When investigative reporters hear of something shocking, they want to dig in and learn more. Often, after that, they want to tell others so their reporting can make a difference. This happened when one of our NPC board members heard…
FGCU Journalism Students Tell NPC Members About “Modern Multimedia Journalism”
At the April 25th luncheon meeting at the Hilton-Naples, NPC members heard from a panel of four FGCU Journalism students and their professors about Journalism classes, 2013-style. The panel included three Journalism majors, all juniors: Andrew Friedgen (Opinion Editor-FGCU’s Eagle…
Author Notes
Kathy Bertone, now a full-time Naples resident and author of the book, “The Art of the Visit: Being the Perfect Host: Becoming the Perfect Guest,” has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Naples Woman’s (not a typo) Club and serves…
May 23 Luncheon – Mimi Chapin Gregory to speak about recent trip to Afghanistan
Mimi Gregory, a past president and current program chair of the Naples Council on World Affairs, was recently privileged to be part of a leadership delegation to Kabul, Afghanistan, at the invitation of our Ambassador, Ryan C. Crocker. Gregory was…
Thoughts about the Infamous Roger Ebert
Suzi Weinert’s Book can be Heard Everywhere
Like to download books to your iPad? Ever wonder how those books get there? Many authors find the idea of creating an audio book appealing, but how to make it happen? Here’s my adventure: First, I found, auditioned and hired a professional narrator.…
Spotlight on Phil Jason
Longtime NPC member Phil Jason admits to his true addiction in Florida Weekly‘s True Confessions.
Your Board in Action
Your Board of Governors pays attention! In our member survey that accompanied your recent dues notice, we asked for your input. Many of you gave some thought to various issues and let us know your feelings. You want more programs…
Challenge? Uh, well, yeah
When I hear radio and television interviews in which the speaker begins every answer with “Well, uh, I mean, like, uh, you know, uh, like…” I cringe. That sucks up ten seconds of a thirty-second sound bite…and means absolutely nothing.…