From the Cincinnati Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists…

	Cincinnati Professional Chapter *Online OnPress*
	February 28, 2005 ▪ A periodic online newsletter
	enews@cincyspj.org ▪ More than 750 subscribers

SPJ contest deadline Friday, March 4

Send entries to:

Society of Professional Journalists

Awards for Excellence

P.O. Box 1934

Cincinnati, Ohio 45201-1934

Contest entry brochures and forms were sent first-class mail on Friday, Feb. 4 to nearly 1,000 local journalists and media-interested people. Contest submissions will be accepted in all 41 categories, including one addition to this year’s contest: Radio Public Affairs. All entries must be postmarked by Fri. March 4, 2005.

To download a brochure now and additional entry forms in PDF format, visit the Cincy SPJ Web site: www.cincyspj.org/contest.htm. For more information, e-mail localcontest@cincyspj.org or call contest chairperson Mike Rutledge, (859) 578-5586.

Jerry Springer: On Journalism, On The Record

If you’ve been in Cincinnati long enough, you know a different Jerry Springer. However, if you’re relatively new, your impression might be different. And for many, regardless of how long they have lived in Cincinnati, their feelings likely changed — one way or another — in the last 10 years. Whatever way you remember the former mayor, commentator and award-winning news anchor and talk show host, he is back in Cincinnati. An exploratory bid at the U.S. Senate last fall led to a talk show on Cincinnati’s new liberal talk radio station, WCKY. And he’s taken up residence in the city with plans to maybe run again, this time for Ohio governor.

Come hear Jerry Springer discuss journalism and his future plans, plus he will answer your questions. Join SPJ for an afternoon at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse for great food and an enlightening conversation with a one of today’s controversial personalities. All comments are on the record.

Luncheon is 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 24 at the Montgomery Inn Boathouse, 925 Eastern Ave., near downtown. Cost of $20 per person. Includes lunch. Advance registration is required. Register and pay online at www.cincyspj.org.

WHEN:	12:30 to 2 p.m., Thu., March 24, 2005
WHERE:	Montgomery Inn Boathouse, 925 Eastern Avenue
COST:	$20 per person. Register and pay online at www.cincyspj.org
INFO:	programs@cincyspj.org

Student News Conference set for Colerain High School

Verizon Wireless and SPJ will pair up to teach high school students about journalism through a mock press conference 10 a.m. to noon Mon., March 21 at Colerain High School, 8801 Cheviot Road. Interested? E-mail SPJ for info.

March Social at Pigall's

SPJ’s third monthly social heads to Jean-Robert at Pigall’s on Fourth Street in downtown Cincinnati. Come join fellow media professionals for a low-key, relaxing, get-together and meet your local colleagues. Join us 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 31 on the second floor of Pigall’s, 127 W. Fourth Street in downtown Cincinnati. No charge; cash bar. All events open to non-members unless otherwise noted.

WHEN:	6:30-9 p.m., Weds., March 31, 2005
WHERE:	Jean-Robert at Pigall's 127 W. Fourth Street, downtown
COST:	Free, Cash Bar
INFO:	programs@cincyspj.org

SPJ launches speakers bureau

Local media professionals sought to join presenter database

SPJ is looking to better educate the public about journalism. To do so, the Cincinnati chapter is starting a speakers bureau. If you're a professional journalist - freelance or working for a media company - join the SPJ community speakers bureau. SPJ hopes to offer speakers from several different backgrounds.

To learn more about the program or to request a speaker, please visit this Web page: http://www.cincyspj.org/speakers.htm

JOURNALISTS: If you're interested in becoming an SPJ speaker, please visit this Web page: http://www.cincyspj.org/speakerjoin.htm. You do not need to be a member of SPJ to participate. Once approved by the SPJ Board, speakers booked through the speakers bureau will be entitled to a $.35 per mile reimbursement for travel (up to 100 miles).

Next SPJ Board Meeting:
11 a.m. Feb. 25, 2005
The Kentucky Enquirer

March board meeting:
11 a.m. Mar. 25, 2005
WCPO-TV

About SPJ

The Society of Professional Journalists works to improve and protect journalism. For more than 95 years, SPJ has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced freely and fully, stimulating high standards of ethical behavior in the practice of journalism, and perpetuating a free press as the cornerstone of our nation and our liberty.

Board Meetings, fourth Friday every month (except August)

Meet the Board: http://www.cincyspj.org/board.html
To contact the entire chapter board at once: board@cincyspj.org
Learn about upcoming events: http://www.cincyspj.org/programs.htm
Join SPJ: http://www.cincyspj.org/join.html
National SPJ: http://spj.org
Cincinnati’s chapter: http://www.cincyspj.org

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