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Reasons why you should become a press club member

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Success – in media, business, government, the civic sector – is very much about who you know.  That is why so many Northwest Ohio leaders are members of the Press Club of Toledo.

For more than 40 years, newsmakers and journalists have expanded their contacts and their insider knowledge of the local scene by participating in Press Club activities.  Dues are low and benefits are many.

Above all, the Press Club promotes the advancement of ethical journalism and invites a closer look at issues shaping journalism today.  But it also fosters fellowship among representatives of the media and those that they cover in fun and friendly settings.

Press Club benefits include the following:

  • After hours networking – quarterly social activities at some of the area’s most popular drinking establishments that bring reporters, editors and producers from all local media to meet each other – and the people that they cover.
  • Pressing Issues – forum/discussion programs organized around timely and high-profile topics driven by the news of the day.  Is it appropriate to broadcast close-up video from a wrong-way crash?  Do the media cover the gun control debate fairly?  Panelists representing the newsroom, classroom, boardroom, and living room debate the issues and invite audience response.
  • Touchstones – the Press Club’s annual evening reception and award ceremony to recognize excellence in local journalism, community contributions, community lifetime achievement, and lifetime contributions to journalism.
  • National Press Club – access to the nation’s preeminent press club in Washington, D.C. included privileges for dining, accommodations, amenities and programs.

Whether you make news or cover it … whether you work in the media, business, politics, education, or the civic sector … the benefits of Press Club membership far outweigh the cost.  Take advantage of it today.

For more information about membership, contact the Press of Club of Toledo send e-mail to info@toledopressclub.com.

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Don’t miss our meet-and-greet mixer on Aug. 21

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The Board of the Press Club of Toledo invites you to join us for the Club’s end-of-summer mixer on Thursday, Aug. 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Table Forty 4 in downtown Toledo.

No charge, light hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, casual attire.

All Press Club members and non-members are welcome.

For more than 40 years, newsmakers and journalists have expanded their contacts and insider
knowledge of the local scene by participating in Press Club activities. The Club’s after-hours networking events have become a popular way for reporters, editors and news producers from all the local media to meet and mingle with the people they cover – including leaders like you.

Our mixer in May was a great hit – with nearly 40 newsmakers and journalists coming together at the Toledo Club’s Sports Bar. This time we take it outside to provide another opportunity for journalists and sources to build relationships, younger professionals to connect with more seasoned pros, and everyone to network in a fun and relaxed environment.

It’s one of a number of Press Club activities designed foster fellowship in the Toledo news community while promoting the advancement of ethical journalism. So make it a point to stop by on Aug. 21. We look forward to seeing you there.

Kurt Franck
President – Press Club of Toledo
Executive Editor – The Blade

Chrys Peterson to be Touchstone keynote speaker on Sept. 25

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The Press Club of Toledo annually recognizes newsmakers and news breakers in the Northwest Ohio region through the prestigious Touchstone Awards.

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Chrys Peterson

This year’s ceremony – the club’s 16th Touchstone Awards – will take place on Thursday, Sept. 25 at the Toledo Club.

The Press Club is proud to announce its featured speaker will be Chyrs Peterson, the former anchor at WTOL-TV, Channel 11. Chrys has been a fixture at WTOL and, more importantly, in this community for 20 years.

In February, Chrys left the station to spend more time with her family. While at WTOL, Chrys won a number of awards, including an Emmy Award for her 2011 story “Behind the Badge,” documenting the stress police officers endure on and off the job, as well as Community Service for her breast cancer awareness campaign. She has received three Edward R. Murrow awards for journalism, and awards from the Associated Press, including the 2011 Best Enterprise Reporting award.

Chrys is a Magna Cum Laude graduate from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va., with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications. She also has a Master’s degree in Organization Leadership from Lourdes College. Her first professional broadcast journalism job was anchoring the 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts at WHSV-TV, the ABC affiliate in Harrisonburg, followed by anchoring the morning and noon newscasts at WNEP-TV, the ABC affiliate in Wilkes Barre/Scranton, Pa.

In 1994, she joined WTOL, the same year as Jerry Anderson and Robert Shiels, now Channel 11’s chief meteorologist. The trio, along with Sports Director Dan Cummins, who joined the station in 1980, have been the CBS affiliate’s evening news team for a decade. Their 5 p.m. weeknight broadcast was awarded an Emmy in 2012 for Best Newscast.

Since 1995, Chrys has served as Honorary Chairperson for the Northwest Ohio Komen Race for the Cure for Breast Cancer. In that time, the event has grown from 600 to 18,000 participants. This year, she helped to organize a Race for the Cure event in Findlay, which saw 3,100 participants in its inaugural year.

Chrys has served on local boards for the American Red Cross, Komen for the Cure & Make-A-Wish and has received numerous honors for her community work including the “Jefferson Award” (twice), “Milestones” award, “20 Under 40” award, Big Brothers/Big Sisters “Hero” award, “Women of Toledo” award, “Touchstone” award and “Golden Touchstone.”

 

Forum with Toledo Mayor and Chief of Police

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The Press Club of Toledo is pleased to host a Pressing Issues community forum with Toledo Mayor D. Michael Collins and Toledo Chief of Police William Moton. The forum will be held on Friday, May 30, from 8:30-10 a.m., at the Toledo-Lucas County Public Library. It is open to the public and members of the news media.

In this open discussion titled “Building Safer Communities,” Mayor Collins, Chief Moton and other city officials will respond to questions about crime in Toledo, how to establish a neighborhood block watch program and other efforts to increase community safety. There will also be a live demonstration of the Toledo Police Department’s new interactive crime mapping tool.

Admission is $8 for Press Club members and $10 for community members.

Pressing Issues forums are organized around timely and high-profile topics in the local news.

Questions about this event or the Press Club of Toledo can be emailed to info@toledopressclub.com.

Attend the Spring Meet and Greet Event

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Don’t miss the media networking event of the season!

 

The Press Club of Toledo Spring Meet and Greet

When: 5-7 p.m., Thursday, May 1

Where: Toledo Club – Sports Grill & Tavern

No charge, light hors d’oeuvres, cash bar

All Press Club members and non-members are welcome!

Whether you make news or cover it, join your colleagues for the Press Club’s quarterly social event — next Thursday from 5 to 7 pm. in the Toledo Club’s newly renovated Sports Grill and Tavern. Attire is business casual, parking is plentiful and free, and your favorite beverages will be available at the Grill’s fully-stocked cash bar.

The mixer has become a great place for journalists and sources to build relationships

and younger professionals to connect with more seasoned pros.  Whether you make news in business, government or the community … or cover it as a reporter, editor, producer or photographer … this is the place to network in a fun and relaxed environment.

The mixer is one of a number of Press Club activities designed foster fellowship in the Toledo

news community while promoting the advancement of ethical journalism.

Spread the word among co-workers and make it a point to stop by next Thursday!

Kurt Franck

President, Press Club of Toledo

Free seminar on high profile criminal cases

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sultanA free public seminar titled “Presiding Over, Litigating, and Covering High-Profile Cases: Rules, Approaches, and Problems,” took place Feb. 14, 2014 at the Toledo-Lucas Public Library.  Jamie Sultan, defense attorney for Aaron Hernandez, was the keynote speaker, talking about defending high profile crime cases.

In addition, several panels comprised of legal experts, members of the judiciary and the media discussed various perspectives on courtroom coverage.

The event took place in the McMaster Center Auditorium of the main library. There was no charge for the event. Attorneys have the option to register for three Continuing Legal Education Hours.

The seminar ran from 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. and more than 120 people attended.

Download the agenda or register here.