charlotteOfficers
The Board of Directors decide policy through a formal show of hands and exercise oversight of the Officer positions (see Head Ass-Kickers Below). Any executive decision can be overridden by a majority vote of the board members at the next board meeting. The Board may also create and abolish staff positions; help, organize and participate in fundraising activities; and represent the policy of Ad Club to the community, to ensure it maintains its kick-ass standards.
President
Beth Hernandez of Balfour Beatty ConstructionThe President is the CEO of the Club—the Head Cheese! Like all elected officials (well, maybe not all), the president keeps the peace and provides leadership and pushes a policy of open and creative thinking. Our Top Dog is also our mouth piece—speaking for the Club in critical circumstances.
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Matthews, NC 28105
1st Vice President - Programs Chair
Alexis Acosta of Wray WardThe Vice President, Programs Chair, plans all of our kick-ass events and wields executive authority when the President is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable.
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Charlotte, NC 28204
2nd Vice President - Membership
Kara Hollinger of 3pm Creative GroupThe Vice President wields executive authority when the President is incapacitated or otherwise unavailable. The Vice President performs the duties of Treasurer and Secretary if no other knucklehead has been appointed to those important positions.
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Charlotte, NC 28205
Treasurer
Deborah Sellers of The Jackson GroupThe Treasurer knows the combination to the safe. He shares with the executive officers signature authority over that account and keeps the books nice and cooked. Our Head Bean counter reports regularly to the Board on the state of Club’s finances.
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Hickory, NC 28602
Secretary
Beth VoglThe Secretary keeps minutes of Board meetings and publishes them in the customary manner as required by law. Inaccuracies are punishable by death.
Fort Mill, SC 29708
Directors
Below is a list of the AAF Charlotte directors.
Education Director
Gail Williams of Charlotte Business JournalPlanner extraordinaire of the 3rd District National Student Advertising Competition and champion of student relations. Silver Medal winner 2009; 3rd District Legion of Excellence winner 2007; media sales guru; rock star mom of the President, Beth Hernandez.
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Charlotte, NC 28203
Sponsorship Director
Scott Harrington of New Way MediaSets goals for obtaining new possible corporate sponsorships as well as maintaining existing sponsorships. In charge of collecting and documenting funds collected from Corporate Sponsorships. Includes putting together packages, contacting new companies, and identifying new opportunities. Basically, sponsorship takes credit for all the money that is generated by our already awesome events and other community outreach efforts.
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Charlotte, NC 28280
Young Affiliates Director
Stephanie NortonIf you're looking to become involved with Charlotte's premiere group of smart, fun, young creative and media professionals, get in touch with Stephanie and find out more about becoming a Young Affiliate!
Charlotte, NC 28203
Hospitality Director
Jonathan Piscitelli of Split Second SoundResponsible for helping the Programs Chair (and others) find venues for meetings and events. Helps make everyone at the meetings feel welcome.
Charlotte, NC 28215
Communications Director
Banks Wilson of Studiobanks"Webmaster" From Wiki: A webmaster (a blend of web and master), also called a web architect, web developer, site author, website administrator, or (informally) webmeister, sometimes heard in tongue-in-cheek feminine form web mistress, is a person responsible for maintaining a website(s). The duties of the webmaster may include ensuring that the web servers, hardware and software are operating accurately, designing the website, generating and revising web pages, replying to user comments, and examining traffic through the site. Webmasters "must also be well-versed in Web transaction software, payment-processing software, and security software."
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Charlotte, NC 28203
Government Relations Director
Kip KradyProtector and promotor of advertising-related legislation at all levels of government through grassroots activities. AAF's nationwide network monitors advertising-related legislation on local, state and federal levels. We put our members face to face with influential lawmakers. We also encourage industry self-regulation as a preemptor to government intervention, when appropriate.
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Charlotte, NC 28226
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