CAF Presents a Conversation With Desiree Rogers

CHICAGO, March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicago Advertising Federation (CAF) will host a luncheon featuring former White House Social Secretary Desiree Rogers, the organization announced today. The event will be held Thursday, April 29, at The Palmer House Hilton. Gloria Scoby, senior vice president/ group publisher, Crain Communications, Inc., will moderate the conversation with Rogers who will address several topics, including her role as Special Assistant to the President and White House Social Secretary.

"We are honored and privileged to host Desiree Rogers at the CAF luncheon; she's a remarkable Chicago businesswoman with an impressive career path that touches on politics, business and marketing," said Anne Rago, CAF president. "This luncheon will be of tremendous value to our constituents and exemplifies CAF's mission to foster professional enrichment."

As Social Secretary, Rogers' team executed over 330 wide-ranging events at the White House. Prior to entering public service, she was president of social networking at Allstate Financial; and held positions as the president of Peoples Gas and director of the Illinois Lottery.

Rogers will provide CAF constituents an inside point of view of the public and private landscapes with questions posed by Scoby. Luncheon attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions through online registration.

A portion of the proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the Off the Street Club, CAF's major charitable organization and also the oldest girls and boys club on Chicago's west side. The public is invited to attend, and registration is required. Tickets are $75 for CAF Members; $85 for Nonmembers and $1,200 for Sponsored Tables and may be purchased online at http://www.chicagoadfed.org, or by faxing the registration form to 847.375.6484. The luncheon will take place in the State Ballroom at the Palmer House Hilton located at 17 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL.

About CAF

The Chicago Advertising Federation is one of the country's largest advertising organizations. It represents advertising agencies, marketing firms, advertisers, media and production companies, imaging companies and other partners in the advertising community. Founded in 1905, CAF serves as a resource for professional enrichment, community service, industry advocacy and social networking. Approximately 125 member companies represent over 5,000 advertising professionals in the Chicagoland area.

SOURCE Chicago Advertising Federation