New Board Members Sworn In and Awards Given

By: Business Press Release | WSAV-TV
Published: May 22, 2008

SAVANNAH - The New Savannah Advertising Federation Board was sworn in at the last meeting, May 14. This board will take over duties for the 2008-09 year. The members will continue meeting through the summer while regular monthly member meetings will reconvene in August.

New Board members are: (name, company, board position)

Melanie Smith, Savannah Technical College, President

Cathy Rodgers, Melaver, Inc., Program Chair

April Joy Brinson, TBA, Addy Competition

Melody Johnson, Clark Creative, Addy Event

Lisa Reinhardt, Prographics, Addy Advisor

Kim Jones, Savannahjobs.com, Secretary

Kim Herrington, SCAD, Treasurer

Emily Baker, Longwater, Membership

Penny Cox, United Way, Publicity

Felix Figaro, Nicasio Design and Development, Website

Melissa Hill, Gulfstream, District Liaison

Robert Coursey, Adventure Radio, Member-at-Large

Hal Thomas, Brand-Aid, Member-at-Large

Also at the last meeting, Scott Searcy, the club's outgoing president was presented with the Hadley B. Cammack Award for his service to the club and to the cause of advertising and excellence in advertising in media.

Mr. Wayne Cunningham, from Cunningham Tallman Pennington, was presented with the Silver Medal Award. The Silver Medal Award is the highest honor awarded by the American Advertising Federation. The nominations are based on contributions to his/her company, creative ability, general advancement of advertising and contributions to the community. Mr. Cunningham's dedication to his company and to all aspects of marketing afforded him this prestigious award.

The Savannah Advertising Federation is a nationally-affiliated association of marketing, advertising and communications professionals in Savannah, Georgia. The club sponsors monthly professional development luncheons and hosts the annual ADDY competition and gala. The club has members in the fields of public relations, advertising in all media, graphic artists, copywriters, photographers and media buyers. The AdFed meets the second Wednesday of each month at the Savannah Golf Club. www.savannahadfed.com.