From: Ronald Syroid <rlsyroid@gmail.com>
Past President * 330.607.6811
Subject: Akron Press Club 40th Reunion Saturday, Nov 12
DEADLINE LOOMS - RSVP ASAP
* from Bruce Winges, President *
Celebrate the Press Club’s 40th birthday
After four decades of lunches, speeches, auctions, scholarship fund-raisers, book sales and good times we are ready to celebrate the Akron Press Club’s 40th birthday. The Press Club board invites present members, past members, former speakers, and those who have been connected with the organization over the years to join us for a birthday bash at the club’s long-time home,
the Martin Center, 105 Fir Hill on the University of Akron campus. The evening will be more like a Reunion than an anniversary celebration. Many have not gathered together for years.
The Press Club started when some like-minded individuals got together at their favorite watering hole, the Mayflower Hotel Bar. With Mickey Porter guiding the formation of the association, the first official meeting was in January 1971 where, according to Press Club archives, Jerry Healey of WAKR was elected president.
Through the years the Press Club has provided a forum for a number of newsmakers, politicians and other speakers to reach out to the Akron community. It has held numerous fund-raisers and dinners.
The club has made significant contributions to young journalists and public relations professionals through its unwavering support of scholarships. That support continues with the John S. Knight and Ludel Sauvageot scholarships. An additional scholarship was awarded in 2011 in the name of the Press Club itself. Hopefully some past award winners will be at the party.
Join us for dinner and an evening of fellowship and a memorable evening on Saturday, November 12. Dave Osterland will be Master of Ceremonies and displays will be presented to rejuvenate recollections.
Join Al Fitzpatrick, Tom Kock, Abe Zaidan, Dave Osterland, Howard Tolley and other Club members at the banquet.
The dinner will be held at the Martin Center at the University of Akron. Cost is $35 per person, and meal choices are steak, chicken or veggie. Reservations may be made by calling 330-564-4211. DEADLINE Now
Deadlines are part of the profession, and the need for commitment is now. So act promptly to guarantee an enjoyable and succesful birthday party.
And if you have any photos or other Press Club memorabilia that you would like to share, contact board members Ron Syroid (rlsyroid@gmail.com)
330.607.6811 or Ed Kalail (ekalail1@neo.rr.com).
Visit AkronPressClub.org web site for additional information and details..
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