Our Mission - The mission of the American Advertising Federation - Central Illinois (AAF-CI) is to promote professional interaction, growth, integrity and creativity, while supporting vital advertising, marketing and communication efforts throughout central Illinois.
Our Purpose - The AAF-CI strives to be:
- a voice for the value of advertising
- an organization that represents all disciplines of advertising and marketing
- a forum for the exchange of ideas and information
- a resource for opportunities and education for professionals and students
- the venue to celebrate creative excellence
The AAF-CI board of directors is comprised of eight to twelve members (including committee chairs) who are elected by the AAF-CI membership each year. Interested? Nominations are each spring, and yes, you can nominate yourself! To serve on the board, you must be a member in good standing. E-mail the Vice President to find out more information.
Our Affiliations
- American Advertising Federation - As the local chapter of the national American Advertising Federation (AAF), AAF-CI educates members on the latest trends in advertising, marketing and government issues with a variety of annual programs and social gatherings. Opportunities to attend the AAF National Conference, Joint Government Affairs Conference, Legislative Training Sessions and the Mosaic Forum also provide members with the information necessary to stay current and competitive in the industry on a national level.
AAF-CI membership also provides members with access to discounts on the tools that are needed to stay current and successful in our industry. Special discounts are available to AAF-CI members for services ranging from subscriptions to trade publications, to telecommunication services.
- AAF District 6 - AAF-CI is a member of AAF District 6, comprised of over 6,000 members in 17 clubs and non-affiliate organizations throughout Illinois, Indiana and Michigan. The 6th district is one of 15 that make up the American Advertising Federation.