From the President, Amy McGahan

Welcome to this edition of The Press Club of Cleveland's Byliner. In this issue, we introduce you to our new board members and officers, who have already hit the ground running. Last month, we gathered for a retreat to address priorities for the organization and plan for 2019. The enthusiasm and ideas that flowed during the retreat were so energizing. I am excited to see what this year has in store.

Among other topics, we discussed programming ideas that we think would be of interest to the club and to those who care about journalism. While we came up with a number of ideas, we would love to hear from you. See below for more details from our programming committee. 

Additionally, big thanks to the following board members who have stepped forward to lead committees:

Programming: Denise Polverine

Membership: Jason Brill

Sponsorship: Dave Johnson

Engagement: Kathleen Osborne

They could use your help! If you would be interested in serving on one of these committees, please contact us at   pressclubcle@gmail.com.

Thank you for your continued interest in and support of the Press Club of Cleveland. Be sure to connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. Looking forward to an exciting year!

2019 Newly elected
Press Club board members

 

Amy McGahan, Dix & Eaton was elected president to The Press Club of Cleveland's board of directors. Denise Polverine, WKYC-TV, and Bob Rosenbaum, The Heights Observer, are serving as vice presidents. Carol Kovach, the Diocese of Cleveland,  is continuing as treasurer and Mary Lou Brink, The Plain Dealer, is coming in to fill the secretary's position.

New board members elected to serve on The Press Club's board are Kevin Adelstein, Cleveland Jewish News; Sam Allard, Cleveland Scene; Jason Brill, Great Lakes Publishing;Cristy Carlson, Falls Communications; Ginger Crist, The Plain Dealer; Dave Johnson, Huntington Convention Center of Cleveland; and Jennifer Young, FirstEnergy.

The new board members join board members Rita Andolsen, MetroHealth; John Betchkal, Retired, GE Lighting; Elizabeth McIntyre, Crain's Cleveland Business; Russ Mitchell, WKYC-TV; Lee Moran, The News-Herald; and Kathleen Osborne, Hathaway Brown School.

Lynn Bracic is executive secretary for The Press Club of Cleveland office. If you would like to get involved on a committee, please call the Press Club office at 440.899-1222.

Excellence in Journalism Awards Entry Deadline is coming soon. (March 15, 2019)
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Don't Miss these upcoming programs!

Meet the Media: Reinventing Local News

Watch the Press Club of Cleveland's Facebook and twitter accounts for more details in the next week on our April program which will feature the leaders in our local newsrooms talking about how they are staying relevant on all platforms.

 

Press Club Brew Tour

Come hang out with journalists, PR professionals and other communications experts, as well as those interested in these fields at one of our Press Club Brew Tour stops we will have throughout the year. More details to come!

 

You tell us! What programs would you attend? Please tweet us @PressClubCle or email us at pressclubcle@gmail.com and let us know! Some topics we are discussing: Fake News, MLB All Star Game coverage, Human Trafficking, Election, Tips of Accessing Public Records, Marijuana as a beat, Trivia Night and more!

 

A few women's Press Club T-Shirts still available

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Thanks to 2019 Corporate Sponsor: