In with laptops, texting, Twitter, video cameras, tripods… It was an uplifting and impressive story FGCU journalism students, Alex Pena and Maryann Batlle, together with their professor Lyn Millner, told Press Club members at the March luncheon. Pena, had his own moments…
Inside Scoop – March 2010
Authors abound in our group and lots of NPC member chimed in this month talking about new books, NY Times interviews, upcoming movies and even finished road projects. Board secretary Sandy Lender spent a very profitable weekend in Pensacola.…
April 22, 2010 Luncheon – On World Affairs
Daniel Bumstead, President of the Naples Council on World Affairs, will be the featured speaker at the April 22nd luncheon event. His address will touch on the Council’s outreach program to area high schools, their model United Nations program…
A Great Big Thank You – by Mike Trephan
To all those that attended the "Honor the Free Press" day event. One of the nice things about heading up a program is the support of the membership in making it a success. For those that attended this event,…
CONTEST…Neologisms
The Washington Post can do it, why not the Press Club of Southwest Florida? Hereby announcing a contest for clever "Neologisms". Prize to be announced – and it may be an actual entry, so be very careful. Neologism according to the…
Mar. 25, 2010 Lunch: Next Generation Journalists
On March 25, meet two FGCU students who are breaking new ground in the field of journalism. Maryann Batlle and Alex Pena will show their recent projects—taking you inside a homeless shelter in Hollywood, Fla., to the tomato fields of…
Recap: Take me out to the Ball Game Luncheon
Although the Cubs didn't show in Naples, we had a great time at the "Take me out to the Ball Game" luncheon last month. Paul Wachsmith hit a home run lining up Gary Price and Dave Moulton to give…
Mar. 17, 2010: Honor the Free Press Day Luncheon
The ET Brisson Detachment, Marine Corps League of Naples, requests your attendance at the sixth Annual “Honor the Free Press Day”, Wednesday, March 17, 2010. This year’s honoree is Jim Lehrer, executive editor and anchor of Newshour, Public Broadcast System.…
Recap: Luncheon with Chris Silk
Check this space next month to see how NPC members learned how to "TWEETUP" with Chris Silk.