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

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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.

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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.

       

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

 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.