Rob Lorei speaks to the West Pasco Democratic Club

The West Pasco Democratic Club Pasco club made a $50 donation to Rob Lorei, director at WMNF, community radio and club members were encouraged to donate to the station to keep the airways open.

The West Pasco Democratic Club will met at the Jasmine Country Club’s side room, on Jasmine Boulevard in Port Richey. Rob Lorei, director at WMNF, community radio and moderator of Florida This Week on WEDU, was the guest speaker.

Speaking at the West Pasco Democratic Club was Rob Lorei of WEDU and WMNF. Mr. Lorei was introduced a packed house where he discussed the future of broadcast journalism versus print media and the integrity of both forms of journalism. In particular, he discussed this coverage in the Tampa Bay area, that the cable channels have the advantages over broadcast channels as there are very few time constraints, you can't present the full story in a minute or two. However many new stations are biased and presented one sided view of the issue there should be more unbiased multi-faceted presentation of issues similar to that presented in Florida this week to show that Mr. Lorei hosts’. He went on to discuss the funding of public broadcasting and spoke about American the public airwaves versus the European model of selling the airwaves. Fundraising is always a problem and independent source of funding are badly needed. A vigorous question and answer session followed. The audience was told that this is the time for everyone to call media outlets and give me a more comprehensive coverage of the upcoming republican convention. The West Pasco Democratic Club Pasco club made a $50 donation to WMNF and club members were encouraged to donate to the station to keep the airways open. The scheduled meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for troops and labor. Joyce Dickman encourage members to complete a survey of the Democrats website to assist their party. For more information, call (727) 376-1763 or email munwin@tampabay.rr.com.Photos of this event by Anthony V. Masella Jr. can be found at www.OurtownFLA.com.