Petersen Publishing Employee Reunion

While many of us made a great effort to be at the reunion, Peggy Medina wins the prize for distance. She changed her plans and flew out from Ireland just to attend. I think that is worth noting. Great to see you again Peggy.

More than a few RSVPs didn't make it. You were missed.

Former GOMs hanging out at the Petersen Publishing Company reunion. Jackie Manfredi

Scott & BJ Killeen with Heather Karr Johnson

I would just like to say...THANK YOU ALL, so very much. I am simply overwhelmed to have so many great people speaking into my life. Even though we may have never worked together, you are family to me. Getting the opportunity to meet you, face to face, blesses me in ways you will never know. I find it impossible to imagine my life without the PPC experience. When I hear other people hating on their jobs I feel so sad, but at the same time incredibly fortunate to have been so privileged. Again, thank you. Thomas

Gigi Carlton, thanks for your time and effort making the PPC reunion happen. And congratulations on your book!

Just wanted to say how much fun it was last night at the PPC reunion. It was great to see so many wonderful faces. PPC was a family, and it really felt like it last night. Thanks to all who made the effort to show up. The long-distance award goes to Peggy Medina, of course, but it everyone deserves a big pat on the back for making it a true reunion. We promise it won't be the last; it might have been the biggest, but you can't keep us away from each other! If you have photos, please post here!

Greetings and good morning my friends, Hopefully this note finds you eagerly awaiting news about this Saturday’s event. If you know of someone that didn’t receive this, please forward it to them. IMPORTANT!... This event is for the employees of the Petersen Publishing Company, under Robert E Petersen, from its inception in 1948 to its sale in 1996. Due to an unexpectedly enormous turnout, NO GUESTS, please. The museum’s physical resources are already being put to the test. Please honor this request and be appreciative when dealing with all museum volunteers and staff during the event. THANK YOU! Here is some info to answer your questions (I hope): TIME: 6pm-9pm LOCATION: The Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd (corner of Fairfax), Los Angeles, 90036 PARKING: The museum parking structure will be available for FREE parking, until full, then street parking is an option in the surrounding area. (There is another large event running concurrently with the Reunion, so the best parking will go quickly.) FOOD/DRINK: Food provided by the Museum. There is a sponsored bar as well. Be responsible. ATTIRE: Dress as you like. Business casual suggested, but I know some of you feel like that is the equivalent of a tux, so THE VAULT: The Vault will be open for review during the reunion. (Hours below) PRESENTATIONS: I will give an official greeting and speak briefly with you about the Petersen history and Archive effort at 7:20 pm. At 7:30 pm Museum Director, Terry Karges, will present the Petersen Scholarship Award and introduce GiGi Carlton, who will be available to sign copies of her new book about the Petersen legacy, Hot Rod Empire. Event Schedule: 6PM - Cocktail Hour and Self Guided Vault Tour 7PM - All Guests Invited back to Penthouse (Food Served) 7:20PM Opening Remarks: Thomas Voehringer 7:30PM - Terry Karges 7:40PM - GiGi Carlton 9 PM - Event Concludes Most importantly, enjoy yourself. This is likely to be the last big, hosted, get together of former PPC employees. We are a vanishing breed. Let’s celebrate, what for some of us, has been the time of our lives! Fond regards, and can’t wait to see you there! Thomas Voehringer Archivist

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5-Days Away! FINAL UPDATE: This is an event to honor the employees of the original Petersen Publishing Company (1948-1996). Event starts promptly at 6pm. (There will be another event at the Museum on Saturday so arrive on time for best parking) ... Business casual attire requested Vault Access is included Opening Address (Thomas Voehringer) 7:20pm Scholarship Presentation (Terry Karges/GiGi Carlton) 7:30pm Dinner and open bar GiGi will be signing copies of her book, Hot Rod Empire Event concludes at 9pm There are no +1 for this event. If you have any special physical needs, please let me know. See more