It's time to plan and prepare for 2008. We have a new board that is ready to keep the momentum going, but first there are some housekeeping issues we need to work out and we would love if you would take part. On Wednesday, December 12th the past and present Executive Board members will meet at WCNC news station, located on 1001 Wood Ridge Center Drive at 7pm. We are also asking members or journalists interested in attending to come. If you are planning to attend please RSVP Melody Taylor via e-mail at MTaylor@wcnc.com. We are also asking everyone to bring $5.00 to contribute towards dinner, which will be pizza.
Past & Present Board Members:
Below is a list of the items each of you need to bring to the meeting --
A list of duties you had in your current role as a CAABJ Board member (if applicable)
A list of tasks you wish you had completed in your current role as a CAABJ board member (if applicable)
A list of goals you have for your future board position (I/A)
Ideas for possible 2008 CAABJ events
A list of things you think should have been done by CAABJ
Fundraising ideas for 2008
Announcements:
2008 Membership --
Many of you have e-mailed us saying that you are having trouble submitting your membership application. We are no longer taking membership applications for 2007. We are asking that you wait until January 1st to apply. You can access the form and membership information by logging onto our blog site http://caabjournalists.blogspot.com/
2008 Executive Board --
You voted and here they are your 2008 Executive Board members...
President -- Jarvis Holliday ( Charlotte Magazine)
Vice President of Print -- Tiffany Leonard ( Charlotte Observer)
Vice President of Broadcast -- Alva Pearson (WCNC)
Treasurer -- Ken Lemon (WSOC)
*** The President will be responsible for appointing the Secretary and Parliamentarian since no one accepted nominations for either position. If you are interested send us an at charlottteaabj@gmail.com
CAABJ Scholarship Event --
CAABJ awarded its first educational scholarship on December 2nd to India Richardson who attends Winthrop University in Rock Hill, SC. Congratulations to India! We know she will go far.
CAABJ also presented its first Most Valuable Member Award. WSOC reporter Ken Lemon took home the award for his dedication to the organization and his willingness to spearhead several of this year's events, including the Race and Education Forum.
CAABJ is on the move and we want you to be a part. So please continue to check our blogsite at http://caabjournalists.blogspot.com/and look for e-mails from the organization about what we are doing.
We look forward to seeing you Wednesday, December 12th at 7pm at WCNC.
December 11, 2007
November 8, 2007
We need YOU to Survive!
We need your CAABJ board nominations today!
We’ve already made huge strides when it comes to CAABJ! We had some of our most successful events this year. Our membership numbers have soared. NABJ is recognizing some of the good work we are doing.
Now we need to set ourselves up for success for next year. This is my personal appeal to you as president.
Please send nominations for potential board members to charlotteaabj@gmail.com by 6:30PM TODAY (Thursday).
Nominate anyone you think would do well. Then the elections committee will contact those persons for an acceptance or a decline. Last year we had to piece a board together with a few dedicated individuals. I commend the board members for their work. Now we need to show the next board we have confidence in them and this organization, by making a nomination and eventually voting.
Please send your nomination today.
Sincerely,
Melody Taylor
CAABJ President 2007
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mentorship Program: We need people who are interested in being a mentor. We have 10 JCSU students who are ready to meet and work with you. The mentor program is e-mail based, meaning both mentee and mentor begin by sending each other an e-mail. It is then up to you to determine how much time you want to invest and what you and your mentee want to get out of this experience.
Scholarship Mixer: The scholarship Mixer is steadily approaching . This laid back but elegant event will be held on Decemeber 2, 2007 at WineUp on 3306-C N. Davidson Street from 5-8pm. One aspiring journalist will receive a $500 scholarship. It's not too late to apply. If you know a college student who is pursuing a degree in Journalism or Communications encourage them to apply. If you need an application contact the head of the Scholarship Committee, Lindsay Pollard at lpollard@charlotteobserver.com. All applications must be post marked by November 2nd.2008 Events CalendarWe are working on next year's events calendar. If there are events you would like to see CAABJ continue to do or start to do please e-mail us at charlotteaabj@gmail.com. Your input is important to us and we want to make sure that all our members have a say.
2008 CAABJ Board Elections: Elections for the 2008 year are right around the corner. The board has done a great job this year pushing CAABJ to new and improved level, so let's not lose momentum. If you or someone you know is interested in running for a seat on the 2008 CAABJ Board, please e-mail your nominations to charlotteaabj@gmail.com. You must be a member to nominate a candidate and to vote for candidates. The results of the election will be announced on December 2nd.
Please keep checking your e-mails for updates on these and other announcements from CAABJ. Also, if it's been a while since you received an e-mail from us please contact us at charlotteaabj@gmail.com so we can make sure your information is in our database.
We’ve already made huge strides when it comes to CAABJ! We had some of our most successful events this year. Our membership numbers have soared. NABJ is recognizing some of the good work we are doing.
Now we need to set ourselves up for success for next year. This is my personal appeal to you as president.
Please send nominations for potential board members to charlotteaabj@gmail.com by 6:30PM TODAY (Thursday).
Nominate anyone you think would do well. Then the elections committee will contact those persons for an acceptance or a decline. Last year we had to piece a board together with a few dedicated individuals. I commend the board members for their work. Now we need to show the next board we have confidence in them and this organization, by making a nomination and eventually voting.
Please send your nomination today.
Sincerely,
Melody Taylor
CAABJ President 2007
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Mentorship Program: We need people who are interested in being a mentor. We have 10 JCSU students who are ready to meet and work with you. The mentor program is e-mail based, meaning both mentee and mentor begin by sending each other an e-mail. It is then up to you to determine how much time you want to invest and what you and your mentee want to get out of this experience.
Scholarship Mixer: The scholarship Mixer is steadily approaching . This laid back but elegant event will be held on Decemeber 2, 2007 at WineUp on 3306-C N. Davidson Street from 5-8pm. One aspiring journalist will receive a $500 scholarship. It's not too late to apply. If you know a college student who is pursuing a degree in Journalism or Communications encourage them to apply. If you need an application contact the head of the Scholarship Committee, Lindsay Pollard at lpollard@charlotteobserver.com. All applications must be post marked by November 2nd.2008 Events CalendarWe are working on next year's events calendar. If there are events you would like to see CAABJ continue to do or start to do please e-mail us at charlotteaabj@gmail.com. Your input is important to us and we want to make sure that all our members have a say.
2008 CAABJ Board Elections: Elections for the 2008 year are right around the corner. The board has done a great job this year pushing CAABJ to new and improved level, so let's not lose momentum. If you or someone you know is interested in running for a seat on the 2008 CAABJ Board, please e-mail your nominations to charlotteaabj@gmail.com. You must be a member to nominate a candidate and to vote for candidates. The results of the election will be announced on December 2nd.
Please keep checking your e-mails for updates on these and other announcements from CAABJ. Also, if it's been a while since you received an e-mail from us please contact us at charlotteaabj@gmail.com so we can make sure your information is in our database.
October 21, 2007
What's Next for CAABJ?
Thank you to all who came out and participated in CAABJ's Race and Education Forum on Saturday, October 20, 2007. The turnout was amazing. And we could not have done it with out the support of our members. For those of you who couldn't make it out, you missed a great event and some important information about what's coming up in the next few months in CAABJ.
Announcements:
Mentorship Program
We need people who are interested in being a mentor. We have 10 JCSU students who are ready to meet and work with you. The mentor program is e-mail based, meaning both mentee and mentor begin by sending each other an e-mail. It is then up to you to determine how much time you want to invest and what you and your mentee want to get out of this experience.
Scholarship Mixer
The scholarship Mixer is steadily approaching . This laid back but elegant event will be held on Decemeber 2, 2007 at WineUp on 3306-C N. Davidson Street from 5-8pm. One aspiring journalist will receive a $500 scholarship. It's not too late to apply. If you know a college student who is pursuing a degree in Journalism or Communications encourage them to apply. If you need an application contact the head of the Scholarship Committee, Lindsay Pollard at lpollard@charlotteobserver.com. All applications must be post marked by November 2nd.
2008 Events Calendar
We are working on next year's events calendar. If there are events you would like to see CAABJ continue to do or start to do please e-mail us at charlotteaabj@gmail.com. Your input is important to us and we want to make sure that all our members have a say.
2008 CAABJ Board Elections
Elections for the 2008 year are right around the corner. The board has done a great job this year pushing CAABJ to new and improved level, so let's not lose momentum. If you or someone you know is interested in running for a seat on the 2008 CAABJ Board, please e-mail your nominations to charlotteaabj@gmail.com. You must be a member to nominate a candidate and to vote for candidates. The results of the election will be announced on December 2nd.
Please keep checking your e-mails for updates on these and other announcements from CAABJ. Also, if it's been a while since you received an e-mail from us please contact us at charlotteaabj@gmail.com so we can make sure your information is in our database.
Announcements:
Mentorship Program
We need people who are interested in being a mentor. We have 10 JCSU students who are ready to meet and work with you. The mentor program is e-mail based, meaning both mentee and mentor begin by sending each other an e-mail. It is then up to you to determine how much time you want to invest and what you and your mentee want to get out of this experience.
Scholarship Mixer
The scholarship Mixer is steadily approaching . This laid back but elegant event will be held on Decemeber 2, 2007 at WineUp on 3306-C N. Davidson Street from 5-8pm. One aspiring journalist will receive a $500 scholarship. It's not too late to apply. If you know a college student who is pursuing a degree in Journalism or Communications encourage them to apply. If you need an application contact the head of the Scholarship Committee, Lindsay Pollard at lpollard@charlotteobserver.com. All applications must be post marked by November 2nd.
2008 Events Calendar
We are working on next year's events calendar. If there are events you would like to see CAABJ continue to do or start to do please e-mail us at charlotteaabj@gmail.com. Your input is important to us and we want to make sure that all our members have a say.
2008 CAABJ Board Elections
Elections for the 2008 year are right around the corner. The board has done a great job this year pushing CAABJ to new and improved level, so let's not lose momentum. If you or someone you know is interested in running for a seat on the 2008 CAABJ Board, please e-mail your nominations to charlotteaabj@gmail.com. You must be a member to nominate a candidate and to vote for candidates. The results of the election will be announced on December 2nd.
Please keep checking your e-mails for updates on these and other announcements from CAABJ. Also, if it's been a while since you received an e-mail from us please contact us at charlotteaabj@gmail.com so we can make sure your information is in our database.
October 10, 2007
Race 101: An Examination of Race & Education
We are just 3 days away from what will surely be one of the biggest CAABJ events since our organization's resurgence! We have a unique opportunity to weigh in on the massive education gap in our area schools... a story we all either cover in our newsrooms, or deal with in our own lives.
Here's what CAABJ members need to know:
Date: Saturday, October 20th
Location: Levine Museum of the New South, Seventh Street, Charlotte
12pm: Brief CAABJ general body meeting
1pm: Race & Education forum, featuring CMS Superintendent Dr. Peter Gorman
And a special treat! Our Race & Education forum will be showcased on Praise 100.9! Be sure to tune in on October 17th at 11 a.m. as we speak to Tonya Rivens about this important issue and promote our event!
Please encourage fellow journalists in your newsrooms and offices to attend our CAABJ meeting and event. It is critical that we have as many members at this meeting as possible, as we get ready to move CAABJ into the new year. A dedicated few have pushed to keep this organization alive, we need you to keep it going!
Pass this email along to any African-American journalist you know! And be sure to tell parents about the forum that starts at 1pm.
Thanks and we'll see you Saturday, October 20th!
Here's what CAABJ members need to know:
Date: Saturday, October 20th
Location: Levine Museum of the New South, Seventh Street, Charlotte
12pm: Brief CAABJ general body meeting
1pm: Race & Education forum, featuring CMS Superintendent Dr. Peter Gorman
And a special treat! Our Race & Education forum will be showcased on Praise 100.9! Be sure to tune in on October 17th at 11 a.m. as we speak to Tonya Rivens about this important issue and promote our event!
Please encourage fellow journalists in your newsrooms and offices to attend our CAABJ meeting and event. It is critical that we have as many members at this meeting as possible, as we get ready to move CAABJ into the new year. A dedicated few have pushed to keep this organization alive, we need you to keep it going!
Pass this email along to any African-American journalist you know! And be sure to tell parents about the forum that starts at 1pm.
Thanks and we'll see you Saturday, October 20th!
October 7, 2007
Race 101: An Examination of Race in Education
You can't stand over you child's desk in school. You can't stand in the doorway during a test, but you can make a difference in how and what your son or daughter learns. We can help you take that first step.
Join members of the Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists along with the Charlotte Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists as we present Charlotte Mecklenburg School Superintendent Dr. Peter Gorman, local students, teachers, and a host of panelists for "Race 101: An Examination of Race in Education".
There will be a powerful discussion about education and our children, as well as, information that can help you be there when your child need you most. You’ll find the answers you need on Saturday October 20th from 1-3pm at the Levine Museum of the New South. Admission is free.
Join members of the Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists along with the Charlotte Chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists as we present Charlotte Mecklenburg School Superintendent Dr. Peter Gorman, local students, teachers, and a host of panelists for "Race 101: An Examination of Race in Education".
There will be a powerful discussion about education and our children, as well as, information that can help you be there when your child need you most. You’ll find the answers you need on Saturday October 20th from 1-3pm at the Levine Museum of the New South. Admission is free.
September 5, 2007
After a Brief Intermission -- Monthly Meetings Are Back!
We hope you all enjoyed your summer months! Now that you've hopefully gotten a break, here's your chance to meet other Journalists and get involved. It all begins with our September meeting. From there, you can pick and choose how you'd like to participate! The schedule below not only indicates our upcoming events, but what you need to do to get involved!
CAABJ General Body Meeting
Tuesday, September 18th at 7 p.m.- 8 p.m. at the Carabbas Restaurant on 1520 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203.
We hope to see you there!
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, September 6th, 7:30 p.m. CBS News Correspondent Byron Pitts to Visit JCSU, Sarah Belk Gambrell Auditorium at JCSU How can you help? Show up with your support!
Saturday, October 20th, noon Brief General Body Meeting, Levine Museum of the New South, 200 E. Seventh Street, Charlotte
Saturday, October 20th, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. CAABJ Forum: Race 101: An Examination of Race and Education. Levine Museum of the New South, 200 E. Seventh Street, Charlotte, How can you help? Call Chair, Ken Lemon if you can volunteer the day of the event: 704-564-0313
Fall School Semester: CAABJ Email Mentoring Program. Here's your chance to volunteer according to your own schedule. How can you help? If you'd like to be paired with a college student looking for a mentor, email us at charlotteaabj@gmail.com. Pairing will begin at the September 18th General Body Meeting
December, Date TBA: CAABJ Yearend Scholarship Mixer: We're celebrating the year that has past for CAABJ and everything that will happen in the future. And we'll award a book scholarship to a deserving college student. How can you help? Email Lindsay Pollard at lpollard@charlotteobserver.com to join the committee.
CAABJ General Body Meeting
Tuesday, September 18th at 7 p.m.- 8 p.m. at the Carabbas Restaurant on 1520 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203.
We hope to see you there!
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, September 6th, 7:30 p.m. CBS News Correspondent Byron Pitts to Visit JCSU, Sarah Belk Gambrell Auditorium at JCSU How can you help? Show up with your support!
Saturday, October 20th, noon Brief General Body Meeting, Levine Museum of the New South, 200 E. Seventh Street, Charlotte
Saturday, October 20th, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. CAABJ Forum: Race 101: An Examination of Race and Education. Levine Museum of the New South, 200 E. Seventh Street, Charlotte, How can you help? Call Chair, Ken Lemon if you can volunteer the day of the event: 704-564-0313
Fall School Semester: CAABJ Email Mentoring Program. Here's your chance to volunteer according to your own schedule. How can you help? If you'd like to be paired with a college student looking for a mentor, email us at charlotteaabj@gmail.com. Pairing will begin at the September 18th General Body Meeting
December, Date TBA: CAABJ Yearend Scholarship Mixer: We're celebrating the year that has past for CAABJ and everything that will happen in the future. And we'll award a book scholarship to a deserving college student. How can you help? Email Lindsay Pollard at lpollard@charlotteobserver.com to join the committee.
July 10, 2007
CAABJ Cookout -- Thank you for coming out
A big thank you to all of you who came out to CAABJ's June cookout. It was great to see some new faces and reunite with old ones. Glenn Burkins and his family were great hosts and made all who attended feel right at home. For those of you who couldn't make it you missed some good food.
We hope all of you are well and enjoyed your Juy 4th holiday. We will continue to update you here on our blogsite and via e-mail of any upcoming events and meetings.
We hope all of you are well and enjoyed your Juy 4th holiday. We will continue to update you here on our blogsite and via e-mail of any upcoming events and meetings.
June 20, 2007
CAABJ Cookout -- Are you coming?
The date is getting closer and we're getting more excited. We want to remind you to come out and take part in our official summer kickoff cookout on June 30th.
CAABJ (Charlotte Area Association of Barbecuing Journalists) invites you to a cookout at the home of our member Glenn Burkins of The Charlotte Observer. Glenn is graciously opening the doors to his home and his grill. CAABJ will be providing the meat and we'd like you to bring one of your best dishes (we all have that one thing we swear we make better than anyone). See sign up info below.
Come mingle with your friends from print, TV, radio, and PR. And have a good time. You know black folks invented the cookout. You don't believe it? Check Wikipedia.
What: CAABJ Summer Kickoff Cookout
When: Saturday, June 30th at 1 p.m.
Where: Glenn's House, 211 Glen Oaks Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270 (use Mapquest for directions)
Here's a list of the kinds of items we need (the board has already nabbed a few spots).
If you're able to provide any of the items, please email Jarvis Holliday a jarvis.holliday@charlottemagazine.com. Please plan on serving 15-20 people.==
Side Dishes:
Shrimp Pasta Salad - Lindsay Pollard
Potato Salad - Lena Warmack
Mac & Cheese - Alva Pearson
Italian Meatballs - Jarvis Holliday
Snacks:
Chips and Dip - Bervette Carree
Drinks:
Dessert:
Brownies - Mary Curtis
Brownies - Mary Curtis
Banana Pudding - Melody Freeman
Also, members of CAABJ, we do have a bit of business to take care of and we cannot do it without the majority of you there so please plan on being there early! ;)
PLEASE RSVP by June 28th so that we can a get an accurate head count and make sure that everyone has enough to eat. We'll see you all June 30th at 1pm! Questions? Log on to the blog at http://caabjournalists.blogspot.com/
June 13, 2007
Sizzling Summer Meeting -- Come Cookout with CAABJ
The weather is warm, school is out, and gas is three dollars. Yep, it's that time of year. And we'd like you to join us as we officially kick off summer on June 30th.
CAABJ (Charlotte Area Association of Barbecuing Journalists) invites you to a cookout at the home of our member Glenn Burkins of The Charlotte Observer. Glenn is graciously opening the doors to his home and his grill. CAABJ will be providing the meat and we'd like you to bring one of your best dishes (we all have that one thing we swear we make better than anyone). See sign up info below.
Come mingle with your friends from print, TV, radio, and PR. And have a good time. You know black folks invented the cookout. You don't believe it? Check Wikipedia.
What: CAABJ Summer Kickoff Cookout
When: Saturday, June 30th at 1 p.m.
Where: Glenn's House, 211 Glen Oaks Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270 (use Mapquest for directions)
Here's a list of the kinds of items we need (the board has already nabbed a few spots). If you're able to provide any of the items, please email Jarvis Holliday at jarvis.holliday@charlottemagazine.com. Please plan on serving 15-20 people.
==
Side Dishes:
Shrimp Pasta Salad - Lindsay Pollard
Potato Salad - Lena Warmack
Mac & Cheese - Alva Pearson
Italian Meatballs - Jarvis Holliday
Snacks:
Chips and Dip - Bervette Carree
Drinks:
Dessert:
Banana Pudding - Melody Freeman
Also, members of CAABJ, we do have a bit of business to take care of and we cannot do it without the majority of you there so please plan on being there early! ;)
We'll see you all June 30th at 1pm! Questions? Log on to the blog at http://caabjournalists.blogspot.com/
CAABJ (Charlotte Area Association of Barbecuing Journalists) invites you to a cookout at the home of our member Glenn Burkins of The Charlotte Observer. Glenn is graciously opening the doors to his home and his grill. CAABJ will be providing the meat and we'd like you to bring one of your best dishes (we all have that one thing we swear we make better than anyone). See sign up info below.
Come mingle with your friends from print, TV, radio, and PR. And have a good time. You know black folks invented the cookout. You don't believe it? Check Wikipedia.
What: CAABJ Summer Kickoff Cookout
When: Saturday, June 30th at 1 p.m.
Where: Glenn's House, 211 Glen Oaks Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270 (use Mapquest for directions)
Here's a list of the kinds of items we need (the board has already nabbed a few spots). If you're able to provide any of the items, please email Jarvis Holliday at jarvis.holliday@charlottemagazine.com. Please plan on serving 15-20 people.
==
Side Dishes:
Shrimp Pasta Salad - Lindsay Pollard
Potato Salad - Lena Warmack
Mac & Cheese - Alva Pearson
Italian Meatballs - Jarvis Holliday
Snacks:
Chips and Dip - Bervette Carree
Drinks:
Dessert:
Banana Pudding - Melody Freeman
Also, members of CAABJ, we do have a bit of business to take care of and we cannot do it without the majority of you there so please plan on being there early! ;)
We'll see you all June 30th at 1pm! Questions? Log on to the blog at http://caabjournalists.blogspot.com/
May 26, 2007
What's Next for CAABJ? -- Stay Tuned!
Thanks to all of you who came out to the monthly meeting on May 22, 2007. For those of you who could not make it out, we've posted the meeting minutes below. Also we had a great time Thursday at the Mixer at Tutto Mondo. It was great to see all of you. And if you look at the announcements on the left side of the screen you'll notice that we have an Education & Race forum coming up on October 20, 2007 at the Levine Museum of the South from 1-3pm. Dr. Peter Gorman will be the main speaker. So please start spreading the word. If you are interested in volunteering during the event send us an e-mail at charlottejournalists@gmail.com.
May Meeting Highlights: May 22, 2007
I. Welcome/ Opening
- We began the meeting at 7:15pm with 8 people in attendance. 6 members and 2 new people, Barbara Pinson a reporter/anchor for WBTV and Richard Washington a producer from WBTV. Vice President of Print, Lena Warmack stood in for President, Melody Freeman who was out of town getting married. Lena Warmack also read the Treasurer’s report. Treasurer, Lindsay Pollack could not attend because she was sick.
II. Treasurer’s Report
- We currently have $1,325.94 in our account.
- That total comes after an $81 dollar reimbursement to Lena Warmack for food for the April workshop and $55 payment for the use of the library for the “Accessing the Media” workshop.
IV. Overview of the Board’s Goals for 2007
- Bervette Carree: Plans to institute an e-mail mentoring program for students at UNC-Charlotte.
- Alva Pearson: Plans to make the web work better for members and people interested in the organization. Wants to put job openings, discussion questions and possibly work with locally black owned businesses to advertise on the site.
- Lena Warmack: Wants to get the organization involved with volunteer
opportunities. She has talked to several organizations which are outlined in detail below.
III. Volunteer Opportunities
- CMS : Needs volunteers during lunch time or after school to help out
with reading and writing assignments.
- Able Center : Needs tutors to help out on nights and weekends with
people trying to get their GED.
- Rivens Scholarship Foundation : Needs volunteers to help tutor
grade school children on weekend.
IV. Recap of “Accessing the Media” Workshop
- Ken Lemon gave a quick summation of how the event turned out.
He said he was glad that this year participants got to take home helpful information. The event gave the public the chance to learn the ins and outs of the news business. He thanked everyone who donated food to the event.
V. Upcoming Events
- Education and Race Forum will be held on October 20, 2007 at the
Levine Museum of the South from 1pm to 3pm. The main speaker
will be Dr. Peter Gorman, Superintendent of CMS. The president of Gaston College and a student from UNC-Charlotte will also speak. CAABJ Member, Mary Curtis will be the moderator. Members still need to vote on the $100 budget. The Planning Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 29 at 7:30pm at Brixx Pizza on East Boulevard to further discuss details and preparation for the event.
CAABJ wants to hear from you. Every week we will post a new discussion question that pertains to what's going on in the media and the world at large. It's your chance to let your voice be heard. Just click on "comment".
May 28, 2007: Does a victim's race play a role in media coverage?
University of Tennessee student Channon Christian, 21, and her 23-year-old boyfriend, Christopher Newsom, were last seen by friends Jan. 6 in Knoxville as they left for a dinner date. Newsom's burned body was found the next day near a railroad track. Christian was found the day after that, stuffed in a trash can. Both had been raped repeatedly. Five people have been arrested for the crimes and await trial. More than a dozen e-mails have been sent to several Plain Dealer editors describing torture and mutilation in horrific detail and asking why this and other newspapers have not printed anything about this awful crime. Most of the e-mails carried accusations of "reverse racism" - the victims were both white, the alleged attackers were all black - saying that if the races had been reversed, this would have been a huge national story. The Associated Press moved at least a dozen stories about it - including five that were sent on the national wire and thus were available to any AP member paper. But it didn't appear in The Plain Dealer until yesterday, when we ran an AP story that summed up the complaints about the lack of national play. The reason for that is straightforward: Regrettably, rapes and murders are committed around the country every day. While this one was horrible for the victims and their families, the early reports about the attack were not different enough to make editors think that it was a story our readers needed to read.
May Meeting Highlights: May 22, 2007
I. Welcome/ Opening
- We began the meeting at 7:15pm with 8 people in attendance. 6 members and 2 new people, Barbara Pinson a reporter/anchor for WBTV and Richard Washington a producer from WBTV. Vice President of Print, Lena Warmack stood in for President, Melody Freeman who was out of town getting married. Lena Warmack also read the Treasurer’s report. Treasurer, Lindsay Pollack could not attend because she was sick.
II. Treasurer’s Report
- We currently have $1,325.94 in our account.
- That total comes after an $81 dollar reimbursement to Lena Warmack for food for the April workshop and $55 payment for the use of the library for the “Accessing the Media” workshop.
IV. Overview of the Board’s Goals for 2007
- Bervette Carree: Plans to institute an e-mail mentoring program for students at UNC-Charlotte.
- Alva Pearson: Plans to make the web work better for members and people interested in the organization. Wants to put job openings, discussion questions and possibly work with locally black owned businesses to advertise on the site.
- Lena Warmack: Wants to get the organization involved with volunteer
opportunities. She has talked to several organizations which are outlined in detail below.
III. Volunteer Opportunities
- CMS : Needs volunteers during lunch time or after school to help out
with reading and writing assignments.
- Able Center : Needs tutors to help out on nights and weekends with
people trying to get their GED.
- Rivens Scholarship Foundation : Needs volunteers to help tutor
grade school children on weekend.
IV. Recap of “Accessing the Media” Workshop
- Ken Lemon gave a quick summation of how the event turned out.
He said he was glad that this year participants got to take home helpful information. The event gave the public the chance to learn the ins and outs of the news business. He thanked everyone who donated food to the event.
V. Upcoming Events
- Education and Race Forum will be held on October 20, 2007 at the
Levine Museum of the South from 1pm to 3pm. The main speaker
will be Dr. Peter Gorman, Superintendent of CMS. The president of Gaston College and a student from UNC-Charlotte will also speak. CAABJ Member, Mary Curtis will be the moderator. Members still need to vote on the $100 budget. The Planning Committee will meet on Tuesday, May 29 at 7:30pm at Brixx Pizza on East Boulevard to further discuss details and preparation for the event.
CAABJ wants to hear from you. Every week we will post a new discussion question that pertains to what's going on in the media and the world at large. It's your chance to let your voice be heard. Just click on "comment".
May 28, 2007: Does a victim's race play a role in media coverage?
University of Tennessee student Channon Christian, 21, and her 23-year-old boyfriend, Christopher Newsom, were last seen by friends Jan. 6 in Knoxville as they left for a dinner date. Newsom's burned body was found the next day near a railroad track. Christian was found the day after that, stuffed in a trash can. Both had been raped repeatedly. Five people have been arrested for the crimes and await trial. More than a dozen e-mails have been sent to several Plain Dealer editors describing torture and mutilation in horrific detail and asking why this and other newspapers have not printed anything about this awful crime. Most of the e-mails carried accusations of "reverse racism" - the victims were both white, the alleged attackers were all black - saying that if the races had been reversed, this would have been a huge national story. The Associated Press moved at least a dozen stories about it - including five that were sent on the national wire and thus were available to any AP member paper. But it didn't appear in The Plain Dealer until yesterday, when we ran an AP story that summed up the complaints about the lack of national play. The reason for that is straightforward: Regrettably, rapes and murders are committed around the country every day. While this one was horrible for the victims and their families, the early reports about the attack were not different enough to make editors think that it was a story our readers needed to read.
May 13, 2007
May Meeting is Days Away!
CAABJ is staying on the move, but we need your help to keep the momentum going. So, come on out to Dilworth Neighborhood Grille on 911East Morehead Street on Tuesday, May 22nd at 7PM and bring your ideas to this month’s meeting. Also, if you have information on any media job openings please bring them to the meeting so that we can post them on the website. Our goal is to provide members with more services and events that you find helpful. The only way we can do that is if we hear from you. And after all the stress of sweeps and books you’ll definitely need some r and r. We invite you to join us May 24th at Tutto Mondo on 1820 South Boulevard for a few drinks, fun and fellowship. It’s totally a relaxed affair, just a way for us to unwind after a very hectic month. We look forward to seeing you there.
April 25, 2007
First 2007 Workshop -- What a Success!
We first want to thank all who came out and participated in CAABJ's 2nd Annual "Accessing the Media" workshop on April 21st, 2007. We believe those who attended not only learned how to better get their events and forums out to the public, but we in the media also learned how we can better service the public as a whole. Below you will find the handouts that were given to those in attendance. The information includes contact information for several members of the media. If you have any questions or comments please feel free to post them below or e-mail any of the members of the board and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Be on the lookout for more workshops and events from CAABJ in the coming months. Again we thank you.
If you simply want to inform the public about an upcoming event, send out your information to those news organizations that routinely list upcoming events in a community calendar format.
2. Find a News Angle
Make sure what you are pitching has some news value: connect it to an event or issue that is in the news or will make news. It can be as common as a battle over a zoning change or a fundraising drive for a homeless family.
a. It’s new, fresh, different or trendy.
b. It’s timely (if you win an important lawsuit, call today, not tomorrow)
c. It’s unusual.
d. It’s able to arouse deep human emotions – love, hate, fear, anger – that people can identify with. (ex. the closing of a long standing neighborhood diner.)
e. It’s of broad interest to consumers, investors and workers.
3. Determine which news outlets to approach, and how to approach them
Most people want coverage by the major papers and network television. Don’t ignore weekly community papers and smaller broadcast radio and television outlets, which are more likely to use your material. Read, watch and study as many local news organizations as you can.
4. Call the appropriate person
If the person is about a certain neighborhood, call a reporter that covers that area. Call the sports editor, not the city editor, for a sports-related story. When pitching an idea to television stations, make sure there is some visual element to your story. Television stations often need news on weekends or holidays; your event has a better chance of coverage if it’s held on a three-day weekend.
5. Watch your timing to ensure your chances of coverage
Before alerting the media, be prepared to handle reporters. If your event requires a press pass or ticket for admission, have them ready. If you have a speech, make a text of it available to reporters. Have the right spokesperson on hand to answer questions. Make sure someone is available after hours.
The News Release
A news release announces or reports an event that is taking place. It answers the typical media questions: who, what, when, where, why and how. Emphasized the “why;” it can convince a harried editor that your event is worth reporting.
Keep the release as short as possible. Releases for most major events, like fairs or rallies, can be told in one page. Major stories or issues may take more space. If the release is more than one page, just be sure to indicate the total number of pages included on each page.
Calling in advance will help you direct your release to the appropriate person, and will help you tailor your efforts to meet that person’s deadline and just may win you a valuable ally in publicizing your organization’s activities.
Mail, fax or email your release at least two weeks before your event. Follow up that effort with a telephone call to make the release was received. For television and radio, call three days before the event. For newspapers, call a week ahead.
Sample News Release:
============================================================
(Date):
Contact: (Name)
(Phone Number)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Area Students to Participate in Show-Me Body Walk
Can you imagine a better way to learn about the importance to good nutrition
and physical fitness for the body than to become a food, get inside and take a
walk around? That’s what children from (elementary school/districts) will be
doing on (day, month and date) from (start time) to (end time).
Children enter the Body Walk exhibit through the mouth, wearing tags
identifying themselves as a food item, such as a hamburger, slice of cheese
or carrot. They are “absorbed” through the intestines and travel through the
bloodstream to the heart, lungs, bones, muscles, skin and brain stations. At
every station, students will be engaged in learning activities checking their
heart rates, building strong bones, and testing flexibility and strength.
Body Walk was coordinated by the Missouri Governor’s Council on Physical
Fitness and Health, in partnership with the American Heart Association, the
American Cancer Society and University of Missouri Outreach and Extension.
Other organizations and corporations provided additional funding and support
for this project.
Ann Cohen, Body Walk Director for the Governor’s Council on Physical
Fitness and Health, said, “School children find this is the most exciting way to
learn about nutrition and health in an action-oriented, hands-on setting.
Everywhere Body Walk visits, children have come away with a better
appreciation of how their bodies work and the choices they need to make to
keep them healthy.”
For more information on Body Walk, contact (coordinator’s name) at
(telephone).
Do's & Don'ts
Some tips for building and keeping good media relations:
DO: Give as much information as possible.
DO: Double check times and addresses, give directions if necessary
DO: Cultivate relationships with reporters and editors in both print and broadcast media.
DO: Always list a contact person and contact telephone number.
DO: Have people on hand to deal with media inquiries during your event
DO: Consider how you can make your event o issues appeal to the masses
DO: Consider yourself a resource. You may be asked to help with issues unrelated to your organization’s events.
DON’T: Exaggerate; you will lose credibility. Let the facts speak for themselves. If you want to state opinions, attribute them to somebody or use direct quotes.
DON’T: Promise something you cannot deliver (listing celebrities if they have not confirmed they will be there.)
DON’T: Badger reporters or editors. If they want to pursue the story, they will call you back.
DON’T: Lie: if you do, you’re certain to destroy a critical link to the coverage you want.
DON’T: Try to spin the story. Good reporters will get both sides of a story and trying to hide something will encourage them to see it out with even more determination
DON’T: Ask a reporter to read a story back to you, or to send you a copy of the story in advance of its date of publication.
About CAABJ
The Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists is an affiliate chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists, a non-profit organization focused on establishing strong ties among African-Americans working in the media and expanding and balancing the media's coverage of the African-American community and experience.
About NABJ
The National Association of Black Journalists is an association of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides programs and services to benefit Black journalists worldwide. NABJ is committed to increasing Black employment in the media, to increasing the number of Blacks in management positions, to providing professional development and training for Black journalists, to sensitizing media to the importance of fairness in coverage and fairness in the workplace and to encouraging Black journalists to become entrepreneurs. NABJ also provides informational and training services to the general public.
Media Contact Information
WSOC Whistleblowers
(704) 335-4924
(704) 335-4736
wsoctv.com
WSOC Action Nine
(704) 335-4738
(704) 335-4736
wsoctv.com
WSOC Community Cal.
(704) 335-4824
(704) 335-4736
wsoctv.com
The Shelby Star
Alan Jenkins, Managing Editor
(704) 484-7000 x125
(704) 484-0805
alanjenkins@shelbystar.com
The Charlotte Observer
Newsroom
704 358-5040
WBTV
Newsroom
704-374-3698
Fox Charlotte
Newsroom
704-372-1800
Charlotte Magazine
Main Line
704-335-7181
Creative Loafing
Main Line
704-522-8334
704-522-8088
Pride Magazine
Main Line
704-375-9553
704-375-9550
Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists
P.O. Box 31024
Charlotte, NC 28231
http://caabjournalists.blogspot.com/
Secrets to Accessing the Media
Your Guide to getting your stories covered
Six Steps to Generate Coverage
Your Guide to getting your stories covered
Six Steps to Generate Coverage
1. Decide what kind of coverage you want.
If you simply want to inform the public about an upcoming event, send out your information to those news organizations that routinely list upcoming events in a community calendar format.
2. Find a News Angle
Make sure what you are pitching has some news value: connect it to an event or issue that is in the news or will make news. It can be as common as a battle over a zoning change or a fundraising drive for a homeless family.
What makes a story “newsworthy?”
a. It’s new, fresh, different or trendy.
b. It’s timely (if you win an important lawsuit, call today, not tomorrow)
c. It’s unusual.
d. It’s able to arouse deep human emotions – love, hate, fear, anger – that people can identify with. (ex. the closing of a long standing neighborhood diner.)
e. It’s of broad interest to consumers, investors and workers.
3. Determine which news outlets to approach, and how to approach them
Most people want coverage by the major papers and network television. Don’t ignore weekly community papers and smaller broadcast radio and television outlets, which are more likely to use your material. Read, watch and study as many local news organizations as you can.
4. Call the appropriate person
If the person is about a certain neighborhood, call a reporter that covers that area. Call the sports editor, not the city editor, for a sports-related story. When pitching an idea to television stations, make sure there is some visual element to your story. Television stations often need news on weekends or holidays; your event has a better chance of coverage if it’s held on a three-day weekend.
5. Watch your timing to ensure your chances of coverage
Select a good time and day for your event. Avoid scheduling the event on a day when some other major event is happening, like an election. Instead, consider scheduling it on a weekend or holiday. Consider scheduling your event in the morning, when reporters have plenty of time to meet a deadline.
6. Be prepared for coverage
6. Be prepared for coverage
Before alerting the media, be prepared to handle reporters. If your event requires a press pass or ticket for admission, have them ready. If you have a speech, make a text of it available to reporters. Have the right spokesperson on hand to answer questions. Make sure someone is available after hours.
The News Release
A news release announces or reports an event that is taking place. It answers the typical media questions: who, what, when, where, why and how. Emphasized the “why;” it can convince a harried editor that your event is worth reporting.
Keep the release as short as possible. Releases for most major events, like fairs or rallies, can be told in one page. Major stories or issues may take more space. If the release is more than one page, just be sure to indicate the total number of pages included on each page.
Calling in advance will help you direct your release to the appropriate person, and will help you tailor your efforts to meet that person’s deadline and just may win you a valuable ally in publicizing your organization’s activities.
Mail, fax or email your release at least two weeks before your event. Follow up that effort with a telephone call to make the release was received. For television and radio, call three days before the event. For newspapers, call a week ahead.
Sample News Release:
============================================================
(Date):
Contact: (Name)
(Phone Number)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Area Students to Participate in Show-Me Body Walk
Can you imagine a better way to learn about the importance to good nutrition
and physical fitness for the body than to become a food, get inside and take a
walk around? That’s what children from (elementary school/districts) will be
doing on (day, month and date) from (start time) to (end time).
Children enter the Body Walk exhibit through the mouth, wearing tags
identifying themselves as a food item, such as a hamburger, slice of cheese
or carrot. They are “absorbed” through the intestines and travel through the
bloodstream to the heart, lungs, bones, muscles, skin and brain stations. At
every station, students will be engaged in learning activities checking their
heart rates, building strong bones, and testing flexibility and strength.
Body Walk was coordinated by the Missouri Governor’s Council on Physical
Fitness and Health, in partnership with the American Heart Association, the
American Cancer Society and University of Missouri Outreach and Extension.
Other organizations and corporations provided additional funding and support
for this project.
Ann Cohen, Body Walk Director for the Governor’s Council on Physical
Fitness and Health, said, “School children find this is the most exciting way to
learn about nutrition and health in an action-oriented, hands-on setting.
Everywhere Body Walk visits, children have come away with a better
appreciation of how their bodies work and the choices they need to make to
keep them healthy.”
For more information on Body Walk, contact (coordinator’s name) at
(telephone).
Do's & Don'ts
Some tips for building and keeping good media relations:
DO: Give as much information as possible.
DO: Double check times and addresses, give directions if necessary
DO: Cultivate relationships with reporters and editors in both print and broadcast media.
DO: Always list a contact person and contact telephone number.
DO: Have people on hand to deal with media inquiries during your event
DO: Consider how you can make your event o issues appeal to the masses
DO: Consider yourself a resource. You may be asked to help with issues unrelated to your organization’s events.
DON’T: Exaggerate; you will lose credibility. Let the facts speak for themselves. If you want to state opinions, attribute them to somebody or use direct quotes.
DON’T: Promise something you cannot deliver (listing celebrities if they have not confirmed they will be there.)
DON’T: Badger reporters or editors. If they want to pursue the story, they will call you back.
DON’T: Lie: if you do, you’re certain to destroy a critical link to the coverage you want.
DON’T: Try to spin the story. Good reporters will get both sides of a story and trying to hide something will encourage them to see it out with even more determination
DON’T: Ask a reporter to read a story back to you, or to send you a copy of the story in advance of its date of publication.
About CAABJ
The Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists is an affiliate chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists, a non-profit organization focused on establishing strong ties among African-Americans working in the media and expanding and balancing the media's coverage of the African-American community and experience.
About NABJ
The National Association of Black Journalists is an association of journalists, students and media-related professionals that provides programs and services to benefit Black journalists worldwide. NABJ is committed to increasing Black employment in the media, to increasing the number of Blacks in management positions, to providing professional development and training for Black journalists, to sensitizing media to the importance of fairness in coverage and fairness in the workplace and to encouraging Black journalists to become entrepreneurs. NABJ also provides informational and training services to the general public.
Media Contact Information
WSOC Whistleblowers
(704) 335-4924
(704) 335-4736
wsoctv.com
WSOC Action Nine
(704) 335-4738
(704) 335-4736
wsoctv.com
WSOC Community Cal.
(704) 335-4824
(704) 335-4736
wsoctv.com
The Shelby Star
Alan Jenkins, Managing Editor
(704) 484-7000 x125
(704) 484-0805
alanjenkins@shelbystar.com
The Charlotte Observer
Newsroom
704 358-5040
WBTV
Newsroom
704-374-3698
Fox Charlotte
Newsroom
704-372-1800
Charlotte Magazine
Main Line
704-335-7181
Creative Loafing
Main Line
704-522-8334
704-522-8088
Pride Magazine
Main Line
704-375-9553
704-375-9550
Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists
P.O. Box 31024
Charlotte, NC 28231
http://caabjournalists.blogspot.com/
April 14, 2007
Get Ready! CAABJ's First Community Event!
The calls have been pouring in from people in the community who want to be a part of this year's Media Access Workshop! We want to make sure CAABJ members are there in full force.
So come on out to the West Boulevard Library on 2157 West Boulevard on Saturday, April 21st. We'll start our day with a brief general body meeting at 11 a.m. After we've handled some housekeeping we will set up for our Media Access Workshop which will begin at noon.
Please be sure to invite a friend, and a new potential member for CAABJ! We've included the invitation below. Pass it around. But remember, get people to R.S.V.P. because space is limited!
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
President : Melody Freeman, WCNC-TV, Inc., mfreeman@wcnc.com
VP-Print: Lena Warmack, The Charlotte Observer, mailto:lwarmack@charlotteobserver.com
Treasurer: Lyndsay Pollard, The Charlotte Observer, lpollard@charlotteobserver.com
Secretary: Alva Pearson, WCNC-TV, Inc., apearson@wcnc.com
Parliamentarian: Jarvis Holliday, Charlotte Magazine, mailto:jarvis.holliday@charlottemagazine.com
So come on out to the West Boulevard Library on 2157 West Boulevard on Saturday, April 21st. We'll start our day with a brief general body meeting at 11 a.m. After we've handled some housekeeping we will set up for our Media Access Workshop which will begin at noon.
Please be sure to invite a friend, and a new potential member for CAABJ! We've included the invitation below. Pass it around. But remember, get people to R.S.V.P. because space is limited!
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
President : Melody Freeman, WCNC-TV, Inc., mfreeman@wcnc.com
VP-Print: Lena Warmack, The Charlotte Observer, mailto:lwarmack@charlotteobserver.com
Treasurer: Lyndsay Pollard, The Charlotte Observer, lpollard@charlotteobserver.com
Secretary: Alva Pearson, WCNC-TV, Inc., apearson@wcnc.com
Parliamentarian: Jarvis Holliday, Charlotte Magazine, mailto:jarvis.holliday@charlottemagazine.com
March 28, 2007
CAABJ is on the move!!!
Details from the March 27th Meeting:
· We now have a total of 21 members. That’s almost double last year’s membership.
· We now have a total of 21 members. That’s almost double last year’s membership.
· 8 new members to report: Ken Lemon, April Bethea, Fannie Flono, Vashti Cromwell, Sharon White, Deedee Strickland, Chris Harrington and Celeste Smith.
· Membership fees are back to regular price. $50 for full membership, $35 for associate membership and $20 for students.
· Also, the NABJ 32nd Annual Convention is coming up on August 8 through the 12th. This year’s convention will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Now that CAABJ is an official affiliate of NABJ, members qualify for a 10% discount. Log onto www.nabj.com for an application.
· CONGRATULATIONS!!!
-- Mary Curtis took first place honors in commentary writing at the Chuck Stone Salute to Excellence Awards at NABJ’s Region III conference in Montgomery, AL.
-- Fannie Flono is getting a major lifetime achievement award on Saturday, March 31st. She will be officially inducted into NABJ’s Region III Hall of Fame.
· “Accessing the Media” event April 21st, 2007 at 12pm at the West Branch of the Mecklenburg County Library.
· Our next meeting is April 21st, 2007 at 11am before the “Accessing the Media” event.
March 12, 2007
March Meeting -- Coming Up Soon!
CAABJ is planning some great events for the coming months! Come out to this month's meeting to see how you can get in on the fun!
The Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists will meet for dinner on Tuesday, March 27th at Southend Brewery & Smokehouse on 2100 South Boulevard. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm. Program Committee members have been working hard to put together the "Accessing the Media" event coming up in April. Now they need your help. We are looking for volunteers to help get the word out and work the event.
Reminder: for those of you who have not paid your dues for 2007 you can do so at the meeting. The prices are now back to normal. $50 for Full Membership. $35 for Associate Membership and $20 if you are a Student . And remember you can submit your application online!
The Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists will meet for dinner on Tuesday, March 27th at Southend Brewery & Smokehouse on 2100 South Boulevard. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm. Program Committee members have been working hard to put together the "Accessing the Media" event coming up in April. Now they need your help. We are looking for volunteers to help get the word out and work the event.
Reminder: for those of you who have not paid your dues for 2007 you can do so at the meeting. The prices are now back to normal. $50 for Full Membership. $35 for Associate Membership and $20 if you are a Student . And remember you can submit your application online!
February 19, 2007
March Meeting -- Coming Up Soon!
CAABJ is planning some great events for the coming months! Come out to this month's meeting to see how you can get in on the fun!
The Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists will meet for dinner on Tuesday, March 27th at Southend Brewery & Smokehouse on 2100 South Boulevard. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm.
Program Committee members have been working hard to put together the "Accessing the Media" event coming up in April. Now they need your help. We are looking for volunteers to help get the word out and work the event.
Reminder: for those of you who have not paid your dues for 2007 you can do so at the meeting. The prices are now back to normal. $50 for Full Membership. $35 for Associate Membership and $20 if you are a Student . And remember you can submit your application online!
The Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists will meet for dinner on Tuesday, March 27th at Southend Brewery & Smokehouse on 2100 South Boulevard. The meeting will begin at 7:00pm.
Program Committee members have been working hard to put together the "Accessing the Media" event coming up in April. Now they need your help. We are looking for volunteers to help get the word out and work the event.
Reminder: for those of you who have not paid your dues for 2007 you can do so at the meeting. The prices are now back to normal. $50 for Full Membership. $35 for Associate Membership and $20 if you are a Student . And remember you can submit your application online!
February 12, 2007
CAABJ Update 2/12-Ready to Mix & Mingle?
Hello all,
There's a chance for you to get involved in CAABJ this year!
If you haven't paid your dues for 2007, don't miss out on the savings. All members who renew in February will receive a $15 discount on dues. Any new members signing up will receive a $5 discount! Remember you can submit your application online! Just log on to the CAABJ website at http://caabjournalists.blogspot.com/.
Want to meet other journalists during one of the biggest Charlotte events of the year? Join us for the CAABJ Membership Mixer during CIAA week. This year we're holding it in the VIP room of the Fox & Hound, 330 N. Tryon street, February 27th at 7:00p.m.
Also, our Media Access Workshop at UNC Charlotte was a big success last year, so we're planning another. This time it will be held on April 28th. More details will follow. We still need committee members for this event. Last year we had more than 60 people in attendance! If you're interested in being on the committee, send an email to charlotteaabj@gmail.com.
Have you really checked out our new website? http://caabjournalists.blogspot.com/ is bigger and better than ever! You can check for important CAABJ dates and, as we mentioned before, submit your application for membership. And there's a whole lot more! Check it out today!
Coming Events!
Sunday, Februay 18th, 3-5p.m.: The Charlotte Observer's Fannie Flono Book Signing & Panel Discussion at Imaginon
Saturday, February 24th, 11a.m.: CAABJ Monthly Meeting, Location tba--Very important calendar meeting!
Tuesday, February 27th, 7p.m: CAABJ Membership Mixer
March 10th: The National Association of Black Journalists Regional Conference. Email mfreeman@wcnc.com for details.
Saturday, April 28th: Media Access Workship, Time and Location to be determined.
There's a chance for you to get involved in CAABJ this year!
If you haven't paid your dues for 2007, don't miss out on the savings. All members who renew in February will receive a $15 discount on dues. Any new members signing up will receive a $5 discount! Remember you can submit your application online! Just log on to the CAABJ website at http://caabjournalists.blogspot.com/.
Want to meet other journalists during one of the biggest Charlotte events of the year? Join us for the CAABJ Membership Mixer during CIAA week. This year we're holding it in the VIP room of the Fox & Hound, 330 N. Tryon street, February 27th at 7:00p.m.
Also, our Media Access Workshop at UNC Charlotte was a big success last year, so we're planning another. This time it will be held on April 28th. More details will follow. We still need committee members for this event. Last year we had more than 60 people in attendance! If you're interested in being on the committee, send an email to charlotteaabj@gmail.com.
Have you really checked out our new website? http://caabjournalists.blogspot.com/ is bigger and better than ever! You can check for important CAABJ dates and, as we mentioned before, submit your application for membership. And there's a whole lot more! Check it out today!
Coming Events!
Sunday, Februay 18th, 3-5p.m.: The Charlotte Observer's Fannie Flono Book Signing & Panel Discussion at Imaginon
Saturday, February 24th, 11a.m.: CAABJ Monthly Meeting, Location tba--Very important calendar meeting!
Tuesday, February 27th, 7p.m: CAABJ Membership Mixer
March 10th: The National Association of Black Journalists Regional Conference. Email mfreeman@wcnc.com for details.
Saturday, April 28th: Media Access Workship, Time and Location to be determined.
February 6, 2007
January Meeting Notes
CAABJ JANUARY MEETING
January 30, 2007, Dilworth Neighborhood Grill, Charlotte, 7pm
The Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalist meeting came to order at 7:13pm on January 30, 2007 at the Dilworth Neighborhood Grill on 911 East Morehead Street. Newly Elected President Melody Freeman welcomed all in attendance and asked new and returning members what they’d like to see happen in the organization this year.
Returning Treasurer Lindsay Pollard gave the treasury report. The organization has $747 dollars in the account with $150 dollars still to deposit.
President, Melody Freeman then announced that as of January 30th, 2007 we are now officially affiliated with the National Association of Black Journalists.
Newly elected Vice President of Broadcast, Bervette Carree spoke about her goals as Chair of the Membership Committee. She stated that membership will help the organization build a strong base. She also assured new and returning members that they would receive membership packets in the coming weeks.
The group took a vote on when the first Membership Mixer would be held for this year. Three dates are being considered for the end of the month to coincide with CIAA. A final date will be announced soon. Trey Harmon, Lena Warmack and Jarvis Holiday agreed to be on the committee planning the mixer.
President, Melody Freeman then suggested we hold another Accessing the Media Workshop this year since last year’s was such a success. Proposed dates for the event were April 14th, April 21st and April 28th. The dates were put to a vote all in attendance voted to hold the event on April 28th, 2007. Ken Lemon volunteered to chair the event and Melody Freeman volunteered to co-chair. Bervette Carree, Carlton Hargo, Lena Warmack, Glenn Burkins, Fannie Flono and Alva Pearson volunteered to help organize the event.
The next meeting will be held on Saturday, February 24th, 2007. At that meeting the planning committee will discuss the calendar for the year.
Announcements:
The National Association of Black Journalists Regional Conference is March 10TH, 2007 in Montgomery, Alabama. Melody Freeman has applications if any members are interested in going. She also has information on awards for anyone the organization would like to nominate for their work.
Fannie Flono gave Mel a press release for a health fair that is looking for volunteers to help plan the event.
January Meeting Attendance
Melody Freeman WCNC
Joy Scott The Star
Jarvis Holliday Charlotte Magazine
Lindsay Pollard Charlotte Observer
Lena Warmack Charlotte Observer
Fannie Flono Charlotte Observer
Glenn Burkins Charlotte Observer
Carlton Hargo Creative Loafing
Bervette Carree WCNC
Trey Harmon WCNC
Mary Curtis Charlotte Observer
Sharon White Charlotte Observer
Ken Lemon WSOC
Alva Pearson WCNC
January 30, 2007, Dilworth Neighborhood Grill, Charlotte, 7pm
The Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalist meeting came to order at 7:13pm on January 30, 2007 at the Dilworth Neighborhood Grill on 911 East Morehead Street. Newly Elected President Melody Freeman welcomed all in attendance and asked new and returning members what they’d like to see happen in the organization this year.
Returning Treasurer Lindsay Pollard gave the treasury report. The organization has $747 dollars in the account with $150 dollars still to deposit.
President, Melody Freeman then announced that as of January 30th, 2007 we are now officially affiliated with the National Association of Black Journalists.
Newly elected Vice President of Broadcast, Bervette Carree spoke about her goals as Chair of the Membership Committee. She stated that membership will help the organization build a strong base. She also assured new and returning members that they would receive membership packets in the coming weeks.
The group took a vote on when the first Membership Mixer would be held for this year. Three dates are being considered for the end of the month to coincide with CIAA. A final date will be announced soon. Trey Harmon, Lena Warmack and Jarvis Holiday agreed to be on the committee planning the mixer.
President, Melody Freeman then suggested we hold another Accessing the Media Workshop this year since last year’s was such a success. Proposed dates for the event were April 14th, April 21st and April 28th. The dates were put to a vote all in attendance voted to hold the event on April 28th, 2007. Ken Lemon volunteered to chair the event and Melody Freeman volunteered to co-chair. Bervette Carree, Carlton Hargo, Lena Warmack, Glenn Burkins, Fannie Flono and Alva Pearson volunteered to help organize the event.
The next meeting will be held on Saturday, February 24th, 2007. At that meeting the planning committee will discuss the calendar for the year.
Announcements:
The National Association of Black Journalists Regional Conference is March 10TH, 2007 in Montgomery, Alabama. Melody Freeman has applications if any members are interested in going. She also has information on awards for anyone the organization would like to nominate for their work.
Fannie Flono gave Mel a press release for a health fair that is looking for volunteers to help plan the event.
January Meeting Attendance
Melody Freeman WCNC
Joy Scott The Star
Jarvis Holliday Charlotte Magazine
Lindsay Pollard Charlotte Observer
Lena Warmack Charlotte Observer
Fannie Flono Charlotte Observer
Glenn Burkins Charlotte Observer
Carlton Hargo Creative Loafing
Bervette Carree WCNC
Trey Harmon WCNC
Mary Curtis Charlotte Observer
Sharon White Charlotte Observer
Ken Lemon WSOC
Alva Pearson WCNC
January 20, 2007
New Year and New Goals for CAABJ
More convenient and more rewarding.
The Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists is starting the new year with new goals and a new outlook and we hope you’ll join us!
Last year the CAABJ got off to a running start.
Here are just a few of the events you might have missed last year:
A media access workshop at UNC Charlotte, more than 100 in attendance
Professional development sessions on various topics including, covering education, working with law enforcement agencies on stories and on finding journalism fellowships
Race and the Media forum, with a panel that included Senator Malcolm Graham and former Mayor Pro-Tem Patrick Cannon
Social Mixers at Fox and Hound & Tutto Mondo
Don’t miss out this year! We’re planning on bringing back the programs that worked well and adding more events to give you a chance to get involved.
Our new executive board is in place, and we’re excited! We hope you can get excited about CAABJ, too. Our first meeting of the year is planned for Tuesday, January 30th at 7pm at the Dilworth Neighborhood Grill at 911 E. Morehead Street. Please join us for food and new opportunities with CAABJ.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at charlotteaabj@gmail.com or you can contact any of the new board members.
Thanks, and welcome to a new year and a new start for the CAABJ!
The Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists is starting the new year with new goals and a new outlook and we hope you’ll join us!
Last year the CAABJ got off to a running start.
Here are just a few of the events you might have missed last year:
A media access workshop at UNC Charlotte, more than 100 in attendance
Professional development sessions on various topics including, covering education, working with law enforcement agencies on stories and on finding journalism fellowships
Race and the Media forum, with a panel that included Senator Malcolm Graham and former Mayor Pro-Tem Patrick Cannon
Social Mixers at Fox and Hound & Tutto Mondo
Don’t miss out this year! We’re planning on bringing back the programs that worked well and adding more events to give you a chance to get involved.
Our new executive board is in place, and we’re excited! We hope you can get excited about CAABJ, too. Our first meeting of the year is planned for Tuesday, January 30th at 7pm at the Dilworth Neighborhood Grill at 911 E. Morehead Street. Please join us for food and new opportunities with CAABJ.
If you have any questions, feel free to email us at charlotteaabj@gmail.com or you can contact any of the new board members.
Thanks, and welcome to a new year and a new start for the CAABJ!
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