March 2026

From The Co-Presidents of The Press Club of Cleveland

Spring is a season of fresh ideas and renewed energy and it’s a great time to reconnect with The Press Club of Cleveland and look ahead to what we can accomplish together.

Our club has always existed because of the passion, commitment, talent and engagement of our members and we’d love to see more people get involved this season. If you’re interested in helping shape the future of the Press Club, please consider joining one of our committees. We are currently looking for members who would like to contribute to membership, marketing, programming or fundraising efforts. Our Membership Committee is also reaching out to journalism programs at local universities as part of an effort to renew the connection between students and the Press Club and introduce the next generation of journalists and communicators to our organization. Please let us know if you’d like to get involved!

We’re also putting out a special call for members with special skills like marketing and graphic design skills. From time to time, we need help creating promotional materials and digital graphics. If you’d be willing to lend your talents, we’d love to hear from you.

This is the time of year to showcase the great work happening across Ohio’s media community. We encourage members to submit entries for the Press Club’s Excellence in Journalism Awards. Information on submission guidelines and deadlines can be found below.

We hope to see many of you this week at our Trivia Night at EDWINS for a fun evening of friendly competition and connection with fellow members. You can sign up using the link below.

Finally, if you missed our recent virtual programs on Freedom of the Press and AI and Journalism, both conversations are available to watch at the links below this column.

Thank you for being part of The Press Club of Cleveland. We’re excited for the months ahead and look forward to seeing many of you soon.

Sincerely,

Denise Polverine & Kevin S. Adelstein

The Press Club of Cleveland Zoom Recordings

Click the link(s) below to order recorded Zoom programs:

January Zoom: Freedom of Information: The Right to Know - PC member $5.

February Zoom: AI: Where Are We Now - Pc Member $5.

January Zoom: Freedom of Information: The Right to Know - Non-member $10

February Zoom: AI: Where Are We Now - Non-member $10

The Press Club of Cleveland Presents:

Trivia Night!

Put your news knowledge (and random facts) to the test at The Press Club’s Trivia Night, hosted by local journalist Annie Nickoloff of Cleveland Magazine. Expect fast-paced trivia, friendly competition, and plenty of laughs with fellow journalists, communicators, and media pros.

Come with a team or join one when you arrive… bragging rights guaranteed.

Join us on March 11 at Edwins Leadership & Restaurant at 12383 in Cleveland Heights for a smart, social night out you won’t want to miss. Edwins is also

home of The Press Club of Cleveland.

Cost: Press Club members $20, Non-members $25, Team of 4 $80, Studemts $20

Includes drink ticket and snacks.

Click here to register

DEADLINE FOR ENTERING THE PRESS CLUB OF CLEVELAND'S 2026 ALL OHIO EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARDS IS SUNDAY, MARCH 15 AT 11:00 PM

Click on link to get started:

"The 6-3 split: How the Supreme Court is Reshaping the Federal Power"

Is the topic of a panel discussion at 7 p.m. on March 26 in the Dolan Science Center at John Carroll University, University Heights.

The panelists include Pete Williams, former NBC Correspondent and Journalist in Residence at JCU, and Sarah Isgur, an ABC News Contributor and author of a new book on the Supreme Court.

The event is free and open to the public.

Cliff Anthony, a member of the Press Club of Cleveland, has been named Community News Faculty Champion by Vermont University’s Center for Community News.

Anthony is among the 150 journalism faculty members being recognized nationally "for their efforts to start or expand university-led reporting programs in their region," according to a CCN news release.

“At the core of all of these university-led student reporting programs are innovative and entrepreneurial faculty committed to student success,” said CCN Director Richard Watts. “These programs are a win-win for everyone: students receive high-impact experiences, and communities benefit from more reliable news. This program is a chance to say thank you to the faculty who make it all possible.”

Each Faculty Champion receives a $1,000 grant, peer support and coaching throughout the year.

Anthony is a journalism faculty member at John Carroll News in University Heights. He was nominated by Brent Brossmann, Ph.D., chair of the Tim Russert Department of Communication at JCU.

News organizations interested in working with journalism students may contact Anthony at cliffanthony1@yahoo.com.

HAVE YOU RENEWED YOUR 2026 PRESS CLUB MEMBERSHIP DUES?

Press Club membership renewal invoices for 2026 have been emailed through Paypal!

Your continued membership helps us provide engaging programming, networking opportunities, and our annual awards events. Members enjoy discounted event admission and lower entry fees for the Excellence in Journalism Awards.

Let us know if you have not received your invoice by emailing pressclubcle@gmail.com

— and thank you for being part of The Press Club of Cleveland community!

Welcome New Members

Michael DeAloia

General Manager

Signal Ohio

Cassandra Nist

Executive Producer

WOIO 19 News

Rebecca Voldrich

Senior Account Supervisor

Fahlgren Mortine

MARKETING IN THE PRESS CLUB OF CLEVELAND'S BYLINER

Looking for a great place to feature your business? The Press Club of Cleveland's Byliner is now accepting 1/4 page ads.

Cost $125 per issue.

Space for ads is limited.

Email your questions or interest to pressclubcle@gmail.com

https://www.ashland.edu/program/strategic-communication-and-leadership-masters

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In continuous operation since 1887, The Press Club of Cleveland is a home for working journalists, professional communicators and anyone who supports the media’s role to keep watch over democratic processes. We advocate for the importance of journalism; maintain the rich history of journalism in Northeast Ohio; recognize excellence in the field with the All-Ohio Excellence in Journalism Awards and the Press Club Hall of Fame; and host programs that bring members together for education, networking and comradery.

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