BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA On The Air Fall 2009

The mission of the Broadcasters Foundation of America is to improve the quality of life and maintain the personal dignity of men and women in the radio and television broadcast profession who find themselves in acute need. The foundation reaches out across the country to identify and provide an anonymous safety net in cases of critical illness, advanced age, death of a spouse, accident and other serious misfortune. On The Air contents volume 13 issue 3 Fall 2009 4 6 9 10 19 23 26 Presidents M

presidents message Fundraisers of every size and scale help our mission. more than 100 percent in website traffic since the launch of the campaign. Weve also partnered with several state broadcast associations to increase recognition of the Broadcasters Foundation at a local level. Ads from our campaign are running on their websites, and personal emails from association presidents and executive directors have introduced their members to our unique charity. Exemplifying the power and influence o

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chairmans message Philip J. Lombardo Chair Stu Olds Vice Chair James B. Thompson President BOARD OF DIRECTORS Edward F. McLaughlin Chairman Emeritus Joseph C. Amaturo The Amaturo Family Foundation, Inc. David J. Barrett PresidentCEO, Hearst Television Inc George G. Beasley ChairmanCEO, Beasley Broadcast Group, Inc. Philip R. Beuth Capital Cities, ret. Richard J. Bodorff Partner, Wiley Rein LLP Del R. Bryant PresidentCEO, BMI Richard D. Buckley PresidentCEO, Buckley Broadcasting Corp. Gary R. Ch

Sign me up for 2009NEW MEMBERS, PLEASE FILL OUT ALL INFORMATION. A ATION. I am delighted to renew my membership in the Broadcasters Foundation of America for the calendar year 2009. Enclosed is my taxdeductible check or credit card authorization for 150. 150 fee at your discretion Enclosed is my check or credit card authorization for . Enclosed is an additional tax deductible contribution of to the Broadcasters Foundation of America Guardian Fund to be used exclusively for benev

the guardian fund Next year, Im celebrating my 15th anniversary at Inside Edition. The years have gone by quickly and . the occasion has caused me to reflect on all the great mentors and advisers who have provided guidance throughout my career. I know I would not be where I am today without their supportand I am most grateful for the advice and life lessons they have imparted to me. We all have role models who paved the way before us, by breaking new journalistic ground and setting new high sta

1 th Annual 1 Golf Fundraiser More than 100,000 Raised to Help Broadcasters in Need CELEBRITY

H eld on a beautiful September day at the Siwanoy Country Club in Bronxville, New York, the fundraiser drew more than 150 executives and celebrities in support of broadcasters in need. Cochairs Joe Bilotta of Buckley Broadcasting and Tom OBrien of NBC Universal were inspirational in guiding our efforts through a challenging economic year to a truly successful and wellattended event. During the day, golfers took a shot at the Celebrity Power Drive Competition sponsored by Heineken Light and the

09 celebrity golf tournament 1 1 2 3 look forward Ithis tournament to each year. Its a great chance to get together while supporting a cause we all truly believe in. Spencer Brown, TritonMedia 4 1. Tim McCarthy, Maurice DuBois, Mo Davenport, Lenny Garraffa, John Dunn 5 6 2. Kieran Clarke, Tom OBrien, Kathleen Keefe 3. Larry Dunn, Neesha Sadekar, Bill McGorry, C.J. Papa, Amy McGorry 4. Rachael Grant, Scott Knight 5. Tom Kane, Maurice DuBois, Otis Livingston, DanaTyler, Peter Dunn 6. R

1 1 It was a great day for in camaraderie with colleagues 2 pursuit of a noble goalhelping broadcasters in need. Dana Tyler, WCBSTV Anchor 3 5 6 4 1. Rich Doucette, Bob Fauser, Gary Starr, Dana Tyler, Scott Mcewan 2. JimBeloyianis, Joe Reilly, Preston Farr, Dick Bodorff, Aaron Spielberg 3. Mike ONeill, Ged Young, Scott Shannon, Jose Gonzalez, Jack Murphy 4. Jen Buckley, Jerry Crowley, Spencer Brown, Joe Bilotta 5. Dave Widmer, Joe Reilly, Jim Thompson 6. Steve Casella, Jay Serniak, Nick

09 celebrity golf tournament 1 1 2 The Broadcasters annual Celebrity Golf Fundraiser brings together three of my favorite things golf, friends, and giving back. Leo McCourtney, Eagle TV Sales 3 4 5 6 1. Leo McCourtney, Kathleen Keefe, Gerry McGavick, Mike Taffaro 2. Carl Butrum, Bill Hogan, Michael Steele, John Gambling, Joe Byrne 3. Bill McBride, Sandy Panetta, Charlie Ryan, Joseph Russell 4. Bill Hogan, Rachael Grant, T.J. Lambert, Peter Doyle 5. Ryan Tarantino, Gino Toretta, Tom Mag

1 1 2 3 e Broadcasters Thdignity to those it Foundation gives hope and supportshelping my broadcasting family is the least I can do. 4 5 John Gambling, WOR Radio 6 1. Kevin Paige, Rich Rubin, Aree Song, Naree Song, Bryan Ellis, Bill Kehlbeck 2. Erik Weiner, Bill LeBlanc, Gail Goodrich, Mark Lund, Bob Harnaga 3. Jim Sloan, Tim Casey, Richie McDine, Mike Breen, Richie McDine, Jr. 4. Steve Mulderring, Kieran Clarke, Max Gomez, Jim OHara, Kirk Miller 5. Ray Cole, Phil Lombardo, Joe Bodan, E

09 celebrity golf tournament 1 1 2 3 is I know my support life directly changing the of someone in need. I can have a direct impact and thats thats not true of every charitable organization. Charlie Ryan, Evercore 4 5 6 1. Bill OShaughnessy, David OShaughnessy, Dick Foreman 2. Renee Cassis, Lung Huang, Pierre Bouvard 3. Rick Rubin, Joe McCallion, Alissa Pollack, Kevin Paige 4. Kevin Dreyer, Paul Swirbul, Chris Marangi, Brian Sponheimer Buckley 5. Connie Buckley, Kim Lombardo, Phil Lombar

1 1 many friends and Seeing soout here supporting colleagues the Foundation gives me great hope for the difference we can make for those in need in our industry 2 Don Bouloukos, CBS Radio 3 5 6 4 1. Jeff Mauer, Jim Holihan, Ahmad Rashad, Rachael Grant, Charlie Ryan, Nicole Troccia, John Apenzzese Don Bouloukos 2. Randy Odeneal, Jim Thompson, Stu Olds, Dick Foreman, Carl Butrum, 3. Billy Craig, David Branch, Kevin Rustadt, Chris Wragge, Tom Parsekian 4. Steve Brackett, T.J. Lambert, R

09 celebrity golf tournament COMPETITION WINNERS Spencer Brown wins a Heineken keg for a superb power drive Joe Bodan, Rick Buckley, Ernest Liebre Winners Kevin Rustadt, David Branch, and Tom Parsekian surrounded by LPGAs Kim Hall and Aree and Naree Song Kim Hall with winners Stu Olds, Allen Dick, Don Bouloukos, Randy Odeneal, along with Aree and Naree Song Brett Wilson, Tom Kane, Rick McGuire, Peter Dunn, Aree Song, Otis Livingston, Naree Song Winners Brad Mont and Jim Sullivan flank Aree

Thank You... Arbitron Atlantic Wines and Spirits Beck Family Foundation Blackburn Company BMI Dick Bodorff Broadcasting Cable Buckley Broadcasting CAO International Carr Golf CBS Radio CBS Television Station Group Cambridge Financial Services Citadel Communications, Ltd. Clear Channel Radio CoxReps ESPN Deportes and Radio Evercore Wealth Management The Fauser Family Gabelli Funds Hearst Television Heineken USA Heineken Light Scott Beth Herman Hip Cricket to all of our sponsors J.L. Media John

Two Days Short of Disability Coverage Our colleague thrived in the fastpaced environment of a major market station ever since he knocked on doors as an account executive in 1980. He later became the type of general manager and vice president that any sales team would be proud to work alongside. Always challenging himself, he took on a position leading a major market group of stations when a health emergency changed his life in one day. He had worked for this new firm for fewer than 90 days, w

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Young Family Devastated A married couple that both worked as successful sales executives in the broadcasting industry find themselves today in a situation that is simply unimaginable. The wife and mother of two small children was diagnosed with Lou Gehrigs disease in 2005. This rare and paralyzing disease, in a very short time, has claimed the exuberant life that she enjoyed. She is fed intravenously and relies on breathing support to survive. She is aware of her surroundings, can see and hea

corporate angel We believe in leading by example, and donating to the Broadcasters Foundation of America through its Corporate Angel Initiative is one way to demonstrate our support to our employees. The Initiative was instituted by the Foundation to ensure it can provide financial assistance for the future without drawing down the bulk of the fund. Companies that make an annual gift to the Corporate Angel Initiative provide the bedrock for the Foundations future planning and service. The Initi

People Living Longer than Their Means The story of this elderly couple in their late 70s is all too typical of the cases that come to the attention of the Broadcasters Foundation of America. The husband had worked in television until his retirement 13 years ago. For several years, they managed to maintain their independence with Social Security, savings and part time work. Six years ago, the wife was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer. The husband left his part time job and became hi

seen heard C lass of 2009 Inducted into the BC Hall of Fame Some of the broadcast industrys most outstanding leaders were honored at the 19th Annual Broadcasting Cable Hall of Fame induction ceremony and formal dinner held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City on October 20. The distinguished lineup of pioneers and innovators who were inducted this year are flanked by Reed Publishings Bill McGorry far left and Broadcasting Cables Larry Dunn far right and Ben Grossman 2nd to left fr

seen heard The biannual Capital Cities reunion dinner attracted 50 veterans from the radio, TV, and newspaper divisions in Manhattan last month. Organized by Broadcasters Foundation board member Phil Beuth, this was the seventh reunion for these broadcasters. Left to Right Bob Feldman, Walter Liss, and Marc Howard. Fortyyear partners Tom Murphy and Phil Beuth The season for giving is here and a fundraiser in your home or at your station can help bring hope to a broadcaster in need. Thats how

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