Fall 2014 Newsletter of the Press Club of Cleveland
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Join Us on Fall 2014 Newsletter of The Press Club of Cleveland Strong end to strong year 5 named to Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame Nov. 7 gala also to celebrate Heaton Award winner The Press Club of Cleveland has selected Dawson is the seventh recipient of the Michael E. Bennett five leaders from print, broadcast and digi- annual award, which is given to an indi- President, The Press Club tal media to be inducted into the Club’s vidual who best exemplifies the qualities Quick quiz: Why Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame at a of Hall of Fame reporter Chuck Heaton, a has The Press Club of gala celebration Nov. 7. long-time sports writer and columnist at Cleveland had such a The inductees are: The Plain Dealer. Heaton, who passed away vibrant program year so • Ed Byers, formerly of WGAR as “Ed in February 2008, was known for his life- far in 2014? Richards” long dedication to journalism, his fairness, A. Fabulous members • Constance D. Harper, associate pub- his concern for community and helping B. Committed leadership lisher and editor, Call & Post others. C. Generous sponsoring partners • Paul Orlousky, news reporter, WOIO The Press Club of Cleveland created the D. A great news town Action 19 News Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame in 1981. E. All of the above • Wilma Smith, formerly of WEWS and Plaques honoring Hall of Fame inductees The answer, of course, is “E.” Inside WJW/Fox 8 are displayed at Nighttown, 12387 Cedar these pages you’ll see what happens when • Tom Suddes, Northeast Ohio Media Road, Cleveland Heights, which serves as all those ingredients come together: edu- Group editorial board the Club’s unofficial home. Also on display cational, informative programs that chal- The club will also present its annual are large-format news photographs of sem- lenge, educate and provide great network- Chuck Heaton Award to Wayne Dawson, inal moments in Cleveland history. ing opportunities – and will continue to do co-anchor, Fox 8 News in the Morning. continued on page 3 > so through December and into next year. Our collaboration with Tri-C continues with a second “Behind the Headlines” See Story forum. The Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame induction and Heaton Award on Page 2 celebration is around the corner (make your reservations at http://tinyurl.com/ BEHIND the PCHOF2014). And we’ll get in the holiday spirit with our annual party in December. The Program Committee, under the HEADLINES leadership of board member and program A series of programs designed to provide an in-depth exploration of newsworthy topics chair Kathleen Osborne, has been busy. Cuyahoga Community College 2014 www.tri-c.edu Many club members stepped up to plan and execute programs; more are needed. Behind the Headlines: Please let Kathleen know you want to help Heroin Epidemic ([email protected]); we need your ideas Part of a series of programs designed to provide an and talents for next year’s lineup. in‑depth exploration of newsworthy topics from a variety of perspectives As a result of this activity, membership The heroin epidemic program will examine is ticking up slightly. Membership out- the increasing rates of heroin addiction and reach needs to remain high on everyone’s heroin related deaths in our community andthe therole of community action plan developed to find solutions list. Bonus: new members who join now to the epidemic. Panelists will discuss get an extra three months of membership! health care professionals, social services providers, Visit www.presslcublceveland.org/join.aspx the criminal justice system,combating and the the media crisis. in raising awareness and for details. (If you’re already a member, please consider renewing early. Thanks.) Thurs., Oct. 23, 2014 All our activity is helping ensure the Noon - 1:30 p.m. future of trained journalism profession- Metropolitan Campus Theatre als. A portion of partnership contribu- 2900 Community College Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 tions go to The Press Club of Cleveland For more information call 216-987-3092 or email [email protected] continued on page 2 > 28022 Osborn Road Cleveland, Ohio 44140 | 440-899-1222 | Fax: 440.899.1010 | www.pressclubcleveland.com 14-4430 Metro Behind the Headlines 4.625x4.875 Cleve Mag Ad.indd 1 9/8/14 4:19 PM 2 The Press Club of Cleveland Fall 2014 Belatedly Taking My Own Good Advice By Laurie Mitchell, Certified Personnel Consultant My last Byliner col- my own invincibility. as an interview “thank you” note, only umn, in December, For in January, I had a second spine sur- emailed business follow up letters empha- discussed my hus- gery for Scoliosis, and unlike the first one a sizing what you proffer the potential band’s coming to few years ago when I bounced back aston- employer; that the more “I”s, “me”s and terms with a hearing ishingly fast, this time my recovery was “my”s in a cover or follow up letter, the loss that was belat- slow, painful and filled with soul searching. weaker it is, and that everything you speak edly and easily solved I had to delve deep inside and listen to and write must be in your own unique by tiny, ingenious myself to reach a compromise we all could voice, not the canned and easily recogniz- high-tech devices. live with: no more insane hours meeting able phrasing of résumé writers. The piece concluded others’ needs. Instead, now I will work less, Be who you really are, listen to your gut, with a wish for a happy, healthy new year enjoy life more and read much more. never sell your soul, and remember that filled with the gift of hearing and listening So, this is my last Byliner column for the best deals are often those you don’t between the lines – key attributes for any- awhile. I hope I have connected with some make, particularly if you have the slightest one navigating the workplace, pondering a of you some of the time. I thank Ed Byers hesitation about the person(s) who will job search or interviewing. and Michael Bennett for their encourage- edit you. And, never mention that you’re “a I had already thought through a follow- ment and sound advice, and all of you for perfect fit” for a position unless you hap- up column on differentiating between the privilege of semi-joining your ranks. pen to be located inside the interviewer’s major and minor issues related to what we But, donning my recruiter hat, I remind brain and know her every thought and hear, the methodology employed to fully you that interviewers dislike candidates secret agenda. inculcate the information, and how it all who don’t answer precisely what they’re combines to impact one’s ability to succeed asked and instead play politician by relat- Laurie Mitchell & Company, Inc. professionally. At the time, I didn’t know ing what they want; that under skillful Marketing Communications that it would take me months to overcome questioning your “fool-proof” references Executive Search my own stubborn deafness fueled by an frequently reveal tidbits that would amaze [email protected] unrealistic belief in mind over body and and anger you; that there is no such thing www.LaurieMitchellCompany.com Behind the Headlines: PRESIDENT FROM PAGE 1 Scholarship Endowment at the Kent State The Heroin Epidemic University School of Journalism and Mass The Press Club of Cleveland and Tri-C present the second in a series of programs Communication. Read about the latest designed to provide an in-depth exploration of newsworthy topics from a variety of recipients inside this issue … including the perspectives: great news about full-time employment – in Behind the Headlines: The Heroin Epidemic journalism - for one of last year’s winners. Thurs., Oct. 23, 2014 Please join me in thanking the following Noon - 1:30 p.m. Press Club partners so far this year: Tri-C Metropolitan Campus Theatre Corporate Partners 2900 Community College Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 • FirstEnergy Free and open to the public • Medical Mutual of Ohio The program will examine the increasing rates of heroin addiction and heroin- Hall of Fame Supporting Partners related deaths in our community, and the community action plan developed to find • Content Marketing Institute solutions. Panelists will discuss the role of health care professionals, social services • Lincoln Electric providers, the criminal justice system, and the media in raising awareness and com- All Ohio Excellence in Journalism bating the crisis. Supporting Partners Moderating the panel will be Jennifer Keirn, Managing Editor of Inside Business • Coca-Cola Magazine and Press Club Program Committee member. Panelists are: • Hathaway Brown School • William Denihan, CEO, ADAMHS Board of Cuyahoga County • House of Blues: Presenting Partner • Rachel Dissell, reporter, The Plain Dealer Holiday Party Event Partner • Breanna J., recovering heroin addict • Hospice of the Western Reserve • Hon. David T. Matia, Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Judge Behind the Scenes: RNC Panel Event • Emily Metz, Project DAWN Program Assistant, MetroHealth Partner • Dr. Ted Parran, Jr., FACP, Co-Medical Director of Rosary Hall, St. Vincent Charity • Business Wire Hospital More partnerships are available. Details The event is sponsored by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) departments of are at www.pressclubcleveland.com/partners; Student Life and Journalism and Mass Communication, The Press Club of Cleveland let executive secretary Lynn Bracic (440-899- and The Voice, Tri-C’s student newspaper. For more information call 216-987-3092 or 1222, [email protected]) or me email [email protected]. (216-408-3874, [email protected]) The series kicked off in February 2014 with Behind the Headlines: Missing Persons.