Green Salon Series Press Conference Slideshow

BREATHE LA to Announce the Green Salon Series at L.A. City Hall

ADVISORY

Monday, January 26, 2009
For Immediate Release

BREATHE LA Contact – Julia Robinson Shimizu, 323.935.8050x233 jrobinsonshimizu@breathela.org

Green Salon Series Contact – Edward Headington, 818.720.7181 Edward@HeadingtonMedia.com

BREATHE LA to Announce the Green Salon Series at Los Angeles City Hall this Wednesday, 1/28/09

Ray Gonzales, former KTLA Channel 5 host, and Los Angeles City Council Members Jose Huizar, Wendy Greuel and Jan Perry will help announce Green Salon Series

Los Angeles, CA — BREATHE California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) has been “protecting the ‘Breath of Life’” for over a century and will re-launch its celebrated green salon series this Wednesday morning at Los Angeles City Hall.

WHO – Ray Gonzales, BREATHE LA Board Member and former KTLA Channel 5 host; Carl Ballton, President of the Union Bank Foundation; Hon. José Huizar; Hon. Wendy Greuel and Hon. Jan Perry, Chair of the Energy & Environment Committee

WHAT – Press Conference to Announce the Green Salon Series (events from February to November) including BREATHE LA Global Warming and the Rise of Asthma report.

WHEN – Wednesday, January 28, 2009 @ 9:30 a.m.

WHERE – Los Angeles City Hall – Media Room behind City Council; 200 N. Spring Street, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012

WHY – This is the second year of the salon series, a free public forum on green issues for all stakeholders in the community

Sponsored by Union Bank of California. For more information on the series and to confirm your attendance, please contact Edward Headington at 818.720.7181 or Edward@HeadingtonMedia.com.

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BREATHE California of Los Angeles County (BREATHE LA) is a non-profit, public benefit organization dedicated to the future of clean air and healthy lungs in Los Angeles County. BREATHE LA was established in 1903 and has over a century of accomplishments. First established to fight then-epidemic Tuberculosis, BREATHE LA has long been a leader in efforts to improve air quality and lung health in Los Angeles. Now part of BREATHE California, a statewide organization, BREATHE LA is dedicated to service in our local communities. For more information, visit http://www.breathela.org/.

Coro Continues to Build its Leadership Team with Sam Filler

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Coro Southern California – Center for Civic Leadership

Coro Alumnus Sam Filler to play key role at the Coro Southern California Center for Civic Leadership

LOS ANGELES, CA. Coro Southern California continues to build its leadership team and has announced the addition of Sam Filler. The news comes on the heels of recent news of Jessica Lall leading the sponsorship and development effort and Amir Hemmat directing the Coro Health Initiative.

“Coro continues to land some of the top talent in Los Angeles,” said Don Pierro, President and CEO of Coro Southern California. “Sam will play key roles throughout all of our programming and I am very excited to have him on board.”

An alumnus of both CityYear and the Coro Fellowship Program in Public Affairs, Filler has a strong public policy background. He has been an active member of the Los Angeles community through his extensive work experience which stems from his fellowship as a Coro Fellow in Public Affairs from 2006 – 2007 in which he worked with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Port Division, ran a city council campaign in Santa Monica, interned with the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce in their policy department, served as a community organizer with Green Dot public schools, facilitated a community planning process in Leimert Park, and served as a field deputy for Los Angeles Councilmember Tom LaBonge. Following Coro, he led the Transportation and Land Use Collaboration as the Director of Programs and oversaw their community outreach initiatives for General Plan Update processes in the Cities of Coachella, El Monte, and South Gate.

National service through projects at the local level has grown in popularity but has always been at the heart of Coro Southern California. The venerable leadership development organization has provided that service to Los Angeles for over half a century and will continue to do so—through good times and bad, and the recruitment of top public affairs professionals.

“I am looking forward to having one of our best years ever at Coro and continuing to provide world-class experiences for all of our participants,” said Pierro. “On a week of national renewal and hope, it was also exciting to see Coro alumna, U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, serve as our Inauguration emcee.”

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Coro Southern California and its six affiliated centers nationwide shape resilient civic leaders for effective roles in public affairs. Coro graduates are teachers, investment bankers, union leaders, corporate directors, activists, lawyers, journalists, and elected officials, among other professions. No matter where they work or what job titles they hold, they have learned how to challenge themselves and others to be more ethical and effective leaders. Coro runs programs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Kansas City and Cleveland. For more information, go to http://www.corola.org/.

LinkedIn bio for Sam Filler.

Covering Obama: Challenges Facing the Battered Local Media

Serving Southern California since 1913, the Los Angeles Press Club is the only Southern California journalism group that speaks for all journalists working for daily and weekly newspapers, radio & TV, magazines, documentary films and online.

ADVISORY

Tuesday, January 13, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact – Edward Headington, Publicist
(323) 669-8081 or Edward@LAPressClub.org

The panel discussion will be moderated by former Los Angeles Daily News Editor and creator of www.RonKayeLA.com, Ron Kaye

Hollywood, CA. The Los Angeles Press Club is hosting another great panel discussion this Thursday night at the Steve Allen Theater. Co-sponsored by PR Newswire, “Covering Obama” will include an all-star panel that knows the challenges—in today's journalism climate—of covering how California copes with the President-elect's infrastructure and stimulus plans, and the California public's reaction to it all.

WHO – The Los Angeles Press Club Members and Supporters; Moderated by Ron Kaye, former Editor of the Los Angeles Daily News and creator of http://www.ronkayela.com/; Panelists include Beth Barrett, Investigative Reporter, formerly with the Los Angeles Daily News; Susan Pinkus, Pollster and former Director of Los Angeles Times Poll; and Jonathan Wilcox, USC Communications Professor and Political Consultant.

WHAT – Moderated Panel Discussion on “Covering Obama: Challenges Facing the Battered Local Media”

WHEN – Thursday, January 22, 2009; 7:30 p.m. (Reception at 6:30 p.m. with wine, appetizers and meet/greet).

WHERE – The Steve Allen Theater at the LA Press Club; 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 90027; Plenty of free parking behind the building (enter off of Berendo Street); Click here for a map; Metro: Red line, Sunset/Vermont station

WHY – President-Elect Barack Obama has just been sworn in; the local media continues to battered with cuts and layoffs; can the surviving staffs meet the challenge of covering the most dramatic political and economic story of our times?

FYI: Free to press club members (R.S.V.P. here). All others: $10 prepaid or $20 at the door. Students $5. Includes all drinks and appetizers.

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The Los Angeles Press Club stands as an organization devoted to improving the spirit of journalism and journalists, raising the industry’s standards, strengthening its integrity and improving its reputation all for the benefit of the community at large. Serving the Southland since 1913, it is the only Southern California journalism group that speaks for all journalists working for daily and weekly newspapers, radio & TV, magazines, documentary films and online. For more information, go to http://www.lapressclub.org/ and/or www.myspace.com/lapressclub.

PR Newswire, co-sponsor for all Los Angeles Press Club events, is the global leader in news and information distribution services for professional communicators. For more information, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/.

Headington Media Group is a boutique communications firm that promotes public affairs in Southern California, specializing in image management, branding, messaging and public relations. For more information, go to http://www.headingtonmedia.com/ and/or visit http://www.headingtonmediacenter.org/.

Advisory – SPJ-LA January Mixer with Budget Expert Daniel J. B. Mitchell

For Immediate Release
January 14, 2009
Contact: Claudia Peschiutta, SPJ-LA, 323.228.8230

SPJ-LA January Mixer with Daniel J.B. Mitchell

Ring in the New Year with SPJ-LA’s 1st Mixer of 2009

Los Angeles, CA – It's a new year but the big California story hasn't changed: the state's growing budget deficit. It's a complicated issue, so get yourself a drink and get your questions answered at the Society of Professional Journalists' first mixer of the year.

WHO: The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists Members and Supporters; Featured Guest – Daniel J.B. Mitchell

WHAT: SPJ-LA Mixer with UCLA Management & Public Policy Professor Daniel J.B. Mitchell

WHEN: Monday, January 19, 2009; No-host cocktails begin at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Meet in the back room at the Redwood Bar and Grill, 316 W. 2nd Street in Downtown L.A; 213-680-2600. Street and lot parking is available in the area. It is close to the Civic Center Red Line Metro stop.

WHY: Hear from one of the preeminent budget experts. UCLA management and Public Policy Professor, Daniel J. B. Mitchell, comments regularly on state budget issues and has written extensively about California's boom-and-bust cycles.

FYI: It's free fun for all! (You'll have to buy your own drinks. Happy hour ends at 7 p.m. so get your drinks early!) Please R.S.V.P. to spjlosangeles@gmail.com

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Founded in 1909 as Sigma Delta Chi, the Society of Professional Journalists promotes the free flow of information vital to a well-informed citizenry; works to inspire and educate the next generation of journalists; and protects First Amendment guarantees of freedom of speech and press. For more information, go to http://spjla.wordpress.com/.

Headington Media Group is a boutique communications firm that promotes public affairs in Southern California, specializing in image management, branding, messaging and public relations. For more information, go to http://www.headingtonmedia.com/ and/or visit http://www.headingtonmediacenter.org/.

Los Angeles Press Club Event with NBC News' Chuck Todd this Friday!

Serving Southern California since 1913, the Los Angeles Press Club is the only Southern California journalism group that speaks for all journalists working for daily and weekly newspapers, radio & TV, magazines, documentary films and online.

ADVISORY

Tuesday, January 13, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact – Edward Headington, Publicist
(323) 669-8081 or Edward@LAPressClub.org

LA Press Club Evening this Friday with NBC News White House Correspondent, Political Director and On-Air Analyst, Chuck Todd

Press Club Board Member and L.A. Weekly News Editor, Jill Stewart, will be moderating this special event.

Hollywood, CA. The Los Angeles Press Club is hosting a special event this Friday evening with NBC News White House Correspondent, Political Director and On-Air Analyst, Chuck Todd. It is being co-sponsored by PR Newswire and open to the public. R.S.V.P. today!

WHO – The Los Angeles Press Club Members and Supporters; Moderated by Press Club Board Member and L.A. Weekly News Editor, Jill Stewart; Special guest Chuck Todd, NBC News White House Correspondent, Political Director and On-Air Analyst

WHAT – “An Evening with NBC’s Chuck Todd”

WHEN – Friday, January 16, 2009; 7 p.m.

WHERE – The Steve Allen Theater at the LA Press Club; 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 90027; Plenty of free parking behind the building (enter off of Berendo Street); Click here for a map; Metro: Red line, Sunset/Vermont station

WHY – Todd is co-author of the new book "How Barack Obama Won: A State-by-State Guide to the Historic 2008 Presidential Election." He is expected to talk about his book, the recent presidential race, the Obama presidency and how he plans to cover it. As NBC News' Political Director, Todd set himself apart from others through his insightful analysis during the presidential race and in the process developed a loyal band of viewers—known as "Chuckolytes." Before joining NBC News, Todd was the Editor-in-Chief of National Journal’s “The Hotline,” Washington’s premier daily briefing on American Politics.

FYI – Free to Press Club members: $15 for pre-paid guests or $20 at the door. Students pay $5. Click here to R.S.V.P. Ticket price includes all drinks and appetizers. For more information, call 323.669.8081 or email info@lapressclub.org.

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The Los Angeles Press Club stands as an organization devoted to improving the spirit of journalism and journalists, raising the industry’s standards, strengthening its integrity and improving its reputation all for the benefit of the community at large. Serving the Southland since 1913, it is the only Southern California journalism group that speaks for all journalists working for daily and weekly newspapers, radio & TV, magazines, documentary films and online. For more information, go to http://www.lapressclub.org/ and/or www.myspace.com/lapressclub.

PR Newswire, co-sponsor for all Los Angeles Press Club events, is the global leader in news and information distribution services for professional communicators. For more information, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/.

Headington Media Group is a boutique communications firm that promotes public affairs in Southern California, specializing in image management, branding, messaging and public relations. For more information, go to http://www.headingtonmedia.com/ and/or visit http://www.headingtonmediacenter.org/.

New LA Press Club Board Announced

Serving Southern California since 1913, the Los Angeles Press Club is the only Southern California journalism group that speaks for all journalists working for daily and weekly newspapers, radio & TV, magazines, documentary films and online.

RELEASE

Monday, January 5, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact – Edward Headington, Publicist
(323) 669-8081 or Edward@LAPressClub.org

The Results Are In! The Los Angeles Press Club Elects New Board Members

Los Angeles, CA. The Board of Directors for the Los Angeles Press Club (LAPC) is comprised of 14 Board Members that serve two-year terms. Every year, half of the seats are up for election and this year brought in some new and old faces. Day-to-day operations are still run by working international journalist and LAPC Executive Director, Diana Ljungaeus, and USA reporter, Chris Woodyard is the President of its Board of Directors.

“At a time when top-quality journalists are becoming a rarer breed, the Press club is blazing into 2009 with one of the strongest and most qualified boards yet,” said Chris Woodyard, Press Club President. “Appreciation goes out to all of the members who voted and special thanks to outgoing Board members, Michael Collins and Jahan Hassan, for their service to the organization.”

Current board members Ezra Palmer, Anthea Raymond, Jon Regardie, George White and Adam Wilkenfeld were voted in for new two-year terms. Diana Ljungaeus was also elected as was Carolina Garcia, Executive Editor of the Los Angeles Daily News. Others still serving on the Board but not up for election included Jon Beaupre, Jane Engle, Rory Johnston, Will Lewis, Fred Mamoun, Jill Stewart and Chris Woodyard.

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The Los Angeles Press Club stands as an organization devoted to improving the spirit of journalism and journalists, raising the industry’s standards, strengthening its integrity and improving its reputation all for the benefit of the community at large. For more information, go to http://www.lapressclub.org/ and/or www.myspace.com/lapressclub.

PR Newswire, co-sponsor for all Los Angeles Press Club events, is the global leader in news and information distribution services for professional communicators. For more information, go to http://www.prnewswire.com/.

Headington Media Group is a full-service communications firm dedicated to promoting public affairs in Southern California, specializing in image management, branding and public relations. For more information, go to http://www.headingtonmedia.com/ and/or visit http://www.headingtonmediacenter.org/.