Media Kit - Jake Farbman
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Media Kit - Jake Farbman
Media Kit Contact: Tom Allen (856)-625-4460 praction@gmail.com Rowan University - College of Communications - 201 Mullica Hill Road - Glassboro, NJ - 08028 Join us to celebrate Rowan University’s 15th Annual Organ Donor Awareness Day. In our media kit please find: * Invitation to Cover * News Release * Schedule of Events * Sponsors and Special Thanks * Guest and Sponsor Bios * Brief History of Rowan PRSSA * PRSSA Mission Statement * Brief History of Organ Donor Awareness Day at Rowan * Directions to Rowan * Parking Information * Rowan Campus Map * Advertisements EVENT DATE: EVENT TIME: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. EVENT LOCATION: Rowan University Student Center Patio Rowan University - College of Communications - 201 Mullica Hill Road - Glassboro, NJ - 08028 Invitation to Cover WHAT: Rowan University’s 15th Annual Organ Donor Awareness Day, featuring music by The Loop, The Gay Blades, Stillicide, and Cheap Sunglasses. SPONSORED BY: Rowan University’s Anthony J. Fulginiti Chapter of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) DATE: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 TIME: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. PLACE: Rowan University Student Center Patio 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ DETAILS: ‘Rock for Life’ when Rowan University holds its 15th annual Organ Donor Awareness Day. The event promotes organ donation on the Rowan University Campus and throughout the community. This year, Rowan brings Organpalooza to the Student Center Patio with live music from The Loop, The Gay Blades, Stillicide, and Cheap Sunglasses. Speakers from Transplant Speakers International will recount their personal life-saving stories. Call Tom Allen at 856-625-4460 for more information prior to the event. Reporter and Photographer recommended. ### Rowan University - College of Communications - 201 Mullica Hill Road - Glassboro, NJ - 08028 News Release Contact: Tom Allen 856-625-4460 praction@gmail.com For Immediate Release ‘Rock for Life’ at Rowan University’s 15th Annual Organ Donor Awareness Day Glassboro, NJ – Rowan University’s Public Relations Students Society of America (PRSSA) is hosting its 15th annual Organ Donor Awareness Day on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Student Center Patio, 201 Mullica Hill Road. This year’s event, Organpalooza, features a concert theme with live music from The Loop, The Gay Blades, Stillicide and Cheap Sunglasses. Activities throughout the day include rootbeer pong, a wing eating contest and lots of chances to win prizes including gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses. Guest speakers include Senator Fred Madden, Frank X. Bodino and Jacob Locicero from Transplant Speakers International and PRSSA’s Anthony J. Fulginiti. Representatives from the Gift of Life, a non-profit organization that creates awareness and generates organ and tissue donors, will also be there. For more information, please contact Tom Allen at (856)-625-4460. Anthony J. Fulginiti, APR, Fellow PRSA, founded the chapter in 1976. In 1977, the Philadelphia PRSA chapter chartered the “Glassboro State College Chapter.” Our chapter became the “Anthony J. Fulginiti Chapter” at Glassboro State College in 1984. Under Professor Fulginiti’s guidance, our chapter emerges as one of the top PRSSA chapters in the nation. AJF PRSSA takes pride in its achievement and appreciates the dedication of its members. ### Rowan University - College of Communications - 201 Mullica Hill Road - Glassboro, NJ - 08028 Schedule of Events 11:15 a.m. Anthony J. Fulginiti Speaks 11:50 a.m. The Loop 11:30 a.m. 12:45 p.m. Senator Fred Madden Speaks First speaker 1:00 p.m. Wing Bowl 2:15 p.m. The Gay Blades 1:30 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 3:15 p.m. Stillicide Second Speaker Cheap Sunglasses ### Rowan University - College of Communications - 201 Mullica Hill Road - Glassboro, NJ - 08028 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Sponsors and Special Thanks Senator Madden Anthony J. Fulginiti Larry Litwin Jacob Farbman The Loop The Gay Blades Stillicide Cheap Sunglasses Salad Works Expo Nails Don Goyo Mexican Restaurant Peking Gourmet Inc Little Beef’s Bruno’s Pizza and Sandwich Shop Wendy’s Esgros’ Italian Market LLC Rowan University’s Student University Planners (S.U.P.) ACE Screen Printing Scott Hinners, advertising major at Rowan University Dunkin Donuts ### Rowan University - College of Communications - 201 Mullica Hill Road - Glassboro, NJ - 08028 Speakers Today’s Guests and Appearances Senator Fred Madden serves as State Senator in the 4th Legislative District, which includes Camden County, municipalities of Clementon, Gloucester Township, Laurel Springs, Lindenwold and the Gloucester County municipalities of Franklin, Glassboro, Monroe, Newfield, Pitman and Washington. He serves as Vice Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. He is also a member of the Senate Community, Urban Affairs Committee, the Senate Health and Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee. A past career law enforecement officer, Senator Madden rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the New Jersey State Police and led the force of 4,000 enlisted and civilian employees as acting superintendent. Senator Madden served as acting superintendent of the NJ State Police until he decided to run for the Senate in February of 2003. Since his election, he has been a tireless advocate fighting for the families of the 4th District. While serving in uniform, Senator Madden earned an Associate of Science degree in law enforcement from Camden County Community College, a B.A. from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) and an M.A. in criminal justice administration from St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia. His professional training includes the FBI National Academy, the U.S. Secret Service's Dignitary Protection School and the Police Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute for Police. He has taught as an adjunct professor at Seton Hall and Rutgers Universities and Gloucester County Community College. Anthony J. Fulginiti was elected Outstanding Public Relations Educator in America by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). For 30 years, he advised the Rowan PRSSA Chapter named after him. The Chapter has won nearly 200 national and regional awards including “Outstanding Chapter in the Nation,” seven times. He has lectured nationally to hundreds of professionals and published books and articles on public relations, writing and persuasive techniques- most recently, 101 Ways to Influence People on the Job. In 1992, Fulginiti received an organ transplant. Ever since, the Anthony J. Fulginiti chapter of PRSSA has hosted Organ Donor Awareness Day on Rowan’s campus. (more) (Speakers and Guest Appearances) Frank X. Bodino was born in Jersey City, raised in Lincoln Park, NJ. He graduated from DePaul Diocesan High School located in Wayne, NJ. After suffering his sixth heart attack in the winter of 1995, Bodino was diagnosed with cardio-myopathy. Bodino then spent eight months in the hospital on an assist device. He received his "gift of life" on August 10, 1996. His heart transplant was performed at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center in New York City. Because of his transplant, Bodino has been able to enjoy the three proudest moments of his life to date. He attended the college graduations of his three children. Jacob "Jack" Locicero is a graduate of Passaic High School in New Jersey. He was a member of the United States Air Force during the Korean War. After graduating from Montclair State College, he taught for 28 years, retiring in 1990. Married to his wife Arlene for 40 years, he has two daughters. In 1993, Amy, his first child, gave the “gift of life” when she was the sixth fatality of the Long Island Rail Road Massacre. He recently welcomed the birth of his first granddaughter, Amelia Lyn, the child of his second daughter, Carrie. Locicero served on the executive committee of Ceasefire New Jersey. As a current Trustee of the Hawthorne Board of Education, he is the Chairman of Buildings and Grounds. He is an accomplished public speaker and an avowed advocate of organ donation. Bands The Gay Blades (Clark Westfield and Puppy Mills) are an exciting music duo from the Jersey City/NYC area. They have been together since December of 2005. The duo is almost always on tour and recently showcased their unique sound at this year's South by Southwest Festival in Austin, TX. The Loop is a five piece rock/party band that has been a driving force on the east coast for six years. With over the top energy, great looks, amazing musicianship, and a dedication to entertaining, The Loop consistently leaves enthusiastic audiences wanting more. Vocalists Mike Barclay and John Fisher take audience members on a journey through songs and emotions that spark pure excitement pilot The Loop experience. Bill Kennedy provides lead guitars and keyboards to these highly polished performances. Locking up the rhythm section is bass player Ken Gary Jr. and Dan Pettolina on drums. From rock to hip-hop to oldies, The Loop delivers an experience like no other. (more) (Speakers and Guest Appearances) Stillicide which refers to their music as “groove rock with a funk fetish,” formed in Northern New Jersey in the spring of 2002. Members include drummer, Rob Vazquez; guitarists Chris Lee and Eric Schraedley; bassist, Nat Werschulz and vocalist Clint Davis. They made their Philadelphia debut in the winter of 2006, quickly becoming a staple on the Philadelphia music scene with shows at such venues as Abilene, The Pontiac Grille, and Club 218. The band frequently performs at the Grape Street Pub in Manayunk, Pennsylvania where they’ve enjoyed multiple performances at the WMMR (93.3FM Philadelphia) Thursday night Rock Show. Stillicide made its main stage debut at Philadelphia’s legendary Trocadero Theatre in October 2006 which was preceded by its New York City debut in September 2006. The band is currently working on a new EP which has a tentative release date of summer of 2007. Cheap Sunglasses is comprised of three of Rowan University’s “most-rockinist” upperclassmen. Guitarist Eric Seabrook and Bassist Mike Wright formerly of Johnny Sneaker’s Rock Ensemble have joined forces with Drummer/Artist “70’s Mike” Jasorka who has just returned from a signing tour of his newest comic book release Guthrie: The Story of an Adventure. Gift of Life Donor Program, the nonprofit agency serving the eastern half of Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, is responsible for recovering and distributing organs and tissue used in life-saving and life-enhancing transplants. Founded in 1974 by the Greater Delaware Valley Society of Transplant Surgeons, Gift of Life is one of the oldest and largest of 59 nonprofit organ and tissue procurement organizations in the United States. Gift of Life is part of the nationwide organ and tissue sharing network run by the United Network for Organ Sharing. Gift of Life’s staff of more than 100 full and part-time clinical and administrative personnel serve 12 area transplant centers where heart, kidney, liver, lung and pancreas transplants are performed. Gift of Life maintains the registry of men, women and children in the region who are waiting for life-saving organ transplants at these centers. Currently, there are more than 4,000 patients on the local waiting list for heart, kidney, liver, lung and pancreas transplants. *Information obtained from the Gift of Life Web site: www.donoros1.ord* ### Rowan University - College of Communications - 201 Mullica Hill Road - Glassboro, NJ - 08028 Brief History of Rowan University’s Public Relations Student Society of America, Anthony J. Fulginiti Chapter Anthony J. Fulginiti (AJF) founded the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) at Rowan University’s College of Communication more than 25 years ago. The Society is part of the national organization consisting of 275 chapters and more than 7,000 students in colleges and universities across the country. The AJF Chapter has been named “Outstanding Chapter” seven times and has received more than 200 national awards. At the 2006 National Conference in Utah, the chapter won “Outstanding Chapter” Teahan Award. AJF PRSSA strives to provide students with real-world public relations experiences, along with leadership and networking opportunities. Members benefit from the organization through internships, job opportunities and award recognition. National PRSSA’s mission is to serve its member by enhancing their knowledge of public relations and providing access to professional development opportunities. PRSSA serves the public relations profession by helping to develop high-qualified, well-prepared professionals. This chapter’s current advisor is M. Larry Litwin, APR, an associate professor of public relations/advertising. ### Rowan University - College of Communications - 201 Mullica Hill Road - Glassboro, NJ - 08028 Anthony J. Fulginiti Chapter Public Relations Students Society of America Mission Statement AJF/PRSSA encourages an understanding of current public relations theories and procedures. This chapter: • Provides opportunities to work with peers and professionals. • Encourages high ideals and principles in public relations practice. • Instills a professional attitude in students. • Provides members with knowledge of public relations practices beyond the college community. ### Rowan University - College of Communications - 201 Mullica Hill Road - Glassboro, NJ - 08028 Brief History of Organ Donor Awareness Day at Rowan University The Beginning of Organ Donor Day 1992 – Rowan University’s Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter founder Anthony J. Fulginiti received a kidney transplant. 1993 – Rowan College of New Jersey PRSSA chapter sponsored the first Organ Donor Awareness week, inspired by a PRSSA student whose mother had a failed kidney transplant. 1997 – Rowan University launched the annual National Organ Donor Awareness Competition (NODAC). Past Organ Donor Day Themes 2004 – “Band Together: Become instrumental in saving lives.” – Included a concert from bands The Starting Line and Catch 22 and speakers from the Gift of Life Donor Program. 2005 – “Become a key player in the game of saving lives.” – Included games and a live perform ance from band Someday Never and speakers from the Gift of Life Donor Program. 2006 – “Loungin’ for Life.” – Included appearances from magician Anthony Salazar, hypnotist Laura Amoroso and comedian Pete Correale and speakers from the Gift of Life Donor Program. This year’s event: Rowan University’s PRSSA is hosting its 15th annual Organ Donor Awareness Day on Tuesday, April 10, 2007, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Student Center Patio. This year’s event, Organpalooza, features a concert theme with live music from The Loop, Gayblades, Stillicide, and Cheap Sunglasses. Activities throughout the day include Rootbeer Pong, a pie-eating contest and raffles. Prizes include gift certificates to local businesses. Guest speakers include New Jersey State Senator Fred Madden, Frank X. Bodino and Jacob Locicero from Transplant Speakers International, and PRSSA’s Anthony J. Fulginiti. Representatives from the Gift of Life, a non-profit organization that creates awareness and generates organ and tissue donations, will also be there. ### Rowan University - College of Communications - 201 Mullica Hill Road - Glassboro, NJ - 08028 The National Organ Donor Awareness Competition (NODAC) Through NODAC, Rowan PRSSA encourages every PRSSA Chapter in the country to hold an Organ Donor Day in March or April, National Organ Donor Awareness Month. •Educate college campuses across the country about the overwhelming need for organ donors. •Allow other PRSSA chapters the opportunity to organize their own organ donor awareness special events. •Recognize chapters conducting the top four one-day organ donor awareness events in the nation. ### Rowan University - College of Communications - 201 Mullica Hill Road - Glassboro, NJ - 08028 Contact: Tom Allen E-mail: tomallen28@gmail.com Cell: (856)-625-4460 Directions to Rowan University (Glassboro, NJ - Main Campus) From the North Take the N.J. Turnpike South to Exit 2 and follow Route 322 East (10 miles) to the campus. From Philadelphia Take the Walt Whitman or Benjamin Franklin Bridge to I-676 South toward Atlantic City. Shortly after I-676 becomes Route 42 South, exit right onto Route 55 South. Take that to exit 50A (Glassboro-Mullica Hill). Take Route 322 East (2 miles) to the campus. From the West Take I-95 to the Commodore Barry Bridge. Follow Route 322 East (15 miles) to the campus. From Central New Jersey Take Route 70 West to I-295 South. Follow I-295 to Route 42 South (Atlantic City). Exit Route 42 South onto Route 55 South. Follow that to exit 50A (Glassboro ‹Mullica Hill). Take Route 322 East (2 miles) to the campus. From the East Take the Garden State Parkway to the Atlantic City Expressway. Take the Expressway to Exit 38 (Williamstown). Turn left after exiting and follow Route 322 West (8 miles) to the campus. From the South From the South (Maryland, Delaware, etc.) Take I-95 North to the Delaware Memorial Bridge. Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 2 and follow Route 322 East to the campus. On Campus From Route 322 East Follow Route 322 East to Bowe Boulevard, making left. Follow until Rowan Entrance on right. From Route 322 West Follow Route 322 West to Bowe Boulevard, making right. Follow until Rowan entrance on right. Turn right and continue to security station. The guard will direct you to Lot P. The Student Center patio is located beyond the gymnasium, next to the library. ### Rowan University - College of Communications - 201 Mullica Hill Road - Glassboro, NJ - 08028 Rowan Campus Map Would You Step Over Someone Dying in the Street? Probably not, who would? Yet every day 18 people die while waiting for an organ. Can you help? Yes. Become an organ donor. Save a life. Don’t ignore the facts. Come out and support PRSSA’s 15th Annual Organ Donor Day April 10 on the Student Center Patio from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. for more information contact PRSSA at 256-856-2378 or at PRSSA@gmail.com You’re Dying. You Need a Heart Transplant. There are 49,000 people ahead of you on the wait list. Odds are you won’t survive to see your new organ. Talk About Having Your Heart Ripped Out Come out and support PRSSA’s 15th Annual Organ Donor Day April 10 on the Student Center Patio from 11a.m. to 4 p.m. for more information contact PRSSA at 256-856-2378 or at PRSSA@gmail.com