Summer Fun!

Summer's almost over, at least schedule-wise. Public school has begun and we're busy planning fall, winter and yes - even spring 2008 events. I do take some comfort in knowing the warm Florida sun will stay shining for months to come before the holiday season begins.

I will be going to Jacksonville this weekend (August 24-26) with Diane Smith, our Treasurer, to attend the AdFed 4th District Summer Conference. That will be a lot of fun on the beach, as well as a lot of workshops and meetings. I'll give the highlights when we get back.

We bashed our brains last Wednesday, well... we brainstormed and mingled at the 2nd Annual Brain Bash at the Martini Bar. It was a lot of fun! Keep your eyes out for pictures that might show up in the papers, as we had press there too. The raffle was a hit, a dozen or so prizes were given out - t-shirts, monkeys (production monkeys?) and design books. Thank you to everyone who filled out a survey, it really helps to know what everyone is thinking when we're making our plans.

We also said goodbye to Fred Mullen, our founding member, at the Brain Bash. Fred started the Greater Ocala AdFed some 23 years ago. He is now moving away to beautiful Tennessee with family. The good news is that he'll stay in touch and will continue to visit. Thanks for everything, Fred!

Following are some snaps of the evening.

Onwards and forwards, September's program will be on Multicultural Marketing, look for details and emails... hope to see you there!

GOoooooo-AdFed!
Jessi

Fred Mullen, we'll miss you, stay in touch!

Sharon Mei, past Treasurer

Sharon and Andy Stracuzzi, looking over raffle prize

Fred Mullen and Toni James

Rose Blaine and Holly Clark

Rapt attention as Jessi speaks

Lots of photography being taken by Dorothy Johnson of the Ocala Star Banner



Diane Smith and Brent Haeseker, checking for winners

Oh Yeah! I won!!! ... Andy Stracuzzi, Peter Mei, Kip Williams