Overview
• What is AAF?
• Why join?
• How do you join?
AAF Student Conference
What is AAF?
The Purdue Chapter of AAF is committed to
offering the students of Purdue University the
opportunity to explore the Advertising
industry while expanding and applying their
professional skills, knowledge, experience, and
networking opportunities.
Membership Cards
Membership Benefits
Exclusive Access To:
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AAF Student Conference
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AAF National Conference
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Mosaic Career Fair
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Purdue AAF Agency Tours
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NSAC Internship Program
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AAF-NCI Professional Mentoring Program
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AAF’s Most Promising Minority Students
Program
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AAF-sponsored Scholarships & Internships
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Alpha Delta Sigma Honor Society
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Resume/Portfolio-Building Opportunities, such
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Planning & Executing AAF-sponsored events
AAF Executive Board & Committee Chair Positions
Designing Campaigns for various AAF-Sponsored
Events
End of Year Banquet and Awards Ceremony
Free Admission To:
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AAF Speaker Engagements
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AAF-sponsored Skill Workshops
Discounted Admission To:
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AAF Special Events
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AAF Social Events
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Boiler Communication Student-Run IMC Agency
Preferred Status For:
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AAF’s “Advertising Day” Applications
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AAF-NCI Internship Opportunities
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AAF-NCI Scholarships
NSAC Internship Program
• Develop a full advertising campaign for State
Farm
• Completely student-run
• Will run as a course in the spring
– Tuesday / Thursday
– 10:30 – 11:45
• 2 credits
• Pass / Fail
– 50 % attendance
– 50 % participation
Boiler COM
• Will need to attend spring callout
• Application Process:
– Submit Application
– Submit Resume
– In Person Interview
• Must serve as Account Assistant for one
semester before becoming eligible to apply as
an Account Executive
• Dues: $10
Mentor Program
Professionals from the AAF- North Central
Indiana chapter are eager to be matched up
with a member of AAF. They will be providing
personal professional guidance in all areas for
the student they are matched up with,
including helping them with finding a job,
building their network, and learning about the
industry.
Skill Workshops
DATE
EVENT
Tuesday, November 17
Adobe Photoshop I (Graphic Design)
Tuesday, December 1
Adobe Photoshop II (Graphic Design)
Thursday, January 21
Adobe Dreamweaver (Web Design)
Thursday, January 28
Intro to Commercial Photography
Tuesday, February 2
Adobe Illustrator (Vector Graphics)
Thursday, February 11
Basics of Commercial Filming
Tuesday, February 16
Adobe Premier (Film Editing)
Need to RSVP one week ahead
Time is 6 – 7:30 PM, Location TBD
Committees
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Committees:
– Promotions
– Fundraising & Philanthropy
• Cheers for Charity
• Business Etiquette Dinner
– ADDY’s
– Mentor Program
– Gaming Fundraiser
Why do it?
– Committee Chairs will be given the option of writing something for publication
in the AAF-NCI newsletter (Great Portfolio Builder!)
– End of Year Awards
– Incentive Program
– And of course… Portfolio/Resume Building
Internships
• Haan Marketing + Communications
• FindEight
• Clarian-Arnett
• WBAA Radio
Past Events
• Student Conference in St. Louis
• “Advertising Day”
– WLFI Visit
– Haan Marketing + Communications Visit
– Professional Development Luncheon with James
Datri
• Speaker: David Huhnke– Business Etiquette
• Speaker: Will Hardison – Nontraditional Paths
after graduation
Upcoming Events
Please Note: Calendar is subject to change
DECEMBER
1 – Photoshop II Skill Workshop
3 – Boiler Market Study Break & Pizza Party
7 – WLFI News Taping
10 – Holiday Networking Event
JANUARY
19 – Spring Callout
21 – Dreamweaver Workshop
28 – Professional Development Luncheon
Photography Workshop
Upcoming Events
Please Note: Calendar is subject to change
FEBRUARY
2 – Illustrator Workshop
4 – AAF-NCI Panel to Critique Resumes
11 – Film Workshop
16 – Adobe Premier Workshop
18 – Cheers for Charity
22 – ADDY’s
24 – Mosaic Career Fair in Chicago by Leo Burnett
MARCH
2 – Speaker
11 – Social Event
23 – Speaker: IDC – Case Study Walkthrough
25 – Professional Development Luncheon
Upcoming Events
Please Note: Calendar is subject to change
APRIL
2 – Chicago Agency Site Visits
10 – Gaming Fundraiser
17 – Spring Fest
20 – Business Etiquette Dinner
22 – Professional Development Luncheon
29 – Elections & End of Year Banquet
WLFI Newscast Taping
• Monday, December 7th
• WLFI - 5:45 PM
• RSVP to: swoodwa@purdue.edu
• Must RSVP by Friday, December 4th
What Will Your Resume Look Like?
How about your
Professional Network?
How to Join
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Fill out a membership application
Dues: $45
Can join at any time
Turn application and dues into COM office on
2nd floor of BRNG
Thanks for Listening!
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www.purdue.edu/aaf