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!
February 19, 2007
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
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