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Virginia Pro named Small Chapter of the Year

You probably already knew you belong to (or should join!) one of the best SPJ local chapters in America. During the Excellence in Journalism Conference, SPJVA was honored as the best small chapter (75 members or fewer). From SPJ: Small chapter: Virginia Pro The chapter held a total of 10 programs last year, going theContinue reading “Virginia Pro named Small Chapter of the Year”

Board of Directors meeting Saturday, Aug. 17

Virginia Pro Chapter SPJ Members: We will host our next board of directors meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Virginia Lawyers Weekly offices on the 17th floor of the Eighth and Main building, 707 East Main Street in Richmond. All chapter members are welcome to attend. Our agenda includes : Minutes fromContinue reading “Board of Directors meeting Saturday, Aug. 17”

clerk of court balks at record request

A Newport News clerk of court hesitated when asked for an item located in an open court filing – have you had this issue with your local courts? Reports The Daily Press: After (Judge Timothy S.) Fisher’s ruling, a DVD of the cops’ interview with (suspect Darryl) Boothe — a copy of which prosecutors had providedContinue reading “clerk of court balks at record request”

“Hammer” honored with 2013 George Mason Award

The Society of Professional Journalists, Virginia Pro Chapter honored a leading journalist during the 2013 George Mason Award Banquet Tuesday, June 18 at the University of Richmond. Dick Hammerstrom of The Free Lance-Star received the George Mason Award for his relentless efforts in the arena of freedom of information. Hammerstrom told the crowd of aboutContinue reading ““Hammer” honored with 2013 George Mason Award”

SPJ, SDX Foundation seeks donations for silent auction

Now is the time for all good Virginia Pro Chapter members to come to the aid of their foundation. We need your stuff. Your good stuff, that is, for a silent auction starting at 6 p.m. during the hospitality hour of the George Mason Banquet Tuesday, June 18. Proceeds benefit the Virginia SPJ/SDX Educational Foundation,Continue reading “SPJ, SDX Foundation seeks donations for silent auction”