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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 newContinue reading “Region II Meeting”

I’ll have some posts soon on this weekend’s national convention in D.C. … but mark your calendars for next year’s event: SPJ Convention & National Journalism Conference Sept. 4-7, 2008 Hyatt Regency Atlanta There’s a call for professional development programs if you have an idea and want to submit a proposal. Deadline is Dec. 14.Continue reading “Hotlanta Is Calling…”

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,Continue 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:

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.