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A monthly publication for members of Lake Communicators
November 2006
Get the inside scoop on the life of a press agent |
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What is it like to be a press agent for major Broadway shows? Traveling to major cities across America? Promoting the stars of the shows?
Anita Dloniak of Anita Dloniak and Assoc., will give the inside scoop about what it’s like to be a press agent at the Lake Communicators monthly luncheon
Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Comfort Inn &
Conference Center, 7701 Reynolds Road in Mentor from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
As a press agent, Dloniak travels to major U.S. cities making
preparations and arrangements in local theatres for marketing, publicity and promotions prior to the opening of hit Broadway shows such as current Broadway hits “Spamalot,” “Peter Pan,” “Carousel” and “Guys and Dolls.”
She also has handled the long-running engagement of “ Chicago” at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. She’s worked with numerous Broadway and movie stars
including Brooke Shields, Tony Curtis, Richard Chamberlain, Marilu Henner and Cathy Rigby, among others.
“I’ve always had a passion for the theatre,” Dloniak said. “Being a press agent is a lot of hard work, but traveling across the country |
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and promoting the Broadway shows I love makes the work I do much more enjoyable.”
A life-long Clevelander, the past 18 years have found Dloniak and her associates representing major Broadway tours, including revivals and new works. Though she still lives and works in Cleveland, being a press agent requires her to travel often.
 “Imagine knowing the Broadway stars and marketing hit Broadway shows – it must be so exciting,” said Tom Ruffner, Lake Communicators president. “I can hardly wait to hear what goes on behind the scenes.”
Prior to her extensive tour schedule, Dloniak was general manager of the Theatre League of Cleveland Inc., which was owned by Samuel J. L’Hommedieu. The promotion company presented touring Broadway shows at various venues in Cleveland.
RSVP by Nov. 3. E-mail Shirley Wolfe at wolfeshirley@yahoo.com or call Diana Lewis at 440-255-8932. Guests are always welcome. Cost is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers.  |
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| Pam Sabo, and her husband, retire |
Pam Sabo, chief of marketing and communications at Lake Metroparks, has retired after 15 years of dedication and hard work. Her management, marketing and partnership experience led to the development of Lake Metroparks Sales and Corporate Services
Department.
 Pam has served as a trustee of the Lake County Visitors Bureau, past president of the Western Reserve Tourist Council, member of the Ohio Travel & Tourism Board and on the Membership Task Force for the Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland. She has also served on various local and state committees and is a current member of the Mentor and Painesville chambers, and Lake Communicators.
Pam has received the prestigious Quality Service Award of Excellence from Lake Metroparks, along with the Western Reserve Tourist Council Award of Excellence.
She worked as a regional manager, then as a store manager for the Higbee Co. and later Dillard’s Department Store for more than 16 years. Pam began her career as the regional |
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fashion coordinator for the J. C. Penney Co., which included being interviewed by the CEO.
Dan has worked for Morse Van Lines for the past nine years in sales. He also worked as technical sales manager for MacTac in Stow for eight years and as a technical sales representative with Fasson in Painesville for 10 years.
Dan was a member and past president of Madison Village Council. Dan’s main passion has always been cars and his newest addition is a Chevy SSR, a retro truck.
Pam and Dan have lived in Madison Village for the past 32 years working on their 175-year-old heritage home.
In the couple’s leisure time they enjoy planning their next trip to the Caribbean or to Virginia to visit with relatives or trace Pam’s southern heritage.
Now their part-time leisure activity will become a major part of their retirement…
planning their next excursion and taking along their Norfolk terrier, Mack.
The couple’s daughter Vickie, lives in Tampa, Fla., and works for Progressive Insurance.  |
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| Lake Communicators serve up success |
 The 2006 Lake County Apex Awards, held at the Fine Arts Association in Willoughby, served up success to dozens of organizations Wednesday evening, Oct. 18.
With 14 categories, including Best of Show and the News-Herald Public Information Award, guests were enchanted by the excitement surrounding the winning entries.
Delicious food provided by Regovich’s Catered Services and complimentary drinks provided by Debonné Vineyards gave attendees time to simmer before the awards ceremony began.
Award winners were announced by Ray Somich, president of WELW Radio, and presented by Tom Ruffner, 2006 Lake Communicators president, mayor of the city of Wickliffe, and president of Villa Beach Communications in Euclid, and Laura Fredrick, Apex Awards committee member.
Of the many winners during the evening Lake Hospital System, Media II, McKinney Advertising |
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and Public Relations, and Walter Greene+ Co. eachreceived several awards.
The Best of Show was presented to The Global Communications Division of The Lubrizol Corp. and the News-Herald Public Information award was presented to the city of Mentor.
Award winners included The Holden Arboretum, Perry Public Schools, University Hospitals, Fraser Video Productions, Thom Zahler Art Studios, Lakeland Community College, Villa Beach Communications, Duke Printing & Mailing and TNT Publications. Marketing communication professionals in a variety of fields and industries attended the 2006 Lake County Apex Awards dinner and ceremony to honor the success of their fellow communicators.
“The Apex Awards ceremony this year was one of the best ever in the history of the organization,” said Diana Lewis, Lake Communicators member. “The decorations, food, drinks, friends, and, of course, the award winners, made the night unforgettable.”
Click here for more pictures and results from the 2006 Apex Awards!  |
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Don't forget! We are looking for donations for prizes for the Holiday Bash Dec. 13! Please bring your donations to the Nov. 8 meeting. |
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November 8
Join Lake Communicators for the scoop on the life of a press agent. Anita Dloniak of Anita Dloniak & Associates will share what it's like promoting the openings of hit Broadway plays.
RSVP Deadline: November 3
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Dec. 13
Holiday Party
Location TBA
Jan. 10
Happy New Year! The Programs and Special Events committees are working on a whole new lineup of exciting meeting speakers, special guests, and fun and interesting events for next year.
Committee sign-ups at January meeting.
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Monthly Meetings
Membership meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month at the Comfort Inn & Conference Center, 7701 Reynolds Road, just south of Rt. 2. Lunch meetings are held from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. and include networking and a half-hour program. Breakfast meetings are held in April and August from 7:45 to 9 a.m. Guests are always welcome.
Advance reservations are required by replying to Shirley Wolfe's e-mail at wolfeshirley@yahoo.com or by calling Diana Lewis at (440) 255-8932 by the Friday prior to the meeting. You may send a substitute; no-shows will be billed. Members $10, guests $15.
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| Lake County Business Journal |
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| Printing: James Jones, donated by |
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| Mailing: Shirley Wolfe, |
| Jaye Wolfe Enterprises |
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| Board Minutes: Jessica Raymond |
| Lake Hospital Foundation |
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Be ready to cast your ballot for new Lake Communicators board members. Ballots will be available at the Nov. 8 luncheon
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Mentor, Ohio 44061-1344
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