2010 AAF Western Region Conference | Waikiki
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel | September 23 - 25, 2010
You don’t want to miss the 2010 Western Region Conference in beautiful Waikiki in September. Come and experience the beauty of Hawai'i while learning how to better manage your Ad Clubs. This is the perfect time for a conference in Hawai'i. The annual Aloha Week celebration starts on September 18 and runs through September 26. There will be a lot of Aloha Week activities in Waikiki along with the Aloha Week Parade on Saturday, September 25th right in front of our hotel. Each registrant will receive a complimentary Aloha Week ribbon good for discounts around Waikiki.   >> Download Aloha Week brochure
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Hosted by:
AAF District 13   Jim Myers, Conference Chair
Western Region Chair: Mark Landon

Registration: $225 per person until September 3, 2010 - After September 3: $249

Don’t forget the raffle!
Each year, we ask each club to bring a gift/prize to be raffled during the conference. The raffle is run by next year’s host District (District 15) and proceeds are used as seed money for next year’s Western Region Leadership Conference. Thank you!
Registration
  Early Bird Registration: $225 per person
After September 3, 2010:
$249 per person
>> Click here to pay registration fees
Agenda
AAF WESTERN REGION LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
TENTATIVE AGENDA
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General Session
Club Session
Optional Event
Group/Committee
Thursday, September 23
8:00 am - 4:00 pm Council of Governors Meeting
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm Western Region Board of Directors Meeting
Western Governors + Western Region Officers
  Registration
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Royal Hawaiian Band Performance
Poolside
6:00 pm Welcome Reception
   
Friday, September 24
9:30 am - noon National ADDY® Committee Meeting
8:30 am - 9:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am - 10:30 am Opening Session
Concurrent Seminars:
10:45 am - 11:45 am
Using Social Media to Promote Your Club:
Gary Ware, President Ad 2 San Diego
  Be a Good Board Member:
Blake Goldston, Governor District 10
  Membership Retention:
Allison Robbins, Secretary/Treasurer Council of Governors
Noon - 1:30 pm Luncheon – with AAF Hawai'i
Speaker: Peter Nicholson, Chief Creative Officer, Redscout, New York City

Best Ad Club Ideas Competition - First half
In 3 minutes or less, describe in detail your club's best accomplishment or your plans for your best accomplishment.

Concurrent Seminars:
1:45 pm- 3:15 pm
ADD®Y Rules/Software:
Jeffrey DeLong, Vice-Chair National ADDY® Committee
  Putting Together a Great Public Service Campaign:
Tai Leong, President Ad 2 Honolulu
  AAF 101:
Joanne Schecter, AAF VP, Club Services
  How Agencies Are Adapting to Change
a conversation with Peter Nicholson
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm District Meetings
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Optional Evening Event: “Taste of Helumoa Food & Wine Festival” (additional fee required: $45 in advance / $50 at the door)
Featuring The Brothers Cazimero
TIME: 6pm-9pm
PLACE: Grove Beach Area at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel & Shopping Center
COST: $45 per ticket. You get a voucher for each of the 10 restaurants good for a “Food Sampling and Wine Pairing”

>> Choose "Taste of Helumoa Food & Wine Festival" when paying for conference fees or click here to purchase a ticket now
   
Saturday, September 25
8:00 am - 8:30 am Breakfast
Concurrent
Breakout Sessions:
8:30 am - 9:30 pm
Executive Director/Club President's Forum:
Joanne Schecter, AAF VP, Club Services
  ADDY® Judging Day/Gala:
Stacy McCullough, Chair National ADDY® Committee
  Financial Management:
Bill Houck, Governor District 15
9:30 am - noon Aloha Festival Floral Parade
Noon - 2:00 pm Luncheon –
Speaker: Heberto Gutierrez, Inventiva, Inc., San Antonio
Inventiva is a multi-cultural marketing firm based in San Antonio, Texas

Best Ad Club Ideas Competition - Second half
In 3 minutes or less, describe in detail your club's best accomplishment or your plans for your best accomplishment.

Round Table Discussions:
2:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Session Leader: Julie Childs, Immediate Past Chair Council of Governors
Raise Money for Your Club: Susan Cooke, Central Region Chair
Winning Club Achievement: John McCafferty, Governor District 5
Building & Growing Ad 2: Lindsay Ostrowski, Chair National Ad 2
Great Speaker Ideas: Karole Campbell, Governor District 12
Building Your Ad Club as a Brand: Erik Lohmeier, Chair Council of Governors
Recruit More Volunteers: Joanne Schecter, AAF VP, Club Services
4:15 pm - 5:00 pm Western Region Business Meeting
6:00 pm - 8:15 pm Optional Evening Event: Luau Show (additional fee required)

“Creation – A Polynesian Journey” A historical and authentic journey like no other. Marvel at the volcanic creation of the islands and the dawn of man and woman. Voyage with the Polynesians through the South Pacific, experiencing the realism of their battles and legends of love. Relive the golden nostalgic eras of Hawaii in the 1930’s and 40’s Boat Days. Celebrate Statehood in the late 1950’s. Experience the spell-binding Samoan fireknife dance with spectacular illusions and state-of-the-art special effects and lighting!

Standard Dinner Show: Includes a lavish buffet selection featuring carved prime rib, baked chicken, sauteed Mahimahi and other hot entrees, an assortment of Maki sushi, pasta salad, tossed greens, fresh fruits and a dessert bar. A tropical Mai Tai cocktail or choice of soda, draft beer, coffee or tea is included.

Location: The Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Showroom

COST: $75 per person

>> Choose “Luau Show” when paying for conference fees or click here to purchase a ticket now
   
Sunday, September 26
T-Time: 12:13 pm Optional Event: Golf Tournament (additional fee required)

COST: $79.50 per person

>> Choose “Golf” when paying for conference fees or click here to pay golf fees now
LODGING
  Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel
 

The conference host hotel will be at the
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
Hotel rooms rates are: $119 plus taxes
Room Block is under: American Advertising Federation

A limited number of rooms have been reserved at this rate. The room block is selling out quickly. Please make your reservations immediately.

For hotel reservations, call: 800.782.9488

   
 
   
CHECKLIST ... DID YOU?
 

Register for the conference and optional events (by September 3)

Use PayPal link to pay registration fees
or make checks payable to: AAF District 13
and mail to:
Jim Myers
Journal Graphics
707 Richards Street, Suite 525
Honolulu, HI 96813

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