Dayton Chapter supports ThinkTV 16 Auction

Under the guidance and coordination of Honcho Dave Romanko, nine of our chapter members turned out to support ThinkTV Channel 16's Auction on Wednesday, April 9th.  As everyone knows, ThinkTV uses funds raised through the auction to acquire quality programming for the viewing public.  

In addition to Dave, other chapter members answering phones included Mike Anthony, Mark Dowd, Chapter Prez Vic Folwarczny, Bob Gehman, Edie Kreider, Susan Solo and Mark Keller, and Carolyn Spiller.

Everyone who participates in this annual events knows what a rewarding experience it is.  Hectic?  Yes!  Hot under those spot lights and kleig lights?  Absolutely!  A little stressful handling 30+ phone calls in rapid succession?  No doubt about it!  But what a tremendous feeling of satisfaction to know you've played an important role in supporting quality television.

Here's the wrap-up in pictures and narrative.  See for yourself what an exciting time we had.

The facade at 110 South Jefferson Street is fast becoming a familiar sight to those chapter members who regularly participate in ThinkTV's auctions and membership drives.

Time to relax and enjoy refreshments in the "Green Room" prior to our orientation by the ThinkTV Staff.  From left to right are Mike Anthony, Edie Kreider, Carolyn Spiller, and Susan Solo.  Dave Romanko, Mark Keller, and Mark Dowd are standing in the background.  As usual, the station's staff provided lots of eats. 

Oops!  Looks like the camera caught Mark with a mouth full of some type of culinary delight.  Carolyn, however, strikes a much more attractive pose as she demurely probes with her fork.

Susan Solo and Mark Keller were on-hand to lend their support.  In case you didn't know, Susan is pregnant and let it be known she wanted to sit at a telephone at the end of a row.  Wonder why?

Here they are — well, most of them anyway.  As you can plainly see, Susan got her seat at the end of a row.  

Meet Krista, our savvy "Co-Chairperson of Bid-Takers."  She was our mentor and all-around go to girl for guidance, answers, and a steadying influence.  

This picture provides a glimpse of what's happening on the studio floor during the auction.  Note that Vic Folwarczny is all business as he intently takes down important caller information. Vic says he didn't receive even one obscene phone call that night.  More's the pity.