| PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Luncheon meetings are the third Thursday of every month, Sept. - June.
Next Meeting: Thursday, June 19, 2008
Dunes Golf Beach Club
9000 N Ocean Blvd
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Social: 11:30 a.m. • Lunch: 11:45 a.m.
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Platinum, Gold and Silver members - Free
Freelance Members - $10
Student Members - Free
Guests - $30
Student Guests - $10
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Marketing Workshop for Non-Profit Organizations Slated for March 13
Fourth Annual Taste of Restaurant Row
2005-2006 Program Testimonies
September Lunch Program Photos
September Lunch Program Survey
CAMP Social Event-October 26, 2006
October Luncheon Program Photos
October Lunch Program Survey
The 3rd Annual Taste of Restaurant Row
CAMP Social Event-October 26, 2006 PHOTOS
November Lunch Program Photos
November Lunch Program Survey
December Lunch Program Photos
December Lunch Program Survey
The 2006 CAMP ADDY Awards Call for Entries
January Lunch Program
January Lunch Program Survey
February Lunch Program
2007 ADDY Awards
2007 ADDY AWARDS Winners!
March Lunch Program
February Lunch Program Photos
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CAMP Hosted Band-Aid for Autism
Become a Sponsor of Band-Aid for Austism
Volunteer for the Presidential Debate online now!
Tension Tamer Tuesday
Street Reach Selected for Public Service Campaign
Accepting applications for the Minority Internship Program.
AAF-CC College Scholarship Deadline Slated for April 7
Damon's Grill to Host March Tension Tamer Tuesday!!!
Marketing Workshop for Non-Profit Agencies Slated for March 13
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Marketing Workshop for Non-Profit Organizations Slated for March 13
AAF-Coastal Carolinas is thrilled to present Getting Noticed: Effective Tools for Marketing Your Non-Profit Organization at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2008, at St. John’s Inn Conference Center.
We created this workshop as part of our commitment to providing advertising education and public service to our community. So many times non-profit organizations are unsure where to begin in getting noticed for their services or fundraisers. We genuinely hope that we can make a difference for them by hosting this workshop and giving them the tools they need to effectively market their organization.
This complimentary workshop is designed especially for non-profit organizations in the greater Florence, Georgetown, Myrtle Beach (SC), Brunswick and Wilmington (NC) areas.
During the 3-hour session, a panel of experts in advertising, marketing and public relations will provide attendees the knowledge and tools needed to effectively market their organizations and fundraising events. Breakout sessions and roundtable discussions will be a part of the workshop’s format.
Registration is free but space is limited to the first 100 applicants. Please register by Monday, March 10. Registration form can be downloaded from here or acquired by contacting Cathy Honeycutt.
We extend deep appreciation to the St. John’s Inn Conference Center for sponsoring our workshop. St. John’s Inn Conference Center is located at 6803 North Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Free parking is available adjacent to the conference center.
We encourage our members to pass this information along to any non-profit you believe could benefit from this workshop. For more details or to register, contact Cathy Honeycutt via email at choneycutt@wfxb.com or call 843-828-4300, ext. 225.
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Fourth Annual Taste of Restaurant Row
MYRTLE BEACH (SC) – 2001 Nightclub is partnering with Coastal Advertising & Marketing Professionals (CAMP) to host the 4th Annual Taste of Restaurant Row. Scheduled for Wednesday, November 14, Taste of Restaurant Row will be held 5-9 p.m. with proceeds benefiting Grand Strand Humane Society.
“We’re thrilled to host Taste of Restaurant Row again this year,” states General Manager Roger Davisson. “Each year, the Taste of Restaurant Row has continued to grow and to become a true a showcase of some of the finest local menu items from many of our restaurant row restaurants. Locals enjoy sampling many of the local restaurants while helping out a local charity –it’s a win-win for everyone.”
Grand Strand Humane Society takes in animals brought in by the City of Myrtle Beach Animal Control as well as those brought into the shelter by members of the community. In addition to its prominent adoption program, the Humane Society offers a variety of services and programs including Disaster Planning for Pet Owners, Rabies Clinic, Animal Rescue Groups, Foster Care Program for Animals, Seniors (animals) for Seniors (citizens) as well as memorial donations and planned giving programs.
Tickets for this event will be $5.00 and can be purchased at 2001 Nightclub, Grand Strand Humane Society and CAMP Board members.
Tickets will be available at the door on the night of the event. Food tickets will be sold at the event for $1 per ticket. Tasting portions will range in price from $1-3 food tickets each. Raffle tickets will be sold as well as a silent auction planned for the event.
Participating restaurants include (but not limited to) Chestnut Hill Restaurant, Chesapeake House, Thoroughbred’s Chophouse Restaurant, Bimini’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Cafe, Giant Crab Restaurant, Ben & Jerry’s, Two-thousand-one Something Catering, The Office, UMI’s Pacific Grille, Baron’s Steaks & Veggies, Islamorada Fish Company, Rita’s Ice, and Goober’s 52.
This exciting event has been made possible by the generous help and support of CAMP, 2001 Nightclub, WPDE, BOB FM 104.9, Traffic Patrol Broadcasting, The Sellers Group, Printing by Design and all of the participating restaurants and local media sponsorships.
For more information about the event, contact Ellen Calhoun, Director of Marketing, 2001 Nightclub at 843-449-9434. Additional contacts include Lorrie Turney (843-455-7493), Missy Davisson (843-222-8284) or Carol McGraw (843-446-4466).
CAMP is a non-profit organization comprised of advertising, marketing and public relations professionals. Our membership area spans Florence, Georgetown and Myrtle Beach, SC and Wilmington, NC. The purpose of CAMP shall be to provide and promote a better understanding of the functions of advertising and of its values; to apply these skills, creativity and energy of the advertising industry whenever it is needed to help social problems; to advocate the standards of advertising through a voluntary program of self regulation; to promote good fellowship and free exchange of ideas. For more information about CAMP, visit www.mbcamp.com.
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2005-2006 Program Testimonies
 September 15, 2005 – Fern Bratten, Sales Motivator
Beating the Bushes to Beat the Competition- Networking & Prospecting To Generate New Customers
Jonea Boyson, Master Saver Check Books
"Everyone was very approachable. This is a different atmosphere compared to West Coast marketing and media networks where you really have to know someone to get in.The networking is great!"
John Cassidy, Duplicates Ink
"It was awesome... intuitive. Fern provided good insight on gaining prospects."
 October 20, 2005 – Matt Thornhill, President of Boomer Project
New Rules of Marketing to Boomers Over 50
Kimmie Kennedy – HGTC Student Member
"Liked it alot. Relative to a project that I am getting ready to do for a marketing class. Helpful."
Verlon Wulf - Carolina Cooling and Plumbing
"Great...on target. [I] do a lot of targeting so this is helpful."
 November 17, 2005 – The 2005 National ADDY Awards Reel Comes to Myrtle Beach
Carol McGraw, Easy/Cool Radio
"The program was enlightening. Exciting to see the entries."
Brenda Clarke, Great Southern Publishers
"Good program. Enjoyed seeing the work."
 December 15, 2005 – Jon Lee Anderson, Andersen Law Firm
The Three Laws of Advertising
Marty Hardin - LHWH Advertising
"It was a great presentation. He covered in one presentation legal rules it has taken me over 20 years to learn."* *Actual time may vary.
Jonea Boysen - Master Saver Check Books
"Great information to have - especially as a copywriter. We need to fully understand the advertising business laws."
 Jan 19, 2006- Theda Jackson, MB Chamber of Commerce
The Myrtle Beach Makeover
Kim B. Dayvault - Colonial Mall-Myrtle Beach
"I thoroughly enjoyed this month's program. Myrtle Beach is "My Beach" too and it's nice to know what's going on outside my own back door. I've never attended a CAMP luncheon that I didn't enjoy...whether I come out with an idea to use at my job or just get to laugh out loud the entire time, it's all good!"
Lauren Rybolt - LHWH Advertising & PR
The CAMP luncheons are well worth the time to attend. This month's speaker was great and her presentation about the process for developing the creative and media plan for Myrtle Beach was very interesting. The food is always good and the networking opportunities are plentiful! Everyone involved with advertising or marketing in our area should be a part of CAMP.
 February 16, 2006 - Jim Walton, Bodkin Association
Hispanic Marketing
Leah Bellacera from Carolina Cooling and Plumbing
"The program delivered some very helpful information. I enjoyed the presentation."
Tamika Gore from The Sun News
"I thought it was a great program! Very enlightening."
 March 16, 2006 - Bob Farnsworth, Hummingbird Production
Great Audio for Your Commercials or Internet Music
Cathy Honeycutt from WFXB Fox 43
"Great Creative Program!"
Rebecca Feagin from Broadway at the Beach
"The speaker was fun yet educational and very entertaining. "
 April 20, 2006 - Abby Smith, Corbis
To Clear or Not to Clear: That is the question" (...and you better ask it, or your put your client and agency at risk!) RIGHTS CLEARANCE 101
Denise Mullen - The Sun News
"I'll never look at another image the same way again."
Sherri Crawford - Tanger Outlets
"Very informative. I can use the clearance information for many things."
 May 18, 2006 Craig Harper, Simmons Market Research Bureau
Behavior Graphics – The Next Generation of Demographics.”
Matt Hewitt - The Sun News
"Informative because (I) participated in a Nielsen rating so it was interesting to see how they tie the results into the study."
Steve Terry - Coastal Carolina Sports and Recreation
"It was a good program. Good info about the study and how it works."
 June 15, 2006 - Mitzi B. Welbon, United States Postal Service
Mail Innovations: How Old Media Works in a New Media World
Jordan Gilmore Watkins - Gilmore Entertainment
"Mail is something we use every day, yet there is still so much we don't know about the US Postal Service. It was interesting to learn more about a marketing medium that I haven't used very much and how I can take advantage of it."
Susan Newsome - Next Media Outdoor
"As a firm believer in my product, outdoor, as the best advertising vehicle in town, I found Ms. Welborn's presentation on direct mail to be extremely interesting. She was definitely entertaining as well as informative. You could clearly see that she believed in her product! I thoroughly enjoyed it!"
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September Lunch Program Photos
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September Lunch Program Survey
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CAMP Social Event-October 26, 2006
Come join us for the first CAMP social of the year. Reconnect with fellow CAMPers at The Giant Crab on Restaurant Row Thursday October 26, 2006 between 6 to 8 pm.
Tentative Menu Includes: Crab Imperial, Carved Ham and Fresh Rolls, Chicken Wings, Stuff Mushrooms, Lemon Potatoes, Cheese and Fruit, Veggie Tray and Super Strawberry Cake.
You will also receive 2 drink (Wine and Beer) tickets. Non-alcoholic drinks will be available at no charge.
In addition to networking with industry peers, CAMP will be recognizing CAMPer that went above the call of duty to volunteer their time during the 2005-2006 club year.
No Charge for members OR guest.
We ask that you RSVP to Kimberly 843-222-3201 or Missy 843-222-8284.
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October Luncheon Program Photos
C.A.M.P Talk - A Discussion on Media and Marketing on the Grand Strand
Coastal Advertising & Marketing Professional's October program features local marketing and advertising professionals who have been invited to be part of a guest panel that will discuss new trends and forecast for media and marketing on the Grand Strand.
The topic, Media and Marketing on the Coast: The Future of Myrtle Beach Marketing, will be moderated by Diane DeVaughn Stokes and features industry professionals representing different segments of local advertising, marketing and media outlets.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Many thanks to our panelist!
Brett Buff, WBTW
Ann Jernigan, Burroughs-Chapin
Keith Jacobs, 803 Production
Andre Pope, 803 Production
Jacque Gonzalez, NextMedia Radio
Linda Webber, Coastal Business Life
Billy Huggins, WPDE
Delores Blount, Strand Magazine/Sasee
Susan Bryant, Strand Magazine/Sasee
John Cassidy, Duplicates Ink
Jon Jones, WFXB
Denise Mullen, The Sun News
Diane DeVaughn Stokes, Stages Video
All The Buzz
Here's what CAMPers had to say about the October luncheon...
"I thought it was good to have something different for a change. Rather than have us just listen to a speaker for 30 minutes. We actually got to interact with each other. I think it helped people in other industries understand the trends and what is happening with media and the way we market our clients and their products."
"I thought the program was very good. I was skeptical when I read what the program was going to be, even thought about not going. I'm glad I went. It was good to get different view points on topics of interest. Diane did a great job of seeing that all panelists participated. I think it is important for us to remember (as was pointed out) that while we may be "competitors" in the true sense of the word, there is room for all of us in the market place. We come together as a group."
"Today's CAMP Luncheon was great! It was wonderful hearing positive communication between all forms of media."
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October Lunch Program Survey
Media and Marketing on the Coast: The Future of Myrtle Beach Marketing moderated by Diane DeVaughn Stokes and featured industry professionals representing different segments of local advertising, marketing and media outlets.
Click Here to take the survey!
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The 3rd Annual Taste of Restaurant Row
2001 Nightclub and CAMP Proudly Present
The 3rd Annual Taste of Restaurant Row At 2001 Nightclub
920 Lake Arrowhead Road
Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29572
(843) 449-9435
Date: November 15, 2006
5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Benefiting Friendship House Preschool
The 3rd Annual Taste of Restaurant Row hosted by 2001 Nightclub and Coastal Advertising and Marketing Professionals (CAMP) will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 from 5:00pm – 9:00pm. Mark your calendar for a grand event that will showcase some of the finest delights from popular local area restaurants.
Last year’s fundraiser took in $7,200 in proceeds which were presented to The Friendship House Preschool. Thanks to last year’s participating sponsors – WPDE – TV15, Printing by Designs, Tanger Outlet, The CW, The Sellers Group and BOB FM 104.9 - that fundraiser amount was double the proceeds raised the previous year. With your help, we can make this year’s event an even bigger success.
Participating restaurants include: Thoroughbred's, Umi, Baron's, Bimini’s, Cagney's, Rossi's, The Giant Crab, Caddy Shack, The Office Italian Pub, Chestnut Hill and Chesapeake House.
Event tickets are $5 and are available at Thoroughbreds, The Giant Crab and 2001 Nightclub.
You may also contact CAMP by email at malibu321@aol.com or klatimer@thesunnews.com for info on how to purchase tickets.
$1 Food Tickets will be available at the event.
Free Admission for children 7 and under. For more information about this event, call 843-449-9435.
We look forward to seeing you at The 3rd Annual Taste of Restaurant Row!
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CAMP Social Event-October 26, 2006 PHOTOS
CAMP's first social of the year reconnected fellow CAMPers at The Giant Crab on Restaurant Row Thursday October 26, 2006 between 6 to 8 pm.
 
 
 
 
 
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November Lunch Program Photos
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November Lunch Program Survey
"Our Idea" of Branding: Building Awareness for North Myrtle Beach.
Marilyn Rhinehart, Marketing and Advertising Director for the North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce, will addressed CAMP members and guests about the strategy behind the “Our Idea” marketing campaign and the development of the brand new message and advertising campaign for North Myrtle Beach during the monthly luncheon to be held on November 15, 2006 at the Dunes Beach and Golf Club.
Take the Survey now!
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December Lunch Program Photos
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December Lunch Program Survey
Tis' The Season to Celebrate with CAMP
KICK-OFF the holiday season at the December luncheon with lots of food, fun and prizes! Mix and mingle with fellow CAMPERS and join in all the reindeer games as we celebrate the coming of the season.
A "very special guest" (hint hint) may be in attendance so be sure to bring your holiday wish list and plenty of holiday cheer!
Featured Speakers: "Freakin" Deacon Dawson & Cecil Chandler
Topic: The Future of Radio
Click Here to take the survey!
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The 2006 CAMP ADDY Awards Call for Entries
Due: Thursday, January 11, 2007
All entries will be received at Coastal Federal University, 27th Ave. N in Myrtle Beach from 2:30 to 8:00 p.m.
About the ADDY Awards
CAMP is proud to be a chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF). One of the high points in our professional year is known as the ADDY Awards, the only creative awards program administered by the advertising industry for the industry. A three-tiered national competition sponsored by the AAF annually, this awards program is the world’s largest and arguably toughest advertising competition. The ADDY Awards represent the true spirit of creative excellence by recognizing all forms of advertising from media of all types, creative by all sizes and entrants of all levels. The AAF, a not-for-profit industry association, conducts the ADDYs through its 200 member advertising clubs and 15 districts. Entries are first judged at a local level through competitions organized by more than 200 ad clubs affiliated with the AAF, of which CAMP is one. Local winners then advance to 15 regional competitions, then regional winners advance to the national/international finals.
How to Enter:
Click here to register and get rules and guidelines. All entries must be entered online. Entries and changes can be made up until the CALL FOR ENTRIES, Thursday, January 11, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. .
When filling out your ADDY online entry forms, please be specific when entering information for the "Method of distribution". For example, if your entry is a magazine and newspaper ad you should provide the publication name. For television entries, regional, network, cable or the market are acceptable. Please also note, you must use the following format when entering your "Date this entry first appeared": 01/01/06. Otherwise, the online ADDY software will not recognize the date entered.
If for any reason you cannot enter online, or have questions, please contact Wanda Chandler-Flowers at 843-444-1715 or at wchandle@thesunnews.com
Entry Fees:
CAMP Members, $50 per entry
Campaign, $65 per entry
Non-Members, $60 per entry
Campaign, $75 per entry
Students, $20 per entry
Make checks payable to CAMP. Entry fees and manifest must accompany entries. Entries received without payment will not be accepted.
Mounting your entries on black board is no longer accepted. So for your convenience, CAMP has purchased a large supply of clear envelopes. Choose from two sizes: 10" x 13" - $1.50 each ; 18" x 24" - $2.25 each. To purchase your envelopes, simply call Wanda Chandler-Flowers at 843-444-1715 or at wchandle@thesunnews.com
Don’t forget about our local categories!
Category 42C Radio - :30 production under $1000
Category 42D Radio - :60 production under $1000
Category 47D TV - :30 production under $1000
Category 47E TV - :60 production under $1000
Category 80 - Your Best Trash - Compete for the The Golden Trash Can Award by submitting creative your clients rejected. Entry fee is only $20 per entry (includes campaigns)
Gold & Silver ADDY awards may be awarded in each category of the competition at the discretion of the judges. All Gold ADDY winners will be automatically forwarded to the Third District ADDY Awards Competition. Silver ADDY winners will be forwarded to the Third District ADDY Competition at the discretion of the entrant.
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January Lunch Program
Trademark, Copyright and Internet Issues for the Advertising Professional
Susan Rector is SZD's Intellectual Property Practice Group Leader and Coordinator of the firm's Intellectual Property and Technology Practice Area. She has advised publicly and privately held companies in all aspects of intellectual property ownership and has assisted start-up and established businesses to conduct business online or to commercialize technology. Susan has extensive experience with software acquisition and licensing, technology-based companies and the legal issues encountered in conducting business online. She has prosecuted over 450 applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and numerous applications with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Complementing her intellectual property and technology practice, Susan has experience in a wide variety of business transactions, including business formation, restructurings, and mergers and acquisitions. She has advised institutional investors in making investments in over 90 venture capital funds or other equity investments aggregating over $3.35 billion and has assisted companies to raise debt and equity through the private sale of securities. She also provides ongoing advice and counsel to family and privately-held businesses.
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January Lunch Program Survey
Speaker: Susan Rector
Topic: Trademark, Copyright and Internet Issues for the Advertising Professional
Take the Survey Now!
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February Lunch Program
“Generational Marketing: What’s Age Got to Do With It?”
From the new matures to the millennium generation, our American generations are distinctly different from one another. Lifestyle trends and preferences lend each a definite flavor. Not only are they different from one another, they are unlike generations of prior years. For example, no one would argue that today’s teenagers are nothing like teens of the 1950s. This presentation answers the critical questions: Who makes up our generations and what are their primary values? Which generations are the most influential and lucrative? How can you build your promotional campaigns to secure the best response from your specific markets? This presentation gives you insightful information to use in designing promotions that capture the attention of each generation you must reach.
Speaker:
February's speaker is Susan Saurage-Altenloh has spent almost two decades exploring the characteristics and values of the American population.
As one of the most innovative marketing research resources in the U.S., her firm provides critical data for some of the coolest and most challenging campaigns and clients across the country. To name a few: BP, Tenet Health, HP (Hewlett Packard) and AIG American General.
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2007 ADDY Awards
Coastal Advertising and Marketing Professionals (CAMP) invites you to the annual advertising awards show.
January 2007 – MYRTLE BEACH, SC –Coastal Advertising and Marketing Professionals (CAMP) 2007 ADDY‚ Awards gala will be held on Saturday, February 10th, 2007 at Planet Hollywood, Myrtle Beach, SC. Time:CAMP invites the community to this annual advertising awards show.
The ADDY Awards is the only creative awards program administered by the advertising industry for the industry. A three-tiered national competition sponsored by the American Advertising Federations (AAF) annually, this awards program is the world’s largest and arguably toughest advertising competition. The ADDY Awards represent the true spirit of creative excellence by recognizing all forms of advertising from media of all types, creative by all sizes and entrants of all levels. The AAF, a not-for-profit industry association, conducts the ADDYs through its 200 member advertising clubs and 15 districts. Entries are first judged at a local level through competitions organized by more than 200 ad clubs affiliated with the AAF, of which CAMP is one. Local winners then advance to 15 regional competitions, then regional winners advance to the national/international finals.
More than 400 broadcast, interactive and print entries were recieved this year from agencies, businesses, students and individuals in the Florence, Myrtle Beach, Georgetown and Wilmington markets. Of these entries, the three-member judging panel singles out the most outstanding entries, which will be honored with a gold or silver recognition at the celebration.
Tickets are $45.00 per person and include a two-hour reception of cocktails & hors d’oeuvres and the awards presentation. Student tickets are $22.50 with college ID and include hors d’oeuvres and the awards presentation. Tickets must be purchased before or by 5:00 pm on February 5rd. To purchase tickets, contact Diana Fromal at the Weekly Surge, 843-839-8279. Proceeds from the ADDY‚ Awards help to support CAMP’s educational programs, public service projects and proactive government relation efforts.
CAMP, the local affiliate of the American Advertising Federation, is a non-profit organization comprised of advertising, marketing and public relations professionals. Our membership area spans Florence, Georgetown and Myrtle Beach, SC and Wilmington, NC.
The purpose of CAMP shall be to provide and promote a better understanding of the functions of advertising and of its values; to apply these skills, creativity and energy of the advertising industry whenever it is needed to help social problems; to advocate the standards of advertising through a voluntary program of self regulation; to promote good fellowship and free exchange of ideas.
To Learn more about CAMP go to www.mbcamp.com.
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2007 ADDY AWARDS Winners!
In the category of Sales Promotion, the winners are….
For Catalog, Product of Service Sales Presentation a GOLD ADDY goes to Collins + Company Advertising / Design for the Parsons Nursery Sales Kit
Russ Blackburn, Art Director and Tom Collins, Creative Director
For Sales Presentation, Sales Kits or Information Sheets a GOLD ADDY goes to LHWH for The Riviera “Another Time and Place. Here Today.”,
Steve Wilson, Creative Director
Vern Hearl, Copywriter
Bryan Taylor, Production Artist and Jessica Collins, Production Artist
And for Sales Presentation, Sales Kits or Information Sheets a GOLD ADDY goes to Collins + Company Advertising / Design for the North Beach Plantation Sales Kit,
Rob Wilkes, Account Service
Russ Blackburn, Art Director
Suzy Moyd, Copy Writer and Tom Collins, Creative Director
a SILVER ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for Margaret Holmes Campaign Packaging – Pie Filling
Chris Vestal, Creative Director
Michael Tidwell, Illustration and Cinthia Douglas, Account Manager
For Free Standing Point-of-Purchase a SILVER ADDY goes to LHWH for
HTC’s “Text Me”,
Tim Parry, Art Director
In the category of Collateral Material the winners are….
For Stationery Package, a SILVER ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for Mariner’s Pointe Letterhead
Melissa McCawley, Art Director
Chris Vestal, Creative Director and Cinthia Douglas, Account Manager
Also for Stationery Package, a GOLD ADDY goes to LHWH for the Riviera Stationery Package
Steve Wilson, Creative Director
Al Bunal, Production Artist
For Four-Color Brochure a SILVER ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for the Mariner’s Pointe Brochure
Melissa McCawley, Art Director
James Rosene, Copywriter
Chris Vestal, Creative Director and Cinthia Douglas, Account Manager
A GOLD ADDY goes to LHWH for The Riviera “Another Time and Place. Here Today.”,
Steve Wilson, Creative Director
Vern Hearl, Copywriting
Bryan Taylor, Production Artist and Jessica Collins, Production Artist
A GOLD ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for the Beach Company’s Watermark Brochure
Missy Rothrock, Art Director
James Rosene, Copywriter
Chris Vestal, Creative Director and Courtney Davidson, Account Manager
For Publication Cover Design a SILVER ADDY goes to Strand Media Group for the February 2006 issue of Sasee
Taylor Nelson, Art Director
Sneha Pai, Graphic Artist
Dottie Dixon, Artist and Leslie Graves, Editor
Another SILVER ADDY goes to Strand Media Group for the April 2006 issue of Sasee
Taylor Nelson, Art Director
Kip McCullough, Artist and Leslie Graves, Editor
A GOLD ADDY goes to Strand Media Group for the August 2006 issue of Sasee
Taylor Nelson, Art Director
Scott Konradt, Graphic Artist
Kimberlydawn Clayton, Artist and Leslie Graves, Editor
For Editorial Spread, Publication Design a SILVER ADDY goes to Strand Media Group for Sasee’s “One-Cow Woman”
Taylor Nelson, Art Director, Illustrator
Annette Fanjie, Writer and Leslie Graves, Editor
For Series, Publication Design a SILVER ADDY goes to The Sun News Magazine Group for Beach Life.Style Magazine
Denise Mullen, Editor
Ashley Morris, Managing Editor
Jody Hazzard, Publisher and Ron Carter, Creative Director
For Single Poster, a SILVER ADDY goes to Collins + Company Advertising / Design for the FSA’s “Mother Nature” Poster.
Suzy Moyd, Copywriter and Tom Collins, Creative Director
Also for Single Poster, a SILVER ADDY goes to Collins + Company Advertising / Design for the Century 21 Boling’s “We Prefer Flip-Flops” Poster,
Russ Blackburn, Art Director
Suzy Moyd, Copywriter
Tom Collins, Creative Director and Rob Wilkes, Account Service
For Poster Campaigns, a SILVER ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for the Golfapalooza – Golf Sounds Even Better Campaign
Jon Leon, Creative Director
Sharon Tippo, Account Manager
John Rushner, Account Manager and Matt Silk, Photography
In the category of Direct Marketing, the winners are….
For Single, Flat Direct Marketing piece a SILVER ADDY goes to Collins + Company Advertising / Design for the Brickyard Villas Mailer
Rob Wilkes, Account Service
Russ Blackburn, Art Director
Tom Collins, Creative Director and Suzy Moyd, Copywriter
A SILVER ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for “Westwind Landing – The Good Life”,
Colin Mulqueen, Senior Art Director
James Rosene, Copywriter
Chris Vestal, Creative Director and Michael Slear, Photography
And, a GOLD ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for Mariner’s Pointe
“Cannot Thrive Without Water Direct Mail”,
Melissa McCawley, Art Director
James Rosene, Copywriter
Chris Vestal, Creative Director and Cinthia Douglas, Account Manager
For Single, 3D Direct Marketing a SILVER ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for HTC’s “Home Integration”,
Colin Mulqueen, Senior Art Director
Jon Leon, Creative Director
Ryan Mulqueen, Copywriter and Robert Ruiz, Illustration
For Specialty Advertising Direct Marketing a SILVER ADDY goes to T2H Advertising for the Carolina Radiology Direct Marketing Campaign
Jeff Thompson, Creative Director
Tim Parry, Asst. Creative Director and Kristin Hardee, Marketing Director
In the category of Out-of-Home, the winners are….
For Outdoor a SILVER ADDY’s go to LHWH for
Myrtle Beach Pavilion’s “One more memory. One last time.”
Steve Wilson, Creative Director and Bryan Taylor, Production Artist
A SILVER ADDY goes to LHWH for Myrtle Beach Pavilion’ “One more thrill. One last time.”
Steve Wilson, Creative Director and Bryan Taylor, Production Artist.
A SILVER ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for Endless Caverns
“Attraction is Only Natural”,
Chris Vestal, Creative Director
Ryan Mulqueen, Copywriter and Annette Shepard, Account Manager
And, a GOLD ADDY goes to LHWH for
Myrtle Beach Pavilion’s “One more ride. One last time.”,
Steve Wilson, Creative Director and Bryan Taylor, Production Artist
For Exterior Site a GOLD ADDY goes to LHWH for
MagiQuest’s “It’s So Not Just A Game”,
Steve Wilson, Creative Director
Marty Hardin, Associate Creative Director/Designer
Bryan Taylor, Production Artist and Terry Lee Johnson, Production Artist
For Outdoor campaign, a SILVER ADDY goes to LHWH
for MagiQuest’s Extension Billboard Campaign
Marty Harden, Associate Creative Director/Designer and Terry Lee Johnson, Production Artist
A SILVER ADDY also goes to DSL Services, Inc. for
North Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce’s
“Our Idea Of….” Outdoor Campaign,
Sandra Tuttle, Creative Director
Sunni Blanton, Graphic Designer and Jonea Boysen, Copywriter
And, a GOLD ADDY goes to LHWH for
Myrtle Beach Pavilion’s “One more ride. One last time.”,
Steve Wilson, Creative Director and Bryan Taylor, Production Artist
In the category of Consumer or Trade Publication, the winners are…
For full page, four color, a SILVER ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday’s “I Don’t Have That Club”
Jon Leon, Creative Director
Joe Parrish, Copywriter
Pete DiMaio, Account Manager and John Lair, Photography
A SILVER ADDY also goes to Brandon Advertising for SpiritLine Cruises’s “A Day in the Water”
Jon Leon, Creative Director
James Rosene, Copywriter and John Rushner, Account Manager
A third SILVER ADDY is awarded to Brandon Advertising for HTC’s “Security – Dogs”
Ryan Mulqueen, Copywriter
Matt Silk, Photography and Tyler Easterling, Account Manager
And a GOLD ADDY goes to LHWH for HTC’s “Nothin’ but .net”
Keith Borshak, Creative Director
Sherry Easton, Associate Creative Director / Copywriter and Al Bunal, Production Artist
For four-color campaign a SILVER ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for Myrtle Beach Golf Holiday’s “It Can Only Happen Here”
Jon Leon, Creative Director
Joe Parrish, Copywriter
Pete DiMaio, Account Manager and John Lair, Photography
A SILVER ADDY is also awarded to DSL Services, Inc. for the North Myrtle Beach Chamber’s “Our Idea Of…” Print Campaign
Sandra Tuttle: Creative Director, Copywriter and Graphic Designer
In the Newspaper category, the winners are….
For fractional page, black and white a SILVER ADDY goes to LHWH for the Myrtle Beach Pavilion’s “Ride Down Memory Lane One Last Time”
Steve Wilson, Creative Director and Jessica Collins, Production Artist
A SILVER ADDY is awarded to Collins + Company Advertising / Design for First Presbyterian Church’s “Stepping into the Future”
Rob Wilkes, Account Manager
Tom Collins, Creative Director and Chuck Stokes, Copywriter
A GOLD ADDY goes to LHWH for Johnston Memorial Hospital’s “Drive to Raleigh”
Marty Hardin, Creative Director and Al Bunal, Production Artist
A GOLD ADDY is awarded to Brandon Advertising for Horry County State Bank’s “Withdrawel”
Colin Mulqueen, Senior Art Director
Ryan Mulqueen, Copywriter
Jon Leon, Creative Director and Michael Slear, Photography
And, a GOLD ADDY goes to Maximum Design and Advertising, Inc. for DeGraffen’s “I Must Know More” Whisper Ad
Liz Howell, Designer
For fractional page, color a SILVER ADDY is awarded to Brandon Advertising for HTC’s “Play at Home for Horry Telephone Cooperative”
Glenn Garfold, Assistant Art Director
Colin Mulqueen, Senior Art Director/Copywriter
Jon Leon, Creative Director and Tyler Easterling, Account Manager
A SILVER ADDY is also awarded to Brandon Advertising for Hargray Communications’ “Your Own Terms”
Colin Mulqueen, Senior Art Director
Ryan Mulqueen, Copywriter
Jon Leon, Creative Director and Chris Vestal, Creative Director
A GOLD ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for Hargray Communications’ “Write Your Own TV Schedule”
Colin Mulqueen, Senior Art Director
A GOLD ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for Horry Country State Bank’s “Withdrawal”
Colin Mulqueen, Senior Art Director
Ryan Mulqueen, Copywriter
Jon Leon, Creative Director and Michael Slear, Photography
For Newspaper Campaign a GOLD ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for Hargray Communications’ “DVR Newspaper Campaign”
Colin Mulqueen, Senior Art Director
Ryan Mulqueen, Copywriter
Jon Leon, Creative Director and Chris Vestal, Creative Director
In the category of Interactive Media, the winners are…
For consumer, flash-based web site a SILVER ADDY is awarded to Collins + Company Advertising / Design for Winchester Development Group’s “North Beach Plantation Website”
Rob Wilkes, Account Service
Kristen Hydeck, Art Director
Suzy Moyd, Copywriter and Icoastal Web Design, Programming
A GOLD ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for the Mariner’s Pointe Website
Melissa McCawley, Art Director
Chris Vestal, Creative Director
Gordon McCawley, Interactive Director and Intellistrand, Programming
For consumer, HTML web site a SILVER ADDY goes to Himmelsbach Communications, Inc. for the Signature Golf Packages Website
Bill Woodward, Webmaster and Gustavo Arce, Creative Director
A GOLD ADDY is awarded to LHWH for the MagiQuest Web Site
Steve Wilson, Creative Director
Marty Hardin, Associate Creative Director/Designer
Bryan Taylor, Photographer and Jeff Small, Programmer
For online e-mails or e-cards a SILVER ADDY goes to LHWH for Centex Homes’ “Sometimes We All Need a Little Altitude Adjustment”
Steve Ellwood, Art Director
Jessica Collins, Production Artist and Yelena Rose, Programmer
In the Radio category, the winners are ……
For 60 second or more, local spot a GOLD ADDY is awarded LHWH for HTC’s “Four Calling Birds”
Pete Michael, Broadcast Support and Earworks, Productions
For campaign, a GOLD ADDY goes to T2H Advertising for the Thankgrowth.com Radio Campaign
Jeff Thompson, Creative Director
Steve Chacon, Copywriter
Studio Center, Production and Kristin Hardee, Marketing Director
In the Television category, the winners are ……
For 30 second, local spot a SILVER ADDY is awarded to Brandon Advertising for Crescent Bank’s “Pass for Cash”
Missy Rothrock, Senior Art Director/Copywriter
Jon Leon, Creative Director/Copywriter
Chris Vestal, Creative Director and DV3 Productions, Video Production
A GOLD ADDY goes to LHWH for McLeod Health’s “Cardio”
Marty Hardin, Creative Director & Videographer
For television campaign a GOLD ADDY goes to T2H Advertising for the “Thankgrowth.com” TV Campaign
Jeff Thompson, Creative Director
Kristin Pierce, Director/Writer
Osprey Productions, Production and Rita Fisher, Production Assistant
For single, self-promotion spot a SILVER ADDY is awarded to Beach Media Group for TV33’s “Thanks A lot TV33”
Merrilll Weekley, Producer/Director and Mack McDonald, Co-Producer
In the Mixed Media category, the winners are …..
For local, consumer campaign a SILVER ADDY goes to LHWH for the Myrtle Beach Pavilion’s “One more memory. One last time.”
Steve Wilson, Creative Director and Bryan Taylor, Production Artist
A GOLD ADDY is also awarded to LHWH for the MagiQuest Multimedia Campaign
Steve Wilson, Creative Director
Marty Hardin, Associate Creative Director/Designer
Bryan Taylor, Photographer and Terry Lee Johnson, Production Artist
Another GOLD ADDY goes to T2H Advertising for the Thankgrowth Campaign
Jeff Thompson, Creative Director
Lori Lent Crickenberger, Art Director
Kristin Pierce, Director/Writer and Osprey Productions, Production
For regional or national, consumer campaign a GOLD ADDY goes to Maximum Design and Advertising, Inc. for the Harbor Bay Block Party Campaign
Lee Monroe, Designer
Nancy Gross, Copywriter
Liz Howell, Art Director and Amy Tharrington, Creative Director
In the category of Advertising for the Arts & Sciences, the winners are….
For brochure or sales kit campaign a SILVER ADDY is awarded to Collins + Company Advertising / Design for The Carolina Opry’s “It Ain’t What You Think” Rack Brochure
Russ Blackburn, Art Director
Suzy Moyd, Copywriter
Tom Collins, Creative Director and Bobby Dalto, Photography
For poster a SILVER ADDY also goes to Collins + Company Advertising / Design for The Carolina Opry’s “Phenomenon” Poster
Russ Blackburn, Art Director
Suzy Moyd, Copywriter
Tom Collins, Creative Director and Bobby Dalto, Photography
And, a GOLD ADDY goes to Coastal Carolina University for the Sordid Lives Poster
Minerd Regis, Art Director
For outdoor, a SILVER ADDY goes to Collins + Company Advertising / Design for The Carolina Opry’s “Converting Yankees Nightly”
Russ Blackburn, Art Director
Suzy Moyd, Copywriter and Tom Collins, Creative Director
A GOLD ADDY is also awarded to Collins + Company Advertising / Design for The Carolina Opry’s “Slap Your Grandma”
Russ Blackburn, Art Director
Suzy Moyd, Copywriter and Tom Collins, Creative Director
For specialty, direct marketing a SILVER ADDY goes to Collins + Company Advertising / Design for The Carolina Opry’s “Curtain Call Newsletter”
Russ Blackburn, Art Director
Suzy Moyd, Copywriter
Tom Collins, Creative Director and Bobby Dalto, Photography
For single medium campaign, a SILVER ADDY goes to Collins + Company Advertising / Design for The Carolina Opry’s “It Ain’t What You Think” Outdoor Campaign
Russ Blackburn, Art Director
Suzy Moyd, Copywriter and Tom Collins, Creative Director
A GOLD ADDY is also awarded to Collins + Company Advertising / Design for The Carolina Opry’s “Ticket” Outdoor Campaign
Russ Blackburn, Art Director
Suzy Moyd, Copywriter and Tom Collins, Creative Director
For mixed media campaign a SILVER ADDY goes to Talk PR, Inc. for the Children’s Museum of Wilmington Grand Opening Campaign
Debbie Elliott, President
Hilary Brady, Senior Account Executive
Ashley Harp, Creative Director and Shawn Smock, Graphic Designer
In the category of Public Service, the winners are….
For poster, a GOLD ADDY is awarded to Brandon Advertising for the Citizens Against Spouse Abuse “Coffee Cups” Poster
Colin Mulqueen, Senior Art Director
Ryan Mulqueen, Copywriter
Jon Leon, Creative Director and Matt Silk, Photography
A GOLD ADDY is also awarded to Brandon Advertising for the Citizen’s Against Spouse Abuse “Towels” Poster
Colin Mulqueen, Senior Art Director
Ryan Mulqueen, Copywriter
Jon Leon, Creative Director and Matt Silk, Photography
For TV a SILVER ADDY goes to Planet Three Animation Studio for Greensboro Water Quality Department’s “Lenny the Lifeguard”
Joe F. Jarman, Producer/Director/Animation Artist
Natalie Martin, Production Assistant/Character Voice and LaVelle Donnell, Project Coordinator
And, a GOLD ADDY goes to LHWH for StepUp’s “Community Kitchen”
Marty Hardin, Creative Director & Videographer
Vern Hearl, Copywriter and Terry Lee Johnson, Key Grip
For single medium campaign a SILVER ADDY is awarded to LHWH for the StepUp TV Campaign
Marty Hardin, Creative Director
Vern Hearl, Copywriter
Bryan Taylor, Photographer and Jessica Collins, Production Artist
And, a GOLD ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for Citizen’s Against Spouse Abuse “It’s no longer your life” Poster Campaign
Colin Mulqueen, Senior Art Director
Ryan Mulqueen, Copywriter
Jon Leon, Creative Director and Matt Silk, Photography
In the category of Self-Promotion, the winners are…..
For Print, a SILVER ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for “Notre Dame Coaches’ Kickoff”
Colin Mulqueen, Senior Art Director
Jon Leon, Creative Director
Matt Silk, Photography and Shelly Ann Kellahan, Account Manager
For Interactive, a GOLD ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for the Brandon Advertising Web site
Jon Leon, Creative Director
Heather Johnson, Assistant Art Director
Gordon McCawley, Interactive Director and Intellistrand, Programming
For cards or invitations a SILVER ADDY is awarded to T2H Advertising for the T2H Christmas Invite
Jeff Thompson, Creative Director and Kristen Hardee, Marketing Director
A GOLD ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for “This Peaceful” Christmas Card
Missy Rothrock, Senior Art Director/Copywriter
Jon Leon, Creative Director
Chris Vestal, Creative Director and Shelley Ann Kellahan, Account Manager
For ad club or marketing club a SILVER ADDY is awarded to Collins + Company Advertising / Design for the CAMP “Band Aid for Autism” logo
Rob Wilkes, Account Service
Suzy Moyd, Copywriter
Russ Blackburn, Art Director and Tom Collins, Creative Director
In the category of Elements of Advertising, the winners are…..
For logo a SILVER ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for the Golf Gurus Logo
Dan Benner, Art Director
Jon Leon, Creative Director and Eric Branch, Account Manager
A SILVER ADDY goes to Maximum Design and Advertising, Inc. for the Anchors Bend Logo
Paula Knorr, Art Director
A SILVER ADDY is awarded to DSL Services, Inc. for the Colors on Parade Logo
Michael Husner, Creative Manager and Sandra Tuttle, Creative Director
A GOLD ADDY goes to Brandon Advertising for the Citizens Against Spouse Abuse logo
Glenn Garfold, Art Director
Jon Leon, Creative Director and Tina Pace, Account Manager
A GOLD ADDY is also awarded to T2H Advertising for the DN Engineering Logo
Tim Parry, Asst. Creative Director
Jeff Thompson, Creative Director and Kristin Hardee, Marketing Director
For single illustration, a SILVER ADDY goes to Coastal Carolina University for CCU Athletics’ Chanticleer Baseball Illustration
Jonathan Ady, Illustrator
For color photography a SILVER ADDY is awarded to LHWH for River Road’s “Cape Fear Sunset 1”
Steve Wilson, Creative Director and Tom Sapp, Photographer
For Video, Film Animation or Special Effects a GOLD ADDY goes to Planet Three Animation Studio for City of Greensboro Water Quality Department’s “Lenny the Lifeguard”
Joe F. Jarman, Producer/Director/Animation Artist
Natalie Martin, Production Assistant/Character Voice and LaVelle Donnell, Project Coordinator
Student ADDY Awards
For Sales Promotion Packaging, a SILVER ADDY goes to Coastal Carolina University’s
Jeremy Patrick Alford for Audio Conspiracy CD Cover Project
For stationary package, a GOLD ADDY goes to Francis Marion University’s Matthew S. Donaldson for the Pfleuger Logo & Stationary
For poster, a SILVER ADDY is awarded to Coastal Carolina University’s Jeremy Patrick Alford for the CCU September 11th Ceremony Promotional Poster
A GOLD ADDY is also awarded to Francis Marion University’s James T. Lesley for the Woody Guthrie Poster Design
For website, a SILVER ADDY is awarded to Coastal Carolina University’s Yaw Odame for the CreativeLab.com web site
For editorial design, cover, a GOLD ADDY goes to Coastal Carolina University’s Jeremy Patrick Alford for Surge Magazine Voting Issue Cover (Coastal Carolina University)
For editorial design, series, a SILVER ADDY goes to Coastal Carolina University’s Yaw Odame for Myrtle Beach Health & Fitness Magazine
For a SILVER ADDY is awarded to Francis Marion University’s Simon Jamel Howard for the Bermat Incorporated, LLC Logo
And a very special Judge’s Award goes to Coastal Carolina University for Archarios Literary Art Magazine
Best of Show
For the student “Best of Show”, the winner is….
Coastal Carolina University’s Jeremy Patrick Alford for the “Surge Magazine Voting Issue Cover”
For the Best of Print, the winner is….
LHWH for the Riviera’s “Another time and place. Here today.” Brochure
Steve Wilson, Creative Director
Vern Hearl, Copywriter
Bryan Taylor, Production Artist
and Jessica Collins, Production Artist
For the Best of Public Service, the winner is….
Brandon Advertising for the Citizens Against Spouse Abuse “Coffee Cups” Poster
Colin Mulqueen, Senior Art Director
Ryan Mulqueen, Copywriter
Jon Leon, Creative Director
Matt Silk, Photography
and Tina Pace, Account Manager
For the Best of Outdoor, the winner is….
LHWH for Myrtle Beach Pavilion’s “One more memory. One last time.” Campaign
Steve Wilson, Creative Director and Bryan Taylor, Production Artist
For the Best of Broadcast, the winner is….
LHWH for McLeod Health’s “Cardio” TV Spot
Marty Hardin, Creative Director & Videographer
And finally, the Best of Show goes to…..
LHWH for Myrtle Beach Pavilion’s “One more memory. One last time.” Campaign
Steve Wilson, Creative Director and Bryan Taylor, Production Artist
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE!
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March Lunch Program
“What Happens In Vegas”
After two decades in the Las Vegas tourism industry, Randy Snow, Creative Services, R&R Partners, Las Vegas , NV, knows some secrets. An expert on destination marketing, Randy has pushed the creative envelope for the 'Who's Who" of the tourism industry, including the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, the Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority Nevada Commission on Tourism, MGM Grand Las Vegas, Luxor, Excalibur, Circus Circus, Bally's Las Vegas, the Reno Hilton, Fremont Street Experience, Main Street Station and Caesars Entertainment.
Since joining R&R partners, Randy's been integrally involved in all aspects of print and broadcast creative development and copywriting for the popular and successful “What Happens Here...Stays Here" campaign for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, accumulating many national honors in both The One Show and ADDY competitions. So are the secrets safe? Or is Randy ready to spill the beans?
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February Lunch Program Photos
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CAMP Hosted Band-Aid for Autism
Coastal Advertising and Marketing Professionals (CAMP) To Host Band-Aid for Autism
Each year, CAMP awards a non-profit organization with charitable giving through a major public service fundraising event. This year’s public service award recipient is the Autism Advocate Foundation of Horry County. Coastal Advertising & Marketing Professionals (CAMP) will host Band-Aid for Autism on Sunday, September 30 Broadway at the Beach (Visitor's Center side). The concert will begin at 2 pm and will feature live music from Soul Function, Tru Sol, Black Label, Gogglez Pizano, Grand Strand Icon, Chris Hennigan and Conway Idol, Ozzie Wheaton! Admission is FREE to the public; however, charitable donations will be accepted during the event.
Proceeds from Band-Aid for Autism will benefit the Autism Advocate Foundation, a local organization that helps individuals and families affected by a diagnosis of autism and the Coastal Advertising and Marketing Professionals, a local non-profit advertising club that is a member of the American Advertising Federation.
Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder that affects one in every 166 individuals, making it more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined.
CAMP is a non-profit organization comprised of advertising, marketing and public relations professionals. Our membership area spans Florence, Georgetown and Myrtle Beach, SC and Wilmington, NC.
Mission Statement: The purpose of CAMP shall be to provide and promote a better understanding of the functions of advertising and of its values; to apply these skills, creativity and energy of the advertising industry whenever it is needed to help social problems; to advocate the standards of advertising through a voluntary program of self regulation; to promote good fellowship and free exchange of ideas.
If you would like more information about this benefit concert, please contact April D. Garner at (843) 457-5308 or Missy Davidson at (843) 222-8284.
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Mission Statement
To provide emotional, financial and therapeutic support for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders throughout their lifespan, while achieving their personal goals and dreams with integrity and distinction in their least restrictive environment.
Background
The Autism Advocate Foundation (AAF), a non-profit organization, was incorporated in July of 2004, by parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) living in Horry County. AAF's goal is to provide support so that each individual with ASD may realize their dreams and become active, contributing members of our community. These support areas include: employment, education, recreation and supported living options.
Autism Spectrum Disorders are a group of developmental disabilities caused by an abnormality in the brain. People with ASDs tend to have problems with social and communication skills. Many people with ASDs also have unusual ways of learning, paying attention, or reacting to different sensations. ASDs are diagnosed in childhood and follow the individual throughout their lifespan. Although many people diagnosed with ASD struggle with the above symptoms, there is hope through early intervention and through the establishment of suitable programs that precisely address the needs of those affected by ASD.
The number of children diagnosed with ASD has increased dramatically in recent years. The Center for Disease Control issued a report in February of 2007, stating that the prevalence of ASD is now 1 in 150. In the last decade, there has been a 500% increase in this population. Prior to this, the incidence was only 1 in 10,000. There is no cure. No one knows why the incidence of ASD has increased so sharply. We do know that with support through an organization such as ours, people with ASD can go on to live full lives in the community.
There was recently concrete data collected by DDSN (Department of Disabilities and Special Needs) that says that across the state there are 1200 kids "in the system" between the ages of 3-10 diagnosed with Autism”. The number of children currently being served with ASD in Horry County schools (between the ages of 3-21) is 164. This number does not include PDD- NOS.
Focus
With the increased incidence of this particular disability, and conversely the continued reduction in government support and services for the disabled community at large, our needs are great. We are in need of operational funds to hire full and part-time staff for obtaining sheltered and competitive employment support. Our teenage population is in need of vocational and camp opportunities throughout the summer months that are not available to persons with disabilities. Further, we are in need of a housing initiatives and community support that will provide for these individuals as they age across the lifespan. Lastly, we are in need of advocacy and protection support so that general safety issues can be ensured. AAF is addressing some of these needs through our programs.
Project Lifesaver
Project Lifesaver is a “tried and true” radio technology tracking system used to recover children and adults that wander away from their family or caregivers. Individuals wearing the radio transmitting wristbands can be tracked on ground or by air over several miles. Local law enforcement agencies have volunteered to locate the radio receiving devices at various police departments throughout Horry County. AAF is the pilot group for this project. This same system is used in Virginia, Indiana, New Jersey and North Carolina with great success.
The Autism Advocate Foundation will supply individuals with the radio wristbands at a cost of $285 each and an additional $40 for the battery tester and $10 per month for a new battery. Funds will be raised to go toward supporting families in need of the wristbands but could otherwise not afford them.
Richards Program
This program was established during the spring of 2006 by AAF in conjunction with a generous donation by the Richards Family. The program was formed for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders living in Horry County. Currently, this program serves ages 9-18; addressing individual recreational, social, and/or vocational needs that will utilize local community resources. The Program consist of a Program Director and two (2) trained Autism therapists during its summer operational hours. Non-disabled peers were recruited to help provide mentoring. The involvement of these peers is essential for the development of social skills.
The program was so successful that we have added other components to the original program. We will offer the Richards Program one Saturday per month to those who wish to continue the summer program. Saturday Social Club was also added to address the social skills of people with ASD. The Vocational Training Program is currently being developed.
Employment Training Program
The summer employment training program provides placement opportunities for graduating students from Horry County schools. AAF secures competitive employment for our students with the support of job coaches and job site supervisors to ensure success. This program was implemented in June of 2005 with great success. Some of our students have gone on to secure permanent employment within the community.
Munson Family Respite Program
This program was created for families looking for a safe and responsible alternative to “babysitting.” One Friday per month, there will be an opportunity for families to leave their loved ones and siblings at our office for an evening out with “no worries.” Trained staff will be provided. There will be a nominal charge for this service.
Sheltered Employment and Vocational Training Program
The sheltered employment program initiative will include competitive contracts for housekeeping services to area hotels and place individuals on job-sites with sheltered job site supervisors employed by AAF (work in progress). In-house sheltered employment will obtain contract work for shipping and packaging and light assembly work for area businesses. AAF has already begun a coffee business. Details to follow.
Need for Housing and Community Living Supports
Many parents when faced with the news of a disabled child begin to wonder, “what will happen to my child after I die”. This is a heart-wrenching issue for all parents with a disabled child. Currently in South Carolina, there are 2,797 people over the age of 55 that are caregivers of adult family members with developmental disabilities.
Group homes in SC have very large waiting lists, further, not all parents would choose to place their adult child in a group home if they were provided a choice. Relying on faceless government agencies and the kindness of strangers is not what most parents would choose for their adult disabled child.
A major goal of AAF is to work with other organizations both public and private to develop sheltered/supported living options and community structure. This will provide individuals with disabilities here in Horry County choices in housing outcomes and provide community supports even after a parent is no longer able to care for them.
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Become a Sponsor of Band-Aid for Austism
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Volunteer for the Presidential Debate online now!
Visit this website to sign up as a volunteer for the Presidential Debates online.. Please note: CAMP members need to list ONLY CAMP on the organizational line when signing up so our members will be assigned the roles designated for CAMP throughout the debates.
click here to volunteer
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Tension Tamer Tuesday
Need Instant Relief from Monday Madness?!!
Join us for the Tension Tamer Tuesday happy hour mixer at Shuckers Raw Bar November 27, 2007 from 5-7pm.
Unwind while you mix, mingle and make connections with fellow ad club members and special guests.
Don't forget to bring in your business cards for a chance to win a door prize.
If you would like to suggest a hot spot for the December mixer, contact Networking Chairperson, Tamika Gore, at (843) 444-1788 or via email (Attention: 3TParty in the subject line).
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Street Reach Selected for Public Service Campaign
Each year our club awards a local non-profit organization with a public service campaign designed to build awareness of that organization's fundraising and publicity goals and efforts.
Our recipient in 2006-2007 was Horry County Humane Society. This year's recipient is Street Reach Ministries.
Kudos to T2H Advertising for donating creative time and talent to develop this year's public service campaign for Street Reach.
As Street Reach prepares to move into its new home, Kristin Hardee, Jeff Thompson and Tim Parry of T2H Advertising are hard at work completing an AMAZING campaign that conveys the message that homelessness can happen to anyone and, that with today's debt to income ratio, the reality for some Americans is that homelessness may only be a couple of paychecks away.
As the roll out date draws closer, we'll keep you - the members - posted on the campaign progress.
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Accepting applications for the Minority Internship Program.
AAF-Coastal Carolinas will accept applications for the Minority Internship Program through April 18, 2008. The selected student will be awarded $500 to cover expenses, transportation, meals during the internship term and possibly start a college scholarship with any remaining funds.
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AAF-CC College Scholarship Deadline Slated for April 7
We are also in the process of accepting scholarship applications for the AAF-Coastal Carolinas College Scholarship. The scholarship is designed for college students majoring in one of the advertising, design, marketing fields. Click on Scholarship Info under Students on this web page for more details. The application can be downloaded from that page. Deadline April 4, 2008.
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Damon's Grill to Host March Tension Tamer Tuesday!!!
Mark your calendars to join us on Tuesday, March 25, at Damon's Grill Restaurant in North Myrtle Beach for our March T3.
Damon's Grill will provide a FREE hors d'oeuvres buffet and happy hour prices on our libations of choice.
Just a reminder this is a new location - they moved from Barefoot Landing and opened this new restaurant in January.
So, break away from work a little early and head to Damon's Grill in North Myrtle Beach for the March T3 Social.
Tension Tamer Tuesday (T3)
Tuesday, March 25
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Damon's Grill
801 Highway 17 South
North Myrtle Beach
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Marketing Workshop for Non-Profit Agencies Slated for March 13
AAF-Coastal Carolinas is thrilled to present Getting Noticed: Effective Tools for Marketing Your Non-Profit Organization at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2008, at St. John’s Inn Conference Center.
We created this workshop as part of our commitment to providing advertising education and public service to our community. So many times non-profit organizations are unsure where to begin in getting noticed for their services or fundraisers. We genuinely hope that we can make a difference for them by hosting this workshop and giving them the tools they need to effectively market their organization.
This complimentary workshop is designed especially for non-profit organizations in the greater Florence, Georgetown, Myrtle Beach (SC), Brunswick and Wilmington (NC) areas.
During the 3-hour session, a panel of experts in advertising, marketing and public relations will provide attendees the knowledge and tools needed to effectively market their organizations and fundraising events. Breakout sessions and roundtable discussions will be a part of the workshop’s format.
Registration is free but space is limited to the first 100 applicants. Please register by Monday, March 10. To register, download registration form or contact Cathy Honeycutt.
We extend deep appreciation to the St. John’s Inn Conference Center for sponsoring our workshop. St. John’s Inn Conference Center is located at 6803 North Ocean Blvd., Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Free parking is available adjacent to the conference center.
We encourage our members to pass this information along to any non-profit you believe could benefit from this workshop. For more details or to register, contact Cathy Honeycutt via email at choneycutt@wfxb.com or call 843-828-4300, ext. 225.
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