Getting ready for the awards luncheon

June 7th, 2008

Sorting out the plaques and certificates prior to the luncheon.  Clockwise from lower left are Robyn Tomlin, Rick Hirsch’s BFF Robin Landers,  Terry Eberle (back to the camera and unfortunately blurred,) Gil Thelen, Jeanne Grinstead and Rick Hirsch.

Awards rehearsal

June 6th, 2008

Jeanne Grinstead and JBart Bartosek give the awards script a final going-over.

The passing of the gavel

June 6th, 2008

Mike Tomasik, incoming FSNE president, presents Jeanne Grinstead with a plaque in recognition of her year of service as FSNE president.

John McCain being introduced

June 5th, 2008

Marty Petty, Florida Press Association board chair, introduces John McCain. The candidate stands with his wife, Cindy. Jeanne Grinstead photo.

FSNE board meeting

June 5th, 2008

Here’s a snapshot taken at the FSNE board meeting. From left to right: Terry Eberle, FSNE past past president; Barbara Petersen, FAF president; Gil Thelen, FSNE executive director; Cory Lancaster, FSNE board member; Jeanne Grinstead, FSNE president; Rosemary Goudreau, FSNE vice-president; Keith Woods, Poynter Institute representative; and RIck Hirsch, FSNE board member. Bill McKeen photo.

Senator John McCain to speak at FSNE convention

June 4th, 2008

CNN to televise live Thursday, June 5 at 1:45 p.m.

FPA/FSNE Convention begins Thursday, June 5

June 3rd, 2008

Convention information is available on the FPA site.