American Advertising Federation Houston Calendar Events RSS Feed American Advertising Federation Houston no http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/rss American Advertising Federation Houston http://www.aaf-houston.org/tresources/en/images/icons/tendenci34x15.gif http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/rss American Advertising Federation Houston Calendar Events and Podcast Copyright 2012 American Advertising Federation Houston Tendenci Association Software by Schipul - The Web Marketing Company en-us noemail@aaf-houston.org(Webmaster) haf noemail@aaf-houston.org Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:26:05 GMT Events http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/271 AAF-Houston February 2012 Luncheon - Creative Thought Leader Series on 15-Feb-12 11:30 AM <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/271"> <span class="summary">AAF-Houston February 2012 Luncheon - Creative Thought Leader Series</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120215T173000Z">15-Feb-12 11:30 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120215T190000Z">15-Feb-12 1:00 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> Junior League of Houston, Houston, TX 77027</span> <br/> <span class="tspeaker">Speaker:</span> <span class="speaker">Dave Schiff</span><br> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="" border="0" height="712" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/2229/0801-AAF-flyer.jpg" width="550" /></div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="fn">Junior League of Houston <br/> <div class="adr"> <div class="street-address">1811 Briar Oaks Lane</div> <span class="locality">Houston</span>, <span class="region">TX</span> <span class="country-name">USA</span> <span class="postal-code">77027</span> </div> </a></div> http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/271 Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:30:00 GMT Events http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/280 MADFEST - 50TH ADDY AWARDS GALA on 25-Feb-12 5:30 PM <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/280"> <span class="summary">MADFEST - 50TH ADDY® AWARDS GALA</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120225T233000Z">25-Feb-12 5:30 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120226T053000Z">25-Feb-12 11:30 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> HYATT REGENCY DOWNTOWN, Houston, TX 77002</span> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/280"><span style="background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><img alt="" border="0" height="680" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/2229/Email Blast Ashtray2.jpg" width="525" /></span></a></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><img alt="" border="0" height="247" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/2229/E-Blast Logos3.jpg" width="525" /></span></span></div> <div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size:28px;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br> </span><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>M<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">AD</span>FEST</strong></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size:18px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">HONORING THE WORK THAT DRIVES US MAD.<br> </span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size:16px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><br> </span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size:16px;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">YOU'D BE MAD TO MISS IT.<br> </span></span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><br> </span></span></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size:16px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">50TH <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">ADDY&reg;</span> AWARDS<br> </span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size:16px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><br> </span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size:16px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25TH, 2012</span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">THE HYATT REGENCY HOUSTON<br> </span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">1200 LOUISIANA ST. HOUSTON, TX 77002</span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 PM<br> </span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">DINNER 7:00 PM</span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">AWARDS SHOW 8:00 PM</span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Attire: whip out the Ray-Bans, skinny ties, fedoras, wingtips, bullet bras, </span></span></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">OR the 60&rsquo;s cocktail dress and don&rsquo;t forget your Zippo and your pack of Luckies.&nbsp; You&rsquo;re looking like a million. Or at least like 15%.</span></span></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size:14px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><br> </span></strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color:#f00;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">FOR TICKET AND SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (713) 237-9999 OR EMAIL <a href="mailto:MAUREEN@AAF-HOUSTON.ORG">MAUREEN@AAF-HOUSTON.ORG</a><br> </span></strong></span></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color:#000;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">OR </span></strong></span><br> </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">CLICK THE <span style="color:#b22222;">&quot;REGISTER&quot;</span> TAB ABOVE TO PURCHASE ONLINE AND DOWNLOAD A REPLY CARD WITH THE GUEST LIST <a href="/attachments/wysiwyg/2229/addy2012reply.pdf">HERE</a></span></strong></span><br> </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size:14px;"><br> </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;"><strong>To stay up-to-date with the latest ADDY news on Facebook visit:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/235564539858341/">https://www.facebook.com/events/235564539858341/</a></span></span></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="fn">HYATT REGENCY DOWNTOWN <br/> <div class="adr"> <div class="street-address">1200 Louisiana Street</div> <span class="locality">Houston</span>, <span class="region">TX</span> <span class="country-name">USA</span> <span class="postal-code">77002</span> </div> </a></div> http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/280 Sat, 25 Feb 2012 23:30:00 GMT Events http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/278 Join. Belong. Advance. AAFH Membership Drive: 100 Members in 100 Days on 7-Mar-12 6:00 PM <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/278"> <span class="summary">Join. Belong. Advance. AAFH Membership Drive: 100 Members in 100 Days</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120308T000000Z">7-Mar-12 6:00 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120308T020000Z">7-Mar-12 8:00 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> The Brownstone's 88 Keys Piano Bar, Houston, Texas 77098</span> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div> <img alt="" border="0" height="647" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/2229/100in100 event inv.jpg" width="500" /></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">AAFH Membership Drive: 100 Members in 100 Days</span></strong></div> <p class="p1"> <strong>Join. Belong. Advance.</strong></p> <p class="p1"> The American Advertising Federation Houston creates the most opportunities for advertising professionals like you to stay connected.&nbsp;Our industry changes quickly and it is more crucial then ever for you to stay up on the trends and topics that are shaping our future. &nbsp;From education on the latest technologies to access to the creative genius that propels our clients forward, the AAFH is your very best resource to all things NOW and TOMORROW.</p> <p class="p1"> JOIN NOW and take advantage of a very special offer! &nbsp;In conjunction with our 100th year, and for the next 100 days, your AAFH has discounted &nbsp;membership dues to $100 for the remainder of the 2011-2012 year.&nbsp;Join by April 11, 2012 to take advantage of this special offer!</p> <p class="p1"> The AAFH Membership drive will run from January 3rd through April 11th 2012 and will be marked by three mixers. &nbsp;We want to see you there! &nbsp;Mark your calendars TODAY and join us to mix and mingle with our current membership, celebrate our newest members and to welcome our prospective members. &nbsp;</p> <p class="p1"> Kick-off Mixer - Wednesday, January 11th 6pm&ndash;8pm</p> <p class="p1"> We're Half-Way There Mixer - Wednesday, March 7th 6 pm&ndash;8pm</p> <p class="p1"> Celebrate! Mixer &ndash; Wednesday, April 11th 6 pm-8pm</p> <p class="p1"> <strong>Location: </strong>The Brownstone's 88 Keys Piano Bar,&nbsp;2736 Virginia, Houston, TX 77098</p> <p class="p1"> Join now and start enjoying the many benefits of your membership! &nbsp;AAFH Membership includes:</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li> Membership to the National AAF, your District 10 AAF as well as your local AAFH</li> <li> Membership to Only in Houston, Houston's creative community that connects you with every other creative industry organization in our city.</li> <li> Invitations and discounts to countless local, district and national events. With monthly luncheons, the ADDYs, mixers and galas locally to regional and national conferences - your schedule will never be empty!</li> <li> Access to discounts on the tools that are needed to stay current and successful in the industry. Special discounts are available to AAF members for services ranging from subscriptions to trade publications to shipping to web and telecommunication services.</li> <li> Access to a nationwide network of industry professionals who monitor advertising-related legislation on local, state and federal levels. The AAF protects and promotes advertising at all levels of government and we&nbsp;put our members face to face with influential lawmakers.&nbsp;</li> <li> Extensive job boards locally and nationally with the latest opportunities in every discipline of the Advertising industry!</li> </ul> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="url fn" href="http://www.acumendesign.com">The Brownstone's 88 Keys Piano Bar <br/> <div class="adr"> <div class="street-address">2736 Virginia Street</div> <span class="locality">Houston</span>, <span class="region">Texas</span> <span class="postal-code">77098</span> </div> </a></div> http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/278 Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT Events http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/272 AAF-Houston March 2012 Luncheon - Creative Thought Leader Series on 21-Mar-12 11:30 AM <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/272"> <span class="summary">AAF-Houston March 2012 Luncheon - Creative Thought Leader Series</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120321T163000Z">21-Mar-12 11:30 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120321T180000Z">21-Mar-12 1:00 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> TBD</span> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="" height="120" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/2229/100year_sig_NEW.jpg" width="250" /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="" height="118" src="../../attachments/wysiwyg/2229/CTL-horizontal(1).jpg" width="250" /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATED EVENT INFORMATION<br> </span></h1> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="fn">TBD </a></div> http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/272 Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:30:00 GMT Events http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/284 Ad 2 Houston's Oyster Orgy XXVII - The Shell Strikes Back! on 31-Mar-12 8:00 AM <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/284"> <span class="summary">Ad 2 Houston's Oyster Orgy XXVII - The Shell Strikes Back!</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120331T130000Z">31-Mar-12 8:00 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120331T230000Z">31-Mar-12 6:00 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> Lucky's Pub, Houston, TX 77003</span> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong><br> </strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img border="0" height="526" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/2229/AD2_OO logo.jpg" style="border-width: 0px;" width="325" /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong><br> </strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">The location has been confirmed! Lucky's Pub will host the 2012 Oyster Orgy!!</span></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color:#f00;"><br> </span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Food &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Entertainment&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Drinks</span></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <p> <strong>&ldquo;Get ready to light your pits and talk some&hellip; SMAK! Braggin&rsquo; rights are on the line here as it&rsquo;s time once again for the 2012 Oyster Orgy!<br> <br> Join your friends at Ad 2 Houston as we settle this once and for all who amongst our peers can cook the best Chili, Beans, Gumbo and yes, there&rsquo;s even a WilDcArd! (anything goes) category.<br> <br> We&rsquo;ll see who&rsquo;s really blowin&rsquo; smoke around here!&rdquo;&nbsp;<br> <br> </strong></p> <div> <strong>So round up your friends, family and coworkers, come out and support our teams and Ad 2 Houston! General event entry is $5 and tickets can be purchased at the door.&nbsp;Kids 12 &amp; under get in FREE!</strong></div> <div> <strong><br> </strong></div> <p> <strong><br> DOWNLOAD ENTRY / SPONSORSHIP FORM&nbsp;<a href="/attachments/wysiwyg/2229/OO%20entry%20form%204.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br> </strong><strong><br> <span style="color:#f00;">General Cook-off information</span><br> Time : 8am &ndash; 6pm</strong></p> <div> <strong><br> </strong></div> <div> <strong>Location: Lucky's Pub, 801 Saint Emanuel Street&nbsp;&nbsp;Houston, TX 77003</strong></div> <div> <strong>Phone:&nbsp;<nobr>(713) 522-2010</nobr><br> <br> <br> Entry Fee: $200.00 per parking space (approx 10 x 18, enough for a pop up tent, and pit.) You may obtain more than one space.&nbsp;<br> SPACE IS LIMITED!!! First come, first serve!<br> <br> Events: Enter one category, or enter all! No Rules, just cook!<br> <br> <span style="color:#f00;">Turn-in Times:</span><br> &bull; Chili &ndash; 1pm<br> &bull; Beans - 2pm<br> &bull; Gumbo - 3pm<br> &bull; WiLdCaRd! &ndash; 4pm<br> &bull; Awards &ndash; 5pm<br> <br> There will also be an award for showmanship. (Cleanliness, booth appearance, hospitality)<br> All Entries must be prepared on-site.&nbsp;<br> <br> <br> <span style="color:#f00;">Awards :</span><br> Gumbo: 1st - 3rd place</strong></div> <div> <strong>Chili: 1st - 3rd place</strong></div> <div> <strong>Beans: 1st - 3rd place</strong></div> <div> <strong><br> </strong></div> <div> <strong>The special categories:</strong></div> <div> <strong><br> </strong></div> <div> <strong>Wildcard: 1st - 3rd place (anything goes)</strong></div> <div> <strong>Showmanship (most creative booth)</strong></div> <div> <strong>Peoples Choice (one winner for each of the main categories)</strong></div> <div> <strong><br> <span style="color:#f00;">Safety:</span><br> It is the team captain&rsquo;s responsibility to be mindful of safety and the behavior at their respective tents. Unacceptable behavior may result in being asked to leave the cook-off area. Cook-off Committee, Luck's Pub or Sponsors will not be responsible for any theft, damage, or injury.&nbsp;<br> <br> NO OUTSIDE ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY BE BROUGHT ONTO THE PROPERTY. You may bring water.<br> No Generators allowed. Teams responsible for their own water and ice.<br> <br> </strong></div> <div> <span style="color:#f00;"><strong><strong>Event Sponsorships</strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></span></div> <div> <span style="color:#f00;"><strong><br> </strong></span></div> <div> <span style="color:#f00;"><strong>Silver $250</strong></span></div> <ul> <li> <strong>Logo on all marketing materials and entrance signage.</strong></li> <li> <strong>Names mentioned on facebook, twitter and website.</strong></li> <li> <strong>Most importantly your own team! (10 people Max)</strong></li> </ul> <div> <span style="color:#f00;"><strong><br> </strong></span></div> <div> <span style="color:#f00;"><strong><strong>Pearl $350</strong></strong></span></div> <ul> <li> <div> <strong><strong><strong><strong>Logo on all marketing materials and signage</strong></strong></strong></strong></div> </li> <li> <strong><strong><strong><strong>T-shirts (a form will be sent to you to submit sizes for each team member), &nbsp;</strong></strong></strong></strong></li> <li> <strong><strong><strong><strong>Names mentioned on Facebook, Twitter and Website</strong></strong></strong></strong></li> <li> <strong><strong><strong><strong>Logo on MailChimp E-Blasts&nbsp;</strong></strong></strong></strong></li> <li> <strong><strong><strong><strong>Logos on banner.</strong></strong></strong></strong></li> <li> <strong><strong><strong><strong>Most Importantly, your own team! (10 people max)</strong></strong></strong></strong></li> </ul> <p> &nbsp;</p> <p> <strong><span style="color:#f00;">Register Your Team:</span><br> <a href="/attachments/wysiwyg/2229/OO%20entry%20form%204.pdf" target="_blank">Download</a>&nbsp;your entry / Sponsorship form then&nbsp;Send a Check or Money Order to:&nbsp;</strong></p> <div> <strong><br> </strong></div> <div> <strong>Ad 2 Houston, PO Box 27592, Houston , TX 77227 along with the Info below. If you wish to pay in cash, contact Daniel at 713.373.6703.<br> <br> &nbsp;If you would like to use a credit card please contact Candy Pittman at 281-705-1917.<br> <br> Please be ready to provide:</strong></div> <div> <strong><br> Team Name<br> Team Captain Name<br> Telephone Number<br> Email<br> <br> By paying your entry fee, you agree to all rules and regulations. This is a family oriented event.&nbsp;<br> <br> Proceeds will benefit, in part, the Scholarship Fund and the Ad2 Houston organization to help continue their professional development efforts for young professionals in advertising &amp; marketing.<br> </strong><br> <strong><br> </strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color:#f00;"><strong>Thank You To Our Sponsors:</strong></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong><span style="color:#ff8c00;">Pearl</span></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img src="http://documents.clubexpress.com/clubs/720929/graphics/4Guys_logo.png" style="width:86px;height:86px;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;border-top-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;" /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 140, 0);">Silver</span></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong><br> </strong></div> <div> &nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<br> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong><span style="color:#ff8c00;"><br> </span></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong><span style="color: rgb(255, 140, 0);">Hosted &amp; Beer donated &nbsp;By</span></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <strong><img src="http://documents.clubexpress.com/clubs/720929/graphics/LuckysLogo.jpg" style="width:350px;height:143px;border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;border-top-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-style:solid;" /><br> </strong></div> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> </div> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="fn">Lucky's Pub <br/> <div class="adr"> <div class="street-address">801 Saint Emanuel Street</div> <span class="locality">Houston</span>, <span class="region">TX</span> <span class="country-name">USA</span> <span class="postal-code">77003</span> </div> </a></div> http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/284 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT Events http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/279 Join. Belong. Advance. AAFH Membership Drive: 100 Members in 100 Days on 11-Apr-12 6:00 PM <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/279"> <span class="summary">Join. Belong. Advance. AAFH Membership Drive: 100 Members in 100 Days</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120411T230000Z">11-Apr-12 6:00 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120412T010000Z">11-Apr-12 8:00 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> The Brownstone's 88 Keys Piano Bar, Houston, Texas 77098</span> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div> <img alt="" border="0" height="647" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/2229/100in100 event inv.jpg" width="500" /></div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> <strong><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; ">AAFH Membership Drive: 100 Members in 100 Days</span></strong></div> <p class="p1"> <strong>Join. Belong. Advance.</strong></p> <p class="p1"> The American Advertising Federation Houston creates the most opportunities for advertising professionals like you to stay connected.&nbsp;Our industry changes quickly and it is more crucial then ever for you to stay up on the trends and topics that are shaping our future. &nbsp;From education on the latest technologies to access to the creative genius that propels our clients forward, the AAFH is your very best resource to all things NOW and TOMORROW.</p> <p class="p1"> JOIN NOW and take advantage of a very special offer! &nbsp;In conjunction with our 100th year, and for the next 100 days, your AAFH has discounted &nbsp;membership dues to $100 for the remainder of the 2011-2012 year.&nbsp;Join by April 11, 2012 to take advantage of this special offer!</p> <p class="p1"> The AAFH Membership drive will run from January 3rd through April 11th 2012 and will be marked by three mixers. &nbsp;We want to see you there! &nbsp;Mark your calendars TODAY and join us to mix and mingle with our current membership, celebrate our newest members and to welcome our prospective members. &nbsp;</p> <p class="p1"> Kick-off Mixer - Wednesday, January 11th 6pm&ndash;8pm</p> <p class="p1"> We're Half-Way There Mixer - Wednesday, March 7th 6 pm&ndash;8pm</p> <p class="p1"> Celebrate! Mixer &ndash; Wednesday, April 11th 6 pm-8pm</p> <p class="p1"> <strong>Location: </strong>The Brownstone's 88 Keys Piano Bar,&nbsp;2736 Virginia, Houston, TX 77098</p> <p class="p1"> Join now and start enjoying the many benefits of your membership! &nbsp;AAFH Membership includes:</p> <ul class="ul1"> <li> Membership to the National AAF, your District 10 AAF as well as your local AAFH</li> <li> Membership to Only in Houston, Houston's creative community that connects you with every other creative industry organization in our city.</li> <li> Invitations and discounts to countless local, district and national events. With monthly luncheons, the ADDYs, mixers and galas locally to regional and national conferences - your schedule will never be empty!</li> <li> Access to discounts on the tools that are needed to stay current and successful in the industry. Special discounts are available to AAF members for services ranging from subscriptions to trade publications to shipping to web and telecommunication services.</li> <li> Access to a nationwide network of industry professionals who monitor advertising-related legislation on local, state and federal levels. The AAF protects and promotes advertising at all levels of government and we&nbsp;put our members face to face with influential lawmakers.&nbsp;</li> <li> Extensive job boards locally and nationally with the latest opportunities in every discipline of the Advertising industry!</li> </ul> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="url fn" href="http://www.acumendesign.com">The Brownstone's 88 Keys Piano Bar <br/> <div class="adr"> <div class="street-address">2736 Virginia Street</div> <span class="locality">Houston</span>, <span class="region">Texas</span> <span class="postal-code">77098</span> </div> </a></div> http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/279 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 23:00:00 GMT Events http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/266 AEFH Scholarship Awards Luncheon & Creative Thought Leader Speaker Series on 18-Apr-12 11:30 AM <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/266"> <span class="summary">AEFH Scholarship Awards Luncheon & Creative Thought Leader Speaker Series</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120418T163000Z">18-Apr-12 11:30 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120418T180000Z">18-Apr-12 1:00 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> TBD</span> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="" height="120" src="/attachments/wysiwyg/2229/100year_sig_NEW.jpg" width="250" /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="" height="118" src="../../attachments/wysiwyg/2229/CTL-horizontal(1).jpg" width="250" /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATED EVENT INFORMATION<br> </span></h1> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="fn">TBD </a></div> http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/266 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 16:30:00 GMT Events http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/267 AAF-H Presents: Mad Women featuring Jane Maas - Part of the Creative Thought Leader Speaker Series on 16-May-12 11:30 AM <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/267"> <span class="summary">AAF-H Presents: "Mad Women" featuring Jane Maas - Part of the Creative Thought Leader Speaker Series</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120516T163000Z">16-May-12 11:30 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120516T180000Z">16-May-12 1:00 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> TBD</span> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="" height="118" src="../../attachments/wysiwyg/2229/CTL-horizontal(1).jpg" width="250" /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATED EVENT INFORMATION<br> </span></h1> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="fn">TBD </a></div> http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/267 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:30:00 GMT Events http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/273 AAF-Houston August 2012 Luncheon - Creative Thought Leader Series on 15-Aug-12 11:30 AM <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/273"> <span class="summary">AAF-Houston August 2012 Luncheon - Creative Thought Leader Series</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120815T163000Z">15-Aug-12 11:30 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120815T180000Z">15-Aug-12 1:00 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> TBD</span> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="" height="118" src="../../attachments/wysiwyg/2229/CTL-horizontal(1).jpg" width="250" /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATED EVENT INFORMATION<br> </span></h1> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="fn">TBD </a></div> http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/273 Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:30:00 GMT Events http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/274 AAF-Houston September 2012 Luncheon - Creative Thought Leader Series on 19-Sep-12 11:30 AM <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/274"> <span class="summary">AAF-Houston September 2012 Luncheon - Creative Thought Leader Series</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20120919T163000Z">19-Sep-12 11:30 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20120919T180000Z">19-Sep-12 1:00 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> TBD</span> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="" height="118" src="../../attachments/wysiwyg/2229/CTL-horizontal(1).jpg" width="250" /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATED EVENT INFORMATION<br> </span></h1> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="fn">TBD </a></div> http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/274 Wed, 19 Sep 2012 16:30:00 GMT Events http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/275 AAF-Houston October 2012 Luncheon - Creative Thought Leader Series on 17-Oct-12 11:30 AM <div class="vevent"> <a class="url" href="http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/275"> <span class="summary">AAF-Houston October 2012 Luncheon - Creative Thought Leader Series</span> </a><br/> <span class="tdtstart">Start Date:</span> <abbr class="dtstart" title="20121017T163000Z">17-Oct-12 11:30 AM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tdtend">End Time:</span> <abbr class="dtend" title="20121017T180000Z">17-Oct-12 1:00 PM</abbr> <br/> <span class="tlocation">Location:</span> <span class="location"> TBD</span> <br/> <span class="tdescription">Event Details:</span> <div class="description"><div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="" height="118" src="../../attachments/wysiwyg/2229/CTL-horizontal(1).jpg" width="250" /></div> <div style="text-align: center;"> &nbsp;</div> <h1 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR UPDATED EVENT INFORMATION<br> </span></h1> </div> </div> <br/> <div class="vcard"> <a class="fn">TBD </a></div> http://www.aaf-houston.org/en/cev/275 Wed, 17 Oct 2012 16:30:00 GMT