ABC News Investigative Producer Barb Mankoff Speaks to Club
Barb Markoff a producer with ABC news, who works on Chuck Goudy’s team gave an interesting look into the life of a investigative/producer. From ABC’s bio, Barb says, “I work on a team that includes an investigative reporter and two other investigative producers covering topics such as public corruption, terrorism, government waste and crime. I pitch, research, conduct interviews, and supervise editing of my stories that typically air on our 6pm and 10pm newscasts. We are also the go-to team for breaking news.”
Here are the highlights from the Q&A about her career:
Q: When you were in New York, what was the most interesting story you did?
A: Barb shared that was the story about the largest snowfall ever in New York. They got over 22.5 inches of snow. She remembers getting up at 1 a.m. to go to Central Park to do footage and not a soul was there. That was the first and only time she heard snow thunder. The storm was starting while it was still snowing. She as back home 13 hours later and things had returned to normal, and by Wednesday all the snow had melted.
Q: What was an unusual thing you learned in Iraq?
A: Barb shared that she learned about the amazing logistical power of the US Military in Iraq. She talked about how you’d be headed down desert roads to a destination, turn on some tiny, strange side road and a mile or two later you’d enter a mini-city build by the military.
Q: Did you learn of anything going on in Iraq that hasn’t been widely shared yet?
A: Barb said she did not.
Q: In Iraq did you eat local fare or military food?
A: Barb said they ate local fare while there and they ate well! Two individuals were hired for their security and these folks took them to all their favorite places.
Q: What do you speculate will come on Madigan’s future?
A: Barb said he has been under investigation for years and has always proven too savvy to have things come back to him. However, she said this prosecutor is really lining up his ducks and she guesses that they are leading to Madigan.
Q: What do you love about your job
A: Barb said she loves her work, and she tells her kids that should look to do something they love. While her job is demanding and often requires long hours, she loves that she learns something new everyday and that she is providing a community service.
Please watch the meeting on our Facebook page, we post them weekly, and listen to Barb’s story. Her team consists of 4 investigative reporter/producers, that includes reporter/investigator Chuck Goudy. Jason Knowles, a consumer reporter is part of another team, but all teams will work together, then there are photographers, and graphics people and so on.
A message from Elke: Wow - just makes you feel good ️ Just collected from Northbrook Bank and my dry cleaner (she even fixed some clothes besides dry cleaning it!!)
That made me so happy and thankful that I’ll drop off some Gingerbread (from Germany) at their place. Just wanted to share these good news with you. Hugs, Elke ️
As always – Elke is quietly performing the 4-way test that she clearly integrates into her daily life! She even provided the photo of the long-time collection site and banner at American Weathermakers – owned by Dick Hochschild. Thanks, Elke.
SANTA & MRS. CLAUS NEED SOME HELP ON THURSDAY DEC. 10
Now that we have nearly all of the Operation Santa Claus gifts ready, we need to deliver the boxes to the schools. First up is a delivery of 83 fairly heavy boxes to the Goethe School, 2236 N. Rockwell, Chicago, on Thursday morning, 12/10/20. We each have SUV's to use, but we need two more volunteers with either SUV's or vans who can come to our house (4275 Lindenwood Lane in Northbrook) around 8:30 AM, load up their vehicles and caravan down to Goethe. Once there we carry them inside the school building, and this chore is then completed.
Please call or text or email Gary if you can help with this project, and thanks again for your generous support of OSC 2020! Thank you Gary (Santa) Moriello and Beverly (Mrs. Claus) Hides-Moriello!
Our December 8th meeting features Alisa Martorano, Director of Development, TotalLink 2
TotalLink provides innovative programs and services that teach critical life skills to help prepare young adults with special needs for the world of work. Our learning labs, skills development programs, social programs, and customized employment process empower young adults to be confident, independent, and deeply rooted in their communities.
Their clients come to them with disabilities that range across a broad spectrum; from those with complex support needs to those that are more highly functioning.
TotalLink2 Community creates partnerships with local employers to increase competitive, community-based employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Nationally, 85% of adults living with intellectual and developmental disabiliteis are unemployed. TotalLink is doing everything we can to change that and we need your help. TotalLink partners with employers to find the right job within your company for a qualified and motivated jobseeker. To date TotalLink has placed 120 people with disabilities in paid jobs.
TotalLink provides solutions to this often overlooked or neglected group of people.
Save-the-Date and invite a peer to the January 12, 2021 meeting.
Our guest will be Marvin Bembry, MKB Leadership Transformation, Executive Director, John Maxwell Team
Marvin will be inspiring to all of us with his topic: What Do You Need to Make Your Dreams Come True?
Your dream has power. It can inspire you. It can empower you. But will it reward you? In this presentation Marvin will show you how to do the things needed to make your dream come true. Most people fail to realize their potential because their dream remains hypothetical. Put Your Dream to the Test takes your dream from ethereal to achievable.
He joined the John Maxwell Team in 2016. As an Executive Director of The John Maxwell Team, and is certified to facilitate, speak, train and coach individuals and groups in the areas of leadership development, professional skills, and personal growth.
Trained and mentored by John Maxwell himself as well as the mentors of his world-class faculty, Marvin is equipped with the tools, resources, and experience to help you and your team improve productivity, performance, and profitability.
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