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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May 10, 1999 Meeting Minutes

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…

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April 6, 1999 Meeting Minutes

Members Present Dave Aeikens, president; Mike Knaak, treasurer; Kathleen Hansen, secretary; Judy Borger, Jim Durkin, Jay Maxwell, Juliana Thill, board members. Thanks to Jim Durkin for hosting the meeting. Regional Conference Hansen reported that registrations for the conference were very low. Everyone was encouraged to drum up interest and attendance. All programs were arranged and the hotel was informed about…

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March 8, 1999 Meeting Minutes

Members Present Dave Aeikens, president; Mike Knaak, treasurer; Kathleen Hansen, secretary; Karen Boros, Robert Franklin, Gary Hill, Jay Maxwell, Juliana Thill, board members Thanks to Robert Franklin for hosting the meeting and providing refreshments. Presidency and Elections Aeikens reported progress on filling in the ballot. Hill will stand as president, Borger as president-elect, Hansen as secretary and Knaak as treasurer.…

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