:: October 2007 ::

AFL Welcomes Moblico’s Pierre Barbeau for October Membership Luncheon
October's AFL luncheon will feature Pierre Barbeau, CEO and Co-Founder of Moblico, an expert mobile service company committed to the advancement of mobile solutions for consumers and businesses. Pierre's presentation is entitled "Birth of a New Media: Wireless Marketing 101".

The luncheon will be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 1040 P Street. Networking and registration begin at 11:45 a.m. with the luncheon program beginning at noon. Cost to attend is $14 for students, $16 for members, and $21 for non-members. For more information, or to make your reservation, please call 434-6664 or e-mail info@adfedlincoln.org. All no-shows will be billed.
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A Letter From The President
The energy in this clubs never dies! We announced the kick-off to the annual membership drive at the September luncheon meeting. We are also in the midst of planning our annual education day, Ad Camp on Wednesday, November 14th.
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Minority Report: October 2007
UNL Students Break Down Barriers in Culture Comparisons
Since their return from Berlin in January, the international student depth reporting team from the UNL College of Journalism and Mass Communications has been hard at work preparing for the debut of the documentary film "Breaking Down Barriers".
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Ad Camp 2007 - An Event Not To Be Missed
Plans for Ad Camp are going well. The Education Committee is hard at work planning, plotting and sometimes begging industry professionals, area businesses and anyone who will listen to us to get involved.
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Thirsty for recognition? The 2007-2008 Nebraska ADDY® Awards are on the way!
Drink in the accolades of your peers at the 2007-2008 Nebraska ADDYs®. The call-to-entries posters have been mailed and the ADDYs® Web site is now live. Enter online today by going to www.nebraskaaddys.org.
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Graphic Designers: We Want You!!!
All Advertising Federation of Lincoln members are invited to enter a contest to re-design the logo for Winterfest Ales & Auction. Winterfest is going to have a new home at Embassy Suites this January and we're looking to refresh the event - starting with a new logo.
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Scholarship Information
The Advertising Federation of Lincoln is pleased to recognize and support the future leaders of the advertising industry. Each year, our organization offers scholarships to three individuals who are full-time Nebraska students, enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing a course of study in the areas of advertising, marketing, public relations, communication, or commercial art. This year, each scholarship is valued at $1,000.
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AFL's 2007-2008 Public Service: The Autism Family Network
As all of you know, our public service partner this year is the Autism Family Network. Many of us know autistic children and families affected by autism but don't know much about what autism spectrum disorders really are, how they are diagnosed, how they are treated, etc. This section of the newsletter is devoted to helping us all understand autism a little better and will include new bits of information each month.
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Legislative Report: Home Loan Wreckers Targeted by FTC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is on the lookout for false claims made by the mortgage lending industry stemming from a concern that those claims may have played a key role in the current mortgage crisis. The organization has
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AFL Member Spotlight
Courtney Westering, Westfield Gateway
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Quote of the Month
"The quality of a leader is reflected in the standards they set for themselves."
Ray Kroc, Member: Advertising Hall of Fame

Mark Your Calendars

• October Membership Luncheon
  October 16, 2007 (Tuesday)
  11:45 am to 1:00 pm
• Programs Committee Meeting
  October 2, 2007 (Tuesday)
  12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
• ADDY Committee Meeting
  October 8, 2007 (Monday)
  4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
• Education Committee Meeting
  October 8, 2007 (Monday)
  5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Membership Committee Meeting
  October 11, 2007 (Thursday)
  12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
• Special Projects Committee Meeting
  October 11, 2007 (Thursday)
  5:30 pm to 6:15 pm
• Cultural Diversity Committee Meeting
  October 17, 2007 (Wednesday)
  12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
• Public Service Committee Meeting
  October 18, 2007 (Thursday)
  4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
• Scholarship Committee Meeting
  October 18, 2007 (Thursday)
  12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
• Education Committee Meeting
  October 22, 2007 (Monday)
  5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Special Projects Committee Meeting
  October 25, 2007 (Thursday)
  4:00 pm to 5:00 pm
• Education Committee Meeting
  October 29, 2007 (Monday)
  5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Programs Committee Meeting
  October 30, 2007 (Tuesday)
  12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
• Ad Camp & General Membership Luncheon
  November 14, 2007 (Wednesday)
  8:00 am to 5:00 pm

October Birthdays

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