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.
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