2009-2010 Ad Club President
Sara Shiels, Toledo.com

MARCH 2010 ARTICLE

You may be looking out your window at inches and inches of snow, but I promise you that this month will bring spring! Well… at least astronomically. So to help you get through these last winter blahs, the Ad Club has a few exciting events planned.

First, on March 17, our new Mayor of Toledo, Mike Bell will be our guest speaker for the monthly luncheon program. Mayor Bell will tell us about how he plans to market a new Toledo. Grab a few friends or coworkers and hear what he has to say.

Then wrap up your week of St. Patty’s Day parties with the ultimate party – AdPIN! Reserve your team today and see Ad Club bowling at it’s finest. This year we encourage you to pick your own theme for the night. And don’t forget, we’ve moved to Rossford Lanes located at 969 Dixie Hwy.

So by the time you’ve recovered from AdPIN you’ll be that much closer to spring showers and April flowers. And to AdBID on Friday, April 30th! Start practicing your Guitar Hero to be the rock star of the night. Or maybe blackjack is your game, we’ve got that too. If you are looking to get a really great deal on some silent auction items be sure to check our website often to see what we’ve got to offer. But if you are just looking for a great night out with friends we can definitely help you there too. This event is being held at the beautiful setting of the Toledo Country Club on the Maumee River where spring is sure to be in full force.

At this time I’d like to thank all of you who were a part of the 2010 ADDYs! Whether you attended the event to check out your competition, or were recognized with a prestigious award, or donated your time or service to pulling the night off, or worked on a piece that was entered in the show – we need all of you to be a part of this great advertising community here in Toledo. Thank you for your continued support and interest in creating a great club.

Many Thanks,
Sara Shiels, Toledo.com
2009-2010 Advertising Club of Toledo President

FEBRUARY 2010 ARTICLE

February may be the shortest month of the year, but for the AdClub it’s action packed.

We’ll kick off the month with another reason to get together with good friends for a cocktail – AdTINI! This social event will be held on Thursday, February 11 at the fabulous Georgio’s. Stop out for drink and appetizers and talk about who you think is going home with the most ADDYs!

Then on Thursday, February 25 join us for great thoughts and a great night at the Great Hall at the Stranahan Theater – it’s the ADDYs! Check out the gallery of incredible work your Toledo AdClub has to showcase. I’m so proud to be President of a club with so much talent! And this is our night to honor all of you who have submitted your work and are such an important part of the AdClub. We will also be honoring our Silver Medal Award recipient. Join us to see who has been chosen to receive this honor of distinction. So bring those important clients and all of your coworkers to celebrate your work. Contact Patty now for your tickets:  $45 each or 10 for $400.

AdPIN 2010 is going to be the greatest bowling event yet! Pick your own theme, get your team of 5 together and register now! Friday, March 19 at Rossford Lanes (please note this is a new venue – we’ve been at Interstate Lanes in the past). So get ready to Rock N’ Bowl, Quiz Bowl, Super Bowl or just Bowl!

As I mentioned last month, planning is underway for AdBID! The event will be held on Friday, April 30 at the Toledo Country Club and we intend to bring out your inner Guitar Hero. A portion of the funds raised will go back to our community by supporting the local charity BeInstrumental. Complete details will be made available to you soon, but start digging out those old instruments you haven’t played in years and donate them at AdBID to BeInstrumental to be used for music education in your community.

The AdClub is always looking for ways to give back to our community. Visit our website for information on Need a Hand/Lend a Hand. We aim to match not-for-profit organizations who don’t have a budget for advertising and design services with those who can help. Sign up now and we’ll contact you when we have a group in need.

Please also encourage any students you know to apply for the AdClub scholarship. Information and the application are available on the website – the deadline to apply is March 1.

Many Thanks,
Sara Shiels, Toledo.com
2009-2010 Advertising Club of Toledo President