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, social opportunities and door prizes!
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Schedule of Events
2:00pm Check-in & Social Time
2:15pm PLATO Business Meeting
2:30pm Keynote: Anecdotes & Challenges from My Career as a Newscaster, by John Stofflet
3:20pm Round Table Group Discussions
3:50pm Door Prizes & Closing Message
4:00pm Social Time – Optional time to socialize if you'd like
4:30pm Doors Close
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Door Prizes
PLATO One-Year Membership for current member ($60 value)
PLATO One-Year Membership for new member ($60 value)
Gift Certificate toward PLATO Theater/Bus Trip ($50 value)
Madison Historic Neighborhood Architectural Private Tour ($160 value – donated by Steve Sparks)
Tea Maker and Tea Sampler ($40 value – donated by Burman Coffee)
(2) Pasture and Plenty $25 Gift Certificates (Rod McKenzie)
(2) Rotunda Cafe $20 Gift Certificates
Lake Monona Waterfront Bamboo Cutting Board ($35 value – donated by Steve Sparks)
Concerts on the Square Wisconsin State Capitol Ornament ($25 value – donated by Steve Sparks)
Photo of Madison Isthmus (Donated by JK Cheema)
Jigsaw Puzzle of a Still Life and Fruit (Donated by Rosemary Sprenger)
Mug (Donated by JK Cheema)
Books:
Class Clique by Pamela Leahy
Cabochons: A Story Collection by Allen Youngwood
One Room Schools: Stories from the Days of 1 Room, 1 Teacher, 8 Grades by Susan Apps Bodily
Travel Lessons: Your Personal Guide to Better Travel by Glenn Schmidt
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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.
