Ad Club was founded in 1983 by Ernie Farr at North Texas State University. In 1987, the University name was officially changed to the University of North Texas.
In more recent history, the club was revived in 2004 with Christian Adams and David Maez at the reigns. At that time, the club was run as more of a way to mingle with other people interested in advertising. Once Christian and David graduated, Graham Douglas took over as President and Landon Sloan as Vice President when they took Ad Club in the direction of a "student run agency." In 2006, Landon Sloan later assumed the Presidency position after Graham graduated. In Fall of 2007, Sheri Broyles was appointed Ad Club's Academic Advisor as Cassie Weeks took the Presidency. She reinstated the tradition of visiting ad agencies in DFW. In Fall 2008, Amanda Hawkins as President and Katherine Venable as Vice President change Ad Club's name to North Texas Advertising Club (NTAC) and establish membership as an official chapter of the American Advertising Federation.
Article 1 Name
The name of this organization shall be North Texas Advertising Club. The organization is a student organization at the University of North Texas.
Article II Objectives
The objectives of the organization shall be:
A) To promote interest in Advertising.
B) To provide fellowship among students and faculty.
C) To represent student needs and wants in regard to careers in advertising.
D) To provide a forum for the presentation of innovative ideas to the benefit of the University community.
E) To build a strong network among the advertising community.
F) To assist student in strengthening their abilities as students and future professionals.
Article III Membership
1. Any currently enrolled student at the University of North Texas interested in advertising is eligible to be an active member. Those interested in holding office but meet extra criteria (see Bylaws).
2. An active member is one who:
A) Pays dues
B) Attends 2/3 of scheduled meetings
C) Attends at least one scheduled club event per semester
Article IV Officers
1. Election of Officers:
A) The officers of this organization are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Event Coordinator and Historian
B) Officers will be elected by written ballot, with each active member casting a vote. A majority of votes will constitute a victory.
C) Election of President and Vice President shall take place during the last meeting of the spring semester. Elections of the other officers will take place during the first meeting of the fall semester.
D) Officers will assume office for the period of one year.
II. Recall of Officers:
A) Officers are subject to recall for the malfeasance in office.
B) Recall procedures will be initiated at the request of five active members.
C) A hearing will be conducted at a regular meeting for the presentation of evidence from all concerned parties.
D) A majority of those active members voting in a recall at the end of the hearing is necessary to remove any office.
Article V Voting
1. This Constitution and Bylaws may be amended by a 2/3-majority vote of those active members voting, a quorum being present.
2. Voting on Amendments must be conducted after a minimum of 2 weeks.
Article VI Not-For-Profit Statement
This is a not-for-profit organization.
Article VII Statement of Non-Discrimination
This organization shall not discriminate on the basis or age, color, ethnicity, gender, national, origin, disability or handicap, race, religion, sexual orientation, Vietnam, era veteran status. This policy will include, but is not limited to, recruiting, membership, organization activities or opportunities to hold office.
(As exempted by Federal Law, Greek Social Organization my omit Gender.)
Article VIII Financial Obligations
A majority of voting members of this organization may determine reasonable dues and fees assessed to each member at the beginning of each semester.
A specific member or members, designated by this organization shall be responsible for payment in full of all debts accumulated by the organization not covered by funds on deposit.
Article IX Statement of Non-Hazing
This organization will not engage in hazing, participate in hazing, or commit any act that causes or is likely to cause bodily danger, physical harm, or personal degradation or disgrace resulting in physical or mental harm to any fellow student or person attending the institution.
Article X Statement of Compliance with Campus Regulations
This organization shall comply with all University and campus policies and regulations and local, state, and federal laws.
North Texas Advertising Club Bylaws
I. Cabinet
 A. President
I. Coordinates all activities of the organization
II. Liaison to University community
III. Official Representative of Organization
IV. Calls regular and special meeting
V. Presides at meetings
VI. Prepares Agenda for Meeting
VII. Liaison to Eagles Nest inter-organizational council.
B. Vice President
I. Assumes duties of President, when necessary
II. Assists President in coordination activities
C. Secretary
I. Maintains accurate and current information of the organization and membership
II. Keeps accurate minutes of each meeting and forwards copies for officers
III. Keeps attendance records for meetings
D. Treasurer
I. Maintains accurate and current account of all organizational funds
II. Responsible for dispensing of funds in accordance with goals and programs established
by organization.
E. Historian
I. Keeps social records of club events
II. Responsible for maintaining photographic records of club members and activities.
F. Social Chair
I. Assists President and Vice President to coordinate activities
II. Contacts persons that are not affiliated with the University
II. Meetings
Meetings will be open to all organizations active and associate members, faculty, and the student activities and organizations representatives. A notice of at least 1 week will be given prior to all meetings. The meetings are to be organized and controlled by officers and active members.
North Texas Advertising Club is the collegiate chapter of the American Advertising Federation. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the American Advertising Federation (AAF) serves over 50,000 members nationwide who represents all facets of the profession. AAF combines the strength of major corporations, advertisers, advertising agencies, media companies, local advertising federations and college chapters to form a unified force in the advertising industry.
The AAF is divided nationally into 15 districts located in three regions: Eastern, Central and Western. Each of these districts has anywhere from two to 35 college chapters. AAF's college-chapter program has 226 affiliated chapters throughout the United States and abroad. The program includes nearly 8,000 undergraduate student members and more than 350 faculty advisers.
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