May Non-Profit:

Our May non-profit organization to recognize is FISH, which actually is a series of groups focused on ending hunger.

In fact, the organization is so efficient that a simple $5 donation can feed a family of four for three days.

The FISH organization is divided into several segments. Simply stated, there's the "delivery" part (FISH) and the "come get it" part (FISH Hospitality Pantries).

In addition, there is a group for young people to learn and assist in any way they see fit (Schools of FISH). And there is the Friends of FISH, made of people who conduct fundraising and special events.

FISH is a 100% volunteer organization. There are no paid employees. Every cent donated goes directly to purchase food or pay for the transportation to get food to Knoxville.

To learn more, visit these websites:

www.schoolsoffish.org

www.fishpantry.org/index.php

www.discoveret.org/fishkc/websites.htm

We're Not Asking You To Be Part of the Revolution. You Already Are.

Our topic for the AAF-Knoxville luncheon this Thursday is "Media Revolution." Guy Jacobssen, VP of Media Services at The Tombras Group will lead a discussion of change in the media marketplace, and cover issues that anyone involved with media--sales reps, media buyers and planners, business owners--need to understand to adapt to changes.

New media is the buzz, but the 800 pound gorilla is still TV. Radio has lots of new perks. Outdoor isn't static. And print reaches people who still have money to spend.

The dynamics continue to change, and knowing what's truly going on can mean the difference between the right--or wrong--choices.

You can participate in the conversation, too. If you have questions that you'd like to ask, use the form on our website to let us know. We've been gathering questions from media professionals around the area, so this promises to be a very powerful gathering.

District 7 ADDY® Awards Results: AAF-Knoxville Receives Most “Gold”

Congratulations to Hornsby Brand Design, Pellissippi State student Cordelia Norris and The Tombras Group for winning 2010 American Advertising Federation District 7 ADDY® Awards. AAF-Knoxville received the most District Gold ADDY® Awards of any chapter in our five-state region, which includes Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee! All of the Gold winners will now move up to the final national tier of the competition – winners will be announced on June 12. With more than 60,000 entries from 200 chapters, the ADDY® Awards are the nation's largest recognition of creative excellence.

District Gold ADDY® Awards:

• Hornsby Brand Design: “Mercy Hill” Website for Mercy Hill Church
• Pellissippi State Student Cordelia Norris for “Upside Studio”
• The Tombras Group: “Buzzed Creeps” Online Spot Animation for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• The Tombras Group: “Big Monster Attacks” Online Spot for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• The Tombras Group: “Big Monster Strikes Back” Website for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• The Tombras Group: “Big Monster Strikes Back” Online Spot for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• The Tombras Group: “Creeps Website Animation” for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• The Tombras Group: “Hell On Water” Website Homepage Image for Zodiac Boats
• The Tombras Group: “Helping Hand” Print Ad for the Smoky Mountain Convention & Visitors Bureau (3 Awards Received)
• The Tombras Group: “Low Impact Vacation-Tent” Print Ad for the Smoky Mountain Convention & Visitors Bureau (3 Awards Received)
• The Tombras Group: “Low Impact Vacation-Horses” Print Ad for the Smoky Mountain Convention & Visitors Bureau
• The Tombras Group: “Low Impact Vacation Print Campaign” for the Smoky Mountain Convention & Visitors Bureau
• The Tombras Group: “Nailed TV Spot” for the Tennessee Department of Transportation (3 Awards Received)
• The Tombras Group: “Nailed Non-Traditional Campaign” for the Tennessee Department of Transportation
• The Tombras Group: “Shoe Multimedia Campaign” for Bank of Tennessee

District Silver ADDY® Awards:

• The Tombras Group: “Busted” Online Spot for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• The Tombras Group: “Online Creeps Spot Animation” for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• The Tombras Group: “Hope Gala Invitation” for the American Cancer Society
• The Tombras Group: “Love Your Money Multimedia Campaign” for the University of Tennessee
• The Tombras Group: “Pig Maze” Print Ad for the Smoky Mountain Convention & Visitors Bureau
• The Tombras Group: “Save More Souls” Website Homepage for Zodiac Boats
• The Tombras Group: “Skating Rocks” TV Spot for Bristol Motor Speedway