Athena Awards
Presented by Sheryl Oliver
Sponsored by the Omaha World Herald
July 18, 2006
Regency Park Lodge
909 S. 107th Ave.
11:30 Network and Socialize
Noon Luncheon Begins
OFA Members $15
General Public $20
Everyone attending will receive a free copy of the ATHENA Creative Newspaper!
Explore the very best newspaper ads of the past year as newspaper expert Sheryl Oliver presents the 2006 winners of the Athena Awards, the nations’ most prestigious award dedicated to excellence in newspaper advertising.
Sheryl Oliver has an eclectic background in media with more than 20 years of experience. She began her career in radio in the Washington DC market writing commercials, selling syndicated radio programs and working for top-rated stations including NBC- and ABC-owned stations.
In New York, she worked as a media buyer at Ogilvy and Mather and performed special projects for ABC Network Sales and CBS Network Marketing departments.
She enjoyed a successful 14-year career at The Washington Post Newspaper and managed the largest revenue-generating category of $150 million dollars, and she created and facilitated training for the advertising sales department. Sheryl’s additional experiences include local television sales and public television grant writing.
RSVP by Thursday, July 13 to Teri at teri@novia.net or 561-6625.
Attend this meeting for your chance to win $100!
To add to the excitement of our club’s centennial year, OFA is randomly giving away a $100 bill at each of our monthly luncheons. Thanks to the Omaha World Herald for sponsoring our July AdBites $100 for 100.
Grape & Grain
Wine and Beer Tasting Benefit
Tuesday,
June 27, 2006
6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Jobber’s Canyon in the Old Market
Tickets: $40 at the door
Join us for an opportunity to meet the brewmaster, learn wine pairing tips, enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and participate in a media auction with over $35,000 in production, creative, media and photography services.
Advance Tickets $30, call Teri now at 561-6625 and you can pick up your tickets at the door.
Upcoming Events
- October 2, OFA Golf Tournament at Shadow Ridge
- November 18, OFA 100 Year Gala at the Hilton
RSVP by Thursday, July 13 to Teri at teri@novia.net or 561-6625.
