Member Profile
Johnny Gomez

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2. How long have you been a member of AAF Omaha?
   2 years 

3. Why did you join AAF Omaha?
   To meet single advertisers who liked long, moonlit walks on Madison Avenue. No really, to be apart and support Nebraska's great advertising community.

4. If you could have a super power, what would you pick?
   Mind Reader.  That's a no-brainer in advertising!
   If a song were to describe you, what song would it be?
   It's a song from 1989 by Billy Joel called "I Go To Extremes".

What time is your most productive part of the day?
It's a tie between 7 to 10am and 9:15 P.M. on March 8th every year...

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live?
Near the people I love.  Now if the "people I love" lived in the Virgin Islands, I wouldn't complain about it.

What is the first thing you think of when you wake up in the morning?
Al Roker and Matt Lauer

What do you like most about your job?
The variety!  One day I'll be writing a jingle for a national food company and the next I'm recording voiceovers for a MTV reality show.  It's never boring.

What are some of the different jobs that you have had in your life?
At 17-years-old, I was the Music Director/Pianist for "The Platters" featuring original member Paul Robi. I once played piano for Tiny Tim. When I was 13, I had a job peeling potatoes for a catering company to make extra money and I once played for President Reagan's........picture!

You can't leave home without?
My Google phone.  LOVE IT!

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ADDYs

Saturday, February 6, 2010
Hilton Omaha
6:00 Cocktails
7:00 Dinner
8:00 Show

Plan now to attend the 17th Annual Nebraska ADDYs banquet on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at the downtown Hilton Omaha.  Formal invitations will be in your mail box this week.

To order tickets contact the AAF Omaha office at (402) 561.6625 or email teri@novia.net.

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AAF Omaha Holiday Party
"Making Spirits Bright"

  


The 2010 AAF Omaha Holiday Luncheon was a great success this year.  Due to the weather conditions AAF Omaha's "Making Spirits Bright" Holiday Luncheon was rescheduled and held  January 12th.  The sun was shining and spirits were definitely bright this year as members listened to a personal story from Judy Cullen, a Group Home Member for DVCC and Karen Hadley, DVCC's Executive Director.  Judy shared her story of domestic violence as she watched her mother endure physical, emotional and verbal abuse for 50 years!  Karen shared the background of the DVCC as well as the plans for a Family Justice Center to open in March 2010.  Ad Night and Holiday Party Committee Members, Ashlee Purcell, Amanda Peterson, Stephanie Mannino and Nikki Huffman all worked very hard to put this luncheon together.  Members of AAF Omaha and guests had an opportunity to win various raffle prizes and one lucky lady walked away with the 14K Sapphire and Diamond Pendant donated from Borsheims.  All had there share of food, fun and entertainment!

The DVCC is the only organization in Douglas County that brings people together to end domestic violence, making our community a safer place to live.  They advocate for system change through education and training and by partnering with agencies that make victims safer and hold offenders accountable.

    THANK YOU!
    2010 AAF Omaha Holiday Table Sponsors
    KPTM Fox 42 and Redstone

Special Thanks!
Listed below are Omaha companies that graciously donated items to the 2010 AAF Omaha Raffle:

   

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Monday, February 8 & Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Meet the Pros is Nebraska's premier student event for advertising and design. Sponsored annually by the AAF - Omaha (formerly Omaha Advertising Federation), Meet the Pros is a two-day conference full of programming to prepare you for the real world after graduation. All of our seminars, breakouts, keynotes, round-tables and one-on-ones are hosted by real, working professionals. This way you know you're getting a real-life picture of what it's like to work in one of the most exciting industries in one of the fastest-growing markets in the country.

Click here to register »

Registration Pricing
Early Bird Registration (Deadline: January 18)
With an AAF Omaha student membership - $90
Without a student membership - $125 (Cost will include membership to AAFO.)

Regular Registration
With an AAF Omaha student membership - $110
Without a student membership - $145 (Cost will include membership to AAFO.)

Day of Event Registration
With an AAF Omaha student membership - $125
Without a student membership - $160 (Cost will include membership to AAFO.)

Why is a Membership Encouraged?
With the pricing increase and the state of the economy, I'm sure the new pricing structure came with a little sticker shock. Our intention in packaging a student membership along with the Meet the Pros registration is to emphasis the importance of networking and staying aware of industry happenings especially in this instable economy. This is a scary time for our industry. Having a student membership is an important first step for students to be proactive in their advertising future. Students can take advantage of a lower price in attending Meet the Pros and they can also open the door to other opportunities such as educational luncheons, networking opportunities, scholarship information and job/internship postings. These experiences are invaluable as a newcomer to the industry scene.

Most Important Message of All
We can remember what it was like being a cash-strapped college student hoping to break into the industry and make a name for ourselves. Our overall goal is to keep students actively engaged in advertising and set them up for a positive, educational experience as cost effectively as possible. Meet the Pros is fantastic opportunity to give students one-on-one face time with professionals. Click here to register »

If you have any questions you can contact event co-chairs Randa Zalman(rzalman@redstoneweb.com;
402-392-4852); Jerry Underwood (junderwood@woodmen.org; 402-342-1890, ext. 7390) or Teri Hamburger, Executive Director, at teri@novia.net or 402-561-6625.

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February AdBites
Tuesday, February 9, 2010

11:35 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Luncheon and Awards Presentation
Presentation of AAF Omaha 2010 Awards:  Ad Rookie and Ad Pro of the Year

Keynote: Deb Fiddelke, Senior Manager, Intrnational and Government Relations-Chicago's Bid for the Olympics 2016

As a senior member of hte International Relations team, responsible for developing strategies to secure the support of the members of the International Olympic Committee in Chicago's bid to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games.  Also worked with Congress and the Federal Cabinet agencies for support of Chicago's efforts.

Make your reservations today at www.aafomaha.org!
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3rd Annual AAF Omaha Bowl-O-Rama!

Friday, January 29, 2010
9:30 PM - Midnight

Get your team of four to six bowlers together for a great night at Western Bowl!  If you don't have a team, you can still enter.  We will find a team for you!

The winning team earns bragging rights and a trophy to show off at their office.  This year, we will once again feature a t-shirt design contest.

Your entry fee gets you bowling, pizza, soft drinks and a chance a great door prizes.

Western Bowl
4725 S. 131st Street

$25 entry fee
9:30PM Cocktail Pre Bowl Party-Cash Bar
10 PM - Midnight Bowling