Category Archives: October 2018

Area Twirlers Perform in Miss America Pageant Parade

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The Double “R” Twirlettes recently performed in the Miss America Pageant Parade on the world famous boardwalk of Atlantic City, NJ.  The event featured Miss America 2018 as well as the 52 Miss America 2019 contestants, former title winners, and performance groups from across the country.

The Twirlettes, under the direction of Kathleen Y. Mercatili began their 70th anniversary season this fall.  For more information on the Twirlettes or to register for lessons, call 570-489-1935 or visit doublertwirl.com.

Shown in front row, from left:  Kayla Sharp, Jordan Gioupis, Alexandra Taffera, Virginia Miller, Haylie Ray, Kristen Griffiths, Jocelyn Bringhurst, Mckenzie Flynn, Lily Lusky and Kali Mercatili. Second row, same order: Sara Swavola, Rachelle Watts, Lindsey Kausmeyer, Maddie Doyle, Lindsay Griffiths, Meghan Murray, Autumn Major, Madison Waltz, Eliyana Kubelis and Natalie Buchinski.

 

Golf Outing Benefits Hospice of Sacred Heart’s Thanksgiving Program

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Bruce Semon golf outingLodge 92 of the Greek Catholic Union (GCU) held its second annual Friends of Bruce Semon, Jr. Golf Outing recently at Wemberly Hills Golf Course, Olyphant.

Despite a soggy outing, over 40 golfers battled in out in the Captain and Crew format. The lodge, along with generous donations from local businesses and friends of Bruce Semon, Jr., were able to raise $1,100 in his name for the Hospice of the Sacred Heart Thanksgiving Program.

Each year, Hospice of the Sacred Heart employees and volunteers deliver complete Thanksgiving dinners to all in-home hospice patients and their families.

Pictured from left are: Greg Barkowski and Amy Borick, Lodge 92 Greek Catholic Union, Diane Baldi, CEO, Hospice of the Sacred Heart, and Mark Barkowski, Lodge 92 Greek Catholic Union.

 

AAF Now Accepting Applications for “Cropped” Advertising Competition

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The Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF Northeast Pennsylvania) is looking for non-profit organizations to apply to be the 2018 beneficiary for the “Cropped” competition.

The “Cropped” competition unites the region’s best and brightest creative professional and student talent on four teams, all of whom will vie for the opportunity to rebrand or work on a major creative project for an area non-profit organization. The competition is a take-off on the Food Network’s hit show, “Chopped,” and the last team standing wins.

“We’re excited to take ‘Cropped’ into its third year of helping non-profits find a new voice through branding,” said Kathryn Bondi, AAF Northeast Pennsylvania president. “We love having the opportunity to give back to our community by bringing the area’s top creative minds together for an exciting night of real-time advertising action!”

AAF Northeast Pennsylvania is accepting applications from area non-profit organizations now through Monday, Oct. 15, via www.aafnepa.org/cropped. Applications will be judged on the organization’s mission, state of current branding and the organization’s vision for future branding.

Previous recipients include Outreach Center for Community Resources (formerly EOTC) and Candy’s Place. The winning team will create a polished version of their creative campaign elements that will be unveiled at the AAF Holiday Party in December and files will be provided to the non-profit organization for its own use.

“The ‘Cropped’ event itself increases exposure for any organization participating,” said Kristin Cianfichi, director of community outreach and resource development, Outreach Center for Community Resources. “Most importantly, the winning organization will benefit from experts in the field of advertising and marketing. Non-profits, which typically are on tight budgets, get access to creative services they may not otherwise be able to afford, thanks to this event.”

For questions or more information, visit www.aafnepa.org/cropped or email info@aafnepa.org.