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And the Hit Luncheons just keep on coming....
Wednesday, October 15th
Less Than 7 Days Away!

Again, another big luncheon that comes right out of today's headlines. We gonna find out "How Stations cover elections & what they do on election night." With the national presidential elections fast approaching a climax, this topic is certainly current and up-to-date.

CALL NOW! (856) 365-5600!

Our moderator will be Broadcast Pioneers member Jay Lloyd, who covered over 70 different elections during his time as a reporter for KYW Newsradio.

On our panel will be:

Bill Baldini, former NBC 10, WCAU-TV News Reporter
Irv Homer, radio talk show host & 1972 Vice-Presidential Candidate
Bill Roswell, Director of News & Media for KYW Newsradio
Terry Ruggles, Morning News Co-Anchor for NBC 10, WCAU-TV
Marciarose Shestack, first major market news anchor (Channel 3)
Dawn Stensland, 10 pm News Co-Anchor for Fox 29, WTXF-TV

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Plus, we'll have another one of our trivia quizzes where winners will win a DVD of classic TV shows. Here's a list of possible DVDs you might win. Also, our resident funny guy, Les Waas will show us what a candidate that tells the truth is really like.

This all will take place on Wednesday, October 15th, at the beautiful and historic Bala Golf Club, 2200 Belmont Avenue (across the street from the State Police) in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia. It's only minutes away from Channels 6 & 10 and the radio stations in Bala Cynwyd.

DON'T WAIT! CALL NOW! (856) 365-5600!

Meet and greet (networking) starts at 12 noon with a full-course lunch including salad, coffee or tea and dessert being served at 12:30 pm. There's also a crudité and cheese table. Cash bar available! Call a friend and ask them to come to this fantastic luncheon.

NO PRICE INCREASE! The cost is still only $25 per person and is open to all our members, any person in the industry or associated fields; both people now active and retirees. You do NOT have to be a member to attend. Make your reservations now by calling (856) 365-5600. It's going to be a great turn out. Attending this luncheon is the biggest "no-brainer" on the planet! Be there and say hi to old friends (and make some new ones).

WE'LL BE PROUD TO SEE YOU IN THE CROWD!

"Person of the Year" & "Hall of Fame" Banquet
TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

Bill Campbell
Summer 2008
(Photo by Broadcast Pioneers Vice-President Jerry Klein)

Join us for our 17th annual banquet on Friday, November 21st at the beautiful and historic Bala Golf Club, 2200 Belmont Avenue (across the street from the State Police) in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia. It's only minutes away from Channels 6 & 10 and the radio stations in Bala Cynwyd. Reception is at 6 pm and dinner at 7 pm. Cash bar available! Plenty of free parking! Valet parking is also available! At this dinner, we'll honor our "Person of the Year" and induct new honorees into our Hall of Fame.

Our "Person of the Year" for 2008 is Bill Campbell, the "Dean" of Sports. Bill's career started in 1940 and is still going strong.

Our inductees into our "Hall of Fame" will be:

Cathy Gandolfo, General Assignment Reporter for WPVI-TV, 6ABC
George Michael, former WFIL Boss Jock & NBC-TV's "Sports Machine" host
Bob Pantano, host of WOGL's "Saturday Night Dance Party" for 30 Years
Dave Schratwieser, Investigative Reporter for WTXF-TV, Fox 29
Mike Strug, news reporter for WCAU-TV, NBC10
Ukee Washington, News Anchor for KYW-TV, CBS3

We will induct posthumously into of "Hall of Fame" these great broadcasters:

Doug Arthur, a big band and pop music DJ from WIBG before the rock era
Susan Drake, former Channel 6 television director for decades
Howard Jones, farm reporter, interviewer and TV's "Happy the Clown"
Bill Kuster, former Channel 3 and Channel 8 (Lancaster) weathercaster
Dr. Don Rose, Former WFIL, Famous 56 Boss Jock
Tom Snyder, once a Channel 3 newscaster who later went national

Come out to meet and greet in person (and wish them well) all our honorees. Tickets are on sale right now! Order now because this event is ALWAYS A SELL OUT! How do you reserve? Well, the only way is to send in your check for reservation form. Tickets are $70 for members and $90 for non-members. Only members get the member price. Any guests (including non-member spouses) pay the non-member price. Don't get a reservation form? No problem! You can find one right here!

Price includes salad, a delicious three course dinner, dessert and your choice of coffee or tea. There's also a crudité and cheese table. Cash bar available for the entire evening! You do NOT have to be a member to join in for the fun, excitement, great times and wonderful food & drink. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

This fundraiser benefits our scholarship program. Monies raised from last year's banquet underwrote ten different $1,000.00 scholarships for area college students.

The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia is a federal recognized 501(c)(3) charity organization. Your contribution could be tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Check with your tax advisor.

When you pay for your ticket, you can check the "Additional Gift" box and contribute an extra amount to our scholarship fund. Every dollar counts and every penny of your additional gift goes to scholarships. EVERY PENNY! Help us assist area students who are communications majors. Let's get them off to a good start.

Everyone who is anyone will be there! Make plans to attend! Be there and say hi to old friends (and make some new ones).

Can't make it to the banquet? We'll miss you but you can still contribute to our scholarship fund. Every penny of this gift goes to scholarships. EVERY PENNY! Thanks for your support. Send your check to:

Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia's Scholarship Fund
Post Office Box 2886,
Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania 19004

Be there at our annual banquet (when we will honor these great broadcasters) will be Friday, November 21st at the Bala Golf Club, 2200 Belmont Avenue in Philadelphia.

Our 7th Annual Broadcast College Symposium

On Saturday, October 11th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia and NBC 10, WCAU, Channel 10 will host "The 7th Annual Broadcast Pioneers Broadcast College Student Symposium. Learn all about careers in broadcasting, television and radio.

It doesn't matter what university or college you attend. It doesn't matter what your major is. All you need is a desire to learn about broadcasting.

We'll have a tour of the station plus a 90 minute panel discussion about careers in broadcasting. Our moderator will be our Chairman of the Board, Bill "Wee Willie" Webber who has had a 50 year career in Philadelphia television and radio.

Our panel will include:

Eva Blackwell, NBC 10 Publicist
Paul Gluck, former News Director at Channels 3, 10 & 12
Michelle Grossman, NBC 10 Meteorologist
Aditi Roy, NBC 10 News Anchor
Henry Vazquez, NBC 10 Promotion Producer
Kim Zachary, NBC 10 Human Resources Director

The event will conclude with a pizza lunch where you can meet and greet panelists and other broadcasters. It's your chance to speak with them on a one-to-one basis. A great networking opportunity.

There is free parking in the NBC 10 parking lot. However, space is limited so we suggest you consider carpooling with other students. There is also public transportation to the station which is located at Monument Road and City Avenue in Bala Cynwyd. You can take the 65 bus from 69th Street Terminal. The 65 also stops at the Overbrook train station.

This symposium is limited to only 50 students so that you'll have time to ask questions and have more time to speak to these broadcasters at the pizza lunch.

This is our first symposium at NBC 10 since 2002. So even if you attended other of our symposiums in previous years, you will get a different perspective at this event.

Students who attend our symposium are selected each month to attend one of our monthly luncheons and those selected attend (and eat) for FREE!

More info and how to register!

Gerry Wilkinson, President of the Broadcast Pioneers says:

I wish that there was something like this when I was an undergraduate student at Temple University majoring in Radio-TV-Film. You learn so much from people who are already working in the business. It's invaluable. Spending one Saturday morning at this symposium could affect your life.

One student who attended one of our symposiums, didn't know how to proceed with getting an internship. We told her how. She followed up, got the internship and is now a full-time employee of Creative Services at that same Philadelphia station.

Mail your application to:

The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia
Post Office Box 2886
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

A REMINDER - TIME TO PAY YOUR DUES!

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Just a friendly reminder to all members that your membership renewal was due on June 30th of this year. If you haven't sent in your renewal, YOU ARE LATE!

Second notices will be mailed to those late in early October. Please! Send in your dues if you haven't already done so!

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We are looking for donated materials. If you have or know of anyone willing to contribute any broadcast memorabilia, please contact us at 856-365-5600 or e-mail the Broadcast Pioneers at pioneers@broadcastpioneers.com. This would include photos, scans, audio, video and articles. This material may also be used on our website.

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