 May 14, 2020 -- The better late than never newsletter . |
Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia is a federally recognized, state chartered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization serving the Philadelphia Broadcast Community since January of 1962. |
May Afternoon Luncheon |
Meet and Greet at 12 Noon! Lunch served at 12:30 pm! Rate card: What ever you would like to spend per person |
No reservation required! |
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There are things on our Facebook Page that are NOT on our website (like our vintage photo of the week)
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The Broadcast Pioneers Twitter Account has info and stuff not available elsewhere!
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Here's another one of our social media sections. Visit it as often as you wish!
SCHOLARSHIP
VIDEO:
WATCH THE OFFICIAL AWARDING OF OUR 2020 SCHOLLARSHIPS |
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ALYSSA BARRETT
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LIA O'BRIEN
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(video courtesy of Broadcast Pioneers VP Brad Seecof and Metramedia Broadcasting & Studios) |
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News for the membership
Chairman of the Board President Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President & Secretary Treasurer
BOARD MEMBERS BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS DAVID ABRAMSON
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Renewal notices will be going out by the end of the month, If you have any correction please forward them to us. Currently there are 378 fully paid active members and 108 members in arrears . Dues need to be returned by June 30, 2020 to receive and be included in the membership directory. |
IN TOUCH WITH OUR MEMBERS AND THE INDUSTRY:
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To the Membership of Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia:
Our beloved Board Member and longtime major champion and supporter of our organization, Ms. Dorie Lenz, is moving from Philadelphia to live with her daughter in New York at the end of May. I know we will all miss seeing her beautiful presence at our Board meetings and luncheons and banquets, but do want to wish her well in her new home. Her 97th birthday is also occurring at the end of May….yes…97!! Unbelievable - God bless her!! I’m sure had the world situation been different, we’d have done something very special for Dorie at a luncheon or meeting. But since we can’t physically be together, the next best thing to show her how much we love and admire her, would be to send her our wishes in a note or card to acknowledge these two very significant events in her life. I just know Dorie would be so pleased. Thank you! Jackie Strauss |
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A request from the Billboard Museum Association, Inc. Please send your responses to newsletter@broadcastpioneers.com |
Our special thanks go to TUTV - Temple University Television and The Kal & Lucille Rudman Media Production Center. They have underwritten a grant to be used to fund two years of all our newsletters. That's until December 2019. We thank them so much for their support! |
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Gene Shay Thank to CBS - https://www.cbsnews.com/video/lives-to-remember-gene-shay-joyce-pacubas-le-blanc-and-others/
JAMES MARLYN EVANS "Jim" He is survived by his son James Jr., daughters Debra (Peter Sausville), Teresa (Richard Hall), Michele (Peter Shirron), Marta (Michael Bradley), eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Jim was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he engaged in the Armed Forces Radio during his 13 years of service. He loved playing the guitar and formed his own band "The Western Gentlemen", while stationed in Germany. He had a passion for flying planes and organized a club, "Jim Evans' Flying Tigers". He continued in radio after his discharge from the USAF working for CFRB in Toronto, Canada, WRCV in Philadelphia, PA and WMAL in Washington, DC. After leaving radio he joined "The Knights of Columbus" and later became General Agent. Upon retirement from KofC he pursued a writing career and became a published author. A graveside service will be held at Quantico National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jim's name to the American Kidney Fund. Condolences may be sent at mullinsthompsonfredericksburg.com Published in The Washington Post on May 7, 2020 |
OUR HATS OFF TO YOU FOR GIVING:
We are a federally recognized, state chartered charity with a 501(c)(3) status. Contact us at (856) 365-5600 or e-mail pioneers@broadcastpioneers.com for more details. Your gift to Broadcast Pioneers will help us and may lower your federal income tax. That's win-win, isn't it?
Special Thanks for the gift of Appreciated Stock: (a federal tax advantage for the giver)
Member Sylvia Kauders - $5,159.45 (used for the scholarships listed below)
Special Thanks (in alphabetical order) for contribution of $1,000 or more to our DAP, Digital Archival Project:
Member Jerry Del Colliano - $1,500
The Shunfenthal Family (in memory of Sherri Shunfenthal's father, Les Waas) - $2,000
Member Marlin Taylor - $2,000
A member who prefers not to be identified publicly - $1,000
Special Thanks (in alphabetical order) for contribution of $1,000 or more into our General Fund to be used where needed:
Member Brad Seecof and Metramedia Broadcasting & Studios - $1,000
The Sylvia Kauders Foundation - $10,000
A Member who wishes to remain anonymous - $1,000
Those who contributed to the Gene Crane Memorial Fund
Special Thanks (in alphabetical order) for April 2020 Scholarships:
The Harry Hurley - Hurley in the Morning Charity - 2 scholarships (for a Stockton University students)
Member Sylvia Kauders - 1 scholarship (from a bequest for 5 yearly scholarships running until 2024)
Member Kal Rudman - 5 scholarships (for Temple University students)
Member Marlin Taylor - 2 scholarships
plus at least 6 scholarships in the memory of Bob Kravitz
Special Thanks (in alphabetical order) for a contribution of $500 or more to our DAP, Digital Archival Project:
Member Elliot Abrams - $500
Members Robin and Ira Adelman - $500
Member Priscilla Fox - $500 plus another $500 for our scholarship fund
Member Bill Kelley - $750
Member Art Moore - $500
Armitage Shanks (not their real name) - $500
Bequests in their Will:
Member Sylvia Kauders passed away recently. In her will, she bequest to the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia, the amount of $5,000. This funding is to be used to underwrite one scholarship per year until gone. These scholarships will start in the year 2020 and continue until 2024. From a previous gift, Sylvia has underwritten one scholarship a year starting in 2015 and continuing until 2019.
Member Dave Shayer passed away last year. In his will, he bequest to the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia, the amount of $5,000. This funding is to be used to underwrite our archival project which was dear to Dave's heart and soul.
If someone underwrites a complete scholarship and we'll give them credit in the electronic newsletter until the scholarship is awarded. The gift of appreciated stock of $2,000 or more) will be thanked in our "Thank You" column for two years. If someone donates $1,000 or more and we'll list them in our "Thank You" column for a year. If someone gives a donation of $500 or more and we'll list them in our "Thank You" column for six months. They can select how we use the money: for our archival project, for scholarships or for our general fund to be used as needed. More Thanks: A growing portion of the revenues that fund the different activities of the Broadcast Pioneers comes from donations. This includes our archival project and our scholarship program. Now we are making it even more beneficial for our donors. Broadcast Pioneers is now able to accept gifts of appreciated stock, which provides a significant tax benefit to you. By giving appreciated stock (stock which is worth more now than what it cost when it was purchased), the giver can get a charitable contribution tax deduction based on the current market value of your stock. At the same time, they avoid the capital gains tax that would arise if they simply sold the stock. So if someone would like to support our educational mission or our archival project and save money on taxes too, they could consider making a gift of appreciated stock. We are a federally recognized, state chartered charity with a 501(c)(3) status. Contact us at (856) 365-5600 or e-mail pioneers@broadcastpioneers.com for more details.Many of us are over 70 and a half years old. If someone is, they can donate directly to Broadcast Pioneers from their IRA Account. If they take a distribution and then donate to us, they would have to pay federal tax on the distribution. By donating directly to us, they pay no tax and we get the full amount. Remember, this donation must go directly to us in order for the giver to avoid paying income tax. This direct donation may also prevent the donor from going into a higher tax bracket. That's always good. The donor should always contact tax advisor about this and get complete details.
Thanks so much for everyone's support.Our address is Broadcast Pioneers, PO Box 2886, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004, (856) 365-5600. Our e-mail is: pioneers@broadcastpioneers.com
If someone underwrites a complete scholarship and we'll give them credit in the electronic newsletter until the scholarship is awarded. The gift of appreciated stock of $2,000 or more) will be thanked in our "Thank You" column for two years. If someone donates $1,000 or more and we'll list them in our "Thank You" column for a year. If someone gives a donation of $500 or more and we'll list them in our "Thank You" column for six months. They can select how we use the money: for our archival project, for scholarships or for our general fund to be used as needed.
A FINAL TH OUGHT....
We will get through this!
Please contact us by e-mail at pioneers@broadcastpioneers.com or by mail to: Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia, PO Box 2886, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Your stories are important, to you, to us, and your colleagues. Contact us today and we’ll include your story in the next newsletter! |
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