January 9, 2001 Meeting Minutes

Members Present Judy Borger, president; Kathleen Hansen, secretary; Duchesne Drew, president-elect; Gary Hill, past president; Dave Aeikens, Doug Glass, Jane Kirtley, Jeff Kummer, Rick Kupchella, Caroline Lowe, board members. Thanks to the Star Tribune for hosting the meeting. Letter to the University of Minnesota athletic department Members discussed Lincoln’s draft of a letter protesting the way the athletic department handled…

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October 4, 2000 Meeting Minutes

Members Present Judy Borger, president; Mike Knaak, treasurer; Gary Hill, past president; Kathleen Hansen, secretary; board members Dave Aeikens, Jane Kirtley, Rick Kupchella, Jeff Kummer, Craig Lincoln, Jim Walsh; guests Joe Corbett and Amy Becker . Thanks to Judy Borger for hosting the meeting and providing sandwiches.

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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 Journalism Festival 2000 Reception are Friday.

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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 Photographers Association and National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, the group that awards the Emmy,s that recently started a…

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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 leaders feared SPJ would lose money.

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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 the National Association of Television and the Arts, the group that gives out Emmy Awards. We are working with these…

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June 7, 1999 Meeting Minutes

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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