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Society of Professional Journalists
Minnesota Pro Chapter
Chapter Meeting
Date: Jan. 5, 2010
Location: News Council Offices, Minneapolis
Board members present: Scott Theisen, president;  Sarah Bauer, president-elect; Amanda Theisen, treasurer; Jeff Achen, Sectretary; Alyssa Ford, Andy Tellijohn, Art Hughes, Jane Kirtley and Justin Piehowski, directors

Absent: Nicole Garrison-Sprenger, past-president; Karen Lundegaard, Sarah McKenzie directors.

I.    Treasurer’s Report (Amanda)
•Checking: $9,212.91
•Savings: $10,006.74
•CD: $10,117.96
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Society of Professional Journalists
Minnesota Pro Chapter
Chapter Meeting
Date: Nov. 17, 2009
Location: Minneapolis Star Tribune
Board members present: Scott Theisen, president;  Jeff Achen, secretary; Sarah Bauer, president-elect; Amanda Theisen, treasurer; Sarah McKenzie, , Andy Tellijohn, Art Hughes, Karen Lundegaard, and Justin Piehowski, directors

Absent: Nicole Garrison-Sprenger, past-president; Jane Kirtley, Joan Gilbertson, Alyssa Ford directors.

I.  Treasurer’s Report
- Total: $29,690.20
- Deposits: $285.00
- Pending deposits: $100.00
- Charges: $32.00

II. Legal Update
- The mediation in Sela v. Pulse of the Twin Cities on Nov. 3 was unsuccessful.  It appears that the libel suit will be heading towards a motion for summary judgment.  We will draft a short amicus brief on behalf of SPJ on the issue of single publication and the statute of limitations. (from John Borger)
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Society of Professional Journalists
Minnesota Pro Chapter
Chapter Meeting
Date: Oct. 27, 2009
Location: Downtown/Southwest Journal, Minneapolis
Board members present: Scott Theisen, president;  Amanda Theisen, treasurer; Sarah McKenzie, Alyssa Ford, Andy Tellijohn, Joan Gilbertson, Art Hughes, Karen Lundegaard, and Justin Piehowski, directors

Absent: Nicole Garrison-Sprenger, past-president; Jeff Achen, secretary; Sarah Bauer, president-elect; Jane Kirtley director.

I.  Treasurer’s Report
-As of 10/26/09, Treasurer Theisen reported SPJ has a combined $30,336.19 in its checking account, savings account, and CD.  All pending expenses have been paid, including $999.27 to the Northwest Broadcast News Association to cover losses from the Midwest Journalism Conference.
-A. Theisen informed the board she has communicated with NBNA about         SPJ’s concerns about losses during the last conference.  She recommended     some changes, including making conference registration transferable but     non-refundable.  She will also talk to NBNA about having other organizations that participate in planning the conference contribute financially, as well.
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Respectfully submitted by Sarah Bauer, secretary
February 24, 2009