Asian American Journalists Association

Thanks to everyone who voted in this fall’s election for open seats on the AAJA SF Board of Directors! The results are in and the following members have been elected:

Vice President of Broadcast: Ravi Kapur

Secretary: Tomio Geron

National Board Representative Seat 1: Tomoko Hosaka

National Board Representative Seat 2: Ellen Lee

Congratulations to the winners!

AAJA’s National Convention is headed to Detroit this summer. We know
the price tag for the trip isn’t small so the SF Chapter will award up
to seven grants of $400 each to help members offset the cost and
attend the convention.

To apply, download the grant application at www.aajasf.org/grants or
email Co-President Katherine Tam at tam.kath (at) gmail (dot) com to have a copy
emailed to you. Current dues-paying full, associate and student
members are eligible. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Monday, May 23,
2011.

Programs and workshops at this year’s convention from Aug. 10-13 will
center on digital training, connecting you with journalism’s top
leaders and cutting-edge thinkers, and helping you take control of
your career. There is no better place to connect with your AAJA family
than during the convention. This is an unparalleled opportunity to
network with colleagues and news leaders from around the world.

Plus you’ll get a chance to explore the sights, tastes and sounds of
Motown. Have you tried a coney dog? What about a visit to Greektown?
And there are the not-to-be-missed Middle Eastern pastries in
Dearborn, where a cultural tour awaits convention attendees on opening
night.

Discounted early-bird registration rates are available through April
15. To register, go to http://aaja.org/programs/convention2011detroit/

Happy New Year everyone! AAJA SF will be planning a host of activities
for 2011 from workshops to networking opportunities. We’ll be sure to
keep you posted of the dates and locations of upcoming events. As
always, we welcome your suggestions as we plan ahead. Feel free to
send them to us at tam.kath@gmail.com.

Don’t forget to kick off 2011 by renewing your AAJA membership if you
haven’t already done so. You can renew online at http://www.aaja.org/membership/join/.
You can also download a printable copy of the membership application
form at the same link.