September 16th ADMENTOR Social: Intro to Professional Panel
Thursday, 
September 16 • 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
Mississippi Room, St. Cloud Regional Library
Cost: Free
Listen. Ask. Network. Don’t be shy.
This social is geared towards any and all students interested in the world of advertising. There will be brief introductions to our wide panel of professionals and then time to mingle and ask those burning questions. Enjoy free appetizers and a real chance to network and hear what the panel has to say about “must do’s” to make it in the real world.
September Professional Development Session
Social Media: Strategy, Application & Development
September 23 • Doors: 11:30 - Program: 12-noon
Creative Memories, St. Cloud
It’s the second installment of our social media series – you know the basics, now let’s take it a little further.
Wendy Soucie is a Certified Social Media Consultant and founding member (Gold) of the Social Media Academy and excels at teaching clients to make the leap from strategy to action and–ultimately–independence. Learn more about her consulting firm at www.wendysoucie.com or scan her social map here.
Steve Gasser, President of Vivid Image, can often be found strategizing with business colleagues, experimenting with new technologies, or assisting his team with initiatives. For more about Steve and his passion for helping small businesses, visit www.stevegasser.com or follow him on twitter @stevegasser
October Professional Development Session
On Top of Typography with Jo Davison
October 21 • Doors: 11:30 - Program: 12-noon
Creative Memories, St. Cloud
With more than 20 years as a graphic designer, Jo Davison is Vice President, Creative, at Larsen Design, Minneapolis. Driven by the belief that smart design differentiates products, services and experiences, Jo creates distinctive business advantages through original design that is both solid and surprising. Her clients include 3M, U.S. Bancorp, Piper Jaffray, Cargill, Deluxe Corporation and General Mills among others.
Noted for her high regard for collaborative, intelligent design, Jo has served the local and national design community in a number of roles, including president of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) and currently as a faculty member of the College of Visual Arts, St. Paul.
More details coming soon.
Agency 128 Announces New Member of Creative Team
Agency 128 is delighted to introduce a new member of their creative team. Nathan Van Vooren has accepted the position of Copywriter/Designer and has started working in his new role at the Agency. The addition of Van Vooren to the team will help the company continue providing unique and compelling creative marketing solutions to clients in a multitude of industries both locally and nationwide. Download press release (PDF)
Online Membership Sign-up
You can now renew or sign-up for an AdFed membership online! Just head here and fill out the form. Its that easy!
Adventure™ Adds Sam Voss to Growing Staff
May 3, 2010 – Brainerd, MN
Adventure has added Sam Voss as Account Manager to work on the agency’s regional and national accounts. Voss will help support the growth of the agency – and the breadth of services offered out of Adventure’s Brainerd Headquarters and St. Cloud office.Download press release (PDF)
Adventure™ Adds Abby Fitch to Growing Staff
April 26, 2010 – Brainerd/St. Cloud, MN
Adventure recently added Abby Fitch as Art Director to work on the agency’s regional and national accounts.Download press release (PDF)
2010 ADDY Photos by Adventure™
HatlingFlint wins Olympic Gold Medal Team
January 27, 2010 – St. Cloud, MN
With only a few weeks before the opening ceremonies for the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, HatlingFlint has been chosen by the US Speedskating team to implement a social media campaign.Download press release (PDF)
Recent Events...
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AUGUST LUNCHEON:
Putting Social Content to Work with Curation Station
August 26 • Doors: 11:30 - Program: 12-noon
Red Carpet Events Center, St. Cloud
As Strategy Leader for Hello Viking, Joseph Rueter has focused on the intersection of business and design; specifically, how products and services are informed by user experiences. Learn about the newest way of organizing social content layers. Details here.
Right Brain Golf Classic: Tuesday, June 15th
The annual Right Brain Golf Classic will be held Tuesday, June 15th at Territory Golf Club in St. Cloud. Mark your calendar now and click here for more details. Download registration form (PDF)
MAY LUNCHEON: Minnesota Twins Luncheon
Andy Price
Senior Director, Broadcast/Game Presentation
With special guest
Nancy O’Brien,
Emmy Award Winning Twins Advertising Director
12-noon @ Red Carpet Events Center, St. Cloud -
details here.
APRIL LUNCHEON: How to Go Green, Even on a Budget
April 22 • Doors: 11:30 - Program: 12-noon
Mi Famiglia Regency Plaze, St. Cloud
Explore environmentally conscious paper options at all price levels with Kim Shannon, Neenah Paper representative for Minnesota. Details here.
Presenting Sponsor: Unisource Paper
Luncheon Sponsor: Neenah Paper
MARCH LUNCHEON: Staying on Trend: Television Graphics at WCCO
March 25 • 12-noon • Great River Regional Library, Mississippi Room, St. Cloud
Join Casey Kespohl, Creative Director, WCCO Television, as he examines graphic designe in the broadcast industry. More details and registration here.
FEBRUARY LUNCHEON: Social Media–The Mayo Clinic Experience and its Implications
Lee Aase, Mayo Clinic’s manager for syndication and social media. Discover how does a risk-averse, traditional organization in a regulated industry accepts – and even welcomes – the loss of “message control” in the Web 2.0 era. Details and registration here.
Thanks to our
presenting sponsor: 
2010 ADDY Awards
Saturday, January 30, 2010
@ the St cloud civic center
5:00pm - Viewing of work
6:30pm - Dinner is served
7:15pm - Awards Show begins
Check out the 2010 ADDY Awards mini-site for details and submissions.
1 x 1 Art Gala:
A Creativity Expo
Thursday, Dec. 3 @ 5pm
Red Carpet • St. Cloud
The 4th Annual 1x1 Art Gala will once again feature artwork by an eclectic mix of area individuals including graphic designers, artists, marketing folk and students.
ARTISTS/CREATIVE PEOPLE WANTED:
If you would like to participate in the 1 x 1, please contact cory_@_meta13 to secure your board. Boards are $5 for members and $10 for non-members and when you return the board by November 30th, you'll receive a ticket to the event for FREE.
Living a Creatively Curious Life
An AAFCMN Luncheon with Von Glitschka, Illustrative Designer •
Wednesday, November 18th • 12 noon @ Creative Memories
Learn more about Von at Vonglitschka.com.
Serving Up More Than Great Dips
An AAFCM Luncheon with Tastefully Simple’s Design Crew and their Senior Lead, Matt Jensen
Thursday, October 22
10:00 am – 11:30 am: Tours
(space is limited)
11:30 am – 1:00 pm: Luncheon
October 8th Student/AdMentor Social
Thursday, Oct. 8th 4-5 p.m., McCann's Food & Brew, lower level event center with happy hour to follow.
Welcome students!
Meet with professionals from the area in Advertising, Marketing, Print & Web Design, Film/Video Production, Writing and Photography.
AAF has a new member benefit.
It's free.
