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Carole Greene - Spotlight on NPC Members

Posted At : April 28, 2012 11:47 AM | Posted By : Denise G. Rochford
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This is the first in a series of columns about our members, their careers and activities -- then and now.

SCOOP welcomes your ideas and/or contributions to this column.
 
by Brooke Mundy 

Carole Greene has every right to be proud.

Not only is she a founding member of the Naples Press Club, but she has written over 1,000 articles for a range of well-known local, regional, and national magazines. With an entire income built upon her free-lancing success, Carole has not only left her mark in the journalism world: She has helped define it.
 
Born in Anderson, Indiana, she began her journalism career as a humor columnist for the town’s local newspaper. With some of her editorials broadcasted on television, she migrated to Florida in hopes of establishing a career in free-lancing. And established she did.

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Member Spotlight: Maureen Sullivan-Hartung

Posted At : November 21, 2011 1:31 AM | Posted By : Denise G. Rochford
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Apropos of the 15th Anniversary of the Naples Press Club, the member spotlight this month is on one of the Club’s earliest members: Maureen Sullivan-Hartung. 

“I was invited to join by Terry Miller in February 1996, and I still have my membership card signed by Terry. I distinctly remember meeting at the old Howard Johnson’s (which later became Pacific 41) sitting in those booths in the early mornings making plans.” she said.

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Jim Brandetsas

Posted At : October 27, 2011 2:49 AM | Posted By : Denise G. Rochford
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Jim Brandetsas (cq.) may be 91 years old but he is still cartooning, a hobby he started when he was 3 years old!

His parents moved into a new house and the wall hadn’t been painted yet, so he decided to draw a cartoon on the wall—and when they painted the wall, they painted around the cartoon.

An auspicious beginning for a young man who was offered a job from Disney World, with full education paid for, when he was 17 years old. His parents had other ideas, however, telling him he was to be a doctor like his brother.

Instead, he became a dentist, and did cartooning all through his 43 years of dentistry in Palmyra, N.Y. Four of his original cartoons have been requested by the National Press Club magazine.

Cartoon Jim Brandetsas 2011-01

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NPC Members Lecture at Local Libraries

Posted At : October 19, 2011 4:53 AM | Posted By : Denise G. Rochford
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Two of  our members will be discussing some of their favorite topics at Collier County libraries this month. At the Headquarters Library  3585 Orange Blossom Rd., Tom Tyrrell, retired international lawyer, and one of our luncheon speakers this year,  will  talk about "Islam : Oil and Revolution."

The talks will be held on Mondays, October 31st and November 7th, repeated each day at 10 am and 6 pm. Register at 239-593-0177.

"China: Geopolitics of the Peoples Republic (PRC)" is the topic of his three talks at the Collier County South  Regional Library, Lely Cultural Parkway.

The lectures, on the making of modern China, are scheduled for Wednesdays, November 30, December 7th and December 14th at 10 am. Register at 239-252-7542.

Maureen-Sullivan Hartung will present "Getting to Know Your History" at the Marco Island Branch Library, 210 S. Heathwood Drive, Marco Island. Author of "Hidden History of Everglades City & Points Nearby" her speech will  tell us about : "beer worms, grouper, wild Indians,oh my !"

The presentation is Tuesday October 25th at 2 pm. Register at 239-394-3272.

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New Books and Book Signings

Posted At : September 28, 2011 4:00 PM | Posted By : Denise G. Rochford
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Michele Sfakianos (cq). released her self-published book, The 4-1-1on Life Skills "on June 17th this year. It is available on Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com. her website is www.the411onlifeskills.com

Selwyn Mills wants us to know about his book "Dreams of Lucifer and Barack Obama, which he says " reveals the sad warping effect of politics." Price is $10 on his website www.selwynmills.com

 


Lisa Fleming is understandably very excited about the debut of her new book,"Cat and Crow - an amazing friendship." It is an illustrated children's book celebrating the famous You Tube story of Cassie the Cat and Moses the Crow. This true tale has captivated the public's imagination and touched their hearts , and Lisa has developed it into a charming book

October 16th, National Feral Cat Day is the launch by Collage Books,and .Lisa, a former NDN columnist, will signing books at Barnes and Noble that day. Retail price is $14.95

 

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Welcome to new NPC Members

Posted At : September 27, 2011 4:00 PM | Posted By : Denise G. Rochford
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NPC always welcomes new members and this year has been an exceptionally good one for adding to our ranks. Joining us are:

Sarah Adams, a marketing professional who has moved from Massachusetts to Naples. Currently she is a Freelance Writer and her work has been published in the Boston Globe and Southshore Living among other publications.

Jack Connelly is retired and lives in Naples with his wife, Barbara. He is the Public Information Officer for the MCL (Marine Corps League)-Naples. He has hosted the MCL-Naples "Honor the Free Press" Day, held in March.

Erin Humphreys is Vice President/Advertising for the Naples Daily News. She has 15 years professional advertising experience with Gannett, McClatchy and Scripps Newspaper Groups.

Alan Sculley is currently self-employed, and spent the last 4-5 years as reporter and editor of suburban journals in the St. Louis area. He has also owned and run music feature service for 20+ years. He lives in Naples with his wife, Jerri.

Jerri Sculley is the founder and publisher of Inspired Table, a free local monthly magazine that celebrates the food and drink culture of Naples.

Photos by Birgit Pauli-Haack, September Happy Hour at Blue Martini.

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