Committees
ADDY Awards
The world's largest advertising competition starts right here in your backyard! This committee is responsible for producing the special event from A to Z: collecting the entries, arranging the judging, putting together the presentations and organizing the awards gala.
Ad2 each year has a specific responsibility for the ADDY awards: We work with the Central Florida colleges to help students showcase their work by submitting it into the show.
Ad2 Orlando is currently seeking a Chair for the ADDY Awards Committee. If you have what it takes to head up this Committee, or if you'd just like to help put on the biggest Awards show of the year, contact Ad2 Orlando President: Kate Asaturyan.
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Communications
The Communications committee develops communication efforts for updating and keeping in touch with prospects, members, students and the local community. Stay in touch with the industry by helping us provide the latest local news with regular email updates and monthly meeting invitations!
Committee Responsibilities include:
- Copywriting (assistance to other committees, ads, etc.)
- Design of Collateral Materials (ads, email blasts, etc.)
- Newsletter (asset gathering, copywriting, editing, prep and delivery)
- MySpace page (updating and maintenance)
- Ad2 Orlando website (updating and maintenance)
If you'd like to gain more copywriting and design experience (or put your experience to good use), contact either of the Communications Committee Co-Chairs: Lisa Applegate or Steve McCain.
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Diversity
Through programs and other educational venues, the Diversity committee is devoted to promoting awareness within the advertising community on the best ways of reaching and targeting diverse groups. This committee also conducts programs which educate and motivate multicultural students to pursue careers in advertising and builds business relationships with media outlets and multicultural suppliers and vendors.
Committee Responsibilities include:
- Multicultural Programs
- Diversity Education Workshops
If you'd like to help us reach out to our diverse community, please contact the Diversity Committee Chair: Patrick Wellman.
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Education
The Education Committee develops programs for current and future advertising leaders to promote skills, professionalism, standards and confidence in advertising and its contributions to the community and the economy. Remember when you were just about to graduate and weren't sure where to turn next? Here's your chance to guide the new up-and-comers the way you wish someone had helped you by awarding student scholarships and promoting the business of advertising to students!
Committee Responsibilities include:
- Cultivating and Building Relationships with Central Florida Schools
- Educational and Growth Programs for Student
- Resource for Student AAF Chapters
- Student Addys
- National Student Advertising Competition
If you'd like to help educate local students and the community-at-large about all things advertising, please contact the Education Committee Chair: Wayne Kan or Kim Truelove.
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Government Relations
Projects and programs designed to build effective relations with local, state and national governments are what Government Relations is all about. By monitoring legislative activity that affects the Advertising Industry, relationships are developed to initiate favorable legislation, contribute to the defeat of adverse legislation, educate lawmakers and promote industry self-regulation.
Committee Responsibilities include:
- Keep our membership up-to-date on issues affecting our agencies
- Attend the Tallahassee Fly-In in March (paid for by the club)
- Create useful links for the Ad2 website and newsletter
Ad2 Orlando is currently seeking a Chair for the Government Relations Committee. If you have what it takes to head up this Committee, or if you'd just like to help shape advertising policy on the local, state and national levels, contact Ad2 Orlando President: Joshua Jones.
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Membership
Out on the front lines at every event, the Membership Committee wants all members to see the value of their investment in Ad2. This committee gets the member base involved through activities and programs designed to enhance club membership recruitment, retention and involvement.
Committee Responsibilities include:
- Developing a Membership Kit
- Creating a Membership Drive
- Recruiting Potential Members
- Retaining Members
Ad2 Orlando is currently seeking a Chair for the Membership Committee. If you have what it takes to head up this Committee, or if you'd just like to help Ad2 strengthen and grow its membership base, contact Ad2 Orlando President: Will Royall.
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Programs
Informative, entertaining programs are at the heart of Ad2's dedication to its members. The Programs Committee does everything from acquiring speakers to managing the venue to assisting with check-in services.
Committee Responsibilities include:
- Planning at least 4 Programs throughout the year
- Brainstorming interesting topics
- Recruiting speakers
- Securing venues
- Working with the communications committee on deliverables
Ad2 Orlando is currently seeking a Chair for the Programs Committee. If you have what it takes to head up this Committee, or if you'd just like to put on exciting, educational programs for Ad2's members, contact Ad2 Orlando President: Dominique Brent or Jennifer Gammichia.
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Public Relations
Relationships are what the Public Relations Committee is all about. This committee manages the communications of the club to the community at large, while maintaining a strong and positive image. You know what they say... Perception is reality. And thanks to Ad2 Orlando's Public Relations Committee, that perception is a good one.
Committee Responsibilities include:
- Drafting and distributing Press Releases
- Maintaining positive relationships with news outlets and information distributors
- Acting as the public "face" of Ad2 Orlando
If you'd like to help Ad2 Orlando bolster its voice within our community, please contact the Public Relations Committee Chair: Dana Glaeser or Roma Desai.
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Public Service
The Public Service committee selects a non-profit organization within the Orlando area and acts as their advertising agency from July 2007 till June 2008. Depending on the organization's needs, the committee does a full campaign for the year and/or plans a list of projects ranging from creative/design to media planning and public relations.
Committee Responsibilities include:
- Graphic Design
- Copywriting
- Media Planning
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Account Service
If you'd like to give back to the community and help with a very worthy cause, please contact either of the Public Service Committee Co-Chairs: Chris Beaury or Katrina Priore.
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Socials
The Socials Committee puts on quality programming that fosters actively interested membership, well-attended meetings and membership growth, and helps to raise money for the club and our Public Service recipient. Oh, who are we kidding? This committee is all about the fun! When the Socials Committee puts together an event, you can count on networking in a casual, fun and relaxed environment!
Committee Responsibilities include:
- Event Planning
- Budget Maintenance
- Sponsorships
- Working with the Communications Committee on deliverables
If you'd like to help Ad2 members make great contacts while having tons of fun, please contact the Socials Committee Chairs: Melanie Silver and Chrystal Wilson.
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