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Holiday Home Tour & Boutique, Sunday, November 13 l PPJWC.COM

2011-10-17T20:21:00.000-07:00

You are invited to the 26th Annual Pacific Palisades Junior Women's Club (PPJWC) Holiday Home Tour & Boutique fundraiser on Sunday, November 13, 2011. A total of five stunning homes will be dressed for the holiday season and open for public tour, along with a Holiday Boutique at Pali High featuring more than 50 gift vendors. Here's a peek at the lovely homes you'll get to see on the tour.

Historic Hollywood on the Bluffs

Actor Charles Laughton was a previous owner of this estate offering dramatic 180-degree ocean views. In the 1940s, Marilyn Monroe and Shelley Winters studied acting here. The home has been featured in numerous magazine shoots, television shows and movies.

California Cape Cod

7,000 square feet of pure California-style Cape Cod is refreshing and bright. Built in 2006, the home boasts an outdoor movie theater, several dining and lounging areas with canyon and ocean views, and a rock waterfall splashing into the pool and spa.

Spanish Sensation

This newly built Spanish Colonial Revival with tranquil ocean views is decorated in a mix of contemporary and traditional styles with an emphasis on textures, through plush rugs and lavish chair coverings. Everything is done with an eye to complement the Spanish heritage of the home. A "smart" residence, the owners can operate many of the home's features via an iPad. (Photo by Grey Crawford)

Art Meets Architecture

The home of LA artist Ed Massey is a feast for the eyes with vivid colors set to the beautiful backdrop of the “708” architecturally-significant home. Originally built in 1948, the home was renovated in the 1980s by award-winning architect Eric Owen Moss, and has not previously been opened to the public.

Napa Valley Retreat

With the backdrop of Will Rogers State Park, this home, built in 2011, is decorated for the holidays and exudes warmth and charm. It is a family-friendly home yet elegantly appointed with entertaining in mind. Larger-than-life living room windows bring the outside in. The young home owners did a large percentage of the design and finishing features themselves.

Visit the Holiday Boutique at the
Palisades Charter High School!

Sunday, November 13, 10am - 5pm

Each participating merchant will donate a portion of their sales to the PPJWC grant-giving fund.

Great Holiday Gift Ideas. There are crafts, home decor, jewelry, handbags, apparel, children's toys and more.

Plus enjoy the "Taste of the Palisades" as several
favorite local restaurants offer their most popular menu items.

Entertainment will be provided by Fancy Feet, the Oom Pa Pa Band and Alper's Young Musicians Big Band.

Enter to Win!
Mini Model House

A mini-replica of a modern, architectural home is nearly 9 feet wide, offers beautiful and light-filled space, and is just waiting to be personalized into a posh kids playhouse, a home office or retreat, cabana, elegant storage unit or whatever you dream up!

Raffle tickets can be purchased on Sundays at the Palisades Farmers' Market or through a PPJWC member now through November 13, when it will be auctioned off at the Home Tour Holiday Boutique. You may also send a check for raffle tickets to PO Box 1224, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.

Raffle Tickets: $10 each
Six Raffle Tickets: $50
15 Raffle Tickets: $100

HOLIDAY HOME TOUR & BOUTIQUE

Sun., November 13

Home Tour: 11 am - 4 pm

Boutique: 10 am - 5 pm

FOR TICKETS
Tickets may be purchased online at PPJWC.COM and on the day of the event at the Boutique located at Palisades High School, Mercer Hall. 15777 Bowdoin Street, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272.

$40 General Admission
$30 Seniors 62+ and Students 6-18, or College Students with valid ID

For questions, please contact us at info@ppjwc.com.

Proceeds from the holiday event will support a variety of charitable organizations, community schools, the local fire department, and social services.

Sponsored by:

Highlights from the 2011 Gracie Awards

2011-06-01T23:26:00.000-07:00

The Awards Show is produced by the Alliance for Women in Media and the Gracie Award winners were honored in a star-studded gala hosted by Emmy® Award-winning actress Patricia Heaton.

The Gracie Awards (also known as “the Gracies”) recognize exemplary programming created for women, by women, and about women in all facets of media, including radio, television, cable and new media. The awards program also encourages the realistic and multifaceted portrayal of women in entertainment, news, features and other programs.

To view my scrapbook from the evening,
click on the image below.

The black-tie Gala attracted the best and brightest in the field, NBC Today Show’s Meredith Vieira, Access Hollywood’s Maria Menounos; Model & Activist Christy Turlington Burns; ESPN’s Erin Andrews; NBC Community’s Yvette Nicole Brown; Fox Sports Radio’s Deb Carson; ABC Family Pretty Little Liars’ Lucy Hale; Lifetime Army Wives’ Kim Delaney; Actress, author, activist Morgan Fairchild; Olympic champion Peggy Fleming; E! Chelsea Lately’s Chelsea Handler; NPR’s Julie McCarthy; CBS Rules of Engagement’s Megyn Price; E!’s Giuliana Rancic; CBS The Talk’s Holly Robinson-Peete, and more.

The Gracies Gala will air on the Hallmark Movie Channel on August 8, 2011, during prime time, then again as a daytime encore on August 12. “Alliance for Women in Media is thrilled that, for the first time, the Gracies Gala will be televised to a national audience,” said AWM Chair Valerie K. Blackburn. “It is especially exciting to be shown on the Hallmark Movie Channel because of their commitment to high quality programming that shows realistic portrayals of strong women.”

Supporters turn out in a big way for the 2010 Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk

2010-11-07T23:31:00.000-08:00

Had a great time today with Anthem Blue Cross at the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk in Century City.

Leeza Gibbons was on-hand to greet a sea of Memory walkers along with several celebrities and politicians. What a great turn-out!

Click to view the event highlights booklet.

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2010 Alzheimer's Memory Walk!

An Insider's Look at the 2010 Genii Awards

2010-04-21T14:22:00.000-07:00

CLICK HERE to view the Genii Awards Booklet

A SCRAPBOOK OF GENII AWARDS MEMORIES:
As a storybook producer, I love to capture memories of family, friends, and special events that have made a difference in my life. For the past two years I have donated my time to serve on the Board of Directors for American Women in Radio & Television Southern California as their Press Director and during that time, I have garnered many wonderful memories. I am proud to serve with a non-profit organization that works to empower women, further careers, and supports our community. The Genii Awards is a culmination of these efforts, designed to honor achievements, promote education, and blaze new trails for those who would follow in our steps.

AWARDS SHOW HIGHLIGHTS:
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A HEARTFELT THANK YOU TO OUR
PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS

The 2010 Genii Awards:
Hosted by Sam Rubin and Honoring Betty White, Mary Hart, Lisa Foxx, Lindsay Soto, Alana Stewart, Rosemary Hernandez, Karla Keller, LaFern Cusack, and The Good News Foundation: Wendy Burch, Pat Harvey, Christine Devine, Dorothy Lucey, & Ana Garcia. Special Guest Appearances by Maria Shriver, Jay Leno, Dr. Laura, Ajay Mehta, Steve Edwards, Carole Bayer Sager, Ann Cusack, Tom Feuer, Bill Denton, Ryan Seacrest, and Mayor Gary Bric of Burbank

The 2009-2010 Genii Awards scholarship
winners include:
Martin Briones-Soupcoff,California State University, Northridge
Esmaeel "Amir" Manesh,California Institute of Arts
Kristi Kahea Mathison,California State University, Northridge
Elizabeth Pinos,California State University, Northridge
Marshaa Robinson, California State University, Northridge
Kara Shand,Cal State, Los Angeles
Javier Sanchez,California State University, Northridge
Amy Teng,California State University, Fullerton
Edna Radbod, University of Southern California
Brittany Silverstein,California State University, Northridge
Aisha Nia Summers, University of California, Los Angeles

The above Genii Awards booklet was produced by StorybookProducer.com, powered by Heritage Makers. If you would like a hard-bound copy of the book, or would like to make your own book, please contact Kim@StorybookProducer.com. Photography by Jodye Alcon.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT!

Many thanks for the 2010 Genii Awards Sponsors, Contributors, and In-Kind Donors who made this event possible with their generous support of American Women in Radio & Television Southern California.

Jay Leno to Present 'Lifetime Achievement Award in Acting' to Betty White at the American Women in Radio & Television Southern California 2010 GENII AWARDS

2010-04-02T08:12:00.000-07:00

"Tonight Show" host Jay Leno will present the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in Acting to actress Betty White during the American Women in Radio & Television Southern California (AWRT SoCal) 2010 Genii Awards, to be held Wednesday, April 14 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. The 2010 Show marks the 53rd year of the Genii Awards produced by the non-profit organization AWRT SoCal and dedicated to recognizing the 'Best of the Best' within the media industry.

Well-known for her role on the "Golden Girls", 88 years-young, actress Betty White recently won the hearts of millions of movie-goers with her performance alongside Oscar-winning actress Sandra Bullock in "The Proposal." Next, White charmed a new generation of sports fans with her hysterical role as a hard-knocks football player in the top-rated Snickers candy 2010 Super Bowl commercial. Even NBC took a few light-hearted punches from White when she appeared as sassy Auntie Em on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Now White is scheduled on an upcoming episode of Saturday Night Live (SNL) as a result of an unprecedented online campaign launched by thousands of Facebook fans that rallied for her to host SNL. As a top film and TV actress, comedian, animal lover, and tough football player --there's no stopping Betty White.

When it comes to amazing careers, Leno himself can speak from experience.

As the ratings leader of late night television for the last 15 years, he followed in the footsteps of legendary NBC late-night hosts Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson as "The Tonight Show" host. Pitted against another television superstar, David Letterman, in the ll:35 PM hour, Leno quickly topped the ratings charts and established firm leadership in all demographic categories, a winning streak now exceeding 50 consecutive quarters. In the process, "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" has received numerous awards during its reign, including an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy, Variety or Music Series, People's Choice Award, and other honors, such as the Harris Poll naming Leno as most popular star on television. "The Tonight Show" also took home the trophy for Favorite Late Night Show in the annual TV Guide Awards determined by voting viewers.

Leno's personal highlights include receiving a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame and being the first person to drive the pace car of all major NASCAR events. Leno's lifelong passion for automobiles is expressed in his popular new internet site, "Jay Leno's Garage" (Jaylenosgarage.com), which has gained vast public viewing and, in its first year, earned him still another kind of Emmy nomination for Outstanding Special Class -Short-format Nonfictions Programs.

One of the country's premier comedians, Leno has appeared in hundreds of comedy shows around the United States for the past 20 years. His "everyman" style and personality have helped him earn millions of fans worldwide.

"We are very excited to have Jay Leno present the Lifetime Achievement Award in Acting to Betty White at the Genii Awards Show," states Laura Behrman, President of American Women in Radio & Television, Southern California. "The time-tested careers of both Betty White and Jay Leno continue to amaze us. Their good works have brightened and lightened the lives of viewers around the world and in these challenging times, they remind us with every performance that laughter is a universal medicine."

The Genii Awards are granted to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in television, radio, and the allied fields. Honorees are commended for their alignment to the AWRT mission statement, "To Promote Progress and Create Change." In addition to AWRT SoCal lifetime achievement in acting Laurels and honorary service awards, Genii trophies for television on air, radio on air, documentary, sports reporting, advertising, and radio management will also be presented. Proceeds from the Genii Awards support AWRT SoCal's College Scholarship Fund and educational programs. The 2009-2010 student scholarship recipients will also be recognized during the event.

Tickets are available online. Seating is limited. For more information, visit www.awrtsocal.org or email info@awrtsocal.org.

WHAT:
American Women in Radio & Television, Southern California
2010 Genii Awards, hosted by KTLA's Sam Rubin

WHO:
2010 Award Winners

Lifetime Achievement Award in Acting
Betty White, Actress "The Golden Girls", "Boston Legal", "The Proposal"

Excellence in Television On Air Award
Mary Hart, Host for "Entertainment Tonight"

Excellence in Documentary Award
In honor of her work with Farrah Fawcett
Alana Stewart, Producer, "Farrah's Story"

Excellence in Sports Reporting Award
Lindsay Soto, Reporter and Host, NFL Network

Excellence in Radio On Air Award
Lisa Foxx, On Air for Clear Channel Radio, 104.3MYfm Los Angeles, Star 101.3 San Francisco, and Star 94.1 San Diego

Excellence in Radio Management Award
Rosemary Hernandez, General Sales Manager at CBSNewsRadioLA, KNX1070 NEWSRADIO, and KFWB NEWS TALK 980

Excellence in Advertising Award
Karla Keller, Senior Account Executive for Anheuser Busch

Tracey Miller Merit Award
LaFern Cusack, AWRT SoCal Past President and Director of Community Affairs for Southern California Broadcasters Association, 710 ESPN, and Radio Disney AM 1110

Inspiration Award
The Good News Foundation
Wendy Burch, Founder/Chairperson; and Reporter, KTLA
Pat Harvey, Co-Chair; and Main Anchor, KCAL
Christine Devine, Co-Chair; and Main Anchor, KTTV Fox 11
Dorothy Lucey, Secretary; and Host, "Good Day LA", KTTV Fox 11
Ana Garcia, Board Member; and Anchor/Investigative Reporter, KNBC-TV

WHEN:
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
4:45 p.m. Red Carpet Arrivals
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dinner and Awards Ceremony

WHERE:
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049

TICKETS:
www.awrtsocal.org

Click Here for more information.

Maria Shriver to Present ‘Excellence in Television On Air’ Honor to Mary Hart at the American Women in Radio & Television Southern California 2010 GENII AWARDS

2010-03-24T06:38:00.000-07:00

Burbank, CA   (Wednesday, March 24, 2010) - California's First Lady, Maria Shriver, will present the prestigious Excellence in Television On Air Award to Mary Hart, host for "Entertainment Tonight," during the American Women in Radio & Television Southern California (AWRT SoCal) 2010 Genii Awards to be held Wednesday, April 14 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. The 2010 Show, marks the 53rd year of the Genii Awards produced by the non-profit organization AWRT SoCal and is dedicated to recognizing the 'Best of the Best' within the media industry.

"Mary Hart is a trailblazer in entertainment journalism and a role model for women in media. Her remarkable career has touched the lives of millions of viewers from around the world," said Maria Shriver. "I am thrilled to present the Excellence in Television On Air Award to this extraordinary woman."

Maria Shriver is a trailblazer herself and has used her voice to advocate on behalf of women by creating groundbreaking programs and initiatives that honor people she calls "Architects of Change" in their own lives and the lives of others. As an award-winning journalist and producer, best-selling author and mother of four, Shriver has transformed the office of First Lady by approaching it as a job with real purpose and a platform to make a difference.

Shriver became California's First Lady when her husband, Arnold Schwarzenegger, became the 38th Governor of California on November 17, 2003. Combining her journalist's eye for the needs of real people, with her passion for service and activism, as First Lady, Shriver developed WE programs motivating people to unite and get involved across gender, economic, and party lines. Shriver's message to all Californians is to look within and find out what "WE can do together when WE come together."

"We are very excited to have Maria Shriver present the Excellence in Television On Air Award to Mary Hart at the 53rd annual Genii Awards," states Laura Behrman, President of American Women in Radio & Television, Southern California. "Ms. Shriver's continued good works and advocacy on behalf of women embodies the very heart of our organization's mission. We are fortunate to be surrounded with these accomplished women in media who have genuinely made a difference in our profession and through their efforts have removed obstacles and paved the way for future generations of women to walk in their footsteps."

The Genii Awards are granted to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in television, radio, and the allied fields. Honorees are commended for their alignment to the AWRT mission statement, "To Promote Progress and Create Change." In addition to AWRT SoCal lifetime achievement in acting Laurels and honorary service awards, Genii trophies for television on air, radio on air, documentary, sports reporting, advertising, and radio management will also be presented. Proceeds from the Genii Awards support AWRT SoCal's College Scholarship Fund and educational programs. The 2009-2010 student scholarship recipients will also be recognized during the event.

Best rates for show tickets will extend to Friday, March 26. Seating is limited. For more information, visit www.awrtsocal.org or email info@awrtsocal.org.

WHAT:
American Women in Radio & Television, Southern California
2010 Genii Awards, hosted by KTLA's Sam Rubin

WHO:
2010 Award Winners

Lifetime Achievement Award in Acting
Betty White, Actress "The Golden Girls", "Boston Legal", "The Proposal"

Excellence in Television On Air Award
Mary Hart, Host for "Entertainment Tonight"

Excellence in Documentary Award
In honor of her work with Farrah Fawcett
Alana Stewart, Producer, "Farrah's Story"

Excellence in Sports Reporting Award
Lindsay Soto, Reporter and Host, NFL Network

Excellence in Radio On Air Award
Lisa Foxx, On Air for Clear Channel Radio, 104.3MYfm Los Angeles, Star 101.3 San Francisco, and Star 94.1 San Diego

Excellence in Radio Management Award
Rosemary Hernandez, General Sales Manager at CBSNewsRadioLA, KNX1070 NEWSRADIO, and KFWB NEWS TALK 980

Excellence in Advertising Award
Karla Keller, Senior Account Executive for Anheuser Busch

Tracey Miller Merit Award
LaFern Cusack, AWRT SoCal Past President and Director of Community Affairs for Southern California Broadcasters Association, 710 ESPN, and Radio Disney AM 1110

Inspiration Award
The Good News Foundation
Wendy Burch, Founder/Chairperson; and Reporter, KTLA
Pat Harvey, Co-Chair; and Main Anchor, KCAL
Christine Devine, Co-Chair; and Main Anchor, KTTV Fox 11
Dorothy Lucey, Secretary; and Host, "Good Day LA", KTTV Fox 11
Ana Garcia, Board Member; and Anchor/Investigative Reporter, KNBC-TV

WHEN:
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
4:45 p.m. Red Carpet Arrivals
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Dinner and Awards Ceremony

WHERE:
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049

TICKETS:
www.awrtsocal.org

Click Here for more information.

AWRT SoCal raises almost $11K for Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure

2010-03-15T09:42:00.000-07:00

On Sunday, March 14, American Women in Radio & Television Southern California (AWRT SoCal) participated in the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles to help raise awareness and funds to support local breast cancer services. The team raised $10,809 and was among the top five team fundraisers at the event.

The Komen Los Angeles County Affiliate raises funds to support local breast cancer services and national breast cancer research programs. A major focus is to help women who have symptoms of breast cancer but cannot afford diagnostic work or treatment - either because they do not have health insurance or because their insurance company will not pay. Of all breast cancer foundations, Komen is the only organization where 75% of the net proceeds stay in the communities where they are raised. Over $7.5 million has been distributed in the LA County Affiliate's 13 years.

CLICK HERE to view the event booklet.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
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Many Thanks to the AWRT SoCal Team and Supporters:
Bonnie Gallanter, Teresa Acosta, Deborah Barra, Laura Behrman, Sara Caballero, Greg Childers, Debbi Dachinger, Katy Foley, Raquel Gardner, Melody Goede, Michelle Gruber, Candice Huckeba, Susan Irby, Ben Kalb, Patricia Kara, Michelle Karam, Avery Kertes, Julie Kertes, Kevin Kertes, Jessica Kinni, Shelley Lee, Daria Linvill, Marcela Luevanos, Nhan Mai, Marisa Martinez, Teresa Martinez, Victoria Martinez, Melanie Mcmichael, Sharon Morrissette, Amy Paffrath, Brittany Paffrath, Donna Penn, Janet Price, Marshaa Robinson, Maria Viola Sanchez, Mary Schaffer, J* Smith, Delia Rae Taylor, Ed Thacker, Ron Vacchina, Kim Vollstedt, Kim Spence Dickey, Steve Dickey, and Dishes By Michelle. Special visit from Sharon Lawrence, Chair, Women in Film Foundation.

For more information about American Women in Radio & Television Southern California (AWRT SoCal), visit www.awrtsocal.org.

To participate in AWRT SoCal's next fundraising event, the 2010 Genii Awards on April 14 at the Skirball Cultural Center, Click Here. The Genii Awards help to fund the AWRT SoCal educational scholarship program. For more information on the Genii Awards, Click Here.

The above event booklet was produced by StorybookProducer.com, powered by Heritage Makers. If you would like a hard-bound copy of the book, or would like to make your own customized book, please contact Kim@StorybookProducer.com.

AWRT Presents the BELL Awards at the 2010 Women's Media Forum in Washington DC

2010-03-07T19:31:00.000-08:00

The American Women in Radio & Television presented the BELL Awards (Bringing Excellence to the Local Level) at its annual Women's Media Forum in Washington DC on Saturday March 6. The AWRT Southern California Chapter was among those being recognized for their outstanding achievements, receiving a total of four BELL Awards. The AWRT National Area Management Committee selected the winners.

AWRT Southern California BELL Awards:

Daria Linvill
Rising Star BELL AWARD

Kim Spence Dickey
Outstanding Local Member- Western Area BELL AWARD

Largest Membership Increase -
In New Members
BELL AWARD

Outstanding Innovative Communications -
In Digital Media
BELL AWARD

TO VIEW THE EVENT BOOKLET, CLICK HERE

FOR EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
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To view a full list of the American Women in Radio & Television BELL Award recipients, CLICK HERE.

The BELL Awards event booklet was produced by StorybookProducer.com, powered by Heritage Makers. If you would like a copy of the event book, or would like to make your own customized book, please contact Kim@StorybookProducer.com.

AWRT SoCal Speed Mentoring and Job Networking Event Rocks to a "Sold Out" Crowd at CBS

2010-03-01T02:19:00.000-08:00

Networking events and mixers are quickly becoming the new place to find job connections. Events like AWRT SoCal "Speed Mentoring" enable job seekers, or those exploring a career change, to meet key decision-makers within their field of interest.

Our thanks to CBS and Carla's Cafe for providing the perfect venue for this year's Speed Mentoring mixer.

AND MANY THANKS TO OUR FABULOUS MENTORS!
Industry professionals from TV, Film, Radio, Print, and New Media generously donated their time to provide career development advice and encouragement to a room full of mentees.

TO VIEW THE EVENT BOOKLET:
http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=1244315&productId=5

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
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For AWRT SoCal's upcoming event information, visit www.awrtsocal.org.

Speed Mentoring was generously sponsored by
Ruby's Diner and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory.

To order a copy of the Speed Mentoring event book, or to make your own customized book, contact Kim@StorybookProducer.com or visit www.StorybookProducer.com, powered by Heritage Makers.

AWRT SoCal Announces: Speed Mentoring Event is now "Sold Out"

2010-02-25T13:53:00.000-08:00

Speed Mentoring
--Career Development and Networking Event--

Burbank, CA (February 25, 2010) -- Is there someone you know who is looking for work or wants to make a career change? With double-digit unemployment taking a toll on California families, job seekers and those thinking about a career change, are finding the need to think out-of-the-box and get creative, in order to stand out and be seen by prospective hiring organizations. As a result, the Southern California Chapter of American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT SoCal) offer career development programs such as "Speed Mentoring" and networking events as one way job-seekers can make connections and get noticed in an increasingly competitive job market. The SOLD OUT Speed Mentoring event is slated for Saturday, February 27, at Carla's Café on the CBS Studio Lot.

"It's no wonder, this year's Speed Mentoring event sold out quickly," states Laura Behrman, President of the American Women in Radio and Television Southern California Chapter. "The U.S. unemployment rate hit double-digits (10 percent) in December 2009 and California's unemployment rate 'topped' the national average hitting 12.4 percent. It seems no matter who you talk to these days, everyone knows someone who has lost their job within the last year, whether it's a friend, family member, or colleague."

Networking events and mixers are quickly becoming the new place to find job connections. Events like AWRT SoCal Speed Mentoring enable job seekers or those exploring a career change to meet key executives and decision-makers within their field of interest. Modeled after the "speed dating" concept, Speed Mentoring attendees will have five minutes with each mentor before moving on to the next. "It's a great way to meet industry leaders in news and entertainment," states Simone Tucker, Event Producer for the Southern California Chapter of American Women in Radio and Television. "Mentees will learn about different jobs in the industry, how these professionals got their start, and how to hone their networking skills."

This year, a blue-ribbon panel of mentors including over 50 news and entertainment professionals will generously donate their time to provide one-on-one career advice, job hunting tips, and encouragement. In addition to the Speed mentoring event, AWRT SoCal also offers an online Career Center, including current job listings from radio, television, and entertainment organizations, plus it offers "free job postings" for industry employers to publish and promote their recent job openings. The Career Center can be found at www.awrtsocal.org.

American Women in Radio and Television Southern California (AWRT SoCal) is a non-profit organization of women and men who work in the electronic media and allied fields. Founded in 1951, AWRT works to improve the quality of electronic media; promote the entry, development and advancement of women in the field; foster communication and idea exchange; and give back to the community it serves.

The Speed Mentoring event is generously sponsored by Ruby's Diner and Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. For more information about the Southern California Chapter of AWRT, please visit www.awrtsocal.org or email info@awrtsocal.org.

AMERICAN WOMEN IN RADIO & TELEVISION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCE TWO NEW 2010 GENII AWARD WINNERS

2010-02-03T12:41:00.000-08:00

Congratulations to:
Alana Stewart
Excellence in Documentary Award

Lindsay Soto
Excellence in Sports Reporting Award

Burbank, CA (Wednesday, February 3, 2010) - American Women in Radio & Television Southern California (AWRT SoCal) is pleased to announce two new recipients of the 2010 Genii Awards. In honor of her work with Farrah Fawcett, Producer Alana Stewart will be presented with the Excellence in Documentary Award for the feature-length documentary "Farrah's Story," and Lindsay Soto, Reporter and Host for the NFL Network will be honored with the Excellence in Sports Reporting Award at the 2010 AWRT SoCal Genii Awards to be held Wednesday, April 14 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. The 2010 Show marks the 53^rd year of the Genii Awards, produced by the non-profit organization AWRT SoCal, and is dedicated to recognizing the "Best of the Best" within the media industry.

"It is our privilege to pay tribute to the outstanding achievements of these two remarkable women," states Laura Behrman, President of American Women in Radio & Television, Southern California. "Their extraordinary works inspire us and they exemplify excellence in their craft."

"Farrah's Story" is a compelling and transparent chronicle of actress Farrah Fawcett's courageous fight against cancer. Early on when she was first diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006, Fawcett's close friend Alana Stewart-who produced "Farrah's Story" and handled most of the camerawork-was by her side. Fawcett, a former Genii Award recipient and honoree, decided to film her experiences, and turned the camera duties over to Stewart, resulting in an honest and uncompromising look at Fawcett's vibrant life and indomitable spirit as she confronted her disease. The two-hour documentary aired May 2009 just one month before the star's tragic death. Alana Stewart is an accomplished producer, model, actress, and is also the author of the New York Times best selling book, "My Journey with Farrah: A Story of Life, Love, and Friendship" released in 2009.

Lindsay Soto currently serves as a reporter and host for NFL Network, Versus, NBC/ Universal Sports and FSN. She joined NFL Network in the Fall of 2008 and has served as an anchor on NFL Total Access, NFL Network Now, and Around the League. She also works as a reporter for Game Day Morning, Game Day Final and the network's coverage of the Senior Bowl. In her role at Versus, which she commenced in 2008, Soto provides sideline reports for the network's college football and NHL packages. Soto covered the 2008 Beijing Olympics as a reporter for NBC and will serve as a host for their Vancouver Olympics coverage on Universal Sports. Soto has also worked for FSN West/ Prime Ticket, in a variety of roles, since 2002. Currently, she serves as host of the network's USC football coverage. She has also hosted "Angels Live", "Ducks Live", "Southern California Sports Report" and served as the host of the "High School Spotlight" for 6 years. In her time at FSN, Soto was honored with Los Angeles area Emmys for "Outstanding Sports Reporting" in 2004 and 2005.

Previously announced 2010 Genii Award winners include:

Actress Betty White (The Golden Girls, Boston Legal, The Proposal) will be honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in Acting. Mary Hart, Host for Entertainment Tonight, is the recipient for the Excellence in Television On Air Award. Lisa Foxx, On Air for Clear Channel Radio, 104.3MYfm Los Angeles, Star 101.3 San Francisco, and Star 94.1 San Diego, will receive the Excellence in Radio On Air Award. The honoree for Excellence in Radio Management will be Rosemary Hernandez, General Sales Manager at CBSNewsRadioLA, KNX1070 NEWSRADIO, and KFWB NEWS TALK 980. Karla Keller, Senior Account Executive for Anheuser Busch, will be the recipient of the Excellence in Advertising Award; and LaFern Cusack, AWRT SoCal Past President and Director of Community Affairs for Southern California Broadcasters Association, 710 ESPN and Radio Disney AM 1110, will receive the Tracey Miller Merit Award. Winner of the new Inspiration Award is the The Good News Foundation including Wendy Burch, Founder/Chairperson, and Reporter, KTLA; Pat Harvey, Co-Chair, and Main Anchor, KCAL; Christine Devine, Co-Chair, and Main Anchor, KTTV Fox 11; Dorothy Lucey, Secretary, and Host, Good Day LA, KTTV Fox 11; and Ana Garcia, Board Member, and Anchor/Investigative Reporter, KNBC-TV.

The American Women in Radio & Television Southern California extends congratulations to all of this year's notable winners.

The Genii Awards are granted to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in television, radio, and the allied fields. Honorees are commended for their alignment to the AWRT mission statement, "To Promote Progress and Create Change." Proceeds from the Genii Awards support AWRT SoCal's College Scholarship Fund and educational programs.

Ticket information is available at https://zagreb.serversecured.net/~awrtsoca/GENII/partner-form/index.php.

For Sponsorship information, visit http://www.awrtsocal.org/GENII/sponsorship.php.

For more information, visit www.awrtsocal.org or email info@awrtsocal.org.

The 2010 Genii Awards Show in Los Angeles

MEDIA ALERT:

WHAT:
American Women in Radio & Television, Southern California 2010 Genii Awards

WHO:

NEW! Excellence in Documentary

In honor of her work with Farrah Fawcett

Alana Stewart, Producer, "Farrah's Story"

NEW! Excellence in Sports Reporting

Lindsay Soto, Reporter and Host, NFL Network

Lifetime Achievement Award in Acting

Betty White, Actress (The Golden Girls, Boston Legal, The Proposal)

Excellence in Television On Air Award

Mary Hart, Host for Entertainment Tonight

Excellence in Radio On Air Award

Lisa Foxx, On Air for Clear Channel Radio, 104.3MYfm Los Angeles, Star 101.3 San Francisco, and Star 94.1 San Diego

Excellence in Radio Management Award

Rosemary Hernandez, General Sales Manager at CBSNewsRadioLA, KNX1070 NEWSRADIO, and KFWB NEWS TALK 980

Excellence in Advertising Award

Karla Keller, Senior Account Executive for Anheuser Busch

Tracey Miller Merit Award

LaFern Cusack, AWRT SoCal Past President and Director of Community Affairs for Southern California Broadcasters Association, 710 ESPN, and Radio Disney AM 1110

Inspiration Award
The Good News Foundation
Wendy Burch, Founder/Chairperson; and Reporter, KTLA
Pat Harvey, Co-Chair; and Main Anchor, KCAL
Christine Devine, Co-Chair; and Main Anchor, KTTV Fox 11
Dorothy Lucey, Secretary; and Host, Good Day LA, KTTV Fox 11
Ana Garcia, Board Member; and Anchor/Investigative Reporter, KNBC-TV

WHERE:

Skirball Cultural Center

2701 N. Sepulveda Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90049

WHEN:

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction

7:00 p.m. Dinner and Awards Ceremony

TICKETS:

https://zagreb.serversecured.net/~awrtsoca/GENII/partner-form/index.php

SPONSORSHIPS:

http://www.awrtsocal.org/GENII/sponsorship.php

DONATIONS:

http://www.awrtsocal.org/GENII/donations.php

ABOUT AWRT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA:
American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT) is the longest established professional association dedicated to advancing women in media and entertainment. AWRT is a National organization, with local chapters across the country. AWRT carries forth its mission by educating, advocating and acting as a resource to its members and the industry at large.

Founded in 1951, AWRT works to improve the quality of electronic media; promote the entry, development and advancement of women in the field; foster communication and idea exchange; and give back to the community we serve. For more information, visit www.awrt.org.

The Southern California Chapter of AWRT is a non-profit membership organization for women and men who work in the electronic media and allied fields in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Ventura counties. The Southern California Chapter of AWRT offers numerous local benefits to its members, including networking events, educational programs, community outreach, career counseling and occupational training. Founded in 1952, the first Chapter president was Jeanne Gray-McDonald, after whom the Chapter's prestigious Genii Award is named. For more information, visit www.awrtsocal.org.

ABOUT AWRT SoCal GENII AWARDS:
For over 50 years, AWRT's Southern California Chapter has presented the highest honor AWRT SoCal bestows in the name of Chapter Founder, Jeanne Gray McDonald. This special honor celebrates the notable achievements of excellence executed by individuals in radio and television broadcasting. The recipients of this prestigious honor are being saluted for their significant contributions to the industry aligned with the mission of the organization to promote progress and create change within the electronic media.

Genii honorees are recognized for their pioneering efforts, dedicated leadership, commitment to quality and excellence, and their community contributions. Saluting the Notable Achievements of Excellence by Individuals in the broadcasting industry, the Genii Awards benefit AWRT SoCal's scholarship fund, and educational programs.

Past Award Recipients Include:
Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Whoopie Goldberg, Doris Roberts, Leeza Gibbons, Fay Kanin, and Anne Sweeney, to name a few.

For a complete list of Genii Award winners and AWRT SoCal membership information, go to www.awrtsocal.org.

AWRT SoCal Wins Four BELL Awards For Excellence in Leadership

2010-01-20T16:30:00.000-08:00

American Women in Radio & Television announced the recipients of the 2009 AWRT BELL Awards (Bringing Excellence to the Local Level). Each year, the National Board of AWRT recognizes the exceptional achievements of its chapters and their leaders through the BELL Awards program.

This year, the Southern California Chapter of AWRT is the recipient of four BELL Awards:

LARGEST MEMBERSHIP INCREASE

Shelley Lee, AWRT Southern California – In New Members

Shelley Lee serves as Second Vice President of Membership on the
AWRT SoCal Board of Directors

OUTSTANDING INNOVATIVE COMMUNICATIONS
Julie Kertes, AWRT Southern California – Digital Media Platform

Julie Kertes serves as Director At Large on the
AWRT SoCal Board of Directors

RISING STAR
Daria Linvill, AWRT Southern California Chapter

Daria Linvill serves as Director of New Media on the
AWRT SoCal Board of Directors

OUTSTANDING LOCAL MEMBER

Kim Spence Dickey, AWRT Southern California Chapter

Kim Spence Dickey serves as
Director of Public Relations/Publicity on the
AWRT SoCal Board of Directors

CLICK HERE for a complete list of winners.

The BELL Awards will be presented in tandem with the 2010 AWRT Women’s Media Forum which will be held Friday, March 5, 2010 through Saturday, March 6, 2010 at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 900 10th Street NW, Washington, DC 20001.

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners.

AMERICAN WOMEN IN RADIO & TELEVISION SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCE NEW 2010 GENII AWARD WINNER

2010-01-07T15:34:00.001-08:00

Congratulations to:
The Good News Foundation
Winner of this year's
Inspiration Award

Burbank, CA (Thursday, January 7, 2010) –American Women in Radio & Television Southern California (AWRT SoCal) is pleased to honor The Good News Foundation and its board members, including founder Wendy Burch, Reporter, KTLA; Pat Harvey, Main Anchor, KCAL; Christine Devine, Main Anchor, KTTV; Dorothy Lucey, Host, Good Day LA; and Ana Garcia, Anchor/Investigative Reporter, KNBC with the Inspiration Award for Excellence in Community Service at the 2010 Genii Awards to be held April 14 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles. The 2010 Show marks the 53^rd year of the AWRT SoCal Genii Awards, dedicated to recognizing the “Best of the Best” within the media industry in Southern California.

“It is our great honor to recognize the efforts of these fine women and their positive impact on our community,” says Laura Behrman, President of American Women in Radio & Television SoCal. “The good works of The Good News Foundation inspires all to help those in need and demonstrates the importance of service to others.”

Founded in 2006 by the women of Los Angeles television news, The Good News Foundation, is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to making a positive and meaningful difference in the lives of people in need and at-risk in greater Los Angeles. The foundation’s charitable reach includes funding academic scholarships and mentoring programs for aspiring journalists, recognizing and encouraging community service among those affiliated with Los Angeles TV news, and granting assistance to individuals and organizations that are making a dedicated difference in the community. Since its inception three years ago, The Good News Foundation has given away more than $700,000 in grants, gifts, scholarships and in-kind donations to ‘good’ news makers in Greater Los Angeles.

Previously announced 2010 Genii Award winners include:

Actress Betty White (The Golden Girls, Boston Legal, The Proposal) will be honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in Acting. Mary Hart, Host for Entertainment Tonight, is the recipient for the Excellence in Television On Air Award. Lisa Foxx, On Air for Clear Channel Radio, 104.3MYfm Los Angeles, Star 101.3 San Francisco, and Star 94.1 San Diego, will receive the Excellence in Radio On Air Award. The honoree for Excellence in Radio Management will be Rosemary Hernandez, General Sales Manager at CBSNewsRadioLA, KNX1070 NEWSRADIO and KFWB NEWS TALK 980. Karla Keller, Senior Account Executive for Anheuser Busch, will be the recipient of the Excellence in Advertising Award; and AWRT SoCal Past President and Director of Community Affairs for Southern California Broadcasters Association, 710 ESPN and Radio Disney AM 1110, LaFern Cusack, will receive the Tracey Miller Merit Award.

The Genii Awards are granted to individuals who have demonstrated excellence in television, radio, and the allied fields. Honorees are commended for their alignment to the AWRT mission statement: “To Promote Progress and Create Change.” Proceeds from the Genii Awards support AWRT SoCal’s College Scholarship Fund and educational programs.

Ticket information is available at https://zagreb.serversecured.net/~awrtsoca/GENII/partner-form/index.php.

For Sponsorship information, visit http://www.awrtsocal.org/GENII/sponsorship.php.

For more information, visit www.awrtsocal.org or email info@awrtsocal.org.

WHAT: American Women in Radio & Television, Southern California Chapter’s 2010 Genii Awards

WHO:

NEW! Inspiration Award

The Good News Foundation

Board of Directors:

Wendy Burch, Founder/Chairperson; and Reporter, KTLA

Pat Harvey, Co-Chair; and Main Anchor, KCAL

Christine Devine, Co-Chair; and Main Anchor, KTTV

Dorothy Lucey, Secretary; and Host, Good Day LA

Ana Garcia, Board Member; and Anchor/Investigative Reporter, KNBC

Lifetime Achievement Award in Acting

Betty White, Actress (The Golden Girls, Boston Legal, The Proposal)

Excellence in Television On Air Award

Mary Hart, Host for Entertainment Tonight

Excellence in Radio On Air Award

Lisa Foxx, On Air for Clear Channel Radio, 104.3MYfm Los Angeles, Star 101.3 San Francisco, and Star 94.1 San Diego

Excellence in Radio Management Award

Rosemary Hernandez, General Sales Manager at CBSNewsRadioLA, KNX1070 NEWSRADIO and KFWB NEWS TALK 980

Excellence in Advertising Award

Karla Keller, Senior Account Executive for Anheuser Busch

Tracey Miller Merit Award

LaFern Cusack, AWRT SoCal Past President and Director of Community Affairs for Southern California Broadcasters Association, 710 ESPN and Radio Disney AM 1110

WHEN:           Wednesday, April 14, 2010
                      5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction
                      7:00 p.m. Dinner and Live Auction
                      8:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony

WHERE: Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049

TICKETS: https://zagreb.serversecured.net/~awrtsoca/GENII/partner-form/index.php.

TO SPONSOR: http://www.awrtsocal.org/GENII/sponsorship.php

About American Women in Radio & Television,
Southern California Chapter:

American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT) is the longest established professional association dedicated to advancing women in media and entertainment. AWRT (www.awrt.org) is a national organization with local chapters across the country. AWRT carries forth its mission by educating, advocating and acting as a resource to its members and the industry at large.

Founded in 1951, AWRT works to improve the quality of electronic media; promote the entry, development and advancement of women in the field; foster communication and idea exchange; and give back to the community it serves.

The Southern California Chapter of AWRT (www.awrtsocal.org) is a non-profit membership organization for women and men who work in the electronic media and allied fields in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Ventura counties. The Southern California Chapter of AWRT offers numerous local benefits to its members, including networking events, educational programs, community outreach, career counseling and occupational training. Founded in 1952, the first Chapter president was Jeanne Gray-McDonald, after whom the Chapter's prestigious Genii Award is named.

About AWRT SoCal Genii Awards:

For over 50 years, AWRT's Southern California Chapter has presented the highest honor AWRT SoCal bestows in the name of Chapter Founder, Jeanne Gray McDonald. This special honor celebrates the notable achievements of excellence executed by individuals in radio and television broadcasting. The recipients of this prestigious honor are being saluted for their significant contributions to the industry aligned with the mission of the organization to promote progress and create change within the electronic media.

Genii honorees are recognized for their pioneering efforts, dedicated leadership, commitment to quality and excellence, and their community contributions. Saluting the Notable Achievements of Excellence by Individuals in the Broadcasting Industry, the Genii Awards benefit AWRT SoCal's scholarship program, and educational programs.

Past Genii Award Recipients Include:

Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Whoopie Goldberg, Doris Roberts, Leeza Gibbons, Fay Kanin, and Anne Sweeney, to name a few.

For a complete list of Genii Award winners and AWRT SoCal membership information, go to www.awrtsocal.org.

Happy Holidays From American Women in Radio & Television Southern California Chapter

2009-12-11T13:58:00.000-08:00

MINGLE BELLS!
Holiday Networking Mixer was a great success!
Many thanks to all those who attended the AWRT SoCal Holiday Party at Cache Restaurant in Santa Monica on Thursday, December 10 and to those organizations that generously donated raffle prizes. A special thanks to our gracious host Lisa Foxx and to the wonderful staff at Cache. Everyone had a great time mingling, meeting, and mixing it up at the festive Happy Hour Party.

TO VIEW THE EVENT BOOKLET:
(Click on link, then click on "full screen" to enlarge)

http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=1161126&productId=3

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
(Click on image to enlarge)

Many party goers scored early holiday presents thanks to our raffle donors:

* 2 Tickets to SeaWorld San Diego!

* 4 Tickets to Disney on Ice

* 4 Tickets to the San Diego Zoo

* Windows 7.0 party bag with free music and security software downloads

* Finding Your Power Hypnotherapy Session-
It's time to start the New Year off right! What better way than Empowering your mind to release fears and attain your goals with ease using Hypnotherapy. Each session is valued at $125.00

*$50 Golfsmith Gift Card

* Legally Organized offers a virtual or personal assistant (4 hours)

* $50 Three Bags Full Gift Certificate - sweater boutique on Montana Avenue

* $25 SemiPrecious Gift Certificate - bead salon on Montana Avenue

* $25 Wokcano Restaurant Gift Certificate

* Publish your own 5 x 5 storybook with a StorybookProducer.com Gift Card.

BECOME AN AWRT SoCAL MEMBER FOR JUST $100

YOU'VE STARTED YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING, BUT DON'T FORGET TO BUY SOMETHING FOR YOURSELF!

Join American Women in Radio & Television SoCal Chapter in December for just $100. (Regular Price $135) SAVE $35!

* To qualify, type "December" in the promotion code adjacent to the payment field on the online application form.
* Offer only valid for first-time AWRT members.
* $25 SoCal Chapter affiliation + $75 AWRT membership.
* Special offer ends 12/31/09.

Click To Join

SUPPORT OUR SEASON FOR SHARING
VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE

Help make the holidays more plentiful for those in need.
$1 donated = 4 meals

With every $1 donated, the LA Foodbank can distribute $5 worth of groceries, fresh produce, bread, dairy products and meat into the community.

Click to Donate

Special Thanks to General Mills Foundation for donating
10 pallets of Fiber One cereal and chewy bars.

FOOTNOTES:

The above event booklet was produced by www.StorybookProducer.com. If you would like a hardbound copy or if you would like to make your own booklet, please contact Kim@StorybookProducer.com.

YOU ARE INVITED to the American Women in Radio & Television, Southern California Chapter Annual Holiday Party

2009-11-30T21:37:00.000-08:00

'Tis the season to mingle with friends and colleagues at the annual AWRT SoCal Holiday Party located at Cache Restaurant in Santa Monica on Thursday, December 10. The popular mixer is hosted by radio personality and Cache investor Lisa Foxx with holiday appetizers hosted by AWRT SoCal. No-host bar.

WHEN:
Thursday, December 10, 2009
5pm-7pm

WHERE:
Cache Restaurant
in the Cache Lounge
3110 Main Street
Santa Monica, CA 90405
p: 310.399.4800

PARKING:
$8 Valet parking and metered street parking also available on a first come, first serve basis

ADMISSION TO THE AWRT SoCAL HOLIDAY PARTY
includes 2 Raffle Tickets and Happy Hour Munchies!

Score some early holiday presents with AWRT SoCal's exciting new raffle including a chance to win:

2 Tickets to SeaWorld San Diego!

4 Tickets to Disney on Ice!

4 Tickets to the San Diego Zoo!

Windows 7.0 Party Bag with free music downloads and free security software downloads

Finding Your Power Hypnotherapy Session-
It's time to start the New Year off right! What better way than Empowering your mind to release fears and attain your goals with ease using Hypnotherapy. Each session is valued at $125.00

RSVP NOW

Many Thanks To Our "Season For Sharing" Celebrity and Media Volunteers

2009-11-22T14:54:00.000-08:00

VOLUNTEERS PACKED 1,088 BOXES OF FOOD
FOR SENIOR CITIZENS IN NEED.

The Celebrity and Media Volunteer Day at the LA Regional Foodbank was hosted by Jennifer Love Hewitt and the American Women in Radio & Television Southern California Chapter (AWRT SoCal). Many thanks to all those that volunteered their time to make our Season For Sharing event a great success.

Special thanks to the General Mills Foundation for donating 10 pallets of Fiber One cereal and chewy bars to AWRT SoCal's "Season For Sharing" volunteer day.

VIEW OUR VOLUNTEERS IN ACTION:

TO VIEW THE EVENT BOOKLET CLICK ON LINK
(Then click "full screen" to enlarge image):
http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=1108324&productId=5

SEASON FOR SHARING EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
(Click on the image to enlarge):

On Saturday, November 14, celebrities and members of the media from Los Angeles joined together to volunteer their time to raise awareness of the Foodbank's growing need for donations and volunteer support this holiday season. The special event hosted by Jennifer Love Hewitt and the American Women in Radio & Television Southern California Chapter, kicked off the LA Regional Foodbank's "Season for Sharing."

Celebrity spokesperson, Ajay Mehta, who appears in the General Mills Fiber One ad campaign, presented the LA Regional Foodbank with 10 pallets of Fiber One cereal and chewy bars donated by the General Mills Foundation during Celebrity and Media Volunteer Day. "General Mills generous gift of food will help make the holidays more plentiful for many families in need," says Laura Behrman, President of the AWRT SoCal Chapter. "And we extend our heartfelt gratitude for their significant contribution and for everyone who contributed their time to participate in Saturday's day of giving."

Additional thanks to Alternative Apparel for donating t-shirts for the Season For Sharing event.

CELEBRITY VOLUNTEERS AT SEASON FOR SHARING

IN THE NEWS:
Hollywood Teen'zine and Season For Sharing:
http://hollywoodteenzine.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=792&Itemid=82

Multi Cultural Cooking Network interviews Fiber One's Ajay Mehta:
http://multiculturalcookingnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/mccn-visits-the-la-regional-food-bank/

Meaghan Martin Has a Season of Sharing:
http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2009/11/15/meaghan-martin-has-a-season-of-sharing/

Boo Boo at the LA Foodbank Food Drive:
http://teamboobooseth.blogspot.com/2009/11/booboo-at-los-angeles-regional.html

Meaghan Martin Volunteers at the LA Regional Foodbank:
http://officialteamjonascalifornia.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/meaghan-martin-volunteers-at-the-los-angeles-food-drive/

Drew Seeley and Emily Morris: Foodbank Friends
http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2009/11/15/drew-seeley-emily-morris-foodbank-friends/

Meaghan Martin and Boo Boo Stewart are Ready to Share:
http://www.shineon-media.com/2009/11/15/meaghan-martin-booboo-stewart-are-ready-to-share/

FanHost Network:
http://forums.fanhost.com/hollywood-starlets-122/jennifer-love-hewitt-146/186621-love-co-hosts-season-for-sharing-at-the-la-regional-foodbank.html

FilmLink on General Mills Donation for Celebrity and Media Volunteer Day:
http://kimspence49.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/general-mills-donates-fiber-one-cereal-and-chewy-bars-in-support-of-los-angeles-regional-foodbank%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9Cseason-for-sharing%E2%80%9D/

710 ESPN on Celebrity and Media Volunteer Day:
http://laferncusack.com/audio/ESPN_LAFOOD_AWRTSOCAL.mp3

Season For Sharing on AWRT SoCal's YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/AWRTSoCal

American Women In Radio & Television on Fiber One:
http://kimspence.info/awrt/foodbank/index.htm

During “Season For Sharing,” local celebrities and media joined together to help assemble and ready food packages at the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank for distribution to the community, including Candy Spelling, Author; Kathryn Joosten (Desperate Housewives); Patricia Kara (Deal or No Deal); Jessica Kinni (VH1s Rock of Love 2, VH1 Charm School); Boo Boo Stewart (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse); Maureen McCormick (The Brady Bunch); Jamie McCall (Pushing Daisies); Drew Seeley (Another Cinderella Story); Becca and Meaghan Martin (Camp Rock); Shailene Woodley (The Secret Life of the American Teenager); Erica Hubbard (Lincoln Heights); Ajay Mehta (Fiber One); Ross "The Intern" Mathews (The Jay Leno Show); Chelsea Hightower (Dancing with the Stars); Fivel Stewart, Actress/Performer; Gayla Johnson, Actress/Comedian; Kate Linder, Actress; Rick Yune, Actor; Amy Paffrath, Host, E! News; Anita Vogel, Correspondent, Fox News Channel; Alysha Del Valle, Morning News Team, KABC Eyewitness News; Rita Garcia, Reporter, KCAL/KCBS; Jo Kwon, General Assignment Reporter, KABC 790; Adrianna Costa, Host, TV Guide; Shira Lazar, Blogger, The Pop Report; Marcela Luevanos, On Air, Exitos 93.9 with attendance from Daily Variety, CBS Radio, KTTV Fox 11 and KCOP My 13 Los Angeles, Power Women Magazine & Radio Show, KABC Radio, Los Angeles Times, Premiere Radio Networks, Southern California Broadcasters Association, Muse Artist Management , Radio Disney AM 1110, 710 ESPN, Global Vision Editing, VCI Solutions, Celebrity Photo Agency, The Multi Cultural Cooking Network and Look to the Stars, Hollywood Radio & Television Society, Press Association, Lifetime Networks, London Entertainment, American Photo Features, FilmMagic, WireImage, Getty Images, Los Angeles Examiner, Ratianda InLA Magazine,, Hollywood Unwrapped, Pretty/Scary, Hollywood Gossip, The 411 "Buzz" Around Town, Pop on the Pop, Hollywood Teen’zine, KNX 1070 Newsradio, KHTS AM 1220, FilmLink, LA 18/KSCI TV, StorybookProducer.com, StayTunedTV.net, General Mills, and more.

TO DONATE TO THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOODBANK VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE:
http://www.lafoodbank.org.

Footnotes: The above event booklet was produced by www.StorybookProducer.com. If you would like to receive a hardbound copy of this event book or if you would like to create your own book, please email Kim@StorybookProducer.com or visit www.StorybookProducer.com.

Photo Credits: Marla Aufmuth, Steve Dickey, Kim Spence, and LA Regional Foodbank

Volunteers Rock at Celebrity and Media Volunteer Day at the LA Regional Foodbank

2009-11-16T00:37:00.000-08:00

MANY THANKS FOR YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT!

To View The Event Booklet:
http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=1103692&productId=5

On Saturday, November 14, celebrities and members of the media from Los Angeles joined together to volunteer their time to raise awareness of the Foodbank's growing need for donations and volunteer support this holiday season. The special event hosted by Jennifer Love Hewitt and the American Women in Radio & Television Southern California Chapter, kicked off the LA Regional Foodbank's "Season for Sharing."

Celebrity spokesperson, Ajay Mehta, who appears in the General Mills Fiber One ad campaign, presented the LA Regional Foodbank with 10 pallets of Fiber One cereal and chewy bars donated by the General Mills Foundation during Celebrity and Media Volunteer Day. "General Mills generous gift of food will help make the holidays more plentiful for many families in need," says Laura Behrman, President of the AWRT SoCal Chapter. "And we extend our heartfelt gratitude for their significant contribution and for everyone who contributed their time to participate in Saturday's day of giving."

Event Highlights: (Click on the image to enlarge)

Hollywood Teen'zine and Season For Sharing:
http://hollywoodteenzine.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=792&Itemid=82

Multi Cultural Cooking Network interviews Fiber One's Ajay Mehta:
http://multiculturalcookingnetwork.wordpress.com/2009/11/19/mccn-visits-the-la-regional-food-bank/

Meaghan Martin Has a Season of Sharing:
http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2009/11/15/meaghan-martin-has-a-season-of-sharing/

Boo Boo at the LA Foodbank Food Drive:
http://teamboobooseth.blogspot.com/2009/11/booboo-at-los-angeles-regional.html

Meaghan Martin Volunteers at the LA Regional Foodbank:
http://officialteamjonascalifornia.wordpress.com/2009/11/15/meaghan-martin-volunteers-at-the-los-angeles-food-drive/

Drew Seeley and Emily Morris: Foodbank Friends
http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2009/11/15/drew-seeley-emily-morris-foodbank-friends/

Meaghan Martin and Boo Boo Stewart are Ready to Share:
http://www.shineon-media.com/2009/11/15/meaghan-martin-booboo-stewart-are-ready-to-share/

FanHost Network:
http://forums.fanhost.com/hollywood-starlets-122/jennifer-love-hewitt-146/186621-love-co-hosts-season-for-sharing-at-the-la-regional-foodbank.html

FilmLink on General Mills Donation for Celebrity and Media Volunteer Day:
http://kimspence49.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/general-mills-donates-fiber-one-cereal-and-chewy-bars-in-support-of-los-angeles-regional-foodbank%E2%80%99s-%E2%80%9Cseason-for-sharing%E2%80%9D/

American Women In Radio & Television on Fiber One:
http://kimspence.info/awrt/foodbank/

710 ESPN on Celebrity and Media Volunteer Day:
http://laferncusack.com/audio/ESPN_LAFOOD_AWRTSOCAL.mp3

During “Season For Sharing,” local celebrities and media are rallying together to help assemble and ready food packages at the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank for distribution to the community, including Candy Spelling, Author; Kathryn Joosten (Desperate Housewives); Patricia Kara (Deal or No Deal); Jessica Kinni (VH1s Rock of Love 2, VH1 Charm School); Boo Boo Stewart (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse); Maureen McCormick (The Brady Bunch); Jamie McCall (Pushing Daisies); Drew Seeley (Another Cinderella Story); Becca and Meaghan Martin (Camp Rock); Shailene Woodley (The Secret Life of the American Teenager); Erica Hubbard (Lincoln Heights); Ajay Mehta (Fiber One); Ross "The Intern" Mathews (The Jay Leno Show); Chelsea Hightower (Dancing with the Stars); Fivel Stewart, Actress/Performer; Gayla Johnson, Actress/Comedian; Kate Linder, Actress; Rick Yune, Actor; Amy Paffrath, Host, E! News; Anita Vogel, Correspondent, Fox News Channel; Alysha Del Valle, Morning News Team, KABC Eyewitness News; Rita Garcia, Reporter, KCAL/KCBS; Jo Kwon, General Assignment Reporter, KABC 790; Adrianna Costa, Host, TV Guide; Shira Lazar, Blogger, The Pop Report; Marcela Luevanos, On Air, Exitos 93.9 with attendance from Daily Variety, CBS Radio, KTTV Fox 11 and KCOP My 13 Los Angeles, Power Women Magazine & Radio Show, KABC Radio, Los Angeles Times, Premiere Radio Networks, Southern California Broadcasters Association, Muse Artist Management , Radio Disney AM 1110, 710 ESPN, Global Vision Editing, VCI Solutions, Celebrity Photo Agency, The Multi Cultural Cooking Network and Look to the Stars, Hollywood Radio & Television Society, Press Association, Lifetime Networks, London Entertainment, American Photo Features, FilmMagic, WireImage, Getty Images, Los Angeles Examiner, Hollywood Unwrapped, Pretty/Scary, Hollywood Gossip, Pop on the Pop, Hollywood Teen’zine, KNX 1070 Newsradio, KHTS AM 1220, FilmLink, LA 18/KSCI TV, General Mills, and more.

WITH HELP FROM OUR PARTICIPATING CELEBRITIES AND MEDIA WE ASSEMBLED 1,088 BOXES OF FOOD FOR DISTRIBUTION TO SENIOR FAMILIES IN NEED!

DONATE TO THE AWRT SoCal VIRTUAL FOOD DRIVE:
www.lafoodbank.org.

Footnotes: The above event booklet was produced by www.StorybookProducer.com. If you would like to purchase a hardbound book of this event or create your own book, please email Kim@StorybookProducer.com or visit www.StorybookProducer.com.

General Mills donates Fiber One cereal and chewy bars in support of Los Angeles Regional Foodbank’s “Season For Sharing”

2009-11-09T15:57:00.000-08:00

The Celebrity and Media Volunteer Day
at the LA Regional Foodbank is
hosted by actress Jennifer Love Hewitt and the
American Women in Radio & Television
Southern California Chapter

Burbank, CA (Tuesday, November 10, 2009) – Celebrity spokesperson, Ajay Mehta, who appears in the General Mills Fiber One ad campaign, will present the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank with pallets of Fiber One cereal and chewy bars donated by the General Mills Foundation during Celebrity and Media Volunteer Day at the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank, Saturday, November 14. The special event, hosted by Jennifer Love Hewitt and the American Women in Radio and Television Southern California (AWRT SoCal) Chapter, will kick off the Foodbank’s “Season For Sharing” and help raise awareness of the organization’s growing need for food donations and volunteers.

“We are thrilled about this amazing donation from the General Mills Foundation being offered Saturday at the Season For Sharing event,” says Laura Behrman, President of AWRT SoCal and Event co-host.”Their generous gift of food will help make the holidays more plentiful for many families in need.”

As a result of state budget cuts and rising unemployment rates, hunger is becoming a more critical problem in Los Angeles County. At this time when our community is experiencing the difficulties of the economic downturn, charitable organizations like the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank are being faced with record increases in demand. The Los Angeles Regional Foodbank has increased volume by 41%, the equivalent of 5 million meals, year to date compared to last year; however, there still remains a gap between the overall demand for food assistance and the supply of food.

“The Foodbank is grateful for General Mills continued support of our hunger relief efforts,” said Michael Flood, President/CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank. “This generous donation will be a great help in our efforts to feed the needy in our community during this holiday season.”

During “Season For Sharing,” local celebrities and media are rallying together to help assemble and ready food packages at the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank for distribution to the community, including Candy Spelling, Author; Kathryn Joosten (Desperate Housewives); Patricia Kara (Deal or No Deal); Jessica Kinni (VH1s Rock of Love 2, VH1 Charm School); Boo Boo Stewart (The Twilight Saga: Eclipse); Maureen McCormick (The Brady Bunch);
Jamie McCall (Pushing Daisies); Drew Seeley (Another Cinderella Story); Becca and Meaghan Martin (Camp Rock);
Shailene Woodley (The Secret Life of the American Teenager);
Erica Hubbard (Lincoln Heights); Ajay Mehta (Fiber One);
Ross "The Intern" Mathews (The Jay Leno Show);
Chelsea Hightower (Dancing with the Stars); Fivel Stewart, Actress/Performer; Gayla Johnson, Actress/Comedian; Kate Linder, Actress; Rick Yune, Actor; Amy Paffrath, Host, E! News;
Anita Vogel, Correspondent, Fox News Channel; Alysha Del Valle, Morning News Team, KABC Eyewitness News; Rita Garcia, Reporter, KCAL/KCBS; Jo Kwon, General Assignment Reporter, KABC 790; Adrianna Costa, Host, TV Guide; Shira Lazar, Blogger, The Pop Report; Marcela Luevanos, On Air, Exitos 93.9 with attendance from Daily Variety, CBS Radio, KTTV Fox 11 and KCOP My 13 Los Angeles, Power Women Magazine & Radio Show, KABC Radio, Los Angeles Times, Premiere Radio Networks, Southern California Broadcasters Association, Muse Artist Management , Radio Disney AM 1110, 710 ESPN, Global Vision Editing, VCI Solutions, Celebrity Photo Agency, The Multi Cultural Cooking Network and Look to the Stars, Hollywood Radio & Television Society, Press Association, Lifetime Networks, London Entertainment, American Photo Features, FilmMagic, WireImage, Getty Images, Los Angeles Examiner, Hollywood Unwrapped, Pretty/Scary, Hollywood Gossip, Pop on the Pop, Hollywood Teen’zine, KNX 1070 Newsradio, KHTS AM 1220, FilmLink, LA 18/KSCI TV, General Mills, and more.

To learn how you can help or to donate to the AWRT SoCal Virtual Food Drive for the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank, please visit https://www.lafoodbank.org/ssl/awrt.htm. For more information, visit www.awrtsocal.org or email info@awrtsocal.org.

One out of every eight people in Los Angeles County is at risk of hunger

WHO:
General Mills celebrity spokesperson Ajay Mehta, celebrities, media, and members of the American Women in Radio & Television Southern California Chapter

WHAT:
Los Angeles Regional Foodbank’s “Season for Sharing” Celebrity & Media Volunteer Day

WHEN:
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 8:45 am - 12:00 pm

WHERE:
1734 E 41st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058

WHY:
To create awareness of the growing need for volunteers and donations at the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank this Holiday Season.

RSVP:
To attend “Season For Sharing”, celebrities, media, and AWRT SoCal members and their guests should RSVP at rsvp@awrtsocal.org.

TO HELP:
To learn how you can get involved or to donate to the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank, please visit https://www.lafoodbank.org/ssl/awrt.htm.

ABOUT GENERAL MILLS FOUNDATION:
The mission of the General Mills Foundation, celebrating more than 50 years of giving, is to nourish communities. In fiscal 2009, General Mills awarded more than $90 million to communities across the country, representing more than 5 percent of company pretax profits that year. Of the total, the Foundation contributed $21 million in grants in the targeted areas of hunger and nutrition wellness, education, social services, and arts and culture. In addition, 82 percent of employees volunteer in the communities where they live and work.

ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOODBANK:
The Los Angeles Regional Foodbank is a non-profit, charitable organization established in 1973 and is one of the largest food banks in the United States. Through a network of over 540 charitable agencies with more than 900 sites, the Foodbank supplies enough food for over 700,000 meals each week in Los Angeles County. The Foodbank is affiliated with Feeding America. For more information, visit http://www.lafoodbank.org.

Contact:
Amanda Brocato
Fifteen Minutes Public Relations
Amanda@FifteenMinutes.com
323.556.9700

Ryan Croy
Fifteen Minutes Public Relations
Ryan@FifteenMinutes.com
323.556.9700

PR Director

310.463.4201

press@awrtsocal.org

AWRT SoCal Executive Contact:

Laura Behrman

President

818.569.3148
president@awrtsocal.org

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AWRT SoCal Announces Participation in Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure®

2009-11-05T10:46:00.000-08:00

Join TEAM AWRT SoCal and Run (or Walk) For A Cure at Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure®

Sunday, March 14, 2010 at the Dodger Stadium!

Burbank, CA (Thursday, November 5, 2009) --The American Women in Radio and Television Southern California (AWRT SoCal) Chapter announce its participation in the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure®, Sunday, March 14, 2010 at its new location at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. AWRT SoCal is now accepting enrollments for its RACE2010 AWRT team and invite colleagues from radio, television, and allied fields to sign-up at http://www.komenlacounty.org/race2010/awrtsocal.

Patricia Kara (Deal or No Deal), Jessica Kinni (Vh1's Rock of Love 2, Rock of Love Charm School) and recording artist, J*Smith are among the many 2010 supporters walking with Team AWRT SoCal to help raise awareness and funds to support local breast cancer services and national breast cancer research programs. A variety of activities are planned on Race day to accommodate all levels of interest and ability.

2009 Survivors Ceremony

"We are very excited to partner with Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure® to help create awareness and raise donations for this important program, " states Laura Behrman, President for the Southern California Chapter of AWRT. "It's all about working together so that one day we can live in a world without breast cancer."

The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® is a celebration of courageous breast cancer survivors and a memorial for those who have lost their battle with the disease. It raises awareness of the importance of early detection and provides funding for national breast cancer research and local breast cancer treatment.

Up to 75 percent of net proceeds generated by the Affiliate stay within the local community! The remaining income goes to the national Susan G. Komen for the Cure Grants Program to fund research. Over the past 13 years the Komen Los Angeles County Affiliate was able to fund over $7.5 million for education, screening and treatment services in Los Angeles County. The 2010 fundraising goal for the Los Angeles County Affiliate is 1.2 million dollars.

2009 Celebrity Hosts

Race for the Cure® t-shirts and bibs will be mailed to each team member that registers by March 1, 2010 at http://www.komenlacounty.org/race2010/awrtsocal, and the first 25 people that register for Team AWRT SoCal will receive an official 2010 Team AWRT SoCal Shirt generously donated by Alternative Apparel.

AWRT Race for the Cure® Team pledges and general donations are available at various levels. For more information about the Race for the Cure® visit http://www.komenlacounty.org. To join Team AWRT SoCal, visit http://www.komenlacounty.org/race2010/awrtsocal.

For more information about the Southern California Chapter of AWRT, please visit www.awrtsocal.org, or email info@awrtsocal.org.

WHAT:
Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure®

WHO:
Patricia Kara
Deal or No Deal

Jessica Kinni

Vh1's Rock of Love 2, Rock of Love Charm School

J*Smith

Recording Artist

Team AWRT SoCal
Members and Friends of American Women in Radio & Television, SoCal Including Television, Radio and Allied Fields

WHEN:
Sunday, March 14, 2010

WHERE:
Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA

About Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Los Angeles County Affiliate:

Nancy G. Brinker promised her dying sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever. In 1982, that promise became Susan G. Komen for the Cure® and launched the global breast cancer movement. Today, the organization is the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists fighting to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Susan G. Komen for the Cure® has invested more than $1.3 billion to fulfill our promise, becoming the largest non-profit funder of breast cancer research in the world. The Los Angeles County Affiliate has raised more than $7.5 million to fund breast cancer programs and research in the last 13 years, which have gone to provide the medically underserved and uninsured populations in Los Angeles County with screening, diagnostic tests and treatments for breast cancer. For more information about the Los Angeles County Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, visit www.komenlacounty.org or call 310-575-3011. Please join us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and MySpace.

About American Women in Radio & Television
Southern California Chapter:

American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT) is the longest established professional association dedicated to advancing women in media and entertainment. AWRT is a national organization with local chapters across the country. AWRT carries forth its mission by educating, advocating and acting as a resource to its members and the industry at large.

Founded in 1951, AWRT works to improve the quality of electronic media; promote the entry, development and advancement of women in the field; foster communication and idea exchange; and give back to the community it serves. For more information, visit www.awrt.org.

The Southern California Chapter of AWRT is a non-profit membership organization for women and men who work in the electronic media and allied fields in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Ventura counties. The Southern California Chapter of AWRT offers numerous local benefits to its members, including networking events, educational programs, community outreach, career counseling and occupational training. Founded in 1952, the first Chapter president was Jeanne Gray-McDonald, after whom the Chapter's prestigious Genii Award is named. For more information, visit www.awrtsocal.org.

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PHOTOS:

To view the 2009 Race Photo Gallery Click Here.

Media Contacts:

Kim Spence
Public Relations Director
AWRT SoCal Chapter
press@awrtsocal.org
(310) 463-4201

Laura Behrman
President
AWRT SoCal Chapter
president@awrtsocal.org
(818) 569-3148

PARTNER NEWS: The Women’s Steering Committee of The Directors Guild of America Presents The Reality of “Reality Television”

2009-11-03T08:50:00.000-08:00

Explore with us how one becomes a reality director. Find out what the role of the director is in reality television, from pre to post production.

DGA REALITY PANEL. Join us with some of the most successful reality television directors who began their careers in various disciplines and with persistence, tenacity, and a bit of luck, have shaped the reality world.

Panelists

Neil DeGroot DGA Director (The Biggest Loser)

Amy Elkins DGA Director (America's Next Top Model)

Scott Messick DGA Director (Survivor)

Jeannie O'Neill DGA Director (Ripley's Believe It Or Not!)

Bertram van Munster DGA Director & Co-Creator (The Amazing Race)

Admission: Free

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Time: 7:30PM – 9:00PM

Place: 6^th Floor Boardroom, DGA, 7920 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA, 90046

R.S.V.P. – Cindy Lyle of the DGA at 310-289-5383
Limited free parking is available beneath the building. (See Map) Inform the guard you will be attending the Women's Steering Committee's Reality Panel event.

Moderators: DGA Directors Gayle Galvez & Donna Kanter

PARTNER NEWS: HRTS Event, Nov 10, with Broadcasting Legend, Vin Scully

2009-10-31T17:17:00.000-07:00

NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS!

Join HRTS at this special Newsmaker Luncheon featuring broadcasting legend, Vin Scully, with a Q&A led by writer, director, producer, Ron Shelton.

Entering an unprecedented 60th season broadcasting the Dodgers, Vin Scully continues to rewrite the record book of his trade each and every time he goes on the air. With awards and accolades beyond comprehension, Scully's standing as the greatest sportscaster of all-time was reaffirmed earlier this year by the American Sportscasters Association (ASA), which puts his name atop the list of the 50 greatest to ever sit behind a microphone. The Hall of Famer's 60 years of consecutive service with the Dodgers is the longest of any current sports broadcaster with one team.

The ASA also elected Scully as the top sportscaster of the 20th century in a vote by more than 500 national members of the organization in 2000, topping such broadcasting icons as Howard Cosell, Mel Allen and others. And while the latest poll by that organization put the "Voice of the Dodgers" atop the list of all-time greats, that group is not alone. In the 2005 book "Voices of Summer," Scully was named as baseball's all-time best broadcaster based on "longevity, continuity, network coverage, kudos, language, popularity, persona, voice knowledge and miscellany." Each criterion was rated from 1-10, with the perfect score being 100. Scully was the only broadcaster to reach that number.

Ron Shelton, who will lead the Q&A with Scully, is a former professional baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles’ minor league system and has written, directed and produced some of Hollywood’s most popular films in the sports genre. The 1988 Oscar-nominated screenplay, “Bull Durham,” was his directorial debut. The film garnered critical acclaim for Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins, while Shelton was honored by the Writers Guild of America (Best Original Screenplay), the New York Film Critics Circle, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association and the National Society of Film Critics. He then teamed up with Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes in the 1992 playground basketball comedy “White Men Can’t Jump.” In 1994 the film “Cobb,” starring Tommy Lee Jones, was Shelton’s uncompromising depiction of one of baseball’s darkest heroes. Shelton and Costner re-teamed in 1996 with the romantic gold comedy “Tin Cup.” He went on to work with Woody Harrelson, Antonio Banderas, Lolita Davidovich and Lucy Liu in the 1999 film “Play it to the Bone,” a road movie about boxing.

“Broadcasting Legend, Vin Scully” is chaired by HRTS board member Andy Friendly, President of Andy Friendly Productions.

VIP Reception opens at 11:30a.m.; lunch and panel at 12:30p.m.

Tickets:
HRTS and AWRT Individual Member: $105/member
Table of 10: $1,050
Live-stream tickets: $29.95

For reservations or information on non-member tickets, please call (818)789-1182 or visit www.HRTS.org.
Click here to order tickets.

Contributing sponsor for "Broadcasting Legend, Vin Scully" is Volt Workforce Solutions. Live-streaming partners are CSG Systems, Digital Rapids, and Limelight Networks. The 2009-2010 HRTS Newsmaker Luncheon Season is sponsored in part by PriceWaterhouseCoopers and The Lippin Group.

American Women in Radio & Television Southern California Chapter Announces 2010 Genii Awards

2009-10-28T09:21:00.000-07:00

Burbank, CA (Wednesday, October 28, 2009) - American Women in Radio & Television's Southern California Chapter (AWRT SoCal) announces the 2010 Genii Awards. Six women will be honored at the gala event Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, CA.

Actress Betty White (The Golden Girls, Boston Legal, The Proposal) will be honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award in Acting. Mary Hart, Host for Entertainment Tonight, is the recipient for the Excellence in Television On Air Award. Lisa Foxx, On Air for Clear Channel Radio, 104.3MYfm Los Angeles, Star 101.3 San Francisco, and Star 94.1 San Diego, will receive the Excellence in Radio On Air Award. The honoree for Excellence in Radio Management will be Rosemary Hernandez, General Sales Manager at CBSNewsRadioLA, KNX1070 NEWSRADIO and KFWB NEWS TALK 980. Karla Keller, Senior Account Executive for Anheuser Busch, will be the recipient of the Excellence in Advertising Award; and AWRT SoCal Past President and Director of Community Affairs for Southern California Broadcasters Association, 710 ESPN and Radio Disney AM 1110,
LaFern Cusack, will receive the Tracey Miller Merit Award.

"It is our honor to recognize the amazing contributions of this stellar array of talent who promote progress and create change within our industry. On behalf of the AWRT SoCal Board of Directors, we are pleased to announce the 2010 Genii Awards and look forward to celebrating the accomplishments of these exceptional women at the Awards Show in April," says Laura Behrman, President of AWRT SoCal and Promotions Director for Radio Disney AM 1110.

The Genii Awards are annually granted to people who have demonstrated excellence in television, radio, and the allied fields. Honorees are commended for their alignment to the AWRT mission statement: "To Promote Progress and Create Change." Proceeds from the Genii Awards support AWRT SoCal's College Scholarship Fund and educational endeavors.

Sponsorship and ticket information is available at http://awrtsocal.org/awards_history.php. For more information, visit www.awrtsocal.org or email info@awrtsocal.org.

WHAT:
American Women in Radio & Television, Southern California Chapter's 2010 Genii Awards

WHO:
Lifetime Achievement Award in Acting
Betty White, Actress (The Golden Girls, Boston Legal, The Proposal)

Excellence in Television On Air Award
Mary Hart, Host for Entertainment Tonight

Excellence in Radio On Air Award
Lisa Foxx, On Air for Clear Channel Radio, 104.3MYfm Los Angeles, Star 101.3 San Francisco, and Star 94.1 San Diego

Excellence in Radio Management Award
Rosemary Hernandez, General Sales Manager at CBSNewsRadioLA, KNX1070 NEWSRADIO
and KFWB NEWS TALK 980

Excellence in Advertising Award
Karla Keller, Senior Account Executive for Anheuser Busch

Tracey Miller Merit Award
LaFern Cusack, AWRT SoCal Past President and Director of Community Affairs for Southern California Broadcasters Association, 710 ESPN and Radio Disney AM 1110

WHEN:
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Cocktails and Silent Auction
7:00 p.m. Dinner and Live Auction
8:00 p.m. Awards Show

WHERE:
Skirball Cultural Center
2701 N. Sepulveda Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90049

About American Women in Radio & Television,
Southern California Chapter:

American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT) is the longest established professional association dedicated to advancing women in media and entertainment. AWRT (www.awrt.org) is a national organization with local chapters across the country. AWRT carries forth its mission by educating, advocating and acting as a resource to its members and the industry at large.

Founded in 1951, AWRT works to improve the quality of electronic media; promote the entry, development and advancement of women in the field; foster communication and idea exchange; and give back to the community it serves.

The Southern California Chapter of AWRT (www.awrtsocal.org) is a non-profit membership organization for women and men who work in the electronic media and allied fields in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Ventura counties. The Southern California Chapter of AWRT offers numerous local benefits to its members, including networking events, educational programs, community outreach, career counseling and occupational training. Founded in 1952, the first Chapter president was Jeanne Gray-McDonald, after whom the Chapter's prestigious Genii Award is named.

Actress Joan Van Ark with attendees at the Genii Awards Show

About AWRT SoCal Genii Awards:

For over 50 years, AWRT's Southern California Chapter has presented the highest honor AWRT SoCal bestows in the name of Chapter Founder, Jeanne Gray McDonald. This special honor celebrates the notable achievements of excellence executed by individuals in radio and television broadcasting. The recipients of this prestigious honor are being saluted for their significant contributions to the industry aligned with the mission of the organization to promote progress and create change within the electronic media.

Genii honorees are recognized for their pioneering efforts, dedicated leadership, commitment to quality and excellence, and their community contributions. Saluting the Notable Achievements of Excellence by Individuals in the Broadcasting Industry, the Genii Awards benefit AWRT SoCal's scholarship program, and educational programs.

Past Genii Award Recipients Include:
Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Dr. Laura Schlessinger, Whoopie Goldberg, Doris Roberts, Leeza Gibbons, Fay Kanin, and Anne Sweeney, to name a few.

The chapter's annual Genii Awards celebrates the contributions of esteemed colleagues, and helps to fund AWRT SoCal student scholarships.

For a complete list of Genii Award winners and AWRT SoCal membership information, go to www.awrtsocal.org.

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Media Contact:
Kim Spence
Public Relations Director
AWRT SoCal Chapter
press@awrtsocal.org
(310) 463-4201

Laura Behrman
President
AWRT SoCal Chapter
president@awrtsocal.org
(818) 569-3148

Table, Ticket, and Donation Contact Information:
Julie Kertes
President Elect
AWRT SoCal Chapter
info@awrtsocal.org
(818) 970-6673

Event Sponsorship Information:
Bonnie Gallanter
VP of Programming
AWRT SoCal Chapter
bonzzai@aol.com
(310) 385-8401

Jennifer Love Hewitt co-hosts "Season for Sharing" at the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank

2009-10-22T11:27:00.000-07:00

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CELEBRITY AND MEDIA VOLUNTEER DAY
at the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank!

Hosted by Jennifer Love Hewitt and the SoCal Chapter of AWRT

WHO:
During “Season For Sharing,” local celebrities and media are rallying together to help assemble and ready food packages at the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank for distribution to the community, including Candy Spelling, Kathryn Joosten (Desperate Housewives); Patricia Kara (Deal or No Deal); Jessica Kinni (VH1s Rock of Love 2, VH1 Charm School); Maureen McCormick (The Brady Bunch);
Drew Seeley (Another Cinderella Story); Becca and Meaghan Martin (Camp Rock); Ross "The Intern" Mathews (The Jay Leno Show); Shailene Woodley (The Secret Life of the American Teenager); Jamie McCall (Pushing Daisies); Erica Hubbard (Lincoln Heights); Ajay Mehta (Fiber One); Chelsea Hightower (Dancing with the Stars); Gayla Johnson, Actress/Comedian; Kate Linder, Actress; Rick Yune, Actor; Amy Paffrath, Host, E! News;
Anita Vogel, Correspondent, Fox News Channel; Alysha Del Valle, Morning News Team, KABC Eyewitness News ; Rita Garcia, Reporter, KCAL/KCBS; Jo Kwon, General Assignment Reporter, KABC 790; Shira Lazar, Blogger, The Pop Report;
Marcela Luevanos, On Air, Exitos 93.9 with attendance from Daily Variety, CBS Radio, KTTV Fox 11 and KCOP My 13 Los Angeles, Power Women Magazine & Radio Show, KABC Radio, Premiere Radio Networks, Southern California Broadcasters Association, Muse Artist Management , Radio Disney AM 1110, 710 ESPN, Global Vision Editing, VCI Solutions, Celebrity Photo Agency, The Multi Cultural Cooking Network and Look to the Stars,
Los Angeles Times, Hollywood Radio & Television Society,
Press Association, Lifetime Networks, London Entertainment, FilmLink, KNX 1070 Newsradio, General Mills, and more.

WHAT:
Los Angeles Regional Foodbank’s “Season for Sharing” Celebrity & Media Volunteer Day

WHEN:
Saturday, November 14, 2009, 8:45 am - 12:00 pm

WHERE:
1734 E 41st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90058

WHY:
To create awareness of the growing need for volunteers and donations at the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank this Holiday Season.

PRESS RSVP:
Contact Kim Spence, PR Director, AWRT SoCal at press@awrtsocal.org or call 310.463.4201.

HOW YOU CAN HELP:
To learn how you can get involved or to donate to the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank, please visit https://www.lafoodbank.org/ssl/awrt.htm.

ONE OUT OF EVERY EIGHT PEOPLE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY IS AT RISK OF HUNGER

Burbank, CA (Wednesday, October 21, 2009) – No matter who you talk to these days, everyone seems to know a friend, relative, or an associate that has recently lost their job due to the volatile U.S. economic climate. As a result of increasing unemployment, this holiday season there is a growing demand for volunteers and donations at charitable organizations nationwide.

Celebrity co-host Jennifer Love Hewitt joins American Women in Radio & Television’s Southern California (AWRT SoCal) Chapter to kick off the “Season for Sharing” at the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank on Saturday, November 14 starting at 8:45am. Patricia Kara (Deal or No Deal), Jessica Kinni (VH1's Rock of Love 2, VH1 Charm School), Ross "The Intern" Mathews, along with many local celebrities, members of the media, and AWRT SoCal members will gather to assemble and ready food packages at the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank for distribution to the community.

“This is a wonderful opportunity to volunteer and raise awareness for a very worthy cause,” states Laura Behrman, AWRT SoCal President. “Due to the recession, the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank has encountered increasing demands and we want to encourage everyone this holiday season to volunteer and donate what you can to help others in need.”

In September California’s unemployment reached a staggering 12.2 percent, exceeding the national U.S. unemployment rate of 9.8 percent, and leaving many California families in need. Based on recent figures released in October by the Employment Development Department, the number of people unemployed in California in September 2009 was 2,247,000, up 799,000 compared with September of last year. With more and more families losing their incomes, their homes, and their ability to provide the basic necessities for their children, charitable organizations like the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank are facing major increases in demand.

The Los Angeles Regional Foodbank, which distributes food to 544 charitable agencies providing service from 902 agency sites throughout Los Angeles County, has increased volume by 41%, the equivalent of 5 million meals, year to date compared to last year to meet the demand; however, there still remains a gap between the overall demand for food assistance and the supply of food.

“The demand for food assistance has reached record proportions in Los Angeles County,” said Michael Flood, President and CEO of the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank. “As a result of state budget cuts and rising unemployment rates, hunger is becoming a more critical problem. We are actively recruiting new pantry locations to increase distribution and are seeking help from the community through donations and volunteering.”

To learn how you can help or to donate to the Los Angeles Regional Foodbank, please visit https://www.lafoodbank.org/ssl/awrt.htm. For more information, visit www.awrtsocal.org or email info@awrtsocal.org.

ABOUT THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL FOODBANK:

The Los Angeles Regional Foodbank is a non-profit, charitable organization established in 1973 and is one of the largest food banks in the United States. Through a network of over 540 charitable agencies with more than 900 sites, the Foodbank supplies enough food for over 700,000 meals each week in Los Angeles County. The Foodbank is affiliated with Feeding America. For more information, visit http://www.lafoodbank.org.

Contact:
Amanda Brocato
FIFTEEN MINUTES PUBLIC RELATIONS
Amanda@FifteenMinutes.com
323.556.9700

Ryan Croy
FIFTEEN MINUTES PUBLIC RELATIONS
Ryan@FifteenMinutes.com
323.556.9700

ABOUT AWRT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA:

American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT), is the longest established professional association dedicated to advancing women in media and entertainment. AWRT is a National organization, with local chapters across the country. AWRT carries forth its mission by educating, advocating and acting as a resource to its members and the industry at large.

Founded in 1951, AWRT works to improve the quality of electronic media; promote the entry, development and advancement of women in the field; foster communication and idea exchange; and give back to the community we serve. For more information, visit www.awrt.org.

The Southern California Chapter of AWRT is a non-profit membership organization for women and men who work in the electronic media and allied fields in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Ventura counties. The Southern California Chapter of AWRT offers numerous local benefits to its members, including networking events, educational programs, community outreach, career counseling and occupational training. Founded in 1952, the first Chapter president was Jeanne Gray-McDonald, after whom the Chapter's prestigious Genii Award is named. For more information, visit www.awrtsocal.org.

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October Broadcasting Events

2009-10-19T09:32:00.000-07:00

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19TH:

Making or Breaking News: The State of the News Business 2009

The Radio and Television News Association of Southern California invites you to attend the news networking event of the year!

“Making or Breaking News: The State of the News Business 2009″

Our networking reception and discussion will be held at UCLA on Monday, October 19th, 2009.

Here are the highlights:

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Harvey Levin – Founder of TMZ

PANEL MEMBERS:

Andy Ludlum – Program Director, KNX 1070 Newsradio and KFWB News/Talk 980

Jose Rios – VP and News Director, KTTV-TV and KCOP-TV

Kris Knutsen - Managing Editor, Local News Service

MODERATOR: Frank Mottek

WHEN: Monday, October 19th, 2009

Hors d’Oeuvres Reception: 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Program: 7:00 – 8:30 PM

Dessert Reception: 8:30 – 9:15 PM

WHERE: Lenart Auditorium, Fowler Museum of Cultural History, UCLA

PARKING: Convenient parking in Lot 4 on the UCLA campus.

Enter UCLA from Sunset Blvd. at Westwood Plaza. Drive ahead to the Parking Information Booth in Lot 4.

PARKING COST: $10.-

ADMISSION COST: General Admission -$20 Students w/ID - $10

UCLA Students and Faculty - Free

Reserve your place NOW by calling RTNA: 562-987-4545 or e-mailing rtnasc@rtna.org

SPONSORS:

Western States Petroleum Association

UCLA

City News Service

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20TH:

SPJ-LA Halloween Mixer Featuring Chief Coroner’s Investigator

JOIN US TUESDAY, OCT. 20th @6:30 p.m.

You’ve seen him at crime scenes. Here’s your chance to hang out with Craig Harvey outside the yellow tape!

The Greater LA Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists invites you to join us for a Halloween mixer – featuring the chief investigator for the LA County Department of Coroner - on Tuesday, Oct. 20 in downtown LA.

The mixer is free and open to all! Please let us know you’re coming by sending an e-mail to: spjlosangeles@gmail.com

Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, SPJ promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry; works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press. To learn more about SPJ-LA, please click here: http://spjla.wordpress.com/about/

WHAT: SPJ-LA’s Halloween Mixer 

WHO: Our guest will be Craig Harvey, chief investigator, LA County Department of Coroner 

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20 

WHERE: We’ll meet in the back room at the Redwood Bar and Grill, 316 W. 2nd Street in downtown L.A.; 213-680-2600. Street and lot parking is available in the area. The bar is close to the Civic Center Red Line Metro stop. 

COST: It’s free fun for all! (You’ll have to buy your own drinks. Happy hour ends at 7 p.m. so get your drinks early!)
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH:

Free Speech Assembly, October 24, in Los Angeles

The First Amendment Coalition invites you to a unique day-long conference on issues in journalism, technology and public policy- explained and debated by leading experts from the standpoint of freedom of speech and freedom of information.

Admission is FREE, but to secure one of only 25 spaces still available, you have to register NOW: http://www.firstamendmentcoalition.org/events/

When: Saturday, Oct. 24

Where: Southwestern Law School’s Biederman Entertainment and Media Law Institute in Los Angeles.

The event is FAC’s annual Free Speech and Open Government Assembly, jointly sponsored by the Coalition, the Biederman Institute and the McCormick Foundation. For our colleagues in the ethnic media, some sessions will be conducted in Spanish and Vietnamese, as well as English.

The program includes panel discussions on topics ranging from journalists’ use of social media for reporting, to new online tools to track the influence of money on legislation, to journalism training sessions on how to get sophisticated, insider news stories (and avoid being “spun” by government officials on one hand, or union officials on the other) about: local police and the criminal justice system; public school financing and the ranking of schools and teachers; salaries and pensions of government employees; and much more.

You’ll hear from featured speakers:

2009 Pulitzer Prize winner (”public interest” category) and Wall Street Journal reporter Alexandra Berzon (in a conversation with LA Times media columnist James Rainey)
Alex Jones, author of the just-released “Losing the News” and director of Harvard University’s Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy.

Enjoy debates among our expert panelists, including: Dan Gillmor, Director, Knight Center for Digital Media Entrepreneurship; Geneva Overholser, Director of the USC Annenberg School of Journalism; Claudia Nuñez, La Opinion; Evan Hansen, Editor-in-Chief, Wired.com; Neil Budde, President, DailyMe; Ricardo Sandoval, Sacramento Bee; Mary Perry, EdSource; Kathryn Baron, Fellow, UC Berkeley; and LA Times reporters Mitchell Landsberg and Matt Lait.

Check out the full program at: http://www.firstamendmentcoalition.org/2009/09/assembly

In addition to the regular sessions, the event will afford opportunities for informal conversations and socializing for the journalists, lawyers, academics, students, public officials, community activists and other guests.

All this is FREE, thanks to FAC’s sponsors and contributors. However, there are only 25 free spaces still available. To reserve one, RSVP NOW at the Assembly registration page: http://www.firstamendmentcoalition.org/events

Or send an e-mail to cfac@cfac.org (with your full name email and phone number).

AWRT SoCAL Attends The High Flying Fundraiser Presented By The Good News Foundation

2009-10-03T22:17:00.000-07:00

AWRT SoCal is proud to support The Good News Foundation and we congratulate all of the honorees for their outstanding contributions to our community.

TO VIEW THE EVENT BOOKLET:
http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=1046478&productId=3

FUNDRAISER HIGHLIGHTS:
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The above Good News Event Book is developed by www.StorybookProducer.com. To order a copy, or to make your own book, contact Kim@StorybookProducer.com. For more information, http://storybookproducer.blogspot.com/.

AWRT Honors Women Reporters on the Front Lines of the Recent Fires

2009-10-01T17:17:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to do your job from the front lines of a raging fire?

The Southern California Chapter of American Women in Radio and Television (AWRT SoCal) hosted “Reporting Live From A Fire Zone,” panel and networking event, Wednesday, September 30 at 6pm at the Andaz Hotel in West Hollywood, honoring the amazing women reporters on the front lines of the recent fires.

BOOKLET VIEW:
http://www.heritagemakers.com/projectBrowserStandAlone.cfm?projectID=1044094&productId=5

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A NOTE FROM THE AMERICAN RED CROSS:

Today, a Level 5 operation ($2.5M to $5M), was issued in response to the tsunami that hit near American Samoa – this is the response that the American Red Cross is responding to, thanks to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. The DRF is paying for the American Samoa disaster response, so solicitations for the American Samoa event should be for the DRF.

The tsunami also affected the sovereign country of Samoa, which has their own Red Cross, the Samoan Red Cross, which is a sister society to the American Red Cross.

Situation Overview:
At 1:48 pm EST on 9/29/09, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck approximately 140 miles southwest of the main island of Tutuila in American Samoa. 95% of the population of American Samoa is on Tutuila. The capitol city of Pago Pago was hit with multiple tsunami waves, reaching 5.1 feet. Smaller waves hit the rest of the island. The western district is without power, and it is estimated that it could take up to 30 days to repair. More than half of the eastern district is without water and power. Damage assessment on the ground has begun, significant damage to infrastructure (including power, water, industry and roads) is anticipated. Numerous aftershocks were recorded, ranging in magnitude from 4.8 to 5.8. CNN is reporting that at least 22 people have been confirmed as dead in American Samoa.

Information from the local chapter indicates that there is wide-spread devastation across the island, and that many coastal villages have been wiped out on the eastern and northern part of the island.

American Red Cross Response:

The local chapter is fine, and the national supply warehouse is also fine. 15-25 local chapter volunteers have been working to clear roads and assess damage across the island since the tsunami hit yesterday. The local chapter is also feeding first responders on the ground. The DOC at national headquarters was activated this morning, and will remain active at least through Friday.

The local airport is operational, but all commercial flights have been cancelled. We are working with our government and non-governmental partners to secure transportation for up to 50 Red Cross disaster workers to leave as soon as possible from the west coast. These disaster workers are trained to organize and help set up a local response, utilizing the resources currently on the ground. In addition, a staff member from the Hawaii chapter is on the ground as part of a team sent in by FEMA.

We are working very closely with FEMA and the local government. FEMA has sent in initial material resources including at least food, water, tents and propane. The Red Cross will be a key partner in distributing these resources. Our main role in the coming days is anticipated to be direct humanitarian response, focusing on feeding, and possibly sheltering, if needed.

Safe & Well has been activated. Safe and Well is the online resources to connect United States families with families in the affected areas. This is one of Red Cross’s chartered responsibilities.

The Red Cross is the blood supplier for the local hospital in American Samoa, LBJ Hospital. A regular blood shipment should be arriving tonight or tomorrow.

We are working very closely with FEMA, they are sending in material resources and are counting on Red Cross support to help distribute them. Our main role is expected to be mass care and direct humanitarian response.

The warehouse in American Samoa, which is paid for by the DRF, contains gloves, comfort kits, flashlights, coolers, stoves, trash bags, laundry soap and cots.

Three of our non-governmental partners have a large presence in American Samoa: Church of Latter Day Saints, Catholic Charities and Tzu Chi Foundation.

The main stores, and only real retail locations on the island are Ace Hardware and Cost-U-Less

TO MAKE A DONATION TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS DISASTER RELIEF FUND, PLEASE SEND YOUR CHECK TO:

Maria Sanchez
c/o American Red Cross
836 Calle Plano
Camarillo, CA 93012

Made payable to: American Red Cross and in the memo section: National Disaster Relief Fund or NDRF.

Credits: The above AWRT SoCal event booklet was produced by www.StorybookProducer.com. If you would like to purchase a hard bound copy, or if you would like to make your own book, please contact Kim@StorybookProducer.com.

EEO Breakfast and Workshop for Top Southern California Networks

2009-09-25T10:00:00.000-07:00

The American Women in Radio and Television SoCal Chapter and Southern California Broadcasters Association hosted an EEO workshop on September 23, 2009 at the Burbank Public Library.

Mary Beth Garber, President of the Southern California Broadcast Association (SCBA) and LaFern Cusack, Director of Community Affairs, SCBA presented on how to utilize both organizations to help HR Managers fulfill their EEO requirements.

IN ATTENDANCE:

CBS Radio Los Angeles
Citadel Broadcasting
Clear Channel Radio Los Angeles
Entravision Radio Los Angeles
High Desert/Gold Coast/Rincon Broadcasting
KIRN-AM
KTLA-TV
KWKW Radio - 1330 AM
Mount Wilson
LBI Media, Inc.
LA 18 | KSCI TV
Premiere Radio Networks
Radio Disney
Salem Communications
Univision Radio - Los Angeles
97.9 La Raza; Latino 96.3

SPONSORED BY RUBY'S DINER

DON'T MISS:
“REPORTING LIVE FROM A FIRE ZONE” Panel & Networking Event Sept 30., 6pm at the Andaz Hotel in West Hollywood, honoring the amazing women reporters on the front lines of the recent fires. For more information, visit www.awrtsocal.org.