Sondra Hawkins of the Ad Council and her presentation "How Public Service Advertising Changed America"

October 14, 2008

Sondra Hawkins

For over 65 years the Ad Council has helped address the changing social issues facing communities and our nation. In a unique collaboration with Ad Agencies, Advertisers and the Media these impactful messages have touched us all in one way or another. We will take a look inside at the history, partnerships, campaign development and executions, along with the amazing impact made on key social issues.

Sondra Hawkins is a seasoned advertising professional with community affairs, sales & marketing, special events, cause related marketing and management experience. During her 17 year media career, she has worked at leading media companies including CBS, Viacom, Paramount, TVX and Gulf + Western. Sondra is currently a Managing Director of the Southwestern Region for The Advertising Council. She is based in Dallas and works with broadcast, print and out-of-home media outlets in the Southwest to raise the visibility of The Ad Council’s public service campaigns.

DATE, TIME & LOCATION
Tuesday
October 14, 2008
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Reeves Uptown
1639 Ryan St.
Lake Charles, Louisiana

RSVP
Your RSVP must be received no later than 3 p.m. on Friday, October 10.
Lunch: $13 AAFLC members; $17 nonmembers/guests (please pay at door with cash or check to AAFLC)
RSVP to aaflakecharles@gmail.com or call 478-7396.

(The RSVP deadline is important because we have to send the number to Reeves for food preparation. We will be charged one meal for every RSVP, so if you RSVP and do not attend, we must bill you anyway.)

September 9, 2008-Larry Atherton & Erin Williams of VT2 Media & Design and their presentation "Kick Ass Creative-Effective Results"

Larry Atherton & Erin Williams of VT2 Media & Design and their presentation "Kick Ass Creative-Effective Results"

Larry Atherton

Larry Atherton, President & Chief Financial Officer, VT2 Media Design & Communications.  As President & Chief Financial Officer, Larry brings expertise in finance, administration, contracts, strategic planning and legal functions that has been instrumental to VT2's business success. With more than 20 years experience in international finance management and capital ventures, Mr. Atherton directs and manages VT2's worldwide sales and marketing functions, finances, administration, investor relations, legal affairs and is actively involved in operations and strategic company growth.  A good corporate citizen, Mr. Atherton works closely with the City of Houston to support the local economy by attracting national work and is an active member of the Greater Houston Partnership, AAF Houston, Meeting Professionals International, and the Houston Super Bowl XXXVIII Host Committee.  Additionally, Mr. Atherton sits on the Collaboration for Travel and Entertainment/Tourism Committee with the GHP, which is focused on economic development within Houston.  An alumnus of Deloitte & Touche and a graduate of the University of Louisville, Mr. Atherton is a published author with numerous national awards for finance management.

Erin Williams

Erin Williams recently joined VT2 Studios as the Director of Marketing & Strategy. Erin’s extensive industry experience includes owning and operating the largest full service SAG model/talent agency in Houston, as well as a modeling, acting and personal development facility. As a dynamic entrepreneur, Erin has served on the Boards of Directors for the American Advertising Federation-Houston (AAF) and Women in Film and Television (WIFT), as well as the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Advisory Board. She was also Deputy Steering Committee Chair for Only in Houston (OiH). Erin is also a personal and corporate coach and strategist sought-after by entrepreneurs and top executives looking for the competitive edge and skills needed to take their company, product or career to the next level. Erin’s motto is, “To get somewhere you have never been, you have to do something you have never done.”

DATE, TIME & LOCATION
Tuesday
September 9, 2008
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Reeves Uptown
1639 Ryan St.
Lake Charles, Louisiana

RSVP
Your RSVP must be received no later than 3 p.m. on Friday, September 5.
Lunch: $13 AAFLC members; $17 nonmembers/guests (please pay at door with cash or check to AAFLC)
RSVP to aaflakecharles@gmail.com or call 478-7396.

(The RSVP deadline is important because we have to send the number to Reeves for food preparation. We will be charged one meal for every RSVP, so if you RSVP and do not attend, we must bill you anyway.)