2019 DPA Holiday Luncheon

The Delaware Press Association Holiday Luncheon

Speaker: Kevin Reilly

Former Eagles linebacker, sportscaster, author of

“Tackling Life: How Faith, Family, Friends, and Fortitude Kept an NFL Linebacker in the Game”

“Talking My Way Through“

Ed Oliver Golf Club
800 North Dupont Road
Wilmington, Delaware

Saturday, November 16, 2019

11:30 a.m.  –  Social Hour with Cash Bar

Book signing with Kevin Reilly and DPA Authors, Editors, and Photographers

Music by Flute Duo Susan Ryan and Gretchen Cox

12: 30 p.m.  –  Lunch and Speaker 

Presentation of 2020 Communicator of Achievement

Cost: $35  DPA Members and Guests;  $20  Students

Park in large lot adjacent to the club.

                                                     Menu

                Mixed Greens with Scarlet-Orange Dressing
                                          Chicken Française 
                      Green Beans   •   Roasted Red Potatoes
                              Vegetarian Option: Ratatouille
                                Carrot Cake   •  Coffee or Tea 

Social Hour: Take time out from the busy holiday season to catch up with DPA colleagues and friends at the Ed Oliver Golf Club on Saturday, November 16. And you are welcome to bring guests. Enjoy the music of Flute Duo Susan Ryan & Gretchen Cox during the social hour with cash bar, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

Book Signing: During the social hour, and following the luncheon, you can take care of some holiday shopping. Kevin Reilly will be on hand to sign copies of his book, Tackling Life: How Faith, Family, Friends, and Fortitude Kept an NFL Linebacker in the Game. You also can shop and visit with DPA authors who will be happy to autograph their latest work. And don’t forget to pick up a bag of DPA 10-Bean Soup, a great stocking stuffer, and still just $5.

Speaker: During the luncheon, former Eagles linebacker Kevin Reilly, will talk about overcoming the challenges of losing an arm, a shoulder, and four ribs to a rare form of cancer at the start of his pro football career. Now a sportscaster, an author, and a motivational speaker, he tours the country helping to change the lives of others who struggle with their own physical and mental challenges. Q & A to follow.

The COA Award: The Communicator of Achievement Award, the highest honor DPA bestows on its members, is given annually for outstanding professional achievement as well as for service to community, to DPA, and to  NFPW. The event will conclude when a DPA COA presents our 2020 Communicator of Achievement. Who will it be this year? Attend the DPA Holiday Luncheon to find out.

Directions:

From Route 52 (Kennett Pike), turn onto DuPont Road, immediately north of the A. I. Du Pont Middle School. Ed Oliver is on the left in ½ mile.

From Route 141, turn onto Route 48 E. (Lancaster Avenue), heading toward Wilmington. In 1 mile, at the light by the Charter School of Wilmington, turn left onto Dupont Road. Ed Oliver is on the right in ½ mile.

Cost: $35 Members; $20 Students

Reservations: Please sign up no later than Monday, November 11.

Whether paying by credit card or check please register through the link below.

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For more information: contact delawarepress@aol.com.