Sunday, June 7, 2009
Advertising Team to present Tuesday at Corpus Christi Town Club
Okay guys...first, the presenters will be PRESENTING Tuesday, June 9, at the Corpus Christi Town Club. All presenters are asked to meet at the Comm-TA Building Monday at 130 p.m. for practice. We have to make plans to go to CC Tuesday. Please call if if you have questions. Dr. Flores
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Jenny is home!!!
Just a note to let you know that Jenny Garcia is home now and recuperating from her injuries. We wish her well.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Jenny Garcia has car accident
Just a note to the class that Jennifer Garcia was involved in a car accident Wednesday. She is in Memorial Hospital in Corpus Christi but doing well. Nothing terribly serious, from what we hear. Keep her in your prayers.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Final grades and money due
First, from Todd and Dr. Flores, thank you very much for participating in our class this year. We are very proud of all of you for your hard work and, more importantly, for representing our university in the National Student Advertising Competition. We did very well, as far as we are concerned.
Second, thank you for completing the end-of-year evaluations. Most of you did very well in your peer reviews. Dr. Flores will post final grades early this week, if all your work is done.
Third, you must get your T-shirt money in as soon as possible for Dr. Flores to post your grade. The agreement was to sell $50 to $100 for the poster (which we did not do) or to sell $50 worth of t-shirts. Some of you still have T-shirt money out. Please pay as soon as possible by contacting Dr. Flores in the Comm-TA office. If not, please anticipate an "I" since the advertising portion of your class is not complete.
Hope all of you have a great summer.
Second, thank you for completing the end-of-year evaluations. Most of you did very well in your peer reviews. Dr. Flores will post final grades early this week, if all your work is done.
Third, you must get your T-shirt money in as soon as possible for Dr. Flores to post your grade. The agreement was to sell $50 to $100 for the poster (which we did not do) or to sell $50 worth of t-shirts. Some of you still have T-shirt money out. Please pay as soon as possible by contacting Dr. Flores in the Comm-TA office. If not, please anticipate an "I" since the advertising portion of your class is not complete.
Hope all of you have a great summer.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wrapping Up The Class
As we come to an end of the school year, please remember that we still have things to do in the class. First, each one of you must sell five t-shirts. If you recall, we had two fund raising proposals. One was to sell ads for a flier, which only Lisa Lane. Greg and I believe Al contributed to this semester. We had about $80 come in. The second was for us to sell the A&I/AMK t-shirts. Each one of you was issued five to try sell at $10 each. If each of you sell those t-shirts, each of you will bring in $50 x 12 and we will make $600. That will pay for some of our printing expenses for the shirts. Remember, the South Texan sold about 25 and we have that money. Please bring in your money as soon as possible. Also, please remember we have our peer and class evaluation next Tuesday, May 5 (Cinco de Mayo). All of you are urged for you to come to this class. After that, if you turn in your money, we are basically over. We would like to have an end-of-year party, but that's entirely up to the class. We will review this on Tuesday. Well, please sell those shirts...we need it to at least pay our bill.
Sunday, April 26, 2009
14th is not last place at AAF
Well, it's over - presentationwise.
After three months (more for some of us who started with Principles of Advertising in the fall semester) of working hard to prepare for our presentation at the National Student Advertising Competition for the 10th District of the American Advertising Federation, we are done.
Our presentation last Thursday was as solid as it could be. We finished 14th out of 14 universities that presented. But, in no way does that mean we were last. There are more than 150 universities and colleges in District 10. Of those, only 21 inquired about participating. Of those, only 17 met the first deadline. Of those, only 14 presented.
Our team had the courage to proceed, persevere and compete against universities with tremendous reputations in this arena. It would have been difficult, at best, for us to finish in the Top 5. Our goal always was to finish in the Top 7 (50%), but even that became an issue when our Plan Book lacked many of the attributes needed to complete solidly in that area. When that happened, both Todd and I knew that our presentation had to be more than solid for us to have a respectable finish. It had to be perfect.
We practiced, edited material, made changes at the last minutes and even had a practice at the actual site. All seemed to work well....and then...the video intro and conclusion that were so crucial to solidify our message fell through. Technology let us down, and with that our fate was sealed.
This in no way takes away from the stellar efforts of the majority of our class. Both Todd and I witnessed a little magic during the last few weeks as we struggled with novice advertising students to reach for greatness. For a few fading moments, it seemed as if we were going to reach for the stars and bring them down to TAMUK where they would shine brightly on us. It actually happened a few times when we were practicing....I even got some goose bumps and chills during one of the presentations when I realized it "could happen." I wiped a tear from my eye and wondered, "Can it become reality?"
Alas, it did not. The final technological failure and slow start by our presenters pretty much denied us that shining moment.
But, there were many more shining moments....we came together as a team. We cared for each other and worked hard to make each other improve. We worried about one another and we (all of us) saw the potential for greatness. I know that most of you felt it...I know that most of you believed....and Todd and I also know that all of you are the better for the experience you had this past week.
Now, we move on. The final lesson is that one never gives up. One works hard to achieve something and when you leave your heart and soul on the field of play, you realize that you did your best and sometimes fate and circumstances take over.
A special thanks to all our presenters - Tania, Jennifer, Savannah and Melinda. Some of you grew up and matured a little during the last week. It was actually "fun" to see you start thinking like scholars and, for some, adults. It was actually gratifying to see you move from that awkward college student toward a confident, self-assured young person ready to take on the world. Some of you understood what academic courage is all about, for the first time.
Our technical team of Dave and Al and others were simply great. The failure at the end had nothing to do with them. It just happened.
Our research team composed of old men JR and Edwin and Joe Hamon simply did a great job. Our inability, however, to transfer that to the Plan Book, hurt.
Other team members like Skye, Lisa and Greg helped in sundry ways, raising funds for our trips, taking pictures or helping with the props. All worked hard. Thanks!
All of you were great and you showed that Javelinas do not quit. You could have, you know. You could have walked off and said "Dr. Flores, Mr. Lucas, we can't do this." I guess the thought never crossed your mind. Right?
I want you to know that we are very proud of you...you did not finish last...you finished, and that's more than most of the universities in District 10 can say.
Congratulations for a job well done...and, see you in class.
After three months (more for some of us who started with Principles of Advertising in the fall semester) of working hard to prepare for our presentation at the National Student Advertising Competition for the 10th District of the American Advertising Federation, we are done.
Our presentation last Thursday was as solid as it could be. We finished 14th out of 14 universities that presented. But, in no way does that mean we were last. There are more than 150 universities and colleges in District 10. Of those, only 21 inquired about participating. Of those, only 17 met the first deadline. Of those, only 14 presented.
Our team had the courage to proceed, persevere and compete against universities with tremendous reputations in this arena. It would have been difficult, at best, for us to finish in the Top 5. Our goal always was to finish in the Top 7 (50%), but even that became an issue when our Plan Book lacked many of the attributes needed to complete solidly in that area. When that happened, both Todd and I knew that our presentation had to be more than solid for us to have a respectable finish. It had to be perfect.
We practiced, edited material, made changes at the last minutes and even had a practice at the actual site. All seemed to work well....and then...the video intro and conclusion that were so crucial to solidify our message fell through. Technology let us down, and with that our fate was sealed.
This in no way takes away from the stellar efforts of the majority of our class. Both Todd and I witnessed a little magic during the last few weeks as we struggled with novice advertising students to reach for greatness. For a few fading moments, it seemed as if we were going to reach for the stars and bring them down to TAMUK where they would shine brightly on us. It actually happened a few times when we were practicing....I even got some goose bumps and chills during one of the presentations when I realized it "could happen." I wiped a tear from my eye and wondered, "Can it become reality?"
Alas, it did not. The final technological failure and slow start by our presenters pretty much denied us that shining moment.
But, there were many more shining moments....we came together as a team. We cared for each other and worked hard to make each other improve. We worried about one another and we (all of us) saw the potential for greatness. I know that most of you felt it...I know that most of you believed....and Todd and I also know that all of you are the better for the experience you had this past week.
Now, we move on. The final lesson is that one never gives up. One works hard to achieve something and when you leave your heart and soul on the field of play, you realize that you did your best and sometimes fate and circumstances take over.
A special thanks to all our presenters - Tania, Jennifer, Savannah and Melinda. Some of you grew up and matured a little during the last week. It was actually "fun" to see you start thinking like scholars and, for some, adults. It was actually gratifying to see you move from that awkward college student toward a confident, self-assured young person ready to take on the world. Some of you understood what academic courage is all about, for the first time.
Our technical team of Dave and Al and others were simply great. The failure at the end had nothing to do with them. It just happened.
Our research team composed of old men JR and Edwin and Joe Hamon simply did a great job. Our inability, however, to transfer that to the Plan Book, hurt.
Other team members like Skye, Lisa and Greg helped in sundry ways, raising funds for our trips, taking pictures or helping with the props. All worked hard. Thanks!
All of you were great and you showed that Javelinas do not quit. You could have, you know. You could have walked off and said "Dr. Flores, Mr. Lucas, we can't do this." I guess the thought never crossed your mind. Right?
I want you to know that we are very proud of you...you did not finish last...you finished, and that's more than most of the universities in District 10 can say.
Congratulations for a job well done...and, see you in class.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
DEPARTURE INFORMATION FOR WEDNESDAY
This is a reminder that we are leaving tomorrow (Wednesday) for Houston. We will meet in the Manning Hall Parking Lot at 10 and hopefully be on the way by 10:30 a.m. You can leave your luggage, if you come early, in my office in Comm-TA or in the Art Building. You will need at least $50 to travel. Everything else should be taken care of. We are taking two vans. One will be used for luggage. Pack light. Presenters, remember to coordinate your dress for our performance. Every one must take the navy blue t-shirt which we will wear Thursday. Okay? Please call Todd or I if you have any questions. We are staying at the JW Marriott Hotel Houston at 5150 Westheimer Road. The phone number there is 713-599-2257.
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