Member News

Ben Woelk, Rochester Chapter member and co-Program Manager, has given good advice in his article in the University News section of the RIT web site. Read his article on safe online shopping for the holidays: “Watch out for Good Ol’ Scammer Claus” before you type your credit card number into that online form.

Have you published an article or letter to the editor? Started a blog? Changed jobs, gotten a promotion, or retired? Your Rochester Chapter friends want to know! Send details to Kat Nagel, Proof Sheet editor, or ask her for a temporary Proof Sheet login and write it up yourself.

“An Evening with Helen Thomas: Women’s History Month Featured Speaker”

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 6
Hubbell Auditorium
University of Rochester’s River Campus

ADMISSION: $3 for University undergraduates; $7 for the University Community; and $10 for the public. Tickets can be purchased at the Common Market in Wilson Commons and at the door.

Helen Thomas, the longtime White House Bureau Chief often referred to as “The First Lady of the Press,” was a pioneer for women journalists covered breaking news from the FBI to Capitol Hill. For 57 years, she also served as White House correspondent for United Press International and covered every president since John F. Kennedy.

Thomas is now a syndicated columnist for Hearst Newspapers and has written three books, including her latest, Thanks for the Memories, Mr. President: Wit and Wisdom from the Front Row at the White House .

The event is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board, UR Women’s Caucus, and Simon Association of Women MBA’s.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the Common Connection at (585) 275-5911.

I recently joined the board of directors of Writers and Books. It is a very kewl organization! I was quite surprised to learn that W&B is one of the largest literary organizations in the country — right behind NYC and Washington, D.C.

The November 30th event (scroll down) is a major fundraiser for the (non-profit) organization to help support its programs and scholarships. Come join us if you can! There will be some great stuff at the silent auction — a good way to get a head start on holiday shopping and to support a good cause. Details/admission price below…

Or check out the catalog www.wab.org/ and take a course — it’s a great way to tap the OTHER side of your brain!

– Margie

P.S. One item up for bid at the silent auction is a registration for the Rochester STC Chapter Spectrum conference this spring!

——— Original Message —–
From: Lezli White
To: wab_e-word@wab.org
Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 6:11 PM
Subject: Come to Writers & Books 25th Anniversary Celebration

Only 13 days left
to buy your tickets for our
25th Anniversary Celebration!

In celebration of our 25th anniversary,
Writers & Books is holding a fundraising raffle
for a new Toyota Prius and a Silent Auction
in conjunction with our SENSE of PLACE and literary awards

featuring John Berendt,
renowned author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

Thursday, November 30, 2006
5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
at the Rochester Academy of Medicine, 1441 East Avenue
Admission is $25 for members and $30 for the public
Reservations may be made by calling 585.473.2590 ext 107
Proceeds from the event will benefit Writers & Books’ many literary programs, events, workshops and readings
presented to youth, adults and seniors throughout Rochester.

Win a 2006 Toyota Prius
60/51 mpg Mid-Size Gas-Electric Hybrid
Fully loaded MSRP:$30,000
IntelliChoice 2006 Best Overall Value of the Year
Only 1,000 tickets will be sold
Great Odds!
Tickets: $100
Visit www.wab.org for details
or call 585.473.2590 ext 107

Silent Auction
memorable excursions, pampering services, gourmet experiences,
culinary delights, and other treats
including:
*Philip Seymour Hoffman signed Poster
*Adirondack Weekend in beautiful home
*Overnight for two at Esperanza Mansion
and cruise (http://www.esperanzamansion.com).)
and more!

Amy Castronova, President of Novatek Communications, Inc. and 2006-2007 STC-Rochester Chapter Vice President, at Spectrum 2006.

Amy was recently selected as a recipient of Rochester’s Up and Coming Businesswomen’s Award for her professional and career leadership potential. The award, presented by the Rochester Women’s Network, recognizes women that have worked full-time in their current career field for fewer than 10 years and successfully demonstrated their professional influence in that field through numerous accomplishments, career growth and advancement, innovative and creative thinking, and initiative at work and in the community.

Amy will be honored at the RWN’s 11th Annual Business Conference on November 3rd, 2006 at the Rochester Riverside Convention Center.