7/31/2008

Columbia, S.C. AAF of The Midlands is proud to announce the 2008-2009 Board of Directors. The Board was sworn in at the organizations monthly lunch program on May 12.

The Board consists of both returning members and new members. The following have been elected:

Shelley Nazarenko, ABC Columbia President
Abey Coker , The Colonial Center - President Elect
Alanna Ritchie, South Carolina Newspaper Network - Past President
Margaret Gregory, Lexington Medical Center - Treasurer/Chairman Emeritus
Andrew Evans, The Adams Group - Programs Chair
David OKelly, Standout - Membership & Communications Chair
David Campbell, Chernoff-Newman - Diversity Chair
Amanda Drinkall, RIGGS - Addy Co-Chair
Brian Rish, Freelance Producer - Addy Co-Chair & Judging Chair
Chris Claypool, WIS-TV - Awards Chair
Tonia Pearson, Central Carolina Community Foundation Public Service Chair
Claire Connolly, ADCO Public Relations Chair
Melissa Meadows, SCANA Board Member
Beth Shine, Colonial Insurance Board Member
Brett Tackett, Clear Channel - Board Member
Bonnie Drewniany, University of South Carolina Lifetime Honorary Member &
Education Chair

For more information on AAF of The Midlands, visit www.aafmidlands.com.

About AAF of The Midlands
The Columbia Ad Club was founded in 1955 and is affiliated with the American Advertising Federation (AAF), which is the oldest national advertising trade association, representing 50,000 professionals in the advertising industry worldwide. By vote of the local organizations Board of Directors, the affiliates name was changed in 2007 to AAF of The Midlands in order to enhance branding on a local, regional and national level. AAF of The Midlands is a member of the Third District of the AAF, which represents South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. Membership is open to any individual or company involved in any way in advertising, communications or marketing. For more information on AAF of The Midlands, visit www.aafmidlands.com.

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