Category Region 6 Reports

March 2000 Region 6 Report

REGIONAL CONFERENCE A MONTH AWAY Our regional conference is looking great. We have 64 speakers and panelists spread out over two days – April 14 and 15. The St. Paul Pioneer Press Mark of Excellence Awards Luncheon and Star Tribune…

February 2000 Region 6 Report

REGIONAL The Regional conference is taking shape. We have a full slate of panels and speakers April 14-15 at the Sheraton Minneapolis Metrodome. The conference is called “Journalism Festival 2000,” and we are jointly hosting it with the National Press…

November 1999 Region 6 Report

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…

October 1999 Region 6 Report

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…