AAF - North Central Indiana

Welcome Spring!

It is finally here...the time of year that brings excitement of a new season. Where the gray and cold winter melts away and plants begin to bloom, robins are singing and the familiar hum of lawn mowers fill the neighborhoods. I look forward to seeing you all out and about during our spring season.

Congratulations District ADDY Winners!

NCAdFed is pleased to announce that eight members became District 6 ADDY winners which will now be advanced to the national competition in Atlanta, GA. Over 600 entries were judged at the district competition and NCAdFed had three gold and 5 silver winners. They are:

Gold ADDYs:

1. St. Elizabeth Regional Health - Haan Marketing + Communications -
   Stain glass window graphic
2. Hall of Music Productions - I Am A Boilermaker - Intercollegiate
   Athletics
3. Sign Experts - Biotown Trucking

Silver ADDYs:

1. Fast Eddie's Jingle - Haan Marketing + Communications - Fast Eddie
   Lube/Wash
2. Big Ten Housing Officers Meeting - Purdue Housing and Food Services
   - University Residences
3. University Residences Map - Purdue Housing and Food Services -
   University Residences

Student ADDYs Silver Winners:

1. Can't Stop Shooting - Stefan Delgado - Ivy Tech Community College
2. Oasis Vegetarian Sandwich - Purdue Memorial Union - Purdue
   University

Congratulations to our District 6 winners. NCAdFed will cover the cost to advance all winners to the national competition. Good luck!

April's Speaker

This month's speaker, Donna Thomas, is a must for all advertisers. She will offer a complete lesson on how to avoid the legal pitfalls of advertising. It promises to be a very entertaining and educational luncheon. Donna's legal background focuses on business transactions and the legal ramifications on copyright and trademark issues. RSVP now to attend!

This is the time of year where a lot of you will be attending local and national conferences and seminars. If you hear of a great speaker, pass their name on to our Programming Chairs. We are always looking for quality, educational programs for our meetings.

Member Benefits

Don't forget to take advantage of member benefits available through AAF. Discounts are available on travel, insurance, credit cards, FedEx and rental cars, to name a few. AAF's career network opportunities also connect employers with advertising and marketing professionals across the country. Visit the AAF website at www.aaf.org and click on Club Services and then Member Discounts. You'll be amazed what is available.

David Huhnke

NCAdFed President