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AAF/Palm Springs • Desert Cities is a non-profit organization of professionals dedicated to enhancing the advertising profession through fellowship, education, community service and public awareness.

Interest Groups and Committees...

Our chapter offers volunteers many opportunities to gain leadership and organizational experience.


There is something for every personality type, skill level and schedule.  Volunteering offers many opportunities to gain leadership and organizational experience.  Join today!


ADDYs Committee
Participants: 3
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Group Type: Private
Description: One of the most exciting and active committees of the Club, those on the ADDY Committee are responsible for each year's Competition and ADDY Awards Ceremony. Meetings are usually held about once per month from September to February, with more frequent meetings before the event each mid-March. Current chair: Scott Burch - Scott@ScottBurchDesign.com

Advertising Auction
Participants: 3
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Description: This committees solicits and coordinates the donations and sale of media and other items to the public. As the primary fund-raiser for operations budget of the Club, the Media Auction is very important to the Club's success. It is also a great way to meet and get to know who's who in our local media. Current chair: Stephanie Greene - Stephanie@FGCreative.com

Communications Committee
Participants: 5
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Description: Responsible for advertising to the best advertising professionals in the Desert, this committee is a great place to show off your talents. The committee meets on an as-needed basis and is responsible for all of the communication materials for the Club, including the printed postcards, website, press and other materials. Current chair: Nyla Patzner - NPatzner@livingdesert.org

Fundraising/Sponsorship
Participants: 3
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Description: The Fundraising/Sponsorship committee coordinates relationships that are mutually beneficial with the club. Networking and creative opportunity development are important to this committee. The committee meets once per quarter, at most.

Membership Committee
Participants: 2
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Description: Network and get to know other members in the advertising community, all while encouraging others in the Desert to join the Club. Meetings are held on an as-needed basis throughout the year. Members of this committee are requested to be active occasionally at lunch meetings. Current chair: Kevin Rochlitz - Kevin@KaminskyProductions.com

Past Presidents Committee
Participants: 4
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Description: This committee is committed to supporting the long-term sustainability of the club, with the help of past presidents and other long-term planners. The committee meets on an as-needed basis as well as attending all Club meetings and other functions. Current chairs: Tim O'Bayley and Bill Houck

Programs Committee
Participants: 3
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Description: Charting the course for professional enrichment in our local advertising community, the Programs Committee sets each year's slate for educational and provocative speakers at our monthly luncheons. The committee meets frequently at the start of each new season, from July through October, and then less towards the end of the Club year in June. Current chair: Krisann Bacon - Krisann.Humphreys@twcable.com & Dayna Smith - DaynaSmth@gmail.com

School Grant Program
Participants: 3
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Description: Dedicated to furthering our industry, this committee distributes scholarships and educational opportunities to local students interested in the advertising profession. Committee meetings are held on an as-needed basis, usually more frequently prior to the scholarship distribution at the June Annual Meeting. Current chair: Stewart Weiner - TrafficSeason@dc.rr.com

Silver Award Committee
Participants: 3
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Description: This committee conducts the annual search for a possible deserving candidate and arranges for presentation of the AAF Silver Medal Award by the Club when appropriate. They recognize men and women who have made outstanding contributions to advertising and who have been active in furthering the industry's standards, creative excellence and responsibility in areas of social concern. Annually, AAF member clubs bestow this honor upon outstanding members of the local advertising community. Current chairs: Stewart Weiner & Stephanie Greene

Social Committee
Participants: 3
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Group Type: Private
Description: There is something to be said for getting together and having a good time. Join this committee if networking and inventive, original get-togethers are your thing. Or just if you like to get together with friends. Committee meets on an as-needed basis. Current chair: Jody Tague - Jody.Tague@desertfun.com



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