Life Members

Lois J. Anderson

Lois J. AndersonDuring her active years in religion communication, Lois J. Anderson was a writer, editor, producer, trainer and administrator devoted to non-profit public service communication from 1953 to 2000 in New York City.

Les Garner

Lester GarnerLester Garner, an active 90-year-old and RCC Life Member, has fond memories of serving as president of the Philadelphia RCC chapter. He shared what he describes as an "anecdote of serendipity."

Nanette Geeo

Nanette GeeoNanette Geeo is a founding member of the current Dallas-Fort Worth RCC Chapter in 1967. She attended every national RCC convention from 1971 until her retirement in 1999. She served the Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter (formerly known as the Dallas Chapter), as an officer and distinguished herself on the national level. She has been recognized by RCC's Board of Governors and honored with Life Membership in the organization.

Peter Hewitt

Peter HewittBorn in London, England, Peter Hewitt's childhood was greatly influenced by the ravages of World War II and especially the constant bombing by the German aircraft. A deep faith grew from these circumstances and they have constantly shaped his life.

Thomas S. McAnally

Tom McAnallyTom McAnally, a retired staff member of United Methodist Communications, served in several elected positions with the Nashville Chapter of RCC and was national president of the former Religious Public Relations Council for two years (1988-1990). He also edited the national Counselor newsletter and was deeply involved in planning national conventions held in Nashville.

Everett C. Parker

Everett ParkerEverett Parker is one of only a handful of church leaders still living who commanded a position of leadership in the 1957 birth of the United Church of Christ and continues to be a force even today. But Parker is unique in his own right for his contributions to the public good. His reputation as an advocate for the public's rights in broadcasting is forever linked to his successful legal challenge to deny the license renewal of WLBT-TV, Jackson, Miss. In a landmark decision in 1966, a federal circuit court ruled that citizen groups have standing (the right to be heard and appeal to the courts) before government regulatory agencies.

 
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