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Texas State AMA Excels at International AMA Conference.

Texas State AMA is named an Outstanding Chapter, places second in the Case Competition and third in the Website Competition.

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Texas State AMA Awarded $1,000 Community Service Grant.

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Spring 2007
Fall 2006
Spring 2006

Date	Event/Details	Location/Time
Spring 2006
January 25	AMA General Assembly Speaker Dr. Denise Smart, Dean of the McCoy College of Business Administration	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
February 8	AMA General Assembly Speaker Jay Miller, President and Owner of Round Rock Express Gallery pictures from event	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
February 8	AMA Community Service Valentine's Day with the Senior Community. Come help show some love to the Senior Community in San Marcos by arriving early at 5:00p.m. to the next AMA meeting on Feb. 8th to make Valentine's Day decorations! Gallery pictures from event	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:00 p.m.
February 13	AMA Fundraiser AMA Bake Sale in the quad from 8:00 – 3:00 to raise money to donate to the Beaumont Habitat for Humanity more info...	Texas State Quad from 8:00 AM-3:00 p.m.
February 17	AMA Community Service Habitat for Humanity rebuild team leaves for Beaumont to rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricanes more info...
February 21	Austin AMA Special Event AMA Professional Chapter Luncheon Students fee is $25 .00 RSVP: rsvp@austinama.org by 2/17/06 to avoid a $5 walk up fee Topic:"Creating Names That Stick to the Roof of Your Brain Proven Strategies for Corporate and Brand Name Development "	When: 2/21/06 11:30-1p.m. Where: Westwood Country Club 3808 West 35th St Austin, TX 78703
February 22	AMA General Assembly Speaker Marilyn Carter, Vice President of Marketing for Texas Monthly	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
February 23	University Special Event Business Leadership Forum, Speaker Brian McCoy, the President and CEO of McCoy's Building Supply who will be discussing Corporate Philosophy.	3:30p.m. in LBJ Student Center Room 3.14-1
February 23	AMA Fundraiser Taco Cabana Fundraiser from 5-9p.m. The American Marketing association will receive 20% of all receipts dropped in the fish bowl next to the register so come out, bring your friends, and help AMA's fundraising efforts! See you Thursday!"	Taco Cabana by I-35 from 5-9p.m
February 23	University Special Event Business Etiquette Dinner. 6:30-8:30p.m. Tickets are $10 and be purchased in advance from room 105 in Derrick Hall.	LBJSC @ 6:30-8:30p.m.
February 25	AMA Community Service 4 Square Tournament benefiting St. Jude Children's Hospital. AMA has three teams of four and there are a few spots still available so if you are interested, contact Taryn Tergerson as tt1041@txstate.edu
March 1	Austin AMA Special Event High Tech Breakfast: Maximize Marketing Impact on Sales Effectiveness Much of what we do as marketers should drive quality leads and help salespeople to close deals. Come to this panel discussion to hear case studies on what has worked to help salespeople create and deliver differentiated customer messaging and set your company apart from same-same competition.	Westwood Country Club Austin, TX
March 1	University Community Service AMA Showing Bobcat Spirit for Texas State Men's Basketball Game. We can all sit together and wear our AMA t-shirts!	Arrive early and meet in front of Strahan Coliseum @ 7 p.m.
March 7	AMA Fundraiser Quesadilla & Nachos fundraiser in the Quad. Please come our table and purchase a delicious quesadilla or some nachos to help raise money for AMA!	Texas State Quad.
March 8	AMA General Assembly Speaker Ed Neidel, District Manager for Walgreens Drug Store	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
March 12 - 19	SPRING BREAK!
March 15	Austin Special Event AMA Spring Social -- South American Style Come join us at Dona Emilia's for a South American style Happy Hour. We will have half price drinks, appetizers from a menu of South American favorites, door prizes and music. Come network with your fellow AMA members and help us kick-off Spring!	Dona Emilias 101 San Jacinto Blvd. Austin, TX 78701
March 21	Austin Special Event Why the Experience, Not The Impression, Matters Most This AMA event promises to be an experience! Tim Hayden of Game Plan Marketing will talk to us about experiential marketing, guerilla stunts, and interactive marketing that your customers will notice!	Westwood Country Club 3808 West 35th Street Austin TX 78703
March 22 & 23	University Special Event Commuter Breakfast. Join Career Services for Shipley's Donuts and Coffee.	Outside the LBJ Student Center Ballroom.
March 23 - 25	AMA Special Event The 28th Annual AMA International Collegiate Conference. For more information please visit Marketingpower.com/collegiate2006 or contact Tiffany Longfellow at TL1039@txstate.edu	Held in Orlando, Florida.
March 27 - April 6	University Special Event Advance Registration. Mini, Summer I & Summer 2
March 29	AMA General Assembly Speaker Ron Novak, Human Resources Manager for Sherwin Williams	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
March 30	University Special Event National Multicultural Job Expo.	Strahan Coliseum, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
April 1	University Special Event Bobcat Build. Sign up with AMA to participate in Texas State's largest community service event Bobcat Build on April 1st. If you are interested contact Taryn Tergerson at tt1041@txstate.edu. Find more info about Bobcat Build here...	Bobcat Village Parking lot @ 8 a.m.
April 6	Austin AMA Special Event Marketing Brain Food (in a half-day bite) Register Now! If you're new to the marketing industry, here's a fast-paced opportunity to expand your marketing skill set, without expanding your waistline. In a half-day bite, you can polish your marketing skills, learning from three experienced marketing practitioners and earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs), too. Join the Austin Chapter of the American Marketing Association as it joins forces with St. Edward's University to bring you a half-day continuing education program - with three-part marketing focus: Marketing Return on Investment (ROI) Brand Management *Market Research Find more information here...	St. Edward's University Professional Education Center 9420 Research Blvd., Echelon III Austin, Texas
April 10	Austin AMA Special Event Austin AMA Mentoring Program Juniors and Seniors involved in Texas State AMA Collegiate Chapter are paired up with professionals to discuss questions, concerns, or anything related to the industry with the added opportunity to take you to the AMA luncheon for only $5. If interested in being paired with a mentor please send your name, email address, and phone number to Kali Pickowitz at Kp1078@txstate.edu by 5:00p.m. today.
April 12	AMA General Assembly Speaker John Hampton, head of Corporate Accounts for Enterprise Rent-A-Car	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
April 17	AMA Special Event Officer Applications Due. In order to run for an AMA officer position for next year, you must complete an application that can be picked up at the AMA meeting on April 12th, in the Marketing Department office in Derrick Hall 226, or downloaded here. To turn in your application, you can email it to Tiffany Longfellow at TL1039@txstate.edu or bring it by Dr. Zank’s office (DH216). The deadline for submitting an application is Monday, April 17th. More info...
April 18	Austin AMA Special Event AMA Professional Luncheon Student Fee $5 if accompanied by mentor.	Westwood Country Club 3808 West 35th Street Austin TX 78703 @ 11:30am
April 19	AMA General Assembly Social/Officer Elections. Last meeting for the Spring Semester	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
May 5	Austin AMA Special Event AMA Scholarship Application Deadline The Austin American Marketing Association professional chapter is awarding three $1,000 scholarships to qualified students. You must be enrolled at Texas State University, be in good standing with the collegiate chapter verified by Dr. Zank, have a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, and must be a sophomore, junior, or first semester senior. Download the scholarship application here then email it Kali Pickowitz at kp1078@txstate.edu.
Fall 2006
August 23	Classes Resume for Fall Semester Check back during the month of August to see our updated meetings/events schedule!
August 30	Informational Meeting/Guest Speaker Speaker Dr. Denise Smart, Dean of the McCoy College of Business Administration	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
September 13	Meeting/Guest Speaker Speaker Dan Stauffer, VP of Marketing & Real Estate of McCoy's Building Supply	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
September 27	Meeting/Guest Speaker Speaker Bryan Miller, Director of Marketing & Promotions, Texas State University Intercollegiate Athletics	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
September 28	Taco Cabana Fundraiser We need your support! Come dine with us at Taco Cabana from 5 to 9 PM, drop your reciept in the fishbowl, and AMA gets up to 20% of the sales!	Taco Cabana 5 to 9 PM
October 11	Meeting/Guest Speaker Speaker Tim Hayden, President of GamePlan Marketing & Events Come to the meeting early to help decorate pumpkins for a local retirement community!	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
October 12	Taco Cabana Fundraiser We need your support! Come dine with us at Taco Cabana from 5 to 9 PM, drop your reciept in the fishbowl, and AMA gets up to 20% of the sales!	Taco Cabana 5 to 9 PM
October 25	Click here for more information!	Texas State End Zone Complex (Time TBA)
October 26	Taco Cabana Fundraiser We need your support! Come dine with us at Taco Cabana from 5 to 9 PM, drop your reciept in the fishbowl, and AMA gets up to 20% of the sales!	Taco Cabana 5 to 9 PM
November 8	Meeting/Guest Speaker Speaker Paul Madden, Sales Director for 3M	McCoy Hall Room 127 @ 5:30 p.m.
November 13	Movie Night: Thank You For Smoking	San Jacinto Hall Theater @ 8 PM
November 15	Meeting/Guest Speaker Speaker Bonnie Munroe, VP of Marketing Services of Methodist Healthcare System	LBJ Student Center 3-13.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
November 16	Taco Cabana Fundraiser We need your support! Come dine with us at Taco Cabana from 5 to 9 PM, drop your reciept in the fishbowl, and AMA gets up to 20% of the sales!	Taco Cabana 5 to 9 PM
November 29	AMA Social	LBJ Student Center 3-13.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
November 30	Taco Cabana Fundraiser We need your support! Come dine with us at Taco Cabana from 5 to 9 PM, drop your reciept in the fishbowl, and AMA gets up to 20% of the sales!	Taco Cabana 5 to 9 PM
January 24, 2007	Informational Meeting/Guest Speaker Speaker Dr. Denise Smart, Dean of the McCoy College of Business Administration	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
Spring 2007
January 24, 2007	Informational Meeting/Guest Speaker Speaker Dr. Denise Smart, Dean of the McCoy College of Business Administration	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
January 29	Movie Night: Two For The Money	7PM in the San Jacinto Hall Theater
February 2	Volunteering Event: Sweethearts Dance for Adults with Disabilities Contact Kristen Fehrenjamp for more info at kf1118@txstate.edu	6:30-10:30PM San Marcos Activity Center
February 7	Sausage Wrap Fundraiser HELP SUPPORT AMA! Come find our tent between LBJ Student Center and Alkek Library to grab a snack and drink between classes!	10AM to 2PM LBJ Mall Area
February 7	Meeting/Guest Speaker Speaker Ruth Verver , Creator of Miracles for Ad Ventures in Texas, Inc.	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
February 14	Fundrasier: Carnations & Chocolate-Covered Strawberries Sale We need your help - Support AMA!	10AM to 2PM in The Quad
February 15	Taco Cabana Fundraiser We need your support! Come dine with us at Taco Cabana from 5 to 9 PM, drop your reciept in the fishbowl, and AMA gets up to 20% of the sales!	Taco Cabana 5 to 9 PM
February 21	Meeting/Guest Speaker Speaker Paul Branch, General Manager of US Onshore Sales for Bredero Shaw	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
February 22	Community Service: SWAT Students With Alternative Transportation	9:30PM to 1AM
February 28	Special Event: Marketing Faculty Appreciation Luncheon	TBA
March 6	Interviewing/Resume Writing Workshop Speaker Victoria Goellner, Director of Recruitment for Northwestern Mutual	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
March 7	Meeting/Guest Speaker Speaker Candace Clarkson, Account Supervisor for GSD&M	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
March 7	Special Event: EXPO Spring Career Fair Find a full-time job, internship, or summer job! For more information, visit Career Services.	10AM to 3PM Strahan Coliseum
March 28	Meeting/Guest Speaker Speaker John Hampton, Group Corporate Sales Manager for Enterprise Rent-A-Car	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
March 29-31	AMA National Collegiate Conference	New Orleans, LA
March 31	Volunteering Event: Bobcat Build	Meet at Bobcat Stadium 7:30 AM
April 11	Meeting/Guest Speaker Speaker Kathleen Cacciatore, Senior Marketing Manager for IBM After the Meeting: Pre-Registration Chat Come get advice from graduating seniors about which classes to take, which professors to choose, and other advice about schedule planning!	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
April 25	AMA End-Of-Year Social & Officer Elections	LBJ Student Center 3-13.1 @ 5:30 p.m.
April 30	Last Day of Classes
April 30	Cookout Pool Party One last hurrah before finals!	EX2 Pool Area 5:30 to 7:30PM
May 12	McCoy College of Business Commencement Ceremony	Strahan Coliseum @ 2PM

Date	Event/Details	Location/Time
August 29	Informational Meeting	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1
September 12	Dennis Colvin, Procter and Gamble,	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1
September 26	Gregg Miller, Round Rock Express	McCoy 127
October 10	Keith & Scott Vrana, Consolidated Mills Inc.	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1
October 24	Etiquette Dinner	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1
November 7	Michelle Carswell, Tanger Outlets	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1
November 28	Social	LBJ Student Center 3-14.1

Date	Event/Details	Location/Time
January 23	Informational Meeting	LBJSC 3-14.1
February 6	Sabrina Jumper, GSD&M Media Supervisor	LBJSC 3-14.1
February 20	Brad Beierman, Wolseley Office Manager	LBJSC 3-14.1
March 5	Greg Carroll, JC Penney District Manager	LBJSC 3-14.1
March 26	John Turner, United Way Director of Marketing	LBJSC 3-14.1
April 3-5	AMA International Collegiate Conference	New Orleans
April 9	Clint Swindall, Verbalocity, Inc. President and CEO	LBJSC 3-14.1
April 23	Social	LBJSC 3-14.1

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