Our region held its meeting on Friday, Oct. 5, during the national convention. It kicked off with the installation of Region 2 Director Ann Augherton (Arlington Catholic Herald, aaugherton@spj.org).
Those in attendance from Virginia included: Doug Cumming, Louise Seals, Paula Otto, Greg Gilligan, Jason Roop, Kevin Allen, Marcus Mesner and his wife, Anita (both new to Richmond).
Some of the highlights included:
Update on 2008 Region 2 conference at Washington & Lee (see previous post).
Brian Eckert is the Mark of Excellence Awards coordinator.
North Carolina is working to organize its pro chapter.
Maryland Pro Chapter: New leaders sworn in. Working to revive the chapter.
Outstanding Campus Chapter: Like this:
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