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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.

[Officers serve one-year terms; directors serve three-year terms] President Jason Roop, Style Weekly Vice President Laura Hutchison, The Free Lance-Star (Fredericksburg) Secretary Nicole McMullin, Media General Interactive Treasurer Laura Bland, Media General Interactive Directors whose terms expire June 2008: • Gene Lepley, NBC-12 • Lloyd Dobyns, NBC News (retired) • Wilford Kale, Va. Marine ResourcesContinueContinue reading “Board of Directors 2007-08”

It’s been more than two months since we celebrated together at the George Mason Banquet. I hope you’ve been having a wonderful summer. Let me say again what a privilege it is to step into the role as president of the chapter. I’m thrilled that each one of you has pledged your time, energy andContinueContinue reading “A New Year Ahead”