Author Archives: SPJ Virginia Pro

The brave folks at Washington & Lee, the hosts of our SPJ Region II annual conference, shared updates on their planning during our regional meeting at nationals. They’re also still seeking ideas for panel sessions. Here are the basics: What: SPJ Region II Annual Conference (Delaware; Washington, D.C.; Maryland; North Carolina; Virginia. When: March 28-29,ContinueContinue reading “Journalism & Ghosts: Regional Planning Is Under Way”

The Richmond SPJ,SDX Educational Foundation is holding its reorganization meeting Friday, Oct. 12, at the University of Richmond. Click for a list of trustees: [All trustees serve three-year terms, elected by the membership of SPJ Virginia Pro Chapter; officers elected by the trustees at their annual reorganization meeting.] President Wilford Kale (June 2010), Virginia MarineContinueContinue reading “Foundation Meeting”

The convention is kicking off this Thursday. Board President Jason Roop will be voting, and previous president Paula Otto is stepping in as alternate for Laura Hutcheson, who cannot attend. Other Virginia Pro members hitting Washington, D.C., include: Greg Gilligan, Brian Eckert and Alex Marcelewski.

The American Journalism Historians Association is holding its annual conference in downtown Richmond this month. And meeting organizers have tapped our own Nancy Beasley as one of the featured speakers. Nancy will be sharing her thoughts during the Donna Allen Luncheon at noon Friday, Oct. 12, in the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The group will alsoContinueContinue reading “Nancy Beasley Is Featured Speaker Oct. 12”

We held our first meeting of the year Sept. 19 at Popkin Tavern in Richmond. The ideas were flying, and I appreciate all of the enthusiasm. A meeting wrapup to follow shortly.