Minnesota SPJ

December 1999 Region 6 Report

Posted on 13. Dec, 1999 by drew.geraets.

MARK OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The entry forms for the annual Mark of Excellence Awards have gone out. These awards honor the best in student journalism. The entries are due back to national Jan. 31. [...]

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November 1999 Region 6 Report

Posted on 21. Nov, 1999 by drew.geraets.

NATIONAL CONVENTION FINANCES
After some early concern from the National organization, it turns out the 1999 convention in Indianapolis was profitable. The organization made $39,571. Convention attendance was down, many believe because of the Sunday through Tuesday timeline, and national leaders feared SPJ would lose money. [...]

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October 1999 Region 6 Report

Posted on 01. Oct, 1999 by drew.geraets.

REGIONAL CONFERENCE UPDATE
The 2000 regional conference in Minneapolis could shape up to be a major event. Discussions are in progress to include programs from Investigative Reporters and Editors, National Press Photographers Association, a Taishoff broadcasting seminar and programs from the National Association of Television and the Arts, the group that gives out Emmy Awards. We are working with these groups to arrange speakers and programs. The regional will be April 14 and 15 at the Sheraton Minneapolis Metrodome. [...]

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September 1999 Region 6 Report

Posted on 01. Sep, 1999 by drew.geraets.

REGIONAL CONFERENCE
The 2000 regional conference is April 14 and 15 at the Sheraton Minneapolis Metrodome. I have sent a separate e-mail with more details you can send around and make into a poster. [...]

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June 7, 1999 Meeting Minutes

Posted on 07. Jun, 1999 by drew.geraets.

Society of Professional Journalists – Minnesota Professional Chapter
Board of Directors Meeting – Monday, June 7, 1999

Members Present
Dave Aeikens, president; Mike Knaak, treasurer; Kathleen Hansen, secretary; Gary Hill, president-elect; Lucy Dalglish, Jim Durkin, Juliana Thill, board members
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May 10, 1999 Meeting Minutes

Posted on 10. May, 1999 by drew.geraets.

Members Present
Dave Aeikens, president; Mike Knaak, treasurer; Kathleen Hansen, secretary; Judy Borger, Lucy Dalglish, Jim Durkin, Rick Kupchella, Jay Maxwell, Juliana Thill, board members.

Thanks to Jim Durkin for hosting the meeting.

Page One Awards
Maxwell reported that he and Borger discussed the sweepstakes winner and decided to tabulate the winning percentage for each organization with at least 10 submissions. [...]

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