Registration is required for this complimentary event for PLATO Members and the deadline is Friday, May 2.
Members may invite a guest!
You will ned to login to your PLATO account to register – there is a prompt if you need to reset your password.
Please note, if you prefer wearing a mask, please do.
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PLATO members are invited to attend this lively social event which will feature keynote speaker John Stofflet, Local Broadcast Legend and 26-time Emmy Winner. The title of his presentation will be Anecdotes & Challenges from My Career as a Newscaster.
John Stofflet is also a multiple Edward R. Murrow Award winner, who has traveled on assignment to all seven continents. Mr. Stofflet has interviewed hundreds of celebrities, and even interviewed President Barack Obama one-on-one at The White House. He worked as a feature reporter at the NBC affiliate in Seattle, as a special correspondent for the National Geographic Channel, as a show host for HGTV and for 18 years as the main evening anchor at WMTV News in Madison before retiring in July of 2023.
The Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (the Emmys) inducted Mr. Stofflet into its Silver Circle for lifetime achievement in 2024. In 2025, the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association named him a "Local Broadcast Legend".
Enjoy light refreshments, fun photo opportunities, and door prizes!
Door Prizes
– (2) PLATO Memberships valid August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026
– Artwork
– Books written by PLATO members
– Gift Certificates to local cafés
– And more, check back for details!
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Schedule of Events
2:00pm Check-in & Social Time
2:15pm PLATO Business Meeting
2:35pm Keynote: Anecdotes & Challenges from My Career as a Newscaster, by John Stofflet
3:15pm Small Table Group Discussions with PLATO Leadership
3:45pm Door Prizes
3:55pm Closing Message
4:00pm Social Time – Optional time to socialize if you'd like
4:30pm Doors Close
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Driving & Parking Directions
This event will be held at the East Side Club located at:
3735 Monona Drive, Madison, Wi 53714 – click here for Google Map.
The East Side Club has convenient, free parking in the parking lot in front of their building and ADA accessible facilities.
Cancellations? Contact Stephanie at info@platomadison.org.
Questions? Contact Stephanie at info@platomadison.org.
