AAF Holiday Party and Prophit Marketing Road Show

Where: The Majestic Theater in Madison
When: Monday, December 15
Doors open at 5p, entertainment starts at 6p, concludes at 7p, and bar remains open until 8pm
Dinner from Roman Candle will be served including gourmet pizza, salads, and pasta.
Cost: Free for Active and Corporate Members
$18 for Affiliates, Ad2, Educator & Student Members
$35 for Guests

Speaker: Joe Kiedinger presenting the Prophit Marketing RoadShow Special Guests: Ruth Ann Schoer with The Salvation Army. A Kettle will be available for those who wish to make a cash donation as well.

If you bring a toy for Toys for Tots, you get a free drink ticket. This festive holiday program takes the place of our annual trivia contest. An invitation will be sent to our membership.

Call 831.9242 to register or sign up online.

Upcoming Event

January 26, 2009 Luncheon
AAF Madison welcomes Kurt Karlenzig, consultant, formerly with Element 79, chemistri, Leo Burnett USA, Leo Burnett Tokyo

Topic: Social Networking
Kurt has built his career at the intersection of creativity and technology. With over 20 years in the business, he has been directly involved in the strategy, creative and development of numerous business building digital initiatives. As a passionate advocate for better experiences, he set the vision and led the growth of three successful interactive agencies - delivering both outstanding creative and solid business results in the process.
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ADDYs

Free Happy Hour: ADDYs 09: 09 tips for easy entering
Tuesday, December 9, 4:00 p.m.
Brass Ring, 701 East Washington Avenue

Everything you need to know about the ADDYs.
Register online now for the ADDYs or Gallery of Ideas. Click on the ad below.

Roll Call from the Membership Committee

We know our members like to network, and now we're giving you the chance to network even more! AAF Madison is now a member group on LinkedIn! Look for AAF Madison in the groups section and join in. As a member of our LinkedIn group you'll now be able to interact with some of our members over the Web in addition to at our functions.
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AAF Madison

AAF Madison
P.O. Box 5663
Madison, WI 53705

Executive Director

Michelle Kussow, Capital Group, LLC
michelle@aafmadison.org

Executive Assistant

Sarah Decorah, Capital Group, LLC
sarah@aafmadison.org

Board of Directors

President

Tom Keeler
tom.keeler@madisonscw.com
Madison’s CW

Secretary/Treasurer/Diversity Co-Chair

Irving Chung
isc@waldbest.com
Waldbillig & Besteman, Inc.

Ad 2 President

Kristen Parent
kparent@nmbfrat.org
National Mutual Benefit

Education

Jon Hornbacher
jon@tiltmedia.com
Tilt Media, Inc.

Media Placement/PR Chair

Kim Lothe
mediapartners@charter.net
KMR Media Partners

Membership

Karen Tiedt
karen.tiedt@madisonscw.com
Madison’s CW

Website & Newsletter

Katie Shepherd
katie@boomtowncommunication.com
Boomtown Communication

Vice President, Programs Chair

Cynthia Everhart
cynthia@twistcom.com
Twist Communications, LLC

Past President/Silver Medal Award Chair

Bill Kennedy
bkennedy@kennedyc.com
Kennedy Communications

ADDYs Chair:

Liz Stroud
liz@jargonmarketing.com
Jargon Marketing & Communications

ADDYs Co-Chair:

Rico Goedjen
ricog@msn.econoprint.com
Econoprint

Diversity Co-Chair

Amy Hutchinson
achutchinson@charter.net
Stratadesign, LLC

Fundraising

Ed Schulz
eschulz@adamsoutdoor.com
Adams Outdoor Advertising

A Message from our President, Tom Keeler - December 2008

I am pleased to announce that a new era of Club Management began on 12/1/08. The Capitol Group LLC is our official Association Management organization that will provide all the necessary management duties necessary to ensure continued success of AAF Madison. The Executive Committee finalized the terms and met this week with the team from The Capitol Group LLC to ensure a smooth transition into their new role.
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Ad 2

January Toast2Tuesday
Join us for the next Toast2Tuesday, January 13, 2009, at 5:30 p.m. at Cheeseburger in Paradise (1601 Aspen Commons, Middleton- www.cheeseburgerinparadise.com). Sip a tropical beverage, soak in the island atmosphere, and let the snow, ice, and worries of Wisconsin winter melt away. Read more.

About Town

Knupp & Watson Chosen by Einstein Wireless as Agency of Record
Einstein Wireless, a fast-growing cellular and wireless phone company headquartered in Wisconsin, has selected the Madison strategic communications agency Knupp & Watson as their agency of record.

Tom Ray has joined Knupp & Watson as web developer
Prior to joining the agency, he was a Web site integration/account manager at Broadcast Interactive Media in Madison. Throughout the past 10 years, Ray has also done extensive freelance work, including cartoon animation and Web site design.

Suttle-Straus Again Chosen As a "Best Workplace in Americas"
For the ninth year in a row, Suttle-Straus, Waunakee based communication company, has again been recognized as an industry leader. The Printing Industries of America (PIA) awarded the company for its exemplary human resources practices in its 2008 Best Workplace in the Americas (BWA) program. The company was the recipient of the coveted "Best of the Best" designation, top recognition in the program, the fifth time it received the top honor.

Milwaukee Instructor & Graphic Designer Selected as Elite Online Contributor, Goes 'Live' as One of Top Adobe® InDesign Experts
As a long-time Adobe InDesign Secrets commenter and instructor and designer for C2 Graphics Productivity Solutions (C2), James Fritz has been selected to join the elite group of six InDesignSecrets.com online contributors. On a daily basis, this educational site about InDesign receives more than 10,000 visitors from all over the world.

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