April Newsletter April 2003 Issue 8 April Meeting Reception 12:00 noon Bala Golf Club Lunch 12:30 pm April 16, 2003 Ratecard $18 Members / $18 Non-members Phone 610-436-4217 Inside this issue: We don’t know about ‘April in lunch. Do make it a point to Bala had only ordered 61 Paris’ but we do know that it’s join us at 12 noon on April chickens, so several people looking a lot like spring in 16th, the third Wednesday of sacrified and ate vegetarian. More Happenings 2 Philadelphia. Dr. Neil Harvey, the month. At 12:30 we’ll have They tell us the waitresses were and his scholarship committee, another great lunch at Bala. more than courteous. They have put together an all-star Please note: the rate schedule even offered Shirley Morris And More 2 group of scholars who should has been changed. It is now two pieces of cake to make up provide ample entertainment. $18 for members and non- for her loss in the chicken de- And….. 2 and show members what our members, so if you wish to partment. (She declined with fundraiser is about. This is bring a prospective member thanks.) Our thanks to those where the money goes...to pro- you are not penalized. who sacrificed, but it isn’t fair vide scholarships to deserving It is MOST IMPORTANT that to those who were forced to young people in Philadelphia you call or e-mail your reserva- sacrifice. YOU MUST MAKE area colleges who are studying tion. The day before the March RESERVATIONS BY FRI- communications. We will meeting we only had 38 reser- DAY BEFORE THE MEET- award six $1,000 scholarships vations, it became 56 the day ING. Please help your club by this year, and we can expect to before the meeting, and then 65 calling 610-436-4217, or e-mail meet the recipients at this showed up for Merrill Reese. [email protected]. DO IT EARLY!! Happenings Merrill Reese was wonderful. portunity to continue with their the luncheons soon. Mel was dence drawn from pediatric Several people said they found deceased partner’s member- the original news director when neurology and anthropology, him to be the best speaker that ship. The first year they will the Action News format with Harvey’s specialties, enriched we’ve had this year, and as receive the newsletter, and sub- Larry Kane was established the presentation. President Bill Webber said in sequently they will be allowed On March 3 and 4, in Coving- introducing him he still looks to continue a regular member- ton, Kentucky, Pioneers mem- like he did when he was doing ship, at the retired rate, and will ber Dr. Neil Harvey delivered sports for free on WIP at 6, 7 be welcomed at meetings. two one-hour Power Point lec- “Sensible and and 8 am, and then coming in We were delighted to hear from tures to the fifth annual confer- responsible to do his news shift in the after- Mel Kampmann that he has ence of “Children: Our Com- women do not noon. Merrill is a guy who is retired and he and Karin are monwealth.” Illustrated by want to vote.” really living his dream. You living in Dewey Beach, Dela- slides and narration his talk, miss a lot when you don’t make ware. His e-mail is mel- “Mandate for the Millennium” it to the meetings. Grover Cleveland [email protected] and his num- featured a viable non- The board of our club has de- ber is 302-227-9303. He would governmental solution to the cided to offer widows (and love to hear from any old tim- widespread problem of illiter- widowers) of members the op- ers and hopes to attend one of acy. A huge quantity of evi- More Happenings In the January newsletter we mentioned counter and is checking out the area for the 60’s and went to ABC-TV news for a num- Les Keiter’s admittance to the Big Five suspected explosive.” Gindhart says he’s ber of years, dying suddenly on his birth- Basketball Hall of fame, and we touched on done a lot of interesting things in his life— day, May 21, 1973, at age 58. Wes Rod- Keiter’s memorable broadcast when there but bomb disposal was not one of them. gers works as an investigative reporter in was a bomb scare at the Palestra. Channel With Charles in the intepid group from Colorado Springs, CO. You may contact 10 had two news crews present and one CAU were Ed Gannon, producer, Ed Ty- him at [email protected] or phone included Cinematographer Charles Gind- censki, camera, and audio with Ralph 719-661-1728. hart who was using an Auricon SOF cam- Rodio and Bill Ludes. era on a body brace. Les may not have been acquainted with the equipment when Another letter to the website is from Lisa Charles walked down the center of the bas- Our website, www.broadcastpioneers.com. (Zompa) Nietupski who was with Al and ketball court to document the empty floor continues to touch a wide variety of people. Stella Alberts on the Al Alberts Showcase as well as the fans who were quickly mov- We have received an e-mail from Wes on Channel 6 from 1976 to 1980. She says ing to the exits. He says they were later Rodgers, son of Tom Rodgers who that Al taught her not to fear a camera and told that Keiter had exclaimed, “I see the worked at KYW Radio, WPTZ and WFIL. to have self confidence. The lessons served Philadelphia Police Department’s bomb There is audio of Tom on the website. her well as she is now in her 20th year of disposal unit has arrived with a Geiger Tom was with WFIL Radio news in the television news. And More Welcome new members: Jim Nettleton of John Brown recently spent some time at JayNet Communications in Cherry Hill Widner Memorial School for Disabled who has 44 years in the business. Jim will Children. As a former student K through be remembered as one of the original Boss 3rd grade, he was given a tour by the Radio Jocks in the 60’s and 70’s on WFIL, school’s principal. He also had a chance to “Id’ rather have a and then at WCAU-FM, WUSL, WPEN, speak to students about being in radio and German division in front WSNI, and now does voice tracks from weather forecasting. What an inspiration of me, than a French home and free lancing. Ronald Joseph he must be to the kids! He will also be Division behind me.” ‘RJ,’ president of RJ Productions, has over helping to put together a school radio sta- 50 years in broadcasting with many stations tion so the kids can practice during the two General George S. Patton in Philadelphia, New York and San Fran- lunch periods. On May 21 John will take cisco in his credits. Ed Klein who is cur- part in Widner Day, a day where students rently with WPEN in Philadelphia has been and their parents get together for some fun. in the business almost 40 years and is semi His part will be to meet with parents and retired. We hope all our new members can talk to students. soon join us for lunch. And…... Just a couple of quick takes about ailing hab to do his WMGK show live at the stu- still be seen at openings, closings and con- members. John Beaty informs us that dios. Recording artist Little Steven sent a ventions. Go Sally. Board member Austin Culmer broke his limo so Ed could attend the Bruce Spring- hip in a fall at a hardware store, of all steen concert in Atlantic City. Chief places. He is in therapy. Gerry Wilkin- Traynor Halftown is now 85 and he and Thanks to all who send items for the news- son says Herb Clarke had a bad March. Margaret live near their children who work letter. Send to Paul Norton, 205 Ocean He had hernia surgery, then a bad cold. He in Atlantic City. The Chief’s health has not View Blvd., Lewes, DE 19958, or e-mail was probably back at it through for an ap- been good for a number of years. He is on [email protected]. Phone 302-645-8910. pearance at LaSalle University Career dialysis three days a week and recently was You can also fax that number but call in Night, probably recruiting for our Future in the hospital being treated for circulation advance. Broadcast Pioneers. Ed Sciaky is slowly problems in his toes. Sally Starr’s health recovering and may be home when you on the other hand is great. She has turned read this. He was allowed to leave the re- 80, but feels 45 or 50, and looks it. She can Page 2 April .