House of Broadcasting Board of directors

2023 Board

SUSAN BAKER - Marketing Overload JACK CLIFFORD - Clifford Consultant DR. JOHN CRAFT - Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication VICKI FIORELLI - Valley of the Sun United Way LYNDA GALLEGHER - Retired, KPNX TV, Channel 12 TERRY GELLENBECK - Keep Phoenix Beautiful, City of Phoenix STEVE GLUECK - Community Ascertainment Specialist, South Mountain Community Connections LLC MAURIE HELLE - Helle International WENDY HELLE - Fingerpaint Marketing LISA HONEBRINK - Public Relations Consultant CAROL KANNES - HOBI Board Member PAT MCMAHON - Arizona Daily Mix, AZTV THOMAS MIHALCHICK - Retired, Radio/TV Teacher MARY MORRISON - Mary M Media GERI ROSATO - Retired, MS, RN JUDY SCHRIENER - Author, Journalist, Consultant POLLY SCHUMACHER - Retired, KTVK-TV3 SOPHIA WONG - Retired, KTVK-TV3

Board Activities

October 2023
The October 2023 meeting was held on THURSDAY OCTOBER 19, 2023 at the Morrison residence. Board members who attended were: Susan Baker, Dr. John Craft, Lynda Gallagher, Maurie Helle, Judy Schriener, Polly Schumacher, Sofia Wong, and Mary Morrison. There will be no meeting in either November or December, 2023 due to the need to prepare for the Holiday Concert on December 8th. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, January 11, 2024 at noon at the Morrison residence.agenda items discussed included:I. Holiday ConcertMaurie Helle reported on the status of scheduled performers. Maurie does want to be on Ch. 7 with replay. Susan has set-up friend harpist – Dr. Joyce Bueckers (who is also a pastor with Beatitudes). She will play as audience comes in. Lynda has come-up with plan to have separate free raffle of a Ladmo bag as long as you have paid for a ticket. Other Board members reported on additional prizes for the raffle and auction that have been collected. Polly distributed four concert tickets to each Board member. Let Polly know if you need more tickets. 2. Retirement HomesSusan will secure an updated list and will e-mail our Tenth Anniversary line-up.3. Chandler MuseumSusan plans to set-up another meeting with Thomas and John with the Museum. I’m anxious for date and even GAP time. Slow wins! Didn’t they commit for 2025? Before we know it, it will be here.
September 2023
The September 2023 meeting was held at the Morrison residence on Thursday September 14th at noon. Board members who attended were: Susan Baker, Dr. John Craft, Pat McMahon, Thomas Mihalchick, Judy Schriener, Polly Schumacher, Sofia Wong, and Mary Morrison. Agenda items discussed included: 1. Holiday Concert Discussions were held regarding confirmed performers, raffle and auction prizes, the participation of Channel 7, and task assignments for Board members. 2. Chandler MusuemAll quiet on the front. Susan continues to be at the meetings. Hopefully a GAP opportunity will arise. 3. Retirement HomesAlthough Susan has list – out-of-date. Wonder if names are out-of-date – perhaps the homes exist – sending our line-up just to the homes would be beneficial if you have the e-mails or addresses. Usually, the retirement homes do not stray. The managers do.
August 2023 - No meeting was held
July 2023
  • The July 2023 HOBI Board meeting was held on at noon on Thursday, July 20 at the Morrison residence. Board members in attendance were: Mary Morrison, Thomas Mihalchick, Sofia Wong, Pat McMahon, and Maurie Helle.
  • Topics on the agenda included:
  • Chandler Museum: continuing efforts to obtain a display on the history of Valley radio at the Chandler Museum, and a report on the meeting held on June 28 with reps from the Chandler Museum
  • Holiday Concert: Scheduled for Friday, December 9, 2023 at the same location as the past nine years. This will be the 1oth annual concert. Pat McMahon has guaranteed that a Ladmo Bag will be presented to an attendee at the concert. Producer/writer/Director Maurie Helle is still working on firming up the performing talent and more information will be provided. So far Laurie Fagen has confirmed that she will perform. Tickets are still $15 per person and will be available for sale at a later date.
  • Museum additions: Mary Morrison reported that she has contacted a number of area museums regarding the opportunity for HOBI to present a display, but has received word from only one museum, which does not have the space available.
  • University Club: Board member Thomas Mihalchick has been in contact with the University Club in Phoenix regarding the placement of historical phots from the HOBI archive in the restaurant. A meeting will be scheduled for him to meet with the General Manager and make determinations about the photos. It was generally decided that the meeting could wait until cooler weather prevails in the Fall.
  • E-Newsletter: At the request of Mary Morrison, Thomas Mihalchick has constructed a sample e-newsletter to be emailed to the HOBI mailing list sometime in September, 2023. The content will need to be approved by President Mary Morrison before distribution.
  • Sunnyslope Historical Society: The HOBI display at the museum has ended and been taken down. The Museum reported that our display was very popular and garnered many positive comments from visitors. At this meeting, the Board reviewed Sunnyslope’s Quarterly Newsletter. HOBI Board member Pat McMahon and Phoenix artist, Lou Crandall, Jr. are celebrating Legend City’s 60th anniversary at the Sunnyslope Museum on Saturday, September 2nd, 2023 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. At this celebration, Pat McMahon will be giving an attendee a Legend City t-shirt. The presentation is free to attend.
  • Web Plan: The Board has had discussions about “podcast” interviews conducted by Board member, Judy Schriener at past meetings. Ms. Schriener was not able to attend the July meeting to report on progress regarding this topic, but the Board discussed possible interviewers and interviewees and format for the “podcasts” which would be placed on the HOBI website.
  • Retirement Homes: Board member Susan Baker has been involved with the possibility of scheduling presentations by Board members at a variety of retirement homes. Ms. Baker was not able to attend the July meeting, so was unable to report on progress in this topic.
  • Libraries: Board member Lynda Gallagher has been exploring an opportunity for HOBI to display at the Burton Barr Public Library in Phoenix. Ms. Gallagher was not able to attend the July meeting to report on progress on this topic.
  • Sad News: Discussion and remembrances on the passing of Andy Limber, and advertising executive with ties to many HOBI friends.
  • Miscellaneous: The “On Air” display at the Arizona Historical Society in Tempe was mentioned in the Phoenix Magazine calendar in the July/August 2023 issue. In the same issue under the “Best of he Valley”, Aunt Maud was mentioned as the “Best Gubernatorial Candidate” with Pat McMahon’s Aunt Maud photo. The Board also noted the passing of Jack Curtis, who used to write music columns for the Arizona Republic and at one time had a TV show on Channel 3. He was 88 years old.

The next Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 14, 2023 at the Morrison residence. There will be no August meeting.
June 2023
  • The June 2023 Board meeting was held at the Morrison residence at noon on Thursday, June 15. Topics discussed included:

  • Chandler Museum: discussion surrounding HOBI's upcoming meeting with representatives of the Chandler Museum regarding a possible exhibit on the history of radio in the Valley of the Sun from the 1920's through the 1980's. Board members Susan Baker, Dr. John Craft, and Thomas Mihalchick have taken on this task.
  • Retirement Homes: We are attempting to schedule several HOBI members as guest speakers at area retirement homes, specifically Thomas M.'s presentation on "The Golden Age of Radio". Geri Rosatto is working on this, along with Thomas M.
  • Museum additions: a look at a list of area museums that HOBI could place an exhibit. Mary Morrison has been in contact with a number of museums, is awaiting a response from several.
  • Libraries: report from Lynda Gallgher on a response from the Burton Barr Library regarding a HOBI display. No report given as Lynda did not attend the meeting. Postponed until July meeting.
  • University Club: report from Thomas M. regarding efforts to place historical photos from the HOBI collection at the University Club in Phoenix.
  • Web Plan: Report from Judy Schriener regarding "webcasts" - interviews with local broadcasting legends. No report, as Judy did not attend the meeting. Postponed until July meeting.
  • Cronkite School Scholarship: recieved letter from ASU and a personal letter from Caleb Campero, our 2023 recipient. See more on our Recent Events page.
  • Del Lewis: discussion of the legacy, and memorial for, Del Lewis. Several HOBI Board members attended the memorial. House of Broadcasting sent a $100 check to the Arizona Humane Society, as requested by his estate. Our next meeting is scheduled for noon, Thursday, July 20, 2023, at the Morrison residence.
May 2023
May 2023's meeting took place at the Mary Morrison residence on May 18, 2023. Board members who attended include: Susan Baker, Lynda Gallagher, Maurie Helle, Pat McMahon, Thomas Mihalchick, Geri Rosato, Polly Schumacher, and Mary Morrison (no photo available). Topics discussed included: our efforts to display at the Chandler Museum, the possibility of Thomas Mihalchick presenting his "Golden Age of Radio" presentation at retirement homes, setting up displays at libraries around the Valley, providing ur mailing list members with a regular update on our activities, and an update from Pat McMahon regarding entries to win a Ladmo Bag (18,500) and the likelyhood of Channel 7 repeating the showing of the W&L reruns. The next meeting is scheduled for noon, Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the Morrison residence.
April 2023
April 2023's meeting was held at the Morrison residence at noon on April 20. Those attending included: Susan Baker, Dr. John Craft, Lynda Gallgher, Maurie Helle, Thomas MIhalchick, Sofia Wong, and Mary Morrison. Topics discussed included: * The "On Air" display at the Arizona Historical Society museum in Tempe. Good news – looks as if our exhibition will remain thru November 2023 … * A review of Thomas Mihalchick's "Golden Age of Radio" at the Sunnyslope Museum - * According to Susan and Thomas - no word yet from Chandler Museum. In the meantime, both have been working to put a presentation together to show them. * Thomas has noted on our website that although Arizona Gives Day 2023 is gone people can still donate. He added a Thank You for donors and a button to make donating easier. * Proposed increase to ASU TV, Radio Student scholarships – adding onto the $1,000 to $2,000 per year or $500 per student. UofA-Eller College remains $1,000 per year. * Potential "Golden Age of Radio " presentations at variety of locations * Dr. John Craft is now Chair of NATAS History … * interest in writing up Bill Miller for 2024 Governor’s Award. The next meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2023 at the Morrison residence. (no photo is available).
March 2023
L-R: Mary Morrison, Thomas MIhalchick, Susan Baker, Maurie Helle, Lynda Gallagher, Pat McMahon. Not Shown: Judy Schriener
The March meeting was held on thursday, March 16 at the Morrison residence. Those attending included Susan Baker, Lynda Gallagher, Maurie Helle, Pat McMahon, Thomas Mihalchick, Judy Schriener, and Mary Morrison. Topics discussed included: The ending of the ON AIR display at the Tempe Historical Society in July; the HOBI display at teh Sunnyslope HIstorical Society Museum and the presentation on The Golden Age of Radio by board member Thomas MIhalchick; efforts to secure a display at the Chandler museum; recording and posting interviews with Valley radio personalities; the possibility of applying for grants. The next meeting is scheduled for April 20, 2023.
February 2023
On Tuesday, February 21, 2023 HOBI Board of Directors members attended the ASU Walter Cronkite luncheon to award CBS Morning Show co-host Gayle King the Walter Cronkite Excellence in Journalism Award. She is the 39th recipient of the award. Board members attending were: Dr, John Craft, Mary Morrison, Thomas Mihalchick, Susan Baker (not shown), Pat McMahon (not shown), and Judy Schriener (not shown). Each board member had a picture taken with Ms. King.
The February 2023 meeting was held at the Morrison residence on the 16th at noon. The Board members who attended were: Susan Baker, John Craft, Maurie Helle, Tom Mihalchick, Mary Morrison, Geri Rosato, Polly Schumacher, and Sofia Wong (no photo available). The topics discussed included: - Feedback from the 2022 Holiday Concert - compliments continue to come in, but attendance is not as good as we would like. - Board member Thomas Mihalchick's presentation on "The Golden Age of Radio" at the Sunnyslope Historical Society, Saturday, March 18, 2023 - Possible House of Broadcasting display at the Chandler Historical Society Museum. Susan Baker and Thomas MIhalchick are working with the museum to bring this about - discussion of possible HOBI recognition on the website of deserving radio broadcasters, similar to the NATAS Silver and Gold Circles. Further discussion is necessary. - Discussion of applying for grants to HOBI. - Congrats to Pat McMahon for the article in the February 16, 2023 Arizona Republic regarding the showing of classic Wallace & Ladmo shows on channel 7, Sundays at 4:00 p.m.

January 2023
The Board met at the Morrison residence on January 19, 2023. Board members in attendance were: Dr. John Craft Lynda Gallagher Maurie Helle Pat McMahon Thomas MIhalchick Mary Morrison Geri Rosato Judy Schriener Polly Schumacher Sophia Wong
Topics discussed included: * Election of officers * The December 2022 Holiday Concert * HOBI at Arizona Histporical Museum * Pat McMahon at the Sunnyslope Historical Museum * Miscellaneous items
January 2023 Board meeting
January 2023 Board meeting
Annual elections were held at the January 2023 meeting. Results are as follows: President - Mary Morrison 1st Vice President - Thomas MIhalchick 2nd Vice President - Lynda Gallagher Secretary - Polly Schumacher Comptroller - Wendy Helle
The Board wishes to thank Bill Lewis, Dave Munsey, Steve Glueck, and the Melikian family for the generous donations they made to House of Broadcasting.
December 2022 The Board met on Wednesday, December 14 at the Morrison residence. The meeting included a recap of the Holiday Concert. The Board discussed comments from attendees and made recommendations for the 2023 Holiday Concert. Plans were begun for this year's show
November 2022 No meeting was held due to preperations for the Holiday Concert
October 2022
The Board met on October 27, 2022 at the Morrison residence. Topics discussed included: * HOBI's display at the Sunnyslope museum. * Pat McMahon's Wallace and Ladmo show presentation at the Sunnyslope Museum scheduled for January 21, 2023. * The "Living Legends of Broadcasting" Holiday Concert, December 9, 2022 * The Professor John Craft Scholarship at ASU's Cronkite School. No meeting is scheduled for November.
L-R: Mary Morrison, Sofia Wong, John Craft, Pat McMahon, Lynda Gallagher, Thomas Mihalchick, Polly Schumacher. Not Pictured: Judy Schreiner
September 2022
The Board met on Thursday, September 29th at Mary Morrison's home. The agenda included a discussion of our traveling display at the Sunnyslope museum. The museum's director is happy with the display. The Board also discussed getting a display in the Chandler, AZ museum. Board members Susan Baker and Thomas MIhalchick will be working on that task. The Board was presented with an update on the upcoming Holiday Concert, scheduled for December 9th. At this time, the list of performers and the list of prizes for the raffle and silent auction are still being finalized. It was decided to name the concert "Living Legends Holiday Concert". Tickets will be available for sale beginning October 29, 2022. The next meeting is scheduled for October 27, 12:00 p.m. at the Morrison residence. Board members in attendance included: Mary Morrison, Pat McMahon, Geri Rosato, Maurie Helle, Lynda Gallagher, Thomas Mihalchick, Sofia Wong, and Dr. John Craft. No photo is available.
August 2022
The Board met on Tuesday, August 23rd at the Phoenix Cafe & Grille. We had a packed agenda that included: congratulations to Dr. John Craft on receiving the Governor's Award, our display at the Arizona Historical Society that was mentioned in an article in the July/August 2022 issue of PHOENIX MAGAZINE, the upcoming Holiday Concert, an upcoming display at the Sunnyslope Museum, our ASU Walter Cronkite HOBI award winner, a donation of equipment from Mike Watkiss (former TV3 reporter), and a recap of the year's activities so far. No meeting was held in July. Learn more on the HOBI News page.
HOBI Board at August 2022 meeting. L-R: Geri Rosato, Mary Morrison, Dr. John Craft, Polly Schumacher, Lynda Gallagher, Susan Baker, Scott Hanson (guest) Sophia Wong, Judy Schreiner, Thomas MIhalchick, Maurie Helle
June 2022
The June 2022 Board meeting was held at the Beatitudes, 1610 W. Glendale Avenue in Phoenix . Board member and Beatitudes resident Geri Rosato had arranged for a presentation and booksigning by Board member Dr. John Craft with copies of the book "Phoenix Television" that he co-authored. The Board enjoyed a wonderful meal at Buckwald's Restaurant - Geri and Beatitudes were kind enough to host us … custom lunch with dessert. Then we went into the Grand Hall and no matter how many times we hear John Craft we learn something new and exciting. Whoever joined us were enthused. Don’t forget - NO- HOBI Board meeting in July. Thursday, August 18 - 12 Noon is the next one.
L-R: Pat McMahon, Lynda Gallagher, Polly Schumacher, Maurie Helle
L-R: JIm West (guest), Mary Morrison, Dr. John Craft. Sophia Wong, Geri Rosato, Susan Baker, (not shown, Thomas MIhalchick)
May 2022
At the May 19, 2022 meeting at the Morrison residence, the HOBI board discussed a variety of topics including: 1. Our display at the Arizona Historical Society (AHS) 2. An article in the Arizona Republic entitled "A History of Phoenix and the Emergence of TV Stations" by Donna Reiner. The article encourages readers to visit the display at AHS. The Board was given Ms. Reiner's name by Geri Rosato, HOBI Board Member. 3. Plans for the 2022 Holiday Concert 4. The upcoming booksigning and presentation by HOBI Board Member, Dr. John Craft. The booksigning and presentation will take plaace at The Beatitudes, 1610 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ‎ on Friday, June 10 at 1:00 p.m. 5. Plans for a display at the Sunnyslope Museum, the Burton Barr Library, and other locations 6. The retirement of, and the party for, Dr, John Craft after 49 years teaching at Arizona State University (see photos below). The Board presented Dr. Craft with a cake and a card. Board members in attendance were: Dr. John Craft, Maurie Helle, Pat McMahon, Thomas MIhalchick, Mary Morrison, Geri Rosato, and Sophia Wong. We were joined by John Melikian, whose family donates to, and supports The House of Broadcasting.
L-R Thomas MIhalchichick, Sophia Wong, Mary Morrison, Geri Rosato, Pat McMahon, Dr, John Craft. Not shown: Maurie Helle
L-R: John Melikian, Sophia Wong, Mary Morrison, Geri Rosato, Pat McMahon, Dr. Jon Craft. Not shown, Maurie Helle, Thomas MIhalchick
Congratulations HOBI Board member Dr. John Craft Dr. John E. Craft has taught in the broadcast area of the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications since 1973, thus making him the senior member of the Cronkite faculty. During that time, he has taught courses in broadcast production, direction, station operations, announcing, and documentary, and telecommunication management courses such as Introduction to Broadcasting, Broadcast Programming, Media Sales, Cable Television, and Telecommunication Management, as well as graduate classes in Philosophy of Journalism, Broadcast News History, and International Communication. He has served as Coordinator of the Management Sequence and was the Director of Graduate Studies for more than a dozen years. In that position he taught graduate courses in Media Ethics and Mass Media and Society as well as leading the School’s graduate program to a number eight ranking in the nation in the U.S. News and World Report on Best Graduate Schools.John was recently honored by the Cronkite Faculty. A retirement party was held on May 6. He is currently a Board Member of the House of Broadcasting Radio & Television Museum as well as several other Boards.
April 2022
At the April 21, 2022 HOBI Board meeting at the Morrison residence, the HOBI Board discussed a variety of topics including: 1. Our display at the Arizona Historical Society (AHS) 2. Arizona Gives Day - Thanks to donors, HOBI collected $4, 478.00 for this year. 3. 2022 Holiday Concert - discussion of date and location 4. Opportunities for additional displays and presentations 5. Possible museum location in Scottsdale 6. Report on the 4/15/22 Hugh Downs school at ASU, and HOBI Award winner 7. Upcoming retirement party for HOBI Board Member, Dr. John Craft from ASU 8. Remembrances of deceased newsman Kent Dana
March 2022
At the March 24, 2022 HOBI Board meeting at the Morrison residence, the HOBI Board discussed a variety of topics including:1. Our display at the Arizona Historical Society (AHS) and the Grand Opening on February 24, 20222. Website and Facebook updates3. 2022 Holiday Concert - discussion of date and location4. Arizona Gives Day - coming up on April 6. 2022 5. Brian Cisek - support material on his behalf for NATAS Silver Circle Award
February 2022
The Board met at the Arizona Historical Society's Pre-Opening Celebration on the evening of February 24, 2022. See photos of the event on our On Air Gala Photos page
January 2022
The HOBI Board met on Thursday, January 13th at the home of Mary Morrison. Our agenda included: 1. Celebrating the success of our 8th Annual Holiday Concert, held on December 3, 2021, 2. Discussing the upcoming exhibit at the Arizona Historical Society Museum, 3. Arizona Gives Day, coming up on April 6, 2022, and 4. Recording part two of Pat McMahon's contribution (currently in progress) to our Life Before HOBI page.
from L-R: Pat McMahon, Maurie Helle, Lynda Gallagher, Polly Schumacher, Mary Morrision. Not pictured, Thomas MIhalchick
from L-R: Thomas MIhalchick, Polly Schumacher, Pat McMahon, Maurie Helle, Marry Morrison
September 16, 2021: The Board met at the HD South Museum at 10 South Gilbert Road in Gilbert. We had a tour of the museum lead by CEO Denise Lopez and viewed the first HOBI Traveling Broadcast Museum (see pictures below). We also heard Board member Lynda Gallagher tell us her story of "Life Before HOBI". That will be posted on our Life Before HOBI page soon. Pictured at left are board members (L-R) Maurie Helle, Sofia Wong, Polly Schumacher, Lynda Gallagher, Mary Morrison, Susan Baker, and Tom MIhalchick. Not pictured: Geri Rosato.
HOBI BOARD MEMBERS AT THEIR WORKING LUNCH FOR THE JULY 2021 MEETING. THANK YOU MARY MORRISON FOR HOSTING US.
BOARD MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED THE JUNE 2021 MONTHLY MEETING. THANKS TO THE REFUGE RESTAURANT FOR HOSTING US.
HOBI BOARD MEMBERS AT THE APRIL 2021 MEETING. THANK YOU MARY MORRISON FOR HOSTING US.
HOBI BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THEIR WORKING LUNCH, OCTOBER 2020, AT THE MORRISON RESIDENCE
HOBI BOARD HARD AT WORK IN SEPTEMBER 2019. THANK YOU REFUGE RESTAURANT FOR HOSTING US!
MARCH 2019 MONTHLY MEETING AT THE PHOENIX ZOO
On a beautiful Thursday, March 14, 2019, Board members John Craft. Lynda Gallagher, Tony Martin, Lisa Honebrink, Pat McMahon, Geri Rosato, Polly Schumacher, Judy Schriener, and Mary Morrison had their monthly meeting at the Phoenix Zoo - They visited the Wallace and Ladmo bronze statue, sitting near the rest area. A plaque will be placed soon. How wonderful to be sitting not the bench of the statue with the living legend Gerald, aka Pat McMahon.
HOBI BOARD MEMBERS AT THEIR WORKING LUNCH FOR THE MARCH 2021 MEETING. THANK YOU MARY MORRISON FOR HOSTING US.
HOBI BOARD MEMBERS HARD AT WORK IN SEPTEMBER 2020. THANK YOU, PHOENIX CITY GRILLE, FOR HOSTING US!
JUNE 2019 - THANK YOU KTAR FOR HOSTING US!
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