Topic: Annual Holiday Wine Luncheon: "New York State of Mind" @ the Ram’s Head Inn

Program:  We enjoyed a lavish four-course holiday meal, paired with New York vineyard wines, at the beautifully-decorated Ram’s Head Inn. Ted de Ment, wine consultant, guided us through each course and the pairing of the wines.  And in keeping with the spirit of the holidays, everyone received a token gift basket.

Location: Ram's Head Inn, Galloway Twp, NJ

Topic: The Future of Atlantic City: A Private Public Partnership

Program:  Jim Kennedy, former CRDA Executive Director from 1994 to 2003, has been at the forefront of much of the city’s development. Now, as an industry consultant on regional economic initiatives, Jim shared his unique view of the future of Atlantic City at the PR Council luncheon on Nov. 24th. Jim currently is at Richard Stockton College where he was General Counsel and for the past year has been the college's point person on several regional economic initiatives.   
 Jim is a graduate of Richard Stockton College. He is a graduate of both Rutgers business & law schools.

Topic: The Inside Scoop from Philadelphia
- Marketing as an International Destination and
- How the New PA Casinos Fit in the Mix

Topic: The Press of Atlantic City¹s focus and where is it heading

Program: Neill Borowski, Executive Editor and Content Director, discussed the ever-expanding role of the web,
opportunities for coverage online and in print, and the future of newspapers.
 - Speaker's Web Site
 - Speaker's Bio: Profile  

Topic:  The Power of Change

Speaker:  Jennifer Lewis Hall, Emmy Nominated journalist, author, life coach and speaker.

Jennifer addressed "The Power of Change" - dealing with changing consumer behavior and change in our industry. Her talk was based on her recent book, Life Changes.
She is also the daughter of Art Lewis, an executive with the former Sands Hotel Casino.
  > June Speaker's Bio: PDF
  > Speaker's Web Site    

Topic: Building Stakeholders: How to Work with the Community in Good Times and in Crisis 

• In these challenging times, it’s more important than ever to build good relations with your local community.
• Experts at AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center explained how to build that critical community support.
• Margaret Belfield, VP and Administrator of ARMC City Division, discussed incorporating the community's needs and visions into their new 7-story patient tower.
• Jennifer Tornetta, Manager, Community & External Communications, gave us
  the lowdown on crisis communications.
  • May Speaker Links

Panel participants included: Rick Travers, Publisher, The Current & Gazette Newspapers;

Charlie Wray, Online Editor, The Press of Atlantic City Web site

Jim Vanore from the Cape May County Herald Newspapers

Location: Carmine's Atlantic City    

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Speaker: Lee Hornick, President, Business Communications Worldwide and Program Director, The Conference Board
   (Feb. Speaker Profile Page) 

• Social Networking / Employment Resource Handout (PDF) from Feb. Program speaker Lee Hornick.

Location: Atlantic City Country Club

Topic: The Water Club

Speaker: Borgata PR Manager Noel Stevenson gave an update on The Water Club, the success of its opening, and plans for the future.  

Location: Borgata Water Club