Our Annual Event!Friday, November 16, 2018EVENT WAS SOLD OUT!WHAT A NIGHT
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(Left to right) Vernon Odom and Jim Gardner 2018 PERSON OF THE YEAR!
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Vernon Odom has been with WPVI-TV/6abc in Philadelphia for more than 40 years. He joined the Action News team after working as an anchor, reporter and talk show host for the ABC affiliate in Atlanta for 6 years. Vernon Odom’s broadcasting experience dates back to the Martin Luther King assassination, when Vernon was a radio reporter in Atlanta. From there, he covered various phases of the civil rights movement in the south, and the early political campaigns of such eventual national figures as Jimmy Carter, Andrew Young, Julian Bond and Maynard Jackson. Odom’s family history in journalism dates back to the 19th century. His maternal grandfather was the second African-American to publish a daily newspaper. His sister, Maida, was a veteran reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, and now teaches for Temple University and writes for the Boston Globe. Vernon is married to former Inquirer reporter Wanda Motley. They have two children and reside in Chester County. "HALL OF FAME" LIVING HONOREES!
"HALL OF FAME" POSTHUMOUS HONOREES!
Our co-MCs are Larry Kane, Pat Ciarrocchi and Ed Cunningham. Star Spangled Banner was sung by Bob Kravitz, former photojournalist and a member of our Board of Directors. Invocation by Broadcast Pioneers Vice-President Bill Kelley. Piano music throughout the evening by member John Primerano. Vernon Odom was introduced by 6abc's evening anchor, Jim Gardner. The event was once again at the Hilton City Avenue, 4200 City Avenue, Philadelphia. The date was Friday, November 16th. The reception was at 6 pm and dinner was served at 7 pm. A major portion of the ticket price may be deductible on your federal income tax. We are a recognized charity. Ask your tax advisor for details! Tickets must be purchased in advance. Our next banquet will be on Friday evening, November 22, 2019 at the Hilton City Avenue. Make plans to be there. Our next luncheon will be Wednesday, December 19th at the Bala Golf Club, 2200 Belmont Avenue in Philadelphia. Be There! Here's 12 photos from the night Here's complete video of the banquet (video courtesy of Broadcast Pioneers Vice-President Brad Seecof) |
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