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.
February 12, 2007
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!
June 25, 2006
Join us July 15 ...
CAABJ's next general body meeting is set for 11:30 a.m. July 15 at the Levine Museum of the New South, 200 E. Seventh St.
Stay tuned for more details on our next professional development session.
Questions? Suggestions? Contact CAABJ at charlotteaabj@gmail.com
Stay tuned for more details on our next professional development session.
Questions? Suggestions? Contact CAABJ at charlotteaabj@gmail.com
There's still time. Join CAABJ today!
Networking opportunities. Professional development seminars. Advocacy for more diverse news coverage. Those are just some of the benefits of joining the Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists. I strongly encourage all of you to officially join CAABJ as a full, associate or student member.
Click on the link below for a membership application.
Chapter dues will support programs during the year and some administrative expenses. Dues were approved at the December 2005 general body meeting.
Don't forget to sign up for one of our four standing committees:
Membership: The committee will help recruit potential professional and student members to the organization, and review all membership bids.
Programs - The committee will help coordinate chapter seminars on journalism topics and newsmaker sessions with Charlotte-area leaders. The committee also will plan special events such as the annual Scholarship/Awards banquet and other social opportunities.
Media Watch and Professional Development - The committee will monitor local media organizations for fair coverage of the black community. The committee also will be responsible for creating a members-only listserv for job and training announcements, and coordinate possible training opportunities for CAABJ members.
Fundraising - The committee will brainstorm ways to raise money for the chapter, including scholarship funds for local students interested in pursuing a career in journalism.
If you are interested in serving on a committee, email charlotteaabj@gmail.com.
To join, please send the following information and a check for dues (payable to CAABJ) to CAABJ at P.O. Box 31024, Charlotte, N.C. 28231.
Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists2006 Membership Application
Full Name:___________________________________ Address:______________________________________
City: _________________ State: ____ Zip Code: ____________
Home phone: ___________ Work phone: ___________
Mobile: ___________Email: ______________________________
What media organization do you work for?
If applying for a student membership, what school do you attend?
What type of membership are you seeking?
Full Membership ($50): Open to working journalists, i.e., reporters, editors and photographers who work for newspapers, television and radio stations, magazines and wire services and who produce, gather, disseminate and distribute news. In addition, memberships shall be open to free-lance journalists who can prove that they spend more than half their time producing, gathering, disseminating or distributing news.
Associate Membership ($35): Open to journalists employed in public information areas, to journalists employed in an academic field, i.e. college of university professors, high school journalism teachers, or those working journalists who after being employed at a newspaper, television or radio station, magazine or wire service decide to further their education.
Student Membership ($20): Student membership shall be open to anyone who is a full time student at an accredited high school, college or university. Course of study must be in the communications field, preferably print journalism or broadcast journalism.
What CAABJ activities are you interested in? (check all that apply
-- Programs Committee
-- Scholarships and Community Service
-- Media Watch
-- Fundraising
Do you have any special skills, experience or talent that might benefit CAABJ?
Questions? Contact CAABJ Parliamentarian Cleve Wootson at cwootson@charlotteobserver.com.
Click on the link below for a membership application.
Chapter dues will support programs during the year and some administrative expenses. Dues were approved at the December 2005 general body meeting.
Don't forget to sign up for one of our four standing committees:
Membership: The committee will help recruit potential professional and student members to the organization, and review all membership bids.
Programs - The committee will help coordinate chapter seminars on journalism topics and newsmaker sessions with Charlotte-area leaders. The committee also will plan special events such as the annual Scholarship/Awards banquet and other social opportunities.
Media Watch and Professional Development - The committee will monitor local media organizations for fair coverage of the black community. The committee also will be responsible for creating a members-only listserv for job and training announcements, and coordinate possible training opportunities for CAABJ members.
Fundraising - The committee will brainstorm ways to raise money for the chapter, including scholarship funds for local students interested in pursuing a career in journalism.
If you are interested in serving on a committee, email charlotteaabj@gmail.com.
To join, please send the following information and a check for dues (payable to CAABJ) to CAABJ at P.O. Box 31024, Charlotte, N.C. 28231.
Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists2006 Membership Application
Full Name:___________________________________ Address:______________________________________
City: _________________ State: ____ Zip Code: ____________
Home phone: ___________ Work phone: ___________
Mobile: ___________Email: ______________________________
What media organization do you work for?
If applying for a student membership, what school do you attend?
What type of membership are you seeking?
Full Membership ($50): Open to working journalists, i.e., reporters, editors and photographers who work for newspapers, television and radio stations, magazines and wire services and who produce, gather, disseminate and distribute news. In addition, memberships shall be open to free-lance journalists who can prove that they spend more than half their time producing, gathering, disseminating or distributing news.
Associate Membership ($35): Open to journalists employed in public information areas, to journalists employed in an academic field, i.e. college of university professors, high school journalism teachers, or those working journalists who after being employed at a newspaper, television or radio station, magazine or wire service decide to further their education.
Student Membership ($20): Student membership shall be open to anyone who is a full time student at an accredited high school, college or university. Course of study must be in the communications field, preferably print journalism or broadcast journalism.
What CAABJ activities are you interested in? (check all that apply
-- Programs Committee
-- Scholarships and Community Service
-- Media Watch
-- Fundraising
Do you have any special skills, experience or talent that might benefit CAABJ?
Questions? Contact CAABJ Parliamentarian Cleve Wootson at cwootson@charlotteobserver.com.
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