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House of Broadcasting Celebrity Toast
ON MAY 17, 2008 THE 8TH HOUSE OF BROADCASTING CELEBRITY SALUTE WILL HONOR:
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Debbie is the face of Sleep America and as such serves on many committees including fundraising events. She currently serves on the board of directors for: Florence Crittenden, Phoenix Suns Charities, Arizona Youth Development and the Salvation Army. She also serves on several Advisory Boards. Both Mr. Clifford and Ms. Gaby have received numerous awards from business and non-profit agencies. House of Broadcasting calls Jack and Debbie our “Dream Team Honorees”. Honorary Chair of the 8th Celebrity Salute will be Susan Karis, Vice President/Operations Western Region of Clear Channel Communications. Ms. Karis is also on the board of several non-profit charities. Bill and Beth Dougherty, owners of the exclusive Trends Magazine, will be the Master of Ceremonies. Reservations can be made for Saturday, May 17 dinner at Other Roast/Toast/Salute Honorees |
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7th Annual HOBI CELEBRITY TOAST
Honors JERRY COLANGELO, Phoenix Suns Chairman and CEO - June, 2006
House of Broadcasting Museum, Scottsdale held their Seventh Annual Celebrity Toast fund-raiser on June 17th at the Pointe Squaw Peak. This year's honoree was Phoenix Suns Chairman and CEO Jerry Colangelo, who was recognized for his significant contributions to the community, sports and his accessibility and work with the media.
Al McCoy, Phoenix Suns broadcaster served as emcee of the event and Bill Shover was the Honorary Chair. Event toasters included Tom Ambrose (Phoenix Suns) Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, Senator Jon Kyl, Win Holden (Arizona Highways), Connie Hawkins (Phoenix Suns), Jude LaCava (KSAZ-TV) and Mike D'Antoni (coach, Phoenix Suns).
The black-tie event raises funds for the House of Broadcasting Museum, Arizona's premiere museum, which is dedicated to educating the public and to preserving and celebrating the history, personalities and paraphernalia of radio and television in Arizona. The museum is celebrating its 10th anniversary and is a 501C-3 non-profit organization.
| THANKS TO OUR GREAT SPONSORS OF THE 2006 JERRY COLANGELO TOAST... |
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| MIKE AND KRISTEN OWENS |
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Jerry Colangelo
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6th Annual HOBI CELEBRITY ROAST
Honors JOHN JUNKER, Fiesta Bowl President and CEO - June, 2004
The House of Broadcasting Museum honored John Junker, President and CEO of the Fiesta Bowl at their 6th Annual Celebrity Roast on Saturday, June 12, 2004 at the Pointe Hilton, Squaw Peak. Proceeds of the event benefit this 501-C-3 non-profit museum, which is dedicated to educating and preserving the history, personalities and paraphernalia of radio and television in Arizona. Win Holden served as Honorary Chair. Master of Ceremonies, Craig Fouhy; Roastmasters Jude LaCava, Tom Dillon, Loren Matthews, Don Meyers, Kevin Ray, Frank Kush, and Bill Shover. Sponsored by Ellie and Mike Ziegler.
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Win Holden, Publisher Arizona Highways
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HONORS DELBERT AND JEWELL LEWIS - MARCH, 2002
The House of Broadcasting Museum honored Delbert and Jewell Lewis, former owners of MAC America Communications at their Fifth Annual Celebrity Toast on March 9, 2002 at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak. Nearly 200 people attended the gala event. 3-TV's Patti Kirkpatrick and Mike Chamberlin served as hosts. Tributes were made to the media couple by Governor Rose Mofford, Bill Shover, former 3-TV Vice President Bill Miller, Bill "Wallace" Thompson, Hugh Downs, Walter Cronkite, the presidents of ASU, NAU, and U of A and other dignitaries. Event Honorary chairs were Pat Petznick, Fresh Start Women's Foundation and Bill Miller, Former Vice President/General Manager of 3-TV. Event sponsors were KTVK 3-TV, azfamily.com, !Mas!, WB61. Each guest left the event with a bottle of wine compliments of the Lewis' winery. A silent auction and the event helped raise over $25,000 for the House of Broadcasting Television and Radio Museum.
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CHAIRMAN/CEO ELLER MEDIA COMPANY - 2001
The event was sponsored by Clear Channel Communications. Master of Ceremonies was Bill Heywood. Honorary Chairman was Bruce Halle. Speakers included Leonard Huck, Larry Wilson, Lowry Mays, Dr. Mark Zupan and Jerry Lewkowitz.
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HONORS HUGH DOWNS, ABC-TV - APRIL, 2000
Honorary Chairman for the event was President and Mrs. Lattie Coor, Arizona State University. Master of Ceremonies: Robin Sewell, ABC 15 News Anchor, and Pat McMahon, Newsradio 620 KTAR. Speakers: Jeanne Herberger, Philanthropist, Bill Shover Retired PR Director of the Arizona Republic, Ellie Ziegler, Community Leader Robert McCall, NASA's Visual Historian Larry Agenbroad, Paleontologist, Charles J. Lyons, U.S. Fund for UNICEF, Ms. Ruth Downs. Sponsored by KNXV-TV, Channel 15, ABC.
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| Art Brooks, Executive Director ABA speaks at the 2000 "Salute to Hugh Downs Toast" held at the Point Hilton Squaw Peak. | Ben, morning personality, KMLE Radio (left) and Hugh Downs (Center at the Hugh Downs Toast held on April 1, 2000. |
Honors AL McCOY, VOICE OF THE PHOENIX SUNS - APRIL, 1999
Al McCoy has coined the phrases, "Swisheroo for two" and Shazam." He is a 40-year broadcast veteran who has energized fans as the announcer of thousands of baseball, football, hockey and basketball games. He even worked briefly as a weather person. He's received numerous accolades, but none like the kind he received April 17, 1999. That's when Al McCoy, best known in the Valley as the "Voice of the Phoenix Suns," was honored at the 2nd Annual House of broadcasting Celebrity Roast. Al received a full night of roasts by many of his colleagues and peers, including Honorary Chair Jerry Colangelo and Master of Ceremonies Bill Heywood of the Suns flagship station, News Radio 620 KTAR. McCoy said he was flattered to be chosen for the celebrity roast. "It's always nice to be recognized by your peers," he said. "I enjoyed hearing their comments and sharing some fun memories."
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Honors Mike Owens, Owens Broadcasting Company - 1998
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| 1998 Mike Owens Roast, (left - right) Kristin Owens, Mike Owens, Buck Owens, Buddy Owens. | 1998 Mike Owens Roast, (left - right) Buddy Owens, Mrs. Buck Owens, Buck Owens, Mike Owens |
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Gala guests for first HOBI Roast
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| Tim and Willy, morning team KNIX, with Mike Owens | Buck Owens with daughter-in-law Kirsten Owens |
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| Carter Mullen at podium. Left to right: Bill Heywood, Bill Lavidge, Mike Owens |
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Mike Owens accepting HOBI first award
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