HIGHLIGHTED Holiday Season Event & Benefit: 2005 Chicago Acronym Bash
2005 Chicago Acronym Bash:
You know, if this idea caught on during the year, there would not only be a lot more charitable giving, but better cooperation amongst like organizations - rather than competition for the same audiences and thus potential members.
This would be a nice change - because believe it or not, according to data from the Giving Source Foundation and AAFRC Trust for Philanthropy/Giving USA, only around 6% of all charitable donations come from corporate America - eclipsed by a whopping 75% given simply by individuals.
This event is a great example of what could become a trend across the nation and world if the leaders of these membership organizations were to have more open dialogue in order to find commonalities and synergies
that could contribute to their mutual sustainability and strength, rather than always fighting for the same audiences and against general attrition factors. Maybe a few new years resolutions will lean that direction...see the rest of the Blog for photos and more details...
www.acronymbash.com
Chicago AMA: Chicago chapter of the American Marketing Association
BMA: Business Marketing Association
CADM : Chicago Association of Direct Marketing
CAF : Chicago Advertising Federation
MACC : Medill Alumni Club of Chicago
The charity beneficiary of the event:
Chicago Tribune Holiday Giving, a campaign of Chicago Tribune Charities, a McCormick Tribune Foundation Fund
GIVING PHILOSOPHY
The Chicago Tribune's giving philosophy is in keeping with the company's mission: to make a difference in our customers’ day and have an impact on their lives. Chicago Tribune Charities, a McCormick Tribune Foundation Fund, impacts the lives of disadvantaged children and families by funding programs that promote child and family development, develop reading and literacy skills, and alleviate hunger. Chicago Tribune Charities has two primary
giving areas: Special Initiatives and the Chicago Tribune Holiday Giving. Reading and Literacy - This category supports reading and literacy programs for children and adults. Eligible programs include Adult Basic Education (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESL), General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preparation, family literacy, tutoring, pre-literacy and book purchases as part of a literacy program.
A Few Photos:
The silent auction table was filled with a variety of great deals!
Scroll down for more...
A Sampling Of Attendee Contact Info:
Scroll down for actual business cards...
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Robert A. Drew
Marketing & Special Projects Manager
Abbott Interfast Corp.
190 Abbott Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090
Phone: (800) 877-0789
Fax: (847) 459-4076
Direct: (312) 427-2249
Email: rdrew@abbott-interfast.com
Web Page: www.abbott-interfast.com
Other: Since 1948 Quality & Integrity
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Raja Grar-Augustin
Associate Marketing Manager
Maple Leaf Frozen Bakery
1011 E. Touhy Ave., Suite 500
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Phone: (847) 655-8179
Fax: (847) 795-5746
Email: grarra@mapleleaf.ca
Notes: Very enthusiastic about the event and her offerings
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Leslie Kerrigan
Senior Photo Researcher
gettyimages®
122 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 344-4553
Fax: (312) 922-9075
Email: leslie.kerrigan@gettyimages.com
Web Page: www.gettyimages.com
Notes: She's been with the company for about 8 years and
enjoys her work - noting that she has never had to
research a photo of a chocolate lobster!
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Sari Lipschultz
Account Executive
Advertising Specialties Inc.
950 Skokie Blvd. Suite 210
Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone: (847) 897-5000
Fax: (312) 642-4128
Direct: (312) 642-9225
Alt Fax: (847) 897-5001
Email: sarilip@mindspring.com
Other: Apparel, Executive Gifts, Premiums
Notes: We appear to have similar promotional areas
we cover - events promotion.
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Glen Nelson
Principal
Walker Sands Communications
156 North Jefferson Street
Suite 301
Chicago, IL 60661
Phone: (312) 267-0411
Fax: (312) 876-1388
Email: glen@walkersands.com
Web Page: www.walkersands.com
Notes: He has a story to tell about a major buyout
situation he's observed.
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Craig Ominski
Account Executive
American Identity
525 West Hawthorne, Suite 2403
Chicago, IL 60657
Phone: (773) 404-0782
Fax: (773) 404-0783
Mobile: (816) 668-8740
Email: craig.ominski@americanid.com
Web Page: www.americanidentity.com
Notes: He has a keen eye for certain people
in the industry let alone in the room and what they offer. He
also claims to have one of the best quality sets of promotional
offerings in the country.
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Melinda Holm Peterson
President
Melinda Holm Associates
676 N. LaSalle Drive
Suite 426
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: 312-654-9391
Fax: 312-654-9392
Email: melindah@mhajobs.com
Web Page: www.mhajobs.com
Other: Experience Talent
Notes: She was very adept at finding those in the room
who need an HR "Agent" as they seem to be.
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Bonnie Phoenix
Business Partnership Specialist, Film
gettyimages®
122 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 900
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 344-4565
Fax: (312) 344-4567
Mobile: (312) 735-1909
Email: bonnie.phoenix@gettyimages.com
Web Page: www.gettyimages.com
Notes: The silent auction "MC" of the night - see photos of table
above...
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Michael Quirion
Junior Recruiter
Melinda Holm Associates
676 N. LaSalle Drive
Suite 426
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: 312-654-9391
Fax: (312) 654-9392
Email: MQuirion@mhajobs.com
Web Page: www.mhajobs.com
Other: Experience Talent
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Shari Rosen
Vice President/Senior Recruiter
Melinda Holm Associates
676 N. LaSalle Drive
Suite 426
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: (312) 654-9391
Fax: (312) 654-9392
Email: sharir@mhajobs.com
Web Page: www.mhajobs.com
Other: Experience Talent
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