Upcoming PCLI programs — save the dates

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the Press Club of Long Island has, in many ways, been busier than ever, and the coming months will be no different. We have a series of fascinating and informative panel discussions and events planned through the end of the year that we are hoping our members — and non-members — will join in.

• For starters, this Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m., we will host a panel discussion on “How the Media Has Covered Black Lives Matter and Other Diversity Issues in a Polarized Era.” To receive a Zoom invitation, email Bill Bleyer at billbleyer@gmail.com.
• On Thursday, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m., we are planning a panel discussion on newsletter-writing, “Crafting Newsletters That People Will Read.” Look for more details in the next week. Date subject to change.
• On Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m., we will host a panel discussion on this year’s contentious political races, notably the presidential race, “Reflections on the Election.” More details to follow.
• Rounding out the year, on Thursday, Dec. 3, at 6:30 p.m., we are planning a virtual social, with details to follow.

It hasn’t always been easy hosting virtual events each month — like all of you, we much prefer in-person discussions — but we are persevering. When the pandemic hit in March, April and May, we were, like all of you, working around the clock and were unable to put together any of our monthly programs. But at our first opportunity, we started them up again, co-hosting a virtual panel discussion with Hofstra University’s Long Island Advocate on “Systemic Racism and the Impact of the Covid-19 Crisis on Communities of Color on Long Island” in June.

In July, we hosted a virtual panel discussion on “Doing Journalism Under Fire,” looking at how to stay safe when covering protests.

If you have any ideas for future programs, please email us at pressclubofli@gmail.com

Hope to see you in cyberspace soon!

The Board of the Press Club of Long Island