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• PPRA 75th Anniversary • 2020 • PPRA 75th Anniversary • 2020 • • PPRA 75th 75th • PPRA Anniversary 75th • 2020 PPRA Anniversary 75th • 2020 PPRA Anniversary • 2020 PPRA Anniversary • 2020 2020 Membership & Media Directory • PPRA 75th 75th • PPRA Anniversary 75th • 2020 PPRA Anniversary 75th • 2020 PPRA Anniversary • 2020 PPRA Anniversary • 2020 • PPRA 75th Anniversary • 2020 • PPRA 75th Anniversary • 2020 • earn a master’s in MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION Temple University’s Klein College of Media and Communication oers graduate degrees in: • Communication Management • Media Studies and • Globalization and Production Development Communication • Strategic Advertising • Journalism and Marketing • Media and Communication klein.temple.edu/graduate The Philadelphia Public Relations Association, Inc. (PPRA), founded in 1945, is one of the oldest and largest independent organizations of its kind in the nation. PPRA encourages a high standard of excellence among public relations practitioners, promotes programs of benefit to the general public, enriches the professional development of its members through various services and programs, and offers social fulfillment through the camaraderie and high spirits that characterize this Association. PPRA serves the entire Philadelphia area, including its wide- reaching suburbs. PPRA’s members are engaged in public relations activities for most of the major businesses and industries, counseling firms, government agencies, banks, educational institutions, public utilities, hospitals, nonprofit organizations, insurance companies and media of the Delaware Valley. Members hold positions ranging from entry-level to senior executive or serve as partners or owners of respected public relations agencies. PPRA is proud to count city officials and practitioners of national prominence among its membership. Membership in PPRA provides regular and frequent contact with professional peers through the Association’s meetings and social events. Regionally and nationally recognized speakers share their expertise at these meetings and provide practical insight for solving tough PR problems. The meetings are also open forums where members are encouraged to explore new ideas, discuss avenues of mutual cooperation, examine new means of communication and the application of old technologies for new purposes, and generally share their experiences in an atmosphere of professionalism and friendship. Philadelphia Public Relations Association, Inc. P.O. Box 579, Moorestown, NJ 08057 Tel: (215) 557-9865; Fax: (856) 727-9504 [email protected]; www.ppra.net Thank you to our PPRA Advertisers AFFORDABLE OFFSET PRINTING, INC. AKCG – PUBLIC RELATIONS COUNSELORS BELLEVUE COMMUNICATIONS CEISLER MEDIA KIMMEL CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS NEWSWATCH SAVARIA PHOTOGRAPHY SQUIRES CONSULTING TEMPLE UNIVERSITY’S KLEIN COLLEGE OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION VALLEY FORGE TOURISM AND CONVENTION BOARD The 2020 PPRA Directory cover was designed by Terry Sisk Graybill, APR, of TSG Communications. PPRA 2020 Membership Directory Front Cover Photo Credits & Captions: The Philadelphia Public Relations Association offers a variety of networking and professional-development opportunities in many of Philadelphia’s outstanding venues: Top Left: - Photography & copyright by PPRA Photos. PPRA members enjoyed an exclusive behind-the-scenes studio tour of PHL 17. They met the producers and talent on the PHL 17 Morning News show and had an opportunity to read the news and weather themselves. Top Right: - Photography & copyright by Wise Owl Multimedia (https://www.wiseowlmm.com). Derrick H. Pitts, Hon. D, chief astronomer and director of the Fels Planetarium at the Franklin Institute, was awarded PPRA’s 2019 Gold Medal Award. Pitts’ contributions to our region include his signature planetarium shows, viewed by millions in planetariums around the world. He has served as a scientific consultant, written astronomy columns, and appeared on major international television networks. He has hosted astronomy radio programs on Philadelphia’s NPR-affiliate station WHYY 91FM, been a regular on WXPN’s program Kids’ Corner, and served as a NASA Solar System Ambassador for years. The Gold Medal Award dinner was held in the Hamilton Garden of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Center: - Photography & copyright by Wise Owl Multimedia (https://www.wiseowlmm.com). The elegant Rose Garden Ballroom of The Bellevue Hotel was the scene as PPRA celebrated 75 years of service at its 75th Anniversary Jubilee. Attendees celebrated with a night of dancing, networking, toasts and memories. Bottom Left: - Photography & copyright by Wise Owl Multimedia. PPRA inducted Gregg Feistman, assistant chair for public relations and associate professor of practice at Temple University, into the PPRA Hall of Fame. The luncheon, held at The Ballroom at the Ben, included tributes and a citation from the Mayor’s Office. Bottom Right: - Photography & copyright by Phillip Gabriel Photography (https://philipgabriel.com). College students and young professionals learned how to get the most from networking at PPRA’s “Careers 101” program at PECO’s Energy Hall. The evening featured a panel discussion as well as resume reviews. 2 www.ppra.net PPRA 2019-2020 Board of Governors President Deirdre Hopkins President-Elect London Faust Vice President, Communications Beverly Volpe Vice President, External Affairs Jaime Martorana Vice President, Membership Michelle Sonsino Vice President, Programs Kellsey Turner Treasurer Lauren Woodard Secretary Anthony Stipa Chairperson (Immediate Past President) Nina Scimenes Rodebaugh Directors Sarah Maiellano (Term Expires August 2020) Susan Buehler (Term Expires August 2021) Melissa Fordyce (Term Expires August 2021) Hope Corse (Term Expires August 2022) Past President Appointments Adam Dvorin Bonnie Grant Christopher Lukach, APR www.ppra.net 3 PAST PRESIDENTS Jack Berlet 1945-1947 Alexander J. Schmerling 1984-1985 William Berry 1947-1948 Janet Greco 1985-1986 Wilfred W. Delamater 1948-1949 Ellen Sager Jarvis 1986-1987 Joseph P. McLaughlin 1949-1950 Larry Rubin 1987-1988 Thomas J. LaBrum 1950-1951 Sharla Feldscher 1988-1989 Bernard A. Bergman 1951-1954 Charles A. (Pete) Bentley 1989-1990 Reginald E. Beauchamp 1954-1957 Shelly Picker 1990-1991 John J. Kelly 1957-1958 Robert S. Lyons 1991-1992 H. Tatnall Brown, Jr. 1958-1959 Terry Sisk Graybill, APR 1992-1993 Milton A. Eisenberg, APR 1959-1960 J. William Jones 1993-1994 James M. Kiss 1960-1961 Arthur R. Ellis 1994-1995 John J. O’Shea 1961-1962 Nina G. Zucker 1995-1997 Sam Serota 1962-1963 Nancy Cunningham 1997-1998 Christian T. Mattie, Jr. 1963-1964 Phyllis Rubin Polk 1998-2000 Joseph E. Dooley 1964-1965 Mark Eyerly 2000-2001 Robert N. Pryor 1965-1966 Daniel Cirucci 2001-2002 Abe S. Rosen 1966-1967 Matthew Cabrey 2002-2003 Irene D. Clough 1967-1968 Danielle Cohn 2003-2004 C. Allan Lafferty 1968-1969 Lisa Simon 2004-2005 Clifford Brenner 1969-1970 Jeff Jubelirer 2005-2006 Allen Sommers 1970-1971 Mark A. Tarasiewicz 2006-2007 Charles H. Ellis, Jr. 1971-1972 Catherine Engel 2007-2008 Sylvia W. Kauders 1972-1973 Yvette Nunez 2008-2009 Richard J. Anthony 1973-1974 Bill Cowen 2009-2010 Ted Kavanaugh 1974-1975 Elizabeth Archer 2010-2011 Guy Anselmo, Jr. 1975-1976 Christopher Lukach, APR 2011-2012 Sally Berlin 1976-1977 Kera Armstrong 2012-2013 Andrew C. Redding 1977-1978 Bonnie Grant 2013-2014 Daniel P. Noonan 1978-1979 Lisette Bralow 2014-2015 Patricia Moore 1979-1980 Meredith Z. Avakian 2015-2016 Herbert Shugar 1980-1981 Ashley Berke 2016-2017 Jean L. Brodey, Ed.D., APR 1981-1982 Adam Dvorin 2017-2018 Brian S. Mattes 1982-1983 Nina Scimenes Rodebaugh 2018-2019 Stephen R. Lawrence, APR 1983-1984 4 www.ppra.net 2019 PPRA HONOREES Gregg Feistman – 2019 PPRA Hall of Fame Inductee As Assistant Chair for Public Relations at Temple University, Gregg Feistman is responsible for directing the Public Relations major and specializes in public relations, reputation management, strategic communications planning, corporate sponsorship, crisis communications, media relations, and organizational communication. Prior to joining Temple University in 2002, Feistman’s experience included serving as VP and Director of Public Relations for ING Direct, USA and PR Manager for Pep Boys. He has dedicated the last 18 years of his career to forming future public relations professionals. He currently serves as the faculty advisor for both Temple’s chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)—one of the oldest and top 10 chapters in the country—and Temple’s nationally affiliated student-run PR firm, PRowl Public Relations. He is also a member of the Faculty Senate and hires, mentors and coaches adjunct PR faculty. He is an active member of the Philadelphia Public Relations Association, a long-standing member of the Philadelphia chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, and has been widely quoted in numerous consumer, business, and PR trade media. Feistman has also been a contributing writer to Public Relations Tactics and has presented at conferences, including the annual Public Relations Society of America’s international conference. An accomplished writer, Feistman has published a novel The War Merchants, and has a short story included in the anthology Reading Glasses: Stories Through an Unpredictable Lens. HALL OF FAME RECIPIENTS 1972 - Reginald E. Beauchamp 1989 - C. Allan Lafferty 2005 - Ike Richman 1973 - Milton A. Eisenberg 1990 - Anthony P. Zecca 2006 - Bonnie Squires 1975 - Christian T. Mattie, Jr. 1991 - J. William Jones