by: Tracy Teuscher, tracy@thebuzzmaker.com

This year, I worked closely with the Board to create and introduce and new five-tier Sponsorship Program for our Members in celebration of our Ruby Anniversary Year. This new program generated almost $1,000 dollars for our Scholarship Program, and will be enhanced with additional benefits in 2010, so watch for Sponsorship news.  We want to express sincere thanks to ALL of our 2009 Ruby Anniversary Sponsors!

Knox Marketing – Platinum Sponsor

Kent State University School of Journalism & Mass Communication – Platinum Sponsor for their donation of time, talent, goods, services and event hosting related to our annual YouToo Social Media Professional Development series.

Summa Health System – Gold Sponsor

Bronze Level Sponsors – If your name is missing, please let us know! 

• Jeanette L. Drake, Ph.D., APR, Fellow PRSA, Kent State University
• Tom Duke, APR, Fellow PRSA, Public Relations Consultant
• Jennifer Kramer, Kent State University
• Tracy Teuscher, The Buzz Maker! Public Relations
• Ryan Henary, FedEx Custom Critical
• Danielle Hupp, National Inventors Hall of Fame Foundation
• David Meeker, APR, Fellow PRSA, Kent State University; Edward Howard & Co.
• Julia Dick, MOLA Productions (Past PRSA Pres.)
• Anne Merchant, Summa Health System
• Wendy Turrell, MA, Life Center Plus
• Bill Jasso, APR, Time Warner Cable
• Jennifer Farquhar, Robinson Memorial Hospital
• Richard Batyko, APR, Cleveland Plus (Past PRSA Pres.)
• Jeff Tyus, Ph.D., Younstown State University
• Nancy M. Somerick, Ph.D., The University of Akron
• Heather Bing, Akhia Public Relations
• Jill Wodtley, APR, Five Point PR
• Danielle McCann, Program Manager/Communications, Philips Healthcare
• Eric Knappenberger, Director of Public Relations, SmileyHanchulak