Society of Professional Journalists
Minnesota Pro Chapter
Chapter Meeting
Date: March 30, 2010
Location: KSTP-TV
Board members present: Scott Theisen, president; Amanda Theisen, treasurer; Andy Tellijohn, Art Hughes, Karen Lundegaard, Sarah McKenzie, Joan Gilbertson and Justin Piehowski, directors.
Absent: Sarah Bauer, president-elect; Jeff Achen, Sectretary; Nicole Garrison-Sprenger, past-president; Jane Kirtley directors. Continue reading →
Minnesota Pro Chapter SPJ Member and WCCO Reporter Jason DeRusha asks “Why should I join SPJ?” Good question! Here’s our answer.
Special thanks to Jason for his willingness to help us promote SPJ. For more information on joining, click here.
Society of Professional Journalists
Minnesota Pro Chapter
Chapter Meeting
August 11, 2009
Thisweek Newspaper, Burnsville, MN
Board members present: Scott Theisen, president; Nicole Garrison-Sprenger, past-president; Amanda Theisen, treasurer; Jeff Achen, secretary; Sarah McKenzie, Alyssa Ford directors.
Your Minnesota Pro Chapter has just launched a Facebook fan page and Twitter feed. We know, about time right? Well, we hope you’ll consider becoming a fan on Facebook and connecting with us on Twitter. We plan to use the social networking tools to keep you better updated on events, news, meetings and journalism related issues.
Watch video of a panel discussion about the challenges Minnesota reporters and photographers face when covering education-related stories featuring:
· John Borger, Attorney – Faegre & Benson
· Emily Johns, Education Reporter – Star Tribune
· Carissa Nelson, Communications Coordinator – Stillwater Schools
· Howie Padilla, Communications Director – St. Paul Public Schools
· Dylan Thomas, Schools Reporter – Southwest Journal
