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September 10, 2003
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Stan, the speaker was great!!!! You really lucked out getting him as a replacement for Ervolino. I thought Franks' comments were not only fascinating, but also very relevant. It's inspiring to know that successful people actually started out doing grunt work and came up through the ranks. A very positive start for NJ Creatives' new season. Thanks.
-Rosemary Dreger, Writer

Really enjoyed Frank's talk Wednesday night. I like where his heart's at in his business--and his candor about what matters to him. Good person to know. Thank you for arranging.
-Daryl English, Writer

It was a great meeting―SWAN/NJ Creatives in its new home with one of the best presentations ever.
I especially enjoyed Frank Scandale's upbeat heart-to-heart talk on life in the editorial fast lane. Thanks for all your hard work!
-Irma Chazotte, Writer

My first impressions were that Frank was a great speaker and a great find, even though he was a fill-in. It's always interesting to learn about the circuitous route that many people take on the path to being in a position of reknown or respect.
-Carl Jablonski, Designer

Frank was a great raconteur. If he does an encore -- back by popular demand – we should tape it.
His written work was top rate, also.
-Ted Thomas, Photographer

Congratulations on the success of your inaugural meeting.
-Gloria P. Cahill, Writer

Congratulations on moving us back to the Bergen Museum.
It looked like a good meeting and an enthusiastic group.
-Peter Adler, Designer

I so enjoyed Frank Scandale's talk last night. It's interesting to hear the twists and turns of someone's life. And he did it with such candor and humor, pointing out the highs and the lows.

As we discussed, I thought it was a fabulous meeting and well worth my 120-mile round trip to Bergen County.

I think we were all treated to a live, abbreviated version of his future best-selling autobiography. He was honest, witty, down-to-earth, accomplished and proud, yet not boastful. It was fascinating to listen to the "tapestry" of his journey as a writer, reporter and editor. He deftly interwove his personal and professional stories, recounting not only the progression of his work, but such items of interest as his marriage proposal, the pride that all his relatives felt, his move to Denver and the leasing of his lavish apartment there.

It was fascinating to hear about his stint in Denver that included covering the Jon Benet Ramsey case and Columbine shootings. His arrival back to NJ just a day before 9-11-01 was moving, especially since he was addressing our group almost two years later to the day.

Having worked on several weekly newspapers, I related to much of what he recounted. And when he talked about the passion of his reporters and what they get paid in comparison to what they do, I related to that as well.
He fielded questions wonderfully and was a joy to listen to. He regaled us with the serious side of his job and the many crises he met with grace while treating us in his finale to the more personal and humorous side of his life. So how come men never just call to say , "Hi"?

I'm sure Frank Scandale will be very pleased when he is shown his remarkable tapestry after he crosses over on his final journey to the other side of the newsroom. Until then, I'm looking forward to reading the uncensored version of his dynamic autobiography.
-Donna Poler, Writer

As a first-time visitor to your organization, I just wanted to say thank you for the warm reception I received last Wednesday at the NJ Creatives monthly meeting. Frank Scandale, editor of The Record, was informative and very entertaining. I'm looking forward to coming back next month to hear Bob Bly
and visit with my new friends.
-Sylvia O'Donnell, Visitor

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