Our Sympathies to the Family of Jerry Lackamp

Jerry Lackamp passed away Saturday evening (June 18) about 5pm. Jerry is a former trustee from Cleveland and was Emmy Awards chair for about ten years and is known by many in the NATAS Family. He had been ill for quite some time.

In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to Esperanza Threads, 1160 Broadway Ave. Cleveland OH 44146 or to St. Ignatius High School Scholarship Fund, 1911 W 30 St. Cleveland OH 44113.

Sympathy notes and cards may be sent to Mary Jo Lackamp, 2910 Woodbury Road, Shaker Heights OH 44120

SAVE THE DATE - June 28th - NOCA Networking Night at the Carnival

NATAS is a member of Northeast Ohio Communication Affiliates, which entitles all our members to attend NOCA functions at the member rate. The next NOCA activity is the popular Networking Night, scheduled for Tuesday, June 28th. Click Here for more information.

NATAS Members are invited to attend the American Marketing Association Meeting on May 11th

Where: Hilton Garden Inn - Cleveland Gateway, 1100 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
Time: 5:30 - 8:00 PM
Topic: The Marketing Communications Plan: How To Make It Relevant, Credible and Actionable
Speakers:
Tom Nobbe
Managing Director, Marketing Communications
Dix & Eaton

AND

Jane Steger
Marketing Communications Manager
Steris Corporation

Every company needs a Marketing Communications plan. Creating this plan is not a minor task -- it takes research, strategy development, commitment from executive management and plenty of involvement from many individuals. Yet, once it has been completed and approved, it can be largely ignored.

During this presentation you will learn:

- How do you begin? What facts and information do you need to gather? Who do you need to talk to? What elements do you need to consider?
- How do you go about developing your Marketing Communications strategy?
- How does the Marketing Communications plan fit in with your company's marketing plan and overall business plan/
- Where do you put your marketing communications dollars?
- How do you measure the effectiveness of the plan?

Tom and Jane are co-presenting this topic in order to share, from both an agency and client perspective, the process of developing a Marketing Communications plan. In addition, they will discuss how a client company can best leverage the expertise that the agency partner brings to the process.

Event capacity is limited so REGISTER NOW! RSVP BY TUESDAY, MAY 10TH.

Agenda:
5:30 pm – 6:10 pm – Registration & Networking
6:10 pm – 7:00 pm – Announcements & Dinner
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Speaker & Program

Event Registration Fees:
$25 Members with reservations
$35 Non-members with reservations
$ 5 Full-time students with reservations*

$30 Members without reservations
$40 Non-members without reservations
$10 Full-time students without reservations*

*Note: Special Pricing for Full-Time Students
This event is being offered to full-time students at a highly-reduced rate as a way of inviting students to get to know the local Cleveland AMA chapter. Full-time students' special event price is ONLY $5.00 for this event!

Questions please contact Doug Eilert @ dceilert@msn.com or call Doug at 216-251-7801

Cancellations 24-hours in advance to Lauren Dehrmann@ 440-234-2081 (ldehrmann@ohioturnpike.org) to avoid billing.

Vegetarian Meal request available by calling Lauren Dehrmann @ 440-234-2081

No shows will be charged/billed for this event.
Parking is available behind The Hilton Garden Inn in their street level lot for $2.00 special Cleveland AMA event price. Parking also on Carnegie Ave.

2004/2005 Call for Entries for the Advanced Media Technology Track of the NATAS Technology & Engineering Awards

The National Television Academy’s Technology & Engineering Awards honor excellence in Interactive Television and Advanced Media content and applications. DEADLINE TO ENTER - MAY 13TH.  Click Here to view the Rules and Procedures booklet. Click Here to download the entry form. NOTE: You must have Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view these files. Acrobat Reader is available for free download at www.adobe.com.

The Foundation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces the Winners of the Cleveland Regional Chapter Student Television Award for Excellence

The Foundation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced today regional winners of the Student Television Award for Excellence recognizing outstanding television journalism by high school students. Now in its third year, the Student Award for Excellence is part of the National Student Television program which encourages and supports journalism skills among students.

Student producer/writer teams from around the nation submitted entries in seven categories: News; Arts & Entertainment/Cultural Affairs; Documentary; Public Affairs/Community Service/Public Service; Sports; Technical Achievement; and Writing. All entries were originally broadcast, cablecast, or Web cast within the eligibility period from February 1, 2004 to January 31, 2005 .

Regional winners will now be eligible for recognition at the national level. A blue-ribbon panel, chaired by Av Westin , Executive Director of the Foundation, will select seven national awardees. These national winning entries will be presented with their awards at a ceremony to be held on June 15 th at the Time Warner headquarters in New York City . Time Warner is the sponsor of the National Student Television Award for Excellence.

Winners from the Cleveland Regional Chapter are:

“The History of Giant 90.9”
Ben Davis Television
Student: Kris Bereman
Crew: Jasmin Hashi, Richard Parks
Teacher/Sponsor: Dennis Goins
Category: Arts & Entertainment/Cultural Affairs

“Hometown Heroes: The Story of North Canton ”
Hoover High School
Student: Benn Draher
Crew: Christine Adams, Tim Allen, Alan Bardnell, Mike Black, Luke Carlisle, Dustin DeLong, Dave Demerling, Bobby Dovicsak, Daniel Fleischman, Kathryn Foust, Christopher Gaumer, Andrew Arnold, Pete Hall, Craig Houston, Geo Jenkins, Dana Lustri, Rex McArtor, Roberto Meza, Brian Somers, Lindsy Wise, Kari Ringer, Cory Griffin
Teacher/Sponsor: Tom Wilson
Category: Documentary

“Visit to WKYC & Jacobs Field, HVTV News”
Hoover High School
Student: Mary Davies
Crew: Geo Jenkins
Teacher/Sponsor: Tom Wilson
Category: News

“Welcome to Wayne Township ”
Ben Davis Television
Student: Ebony Strong
Crew: Kris Bereman, Richard Parks, Eric Washington, Ashley Colon Teacher/Sponsor: Dennis Goins
Category: Public Affairs/Community Service/Public Service

“Ben Davis Sports by Rob Woock”
Ben Davis Television
Student: Rob Woock
Crew: Jasmin Hashi, Ebony Strong, Matthew Ready
Teacher/Sponsor: Dennis Goins
Category: Sports

“HVTV News”
Hoover High School
Student: Craig Houston
Crew: Lindsy Wise, Andy Mulcahey, Kyle Agnes, Pete Hall, Beth Little, Dave Demerling, Dana Lustri, Christine Adams, Brian Somers, Alan Bardnel, Mike Black, Kathryn Foust, Daniel Fleischman, Christopher Gaumer, Roberto Meza, Brittany Wasko
Teacher/Sponsor: Tom Wilson
Category: Technical Achievement

“Hometown Heroes: The Story of North Canton (Script)”
Hoover High School
Student: Lindsy Wise
Teacher/Sponsor: Tom Wilson
Category: Writing

Honorable Mentions from the Cleveland Regional Chapter are:

“ Vista News Magazine”
Hoover High School
Student: Joe Ehrlinspiel
Crew: Lindsay Milhoan, Christine Spreandie, Tristyn Tovissi, Chris Zaluski
Teacher/Sponsor: Tom Wilson
Category: Arts & Entertainment/Cultural Affairs

“Continue the Excellence” – A Steele News Live Special Report
Amherst Steele High School
Student: David Sokol
Crew: Michelle Rosario, Jasmine Carrion, Krystina Bove, Kara Kavalec, Heidi Huffman, Justin Armburger, Cory Kampf, Alex Boiwka, Zak Wilburn, Tony DiGiandomenico, Nick Davis, Joe Tomaszewski, Pete Catalano, Amy Dawson, Heather Keller, Rachel Lowry, Alex Rigda
Teacher/Sponsor: Mark Lowrie
Category: Documentary

“High School Homosexuality – A Steele News Live Special Report”
Amherst Steele High School
Student: Kara Kavalec
Crew: Jasmine Carrion, Krystina Bove, Michelle Rosario
Teacher/Sponsor: Mark Lowrie
Category: News

“Amy Dawson Reporter Composite”
Amherst Steele High School
Student: Amy Dawson
Teacher/Sponsor: Mark Lowrie
Category: Public Affairs/Community Service/Public Service

“Unsung Heroes”
Amherst Steele High School
Student: Cory Kampf
Teacher/Sponsor: Mark Lowrie
Category: Sports

“Veteran's Day News Cast”
Ben Davis Television
Student: Shengxi Dong
Crew: Richard Parks, Kris Bereman, Ebony Strong, Wes Calhoune, Joey Hansel, Robert Woock, Jasmin Hashi, Ciara Adams, Tatianna Keener
Teacher/Sponsor: Dennis Goins
Category: Technical Achievement

“Michelle Rosario Feature and Script Writing Composite”
Amherst Steele High School
Student: Michelle Rosario
Teacher/Sponsor: Mark Lowrie
Category: Writing

The Foundation of the National Television Academy is the education arm of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The Foundation's mission is the recognition and reward of excellence in television through educational programs including National Student Television as well as university scholarships. The chair of the Foundation of the National Television Academy is Stanley S. Hubbard, chairman of Hubbard Broadcasting, vice chair is Dennis Swanson, chief operating officer and executive vice president of the Viacom Station Group, the president is Peter O. Price, President of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, and the executive director is Av Westin.

The National Television Academy Announces New Foundation Executive

Sarah K. Smith has been named Director of Development for the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Foundation, it was announced today by Stanley Hubbard, Chairman of the Foundation, and Peter Price, President of the Foundation.

In this newly created position, Smith, who will report directly to Price, will be responsible for overseeing corporate foundation relations, expanding programs for the Television Academy 's education initiatives, as well as spearheading the Foundation's fundraising efforts.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Smith was Director of Corporate Relations and Media Relations for the Goizueta Business School of Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. At Emory, Smith developed the Roberto C. Goizueta Leadership Speaker Series that featured executives such as Warren Buffett, Howard Schultz, Herb Allen, Michael Dell, Leonard Lauder, Maria Elena Salinas, NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue, Falcons Owner and former Home Depot CEO Arthur Blank, Falcons Head Coach Jim Mora, and President Jimmy Carter.

Before that Smith was Unit Manager for TBS Superstation's original production unit and managed the syndicated educational series Feed Your Mind. From 1992-1994 she was Special Operations Director for Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc. and oversaw media relations for the SuperBowl XXVIII Atlanta Host Committee.

Commenting on Smith's new position, Hubbard said, “The national reach and influence of the Academy's Foundation grows every day. The breadth of Sarah's experience and professional ability will propel the Foundation to achieve its maximum potential.”

THE NATIONAL TELEVISION ACADEMY is committed to education as part of its larger mission of promoting excellence in broadcasting. Through scholarships programs and National Student Television , the Foundation of the National Television Academy is committed to inspiring the next generation of broadcast journalists, educating television viewers, and advancing television best practices.

Are You Eligible to Vote in the Prime Time Emmy Awards?

Qualified NATAS members will again have the opportunity to vote in the 2005 PRIME TIME EMMY AWARDS , scheduled to be telecast September 18, 2005 .

Contained in the process this year is an application form created as a word document which can be filled out by typing in your information and emailed back. This is an effort to eliminate textual errors and facilitate ease of return. The same document can alternatively be printed and faxed or mailed.

Click to view the attached documents:

• Application Form – Contact Information, Ballots Requested and Credits/Positions Information.
• Ballot Distribution List – Lists all Peer Groups and Associated Ballots – Use this to determine your eligible ballot(s).
• Voter Requirements – Details Credits Necessary for Additional Ballots.

Application Process:

•  View the Ballot Distribution List to determine your required ballots and the Voter Requirements to verify your eligibility to vote in these ATAS Peer Group categories.

•  Open the Application Form , type information in the shaded areas by clicking on using the tab function to move between fields. Please use the drop down box when selecting the requested ballots. When complete, save your word document as last name_first name eg. Stanton_Brent.

•  Attach saved word document application and your resume and email to bstanton@emmyonline.tv OR,

•  Fax application and resume to the attention of Brent Stanton at 212-246-8129

PLEASE SEND ON OR BEFORE APRIL 15, 2005 .

If necessary, you may also mail your application and resume to NATAS, 111 West 57 th St., Suite 600 , New York , NY 10019-2271 , attn: Brent Stanton.

The ballots are expected to be mailed out from ATAS in early June and at-home tapes sent out in early August.

If you have any problems with the process, please call Brent Stanton directly at 212-484-9414 .