieces, special programs and invitations. This committee lets “creatives” develop a project from the initial brainstorming sessions to the finished piece, allowing members to build impressive portfolios. To serve on this committee, contact Joel Brewer at communications@aafdsm.com.
ADDYs® are the Club’s premier event of the year. This committee conducts the ADDY Award competition, which requires promotion, judging, publishing of the winner’s book and organizing the awards event. Committee meets August through March. To serve on this committee, contact Toni Sarcone or Jill Emmert at addys@aafdsm.com.
Communications maintains and updates aafdsm.com and AAF information on the 9th District AAF site. In addition, this team produces the monthly newsletter and notices to members. Also distributes email announcements to the membership. To serve on this committee, contact Joel Brewer at communications@aafdsm.com.
Public Service offers a complete integrated communications campaign to one local non-profit organization every two years. To serve on this committee, contact Katie Schetzsle at publicservice@aafdsm.com.
Legislative plans and executes our annual meeting day at the state capitol. We use this as an opportunity to get local advertisers involved with crafting legislation that protects our freedoms of speech. Legislative also provides legislative updates and coordinates any local action needed to support the advertising industry on the hill. To serve on this committee, contact Jerry Hadenfelt at legislative@aafdsm.com.
Diversity and Multicultural Initiatives works to include a virtual mosaic of groups that have traditionally not been involved in the advertising community. This committee will plan and oversee at least one program and special event per year. To serve on this committee, contact Nick Grant at diversity@aafdsm.com.
