Dayton Creative Syndicate is searching for new board members to fill some of our vacent board positions. We realize your probably thinking gosh I don't have the slightest idea how to be a board member or do any of these jobs. But that's ok DCS is a learn-as-you-go organization, you'll have plenty of help getting up to speed. You'll also meet some great people and you'll also help to plan and facilitate some great events for Dayton's creatives.

Below are the positions that we have available, as well as, a breif description of each. If you have questions or want to discuss the positions in further detail please contact our DCS President, Keith Lambert.

Web Coordinator: Showcase your talents by tricking out the DCS web-site.

Public Relations Coordinator: Mark your mark by helping to generate the written word, assist in managing DCS communications, copy for events and other special activities.

Programming Coordinator: Take the lead researching, contacting and scheduling interesting people to come speak to DCS.

Membership Coordinator: Help DCS by helping our members. Report on membership and ongoing outreach to gather information and resources from our members

Event Begins: 05/19/2011 05:30 PM

Event Ends: 05/19/2011 08:30 PM

Location: Moraine Country Club

What are the Mercury Awards?

The Mercury Awards is our awards program honoring advertising professionals in sales and support professions including

• ad specialists,
• media types,
• educators and
• vendors, i.e.
• those who are not recognized by the Hermes, which is a creative competition

How are the winners chosen?

• Only members of AAF-Dayton and Dayton Creative Syndicate may nominate.
• Ballots were sent to the members asking for their nominations in the categories above.
• Individuals nominated do not have to be AAF-Dayton or DCS members.
• All nominees in each category will be recognized with the top vote getter winning the Mercury Award for that category.
• Again, only members can nominate, but those nominated do not have to be members.

Who is Mercury?

Mercury is the Roman god who was the messenger to the gods and is also considered the Roman god of advertising. He is comparable to the Greek god of advertising, Hermes, whose name is used for our creative competition.

Event Information

• This year's event will be at Moraine Country Club.
• Registration & Networking will be from 5:30-7:00, when the awards program will begin.
• Cost for individuals is $35 per person, table of 8 sponsorships are available for $325. Table sponsors will receive preferred seating, table sign, mention in the event program, from the podium, and in the post-event e-mail. Cost includes heavy hors d'ouevres. Cash bar.
• Reservation deadline is noon Monday, May 16th.

Click here to reserve your space.

Please join saa as they celebrate another class of talented students who are prepared to enter the world of design and advertising. More details can be found at www.saa.edu/portfolioshow

Friday, May 27th, 2011 @ saa

11:30 – 1:00
PROFESSIONAL LUNCH WITH STUDENTS
Looking to meet your next graphic designer? Here’s your first opportunity to come in, see their work, and have a face-to-face conversation with them. They are all really looking forward to talking design with you.

1:00 – 2:00
PROFESSIONAL LUNCH WITHOUT STUDENTS
So you’re interested in checking out their work, but are shy and would rather not chat while you gawk? 
Come in while they are out to lunch and take a close-up look without even having to say hello.

3:30 – 5:00
FRIENDS & FAMILY
Now is your chance to stop in and see what your graduating student has been up to for the last two years. Come by, say hello, and tell them how awesome their work looks. Trust us. It’s very impressive.

5:30 – 7:00
PROFESSIONAL COCKTAIL HOUR (and a half)
What better way to start off your long weekend than with a cold beverage and the opportunity to see some really nice design work? Come by and welcome these young professionals to your industry and the 60-hour workweek you’ve grown to love.

7:00
PROFESSIONAL & ALUMNI PARTY
If this part of the evening needs any description you’ve either never attended or perhaps you’ve attended, 
but details are still a little fuzzy. This is a lot of fun and an opportunity for past grads to reconnect with old classmates and instructors and share all those “remember when” stories.

Hello DCS friends, the time has come to seek nominations for several open DCS board positions. DCS is now accepting nominations for the following board positions: President, Membership Coordinator and Visual Media Coordinator.

Each year our board members help define what DCS does. We're always looking for people who want to take a guiding hand to improve Dayton's creative community. Now is your chance to jump in, get involved with Dayton Creative Syndicate and make a difference!

Below is a brief description of each position's duties and responsibilities as well as, our process for nomination and election proceedings. Any member in good standing is eligible for nomination to these positions.

All nominations or requests for additional information, should be submitted here via email. Nominations will be reviewed and are subject to approval by the DCS board in the following week.

Just like your Federal Income Tax returns, this year — DCS nominations are due no later than noon on Friday 04/15/2011.

Ballots containing all of the nominated parties will be sent, by way of an email based survey, to all DCS members on Monday 04/18/2011. Once you've received the email, select one nominated candidate for each position, follow the directions to complete your ballot and the voting process.

Completed ballots must be received no later than noon on Thursday 04/21/2011.

Results will then be tabulated and the nominations with the most votes will be elected to fill these open DCS positions. Candidates will be notified of the election results on the morning of Friday 04/22/2011, after which the results will be announced in our May newsletter and by way of the DCS site: creativesyndicate.org.