Pressing Issues: MENTAL HEALTH AND THE MEDIA: Covering and Coping

Join the Press Club of Toledo and Communica for a thought-provoking discussion on MENTAL HEALTH AND THE MEDIA: Covering and Coping on Thursday, Sept. 7.

This FREE event is open to all business professionals looking to grow their skill sets and take away actionable items to their workplace.

We’ll be uncovering the two sides of mental health in our world today. Especially how the media covers it, and how those in the media manage their own mental health.

We do ask you to RSVP for the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/…/pressing-issues-mental…

An Anchor from WTOL 11, will be moderating the panel discussion with the following local mental health leaders: Dr. Philip D. Atkins, PhD, Chief Care Coordination Officer, at Harbor, Faith Kelleher, Communications Manager, at the Mental Health & Recovery Services Board of Lucas County, and Kelly McGilvery, a freelance writer, editor, and advocate for disabilities and the arts.

The event will be held at 705 Monroe Street Conference Space, Toledo Ohio at Communica. There will be a 7:45 a.m. meet and greet along with a continental breakfast. At 8:30 a.m. the hour-long program is set to begin.

WHAT: MENTAL HEALTH AND THE MEDIA: Covering and Coping

WHERE: Communica, 705 Monroe Street Conference Space

WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 7 doors open at 7:30 a.m.

WHY: To better understand ourselves and each other in the workplace when it comes to mental health.

Please RSVP for the event.

2017 Touchstone Awards

The best in journalism and contributions to our community will be honored at the 19th annual Press Club of Toledo Touchstone Awards.

Please join us on Thursday, October 19 at The Toledo Club (235 14th St.). Cocktails and grazing will begin at 5:30pm, before the 7:15pm program.

Our featured speaker for the 2017 Touchstones will be Rob Powers, WEWS-TV News Anchor in Cleveland.

Categories for 2017 mark the best in print, broadcast and electronic communication.

Plus, it’s a great chance to recognize some of the shining stars in this community.

The Excellence in Journalism categories:
Print (Daily)
Print (Non-Daily)
Print (Student)
Broadcast (Television)
Broadcast (Radio)
Broadcast (Student TV/Radio)
Digital Media (Blogs, websites, podcasts, etc.)
Golden Touchstone (Lifetime Achievement in Journalism)

The Excellence in Service Categories:
Touchstone Contributor Award
Touchstone Lifetime Award


Ticket Prices:
$75 Non-member
$65 Press Club member
$45 Student
$450 Table of 6

To charge tickets online, visit squareup.com/store/press-club-of-toledo

For more details, please email info@toledopressclub.com or call Shaun Hegarty at 419-265-9138.

September Mixer

Join the Press Club of Toledo at Zia’s for another fantastic mixer.

Learn more about what the Press Club of Toledo does for the community and can do for you, over great conversation, cocktails (cash bar), and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

This mixer is a great networking opportunity for those interested in expanding or strengthening their media, PR, and marketing connections.

Guests, current college students, and recent grads are encouraged to attend.

5:30-8:30 PM. Tuesday, September 19. 
Zia’s (20 Main St., at the Docks at International Park). 
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