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1 FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS GREAT NETWORKING AND AMAZING BENEFITS. (MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS, THAT IS!) Get access to exclusive discounts on professional events, educational opportunities and advertising advocacy. MEMBERSHIP PACKET

2 WHAT IS THE AAF? AAF NATIONAL BENEFITS These are just a few of the organizations and companies that offer discounts with national AAF membership. For a complete list, visit >> AAF Job Bank >> AAF SmartBrief >> AdCases.com >> Adweek >> ADVERTISING AGE >> BRANDWEEK >> AAF Visa Credit Card >> Business Wire >> FedEx Office >> Hertz >> JobBound >> MEDIAWEEK >> Mutual of Omaha >> Premiere Global Services >> The New York Times Times Reader MISSION The American Advertising Federation-Greater Frederick enhances the advertising and communications industry by providing quality support to the diverse community of individuals who are dedicated to their profession, and whose contributions are vital to the region s economy and culture. THE AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION Today, the American Advertising Federation (AAF) represents some 50,000 advertising men and women in all industry segments. Members join together to achieve a common mission. As a member of your local advertising club, you are a member of the AAF. As the Unifying Voice for Advertising, the AAF, headquartered in Washington, D.C., with a Western Region office in Newport Beach, California, is the trade association that represents 50,000 professionals in the advertising industry. AAF s 130 corporate members are advertisers, agencies and media companies that comprise the nation s leading brands and corporations. AAF has a national network of 210 ad clubs and connects the industry with an academic base through its 210 college chapters. The AAF s objectives are accomplished by the following initiatives: >> ADVERTISING HALL OF FAME >> ADVERTISING HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT >> AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARDS >> AAF NATIONAL CONFERENCE >> Government Affairs Conference >> Great Brands Campaign >> Most Promising Minority Students Program >> Mosaic Awards >> Multicultural Resources Expo >> NSAC: College World Series of Advertising >> AAF Principles & Recommended Practices for Effective Advertising in the American Multicultural Marketplace LEARN MORE! FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP >> Visit FOR LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS >> Follow on >> Connect on Facebook:

3 AAF MEMBER BENEFITS $ $ + DISCOUNTED PRICING KEEP LEARNING cutting edge educational programs workshops + lectures featuring the country s top creative industry experts MAKE FRIENDS seasonal social events festive network meet & greets FREE ADMISSION BREAKFAST SESSIONS LUNCHEONS HAPPY HOURS ALSO INCLUDED Free business listing on the AAF- GF website Subscription to weekly AAF-GF e-newsletter New members featured in the e-newsletter Exclusive opportunity to photograph and/or design materials for high-profile club events Receive free access to event photos (excluding the AAA Awards) Membership in the national American Advertising Federation (AAF) National AAF discounts for creative publications, courier services, credit cards, insurance, car rentals, and more APPLY ONLINE aaffrederick.org/join

4 Each year the AAF (on the local, regional, and national level) sponsors the prestigious ceremony, an annual competition that recognizes creative excellence in a variety of advertising mediums. Showcase your professional abilities in front of an audience of your peers for a chance to receive top honors. $ DISCOUNTED ENTRY FEES $ APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP ONLINE! Visit for more details, or fill out the form in this packet.

5 AAF MEMBER BENEFITS AAF Job Bank If you are looking to jump-start your career or are seeking channels to identify and recruit new talent, the AAF can help! The AAF Job Bank, part of the Marketing Career Network, is a valuable benefit of your AAF membership, putting you directly in front of job seekers or employers in your industry. As an AAF member, you receive discounted rates using the AAF Job Bank. To get started, simply visit the AAF Job Bank. AAF SmartBrief An opt-in e-news service available to AAF members, SmartBrief delivers the most essential advertising news of the day. By hand selecting only the critical industry news from hundreds of media sources and condensing it into a succinct, easy to read , AAF SmartBrief will save you time and keep you informed. AAF SmartBrief s 18,000 readers rave about this must-have news source. SmartBrief is Available FREE with your AAF membership. Visit today to view a sample issue and sign up! AdCases.com Portfolio, Presentation and Shipping Cases The advertising industry s one-stop online source for portfolios, shipping cases and presentation cases is offering AAF Members a 15 percent discount on all items in their online store. Visit to browse their selection of unique and hard-to-find cases for presenting and transporting artwork and collateral. Same-day express shipping is available on most items ordered by one p.m. eastern. Contact sales@adcases. com or call Rose Bennett at (800) to receive your AAF member discount code for 15 percent off at checkout from Adweek The definitive source of news and information for advertising executives, Adweek covers the stories that move the needle in the advertising and media communities. As a benefit of your AAF membership, Adweek offers a substantial discounted subscription price to all AAF members. With in-depth analysis, features and commentary in print and up-to-the-minute news updates online, no other source covers your business like Adweek. Start your subscription today by calling (800) and mentioning the reference code of 585-AAF. Advertising Age Save 25 percent on your Advertising Age subscription. The AAF member price on renewals and new subscriptions is only $74.00, a $25.00 savings off the published subscription price of $ Call (800) , ask for Advertising Age circulation and identify yourself as an AAF member to take advantage of the discount. Brandweek is the leading source of news and information in the U.S. marketing industry. Focusing on marketing strategies and services, brand identity, media usage and promotions, Brandweek is an indispensable tool for brand marketers, large and small. In partnership with AAF, Brandweek offers a substantial discounted subscription price to all AAF members. Start your subscription today by calling (800) and mentioning your affiliation with the AAF. American Advertising Federation Visa Credit Card The Most Rewarding Card of AllSM Earn points and get what you want-cash, travel, merchandise, and gift certificates. Only the WorldPoints SM card gives you the freedom to choose so much, so easily and with no annual fee. Simply call (800) (TYY users (800) ) to apply! Be sure to mention priority code G 1 V 5. Earn 1 point for every $1 in purchases. Redeem WorldPoints SM for travel, merchandise, and unlimited cash rewards now with easy online redemption, too! Access your secure account online and use the electronic bill payment service, or speak to a personal Customer assistant 24/7. Business Wire Business Wire and the AAF have developed a strategic relationship that provides AAF members with access to Business Wire s worldwide media distribution services and preferred benefits and member services. Business Wire electronically delivers full-text news releases directly to editorial desktops in newsrooms worldwide. The agreement provides AAF s corporate members and regional club members with cost-saving pricing options as a benefit of association membership. To take advantage of this offer as an AAF member, contact Gregg Castano, SVP-global sales, Business Wire, at (888) 381-WIRE (9473) or gregg.castano@businesswire.com.

6 FedEx Shipping Few things are as important to your business as reliability, and FedEx delivers with reliability you can depend on day in and day out. And now, through your membership in AAF, your business can enjoy FedEx reliability and special savings on a variety of FedEx Services. All you have to do is sign up. Opening an account is free and there is no shipping requirement. If you already have a FedEx account, your AAF discount can be set up using that existing account, no problem. Save up to 20 percent on select FedEx Express services Save up to 12 percent on select FedEx Ground services Save up to 18 percent on select FedEx Express International services Save up to 20 percent on select FedEx Office SM services To take advantage of this benefit simply go to: fedex.com/2153/ and enter promotion code 58R5R1 or call the FedEx Association Enrollment specialists toll free at (877) After completing the enrollment process, you will receive your shipping information in just a few days. As an extra bonus, AAF members will also be given an additional 5% discount on FedEx Express shipments when you process your shipping labels via fedex.com. It s easy and now you can save time and money. Hertz It is offering AAF members up to a 20 percent discount at participating locations in the U.S. and around the world. Please visit fill in your reservation information and indicate that you have a discount, coupon or other offer. On the next page, enter CDP# in the discount plan number field. Or call the Members Only Reservations Line at (800) or your travel agent. JobBound When it comes to the job search, you can t afford to be second-best. That s why AAF has partnered with JobBound, the leading career consulting company for advertising professionals. JobBound offers resume writing, mock interviewing, career coaching, and everything that you need to get ahead in the advertising industry. When you work with a JobBound career consultant, you work one-on-one with a former Recruiting Director from the communications field. Our consultants know first-hand what today s agencies are looking for in a resume, during an interview, and on the job. You can t get more targeted than that. Learn more about how JobBound can position you for career success at Mediaweek It is the only ad-trade magazine offering in-depth coverage of all the major adsupported media network TV, cable TV, syndication, TV stations, radio, print and interactive media tracking programming and content decisions and how advertising dollars follow them. It is the definitive source for media buyers, as well as a must-read for ad-sales, programming and editorial executives across all the major media. Join the leaders of the media and advertising communities by starting your subscription to Mediaweek today. This special offer, for AAF members only, entitles you to Six Free Issues with no further obligation. Sign up online at by clicking here or call (800) Mutual of Omaha Insurance Disability, Life and Business Overhead Expense coverages are available to AAF members through the Mutual of Omaha Companies. Most plans feature reduced premiums. Simply call (800) , and identify yourself as an AAF member. There is no cost or obligation. For more information, visit Premiere Global Services Significant saving to members on conferencing and other managed virtual meeting solutions from Premiere Global Services. Choose audio, video, Web or Webcast solutions. Comprehensive programs bring you seamless, turnkey events reinforced by exceptional customer service and support. Contact Member Services toll free at (877) or visit us at or members@commpartners.com, to set up your account today! The New York Times Now the convenience of New York Times delivery is available to AAF members at a special discount! Save 25 percent on the cost of home (or office) delivery for a full year. Weekdays in The Times you ll find unrivaled coverage of national and international news, including news and commentary on media and advertising, and renowned feature sections like Science Times, House & Home and Dining In/Dining. Enjoy fresh perspectives on Sunday from Arts & Leisure, Book Review, Sunday Styles and The New York Times Magazine. Plus, when you subscribe, you ll also get Times Reader, the digital newspaper that reads like the real thing. Times Reader, a new downloadable PC application from The Times, takes you beyond the traditional online experience and gives you the look and feel of reading a printed paper with the functionality of the Web. To take advantage of this special offer, call (800) during business hours, Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and mention code T77AA1. This offer is available only in areas served by The New York Times Delivery Service and to individuals who have not had home delivery of The Times within the past 90 days and who are not currently subscribers. Your credit card will be automatically billed in advance for each four-week billing period. TimesReader is currently available for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Macintosh operating systems.

7 GET INVOLVED! VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AAF-Greater Frederick volunteer committee efforts provide an opportunity for professional growth and new friendships. Get involved in any of the following areas: AAF-GF AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARDS COMMITTEE Work with writers, designers, multi-media producers, sales representatives and local businesses as they help put on the most highly anticipated show of the year. EDUCATION COMMITTEE Lend support with AAF-GF programs focused on providing scholarship money, portfolio critiques, internships and employment opportunities to communication arts students. PROGRAM COMMITTEE Brainstorm and plan quality educational and social programs to be held for the year. PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE Aid in entering the best Greater Frederick has to offer in the American Advertising Federation National Achievement Awards. MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE Facilitate membership recruitment, retention, and member needs. AAF RELATIONS COMMITTEE Assist in promoting AAF-GF events to members and the larger business community. COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE Keep club members in the loop on the important happenings with the organization. SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE Foster development of the AAF-Greater Frederick through member and sponsorship drives. APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP ONLINE! Visit for more details, or fill out the form in this packet.

8 MEMBER APPLICATION Join or renew your membership for the American Advertising Federation-Greater Frederick! Business Hard Mail Address Telephone Website Key Contact Title Key Contact s Business Description (50 words max) Please list my business on this website under the following categories. (Choose 2 only): Agencies/Public Relations Artists/Designers Associations Broadcast Media Conference/Convention Management Copywriters Corporate Marketing Departments Exhibits/Signs/Banners Financial Services Illustrators Internet/E-Commerce Local Interest/Education Marketing Consultants Multimedia Photographers Printers/Service Bureaus Publishers/Publications Video/Radio Production DO YOU HAVE A TOPIC YOU D LIKE TO SEE ADDRESSED OR AN EVENT YOU D LIKE TO SEE IN THE COMING YEAR? WOULD YOU BE WILLING TO CHAIR OR CO-CHAIR AN EVENT THIS YEAR? Yes WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN WORKING ON A COMMITTEE THIS YEAR? Yes No No

9 PLEASE CHOOSE THE CORRECT CATEGORY CORPORATE $125 Includes AAF-GF and national (AAF) dues for one key contact within a company. Since dues are based on the total number of employees within a member company, each additional employee is $50. Please list the full name and address of all additional employees to the right. ADDITIONAL MEMBERS Please list all of the employees you wish to be members of the AAF-GF, as well as the National AAF. NON-PROFIT $100 Intended for registered 503c organizations. Includes AAF-GF and national (AAF) dues for one member; each additional member is $25. Please list the full name and address of all additional members to the right. STUDENTS $25 Designed for full-time students at the undergraduate or graduate level (student ID required). Includes local, AAF-GF membership only. Please add additional names on separate paper RETURN THIS FORM ALONG WITH PAYMENT TO: American Advertising Federation Greater Frederick P.O. Box 3968 Frederick, MD METHOD OF PAYMENT Check Enclosed is my check, made payable to the American Advertising Federation Greater Frederick. AAF-GF MEMBERSHIP (please check all that apply) MEMBERSHIP LEVEL QTY. RATE TOTAL CORPORATE $125 ADDT L EMPLOYEE $50 NON PROFIT $100 ADDT L MEMBER $25 STUDENT $25