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GREATER CINCINNATI E- NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2008
Are You the Best Greater Cincinnati Has to Offer?
The time to prove you’re the best in print, radio, broadcasting or the web is quickly running out. April 15th is the deadline for the Greater Cincinnati SPJ’s annual journalism competition. Do you love seeing your name in print? Do you love a great celebration? Winners will receive a plaque and/ certificate with their names on it at our Awards Dinner in September.
All entries submitted must be work from 2007.
Don’t let someone else win the award that should have your name on it. For contest information visit: cincyspj.org.
PROGRAMS
April 7- Miami University presents “War on News” from 4:00- 5:30 pm. The program will explore tactics like subpoenas, imprisonment and lawsuits used to limit freedom of the press. How the media is fighting back will also be discussed. Some scheduled participants include:
- Ken Paulson, editor of USAToday and former executive director of the First Amendment Center
- Executive Director of the First Amendment Center Gene Policinski
- Richard Goehler, media attorney from Frost Brown Todd.
April 13- “The Future of the Middle East: Dreams and Shadows” is the title of The Washington Post Correspondent Robin Wright discussion at the Schiff Family Conference Center (Xavier University). The discussion begins at 7:00 pm.
May 13- The Greater Cincinnati SPJ and the University of Cincinnati SPJ will present “Surviving the First Five Years” at Tangeman University Center (UC) starting at 7 pm. A panel of journalists will offer advice for professionals new to journalism or journalists changing directions within the field and tips on managing careers.
AND THE WINNER IS….
As some of you may know, Felix Winternitz recently resigned as vice president of the Chapter. In February, Aiesha Little became the new vice president. The following are some questions to help you get to know the new VP.
Q: When did you join SPJ?
A: I've been a member of SPJ since 1998, 10 years this July
Q: Why did you join?
A: I thought SPJ would help me network with other journalists and full-time working professionals. However, I didn't really put the membership to use on a local level until last year when I joined the board.
Q: Where do you work?
A: I'm an associate editor and the editorial internship coordinator for Cincinnati Magazine
Q: Where did you graduate from college?
A: Central Michigan University
Q: Why did you run for SPJ Vice President?
A: I was impressed with the changes that Hagit was making within the chapter and after Felix announced his resignation, I stepped up to keep us on the right track.
Q: What is you vision for SPJ?
A: I see SPJ as an inclusive organization where journalists and would-be journalists can learn the ropes of the business.
Q: What is one thing you want other members to know about you?
A: I LOVE what I do. Couldn't see myself doing anything else.
A NOTE FROM THE SECRETARY
By Joshua Rinaldi
Bylaws were the big topic of discussion at March’s board meeting. Monica Dias, a board member an attorney with Frost, Brown and Todd, spearheaded the revisions to the old bylaws, which she said were very confusing and often poorly worded. Among the issues discussed were the provisions for quorum and whether the bylaws should define the counties that make up our chapter of SPJ. The board has not yet taken any action on the bylaw. In April, the board will consider the changes again and vote whether or not to recommend them to the chapter. Ultimately the chapter will decide via an email vote whether the changes are in the best interest of Cincinnati SPJ.
Additionally, President Hagit Limor reported that the chapter now has 105 members.
We Want to Hear From You
Do you have any announcements, promotions or upcoming programs you want other members to know about? Please send the information to cincyspjnewsletter@yahoo.com.
JUST THE FACTS
SPJ Meeting:
THIRD TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH @ 11:30 A.M.
WCPO CHANNEL 9
1720 GILBERT AVE.
CINCINNATI, OH 45202
YOUR BOARD MEMBERS:
The Executive Board
Hagit Limor, President /Membership Chair
Aiesha Little, Vice President/ Co-Programming Chair
Josh Rinaldi, Secretary
Alex Coolidge, Treasurer
Board Members
Jeannine Gallenstein, Contest Chair
Amanda Van Benschoten, Banquet/FOI Chair
Scott Aiken, Hall of Fame Chair
Suzanne Murray, Gen J Chair
Brian Duerring, Website Director
Stephanie Creech, Co-Programming Chair
At- Large Board
Jon C. Hughes
Monica Dias
Emil Dansker
Taelonnda E. Sewell, Newsletter Editor
Mailing Address: 1720 Gilbert Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45202
ATTN: Hagit Limor
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